A Journey Beyond Experience. Cruise Whitsundays is an exciting and innovative day cruise operator in the Whitsundays region, Queensland - Australia.
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Run by an experienced tourism team, Cruise Whitsundays provides an exciting selection of day cruise experiences or activities and resort connection services.
Our mascot Cruzer, has been very busy the past few weeks. 🐢
He attended the launch of the direct flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Adelaide. ✈
He then attended and WON the mascot race at the Anaconda Whitsunday Trail Fest. 🥇
Make sure to say hello if you see him around!
The next edition of Journey Beyond magazine is here, featuring Hamilton Island and how you can make the most of your day trip with Cruise Whitsundays.
Order your free copy now or check out the digital version to get some summer travel inspiration.
What an impressive milestone from Eco Barge CleanSeas!
Thank you for everything you do!🐢
Vote for us for the People's Choice Awards! (it takes less than a minute!) 🏆🏆
The 2024 Whitsundays Tourism Awards' People's Choice Award is now open for voting.
Help us out and support us by voting for Cruise Whitsundays as your favourite tourism experience!
VOTE HERE: https://bit.ly/voteCruiseWhitsundays
Feel free to share the link to vote with friends and family. You can enter the voting poll as many times as you like!
From your favourite Cruise Whitsundays crew! 🐋🤿🌞
Last minute availability – Reefsuites! 🐠
Spend a night in Australia’s first underwater accommodation and have a front-row seat to the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef.
Available date: Wednesday, 7th August 2024
Book in now before you miss out! 👉 https://www.cruisewhitsundays.com/experiences/reefsuites/
Queensland is on SALE, and Visit Whitsundays, is your next must-see destination! ✈✈
Fly to the Whitsunday Coast Airport (Proserpine) from $59!
Paired with a trip to the Great Barrier Reef or the iconic Whitehaven Beach with Cruise Whitsundays, your best holiday yet is right around the corner!
Book now before it's too late! 🐠🤿🏖👙
https://bit.ly/whitsundaysonsale
Brisbane to Whitsunday Coast. Sale ends 11.59pm AEST 4/8/24, unless sold out prior. One-way, excludes checked baggage. Selected travel dates and conditions apply.
Last minute availability – Reefsuites! 🐠
Spend a night in Australia’s first underwater accommodation and have a front-row seat to the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef.
Available date: Monday, 5th August 2024
Book in now before you miss out! 👉 https://www.cruisewhitsundays.com/experiences/reefsuites/
Congratulations to the Coral Sea Marina Resort Airlie Beach Triathlon Festival for winning the prestigious AusTriathlon Queensland Club Initiative of the Year Award!
CWS are proud gold sponsors of the festival and can't wait for the festivities to begin! 🏃♀️🏊♀️🚲
🏆🌟 Local Festival Wins Big! 🎉
Congratulations to the Coral Sea Resort Hotel Airlie Beach Triathlon Festival for winning the prestigious AusTriathlon Queensland Club Initiative of the Year Award!
Recognized for its impact and community spirit, the festival promises an exhilarating experience on July 27-28. Volunteers needed—join them in making history! 🏊♂️🚴♀️🏃♂️
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2fdjqqlc
Did you know the annual Great Barrier Reef Festival is less than a month away! 🪸🐠
Exclusive to the Great Barrier Reef Festival, this informative and rewarding tour will have you up close with coral formations and giant clams, learning about reef ecology, and introducing yourself to our underwater friends including turtles, parrotfish, angelfish and finding Nemo along the way.
Click here to be apart of this turtle-tastic day!
https://www.greatbarrierreeffestival.com.au/events/reef-experience-with-master-reef-guides/
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This week is NAIDOC Week!
NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. You can support and get to know your local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities through activities and events held across the country.
We acknowledge the Ngaro People, traditional owners of the Whitsunday Islands and Airlie Beach, and their deep connections with the Gia and Juru People. We recognise their strength and resilience in preserving their culture despite colonialism's impact.
The 2024 NAIDOC theme ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud’ is call to honour the enduring spirit of our cultures. Standing tall, embracing our heritage, and amplifing our voices with unapologetic pride.
Some amazing facts and photos taken by the amazing team at Reef Safari Diving 🐋🐳
Congratulations to the town of Airlie Beach taking out gold for the third year in a row for the Small Tourism Town Award and entering the hall of fame for the Queensland Tourism Industry Council Top Tourism Town Awards. 🎉
We are thrilled to share that Cruise Whitsundays is once again our Naming Sponsor!
A heartfelt thank you to Cruise Whitsundays for their ongoing support and dedication to the celebration and conservation of our reef. 🩵🤍
This year we’re excited to get back to the reef with Cruise Whitsundays and for the full day Reef Journey with Master Reef Guides AND taking sail under the fireworks with the Twilight & Firework Cruise on Camira.
Get your tickets now at👉 bit.ly/Reeffest_Events
Great Barrier Reef Festival August 1 - 4
Keepy Uppy on the Great Barrier Reef, with a special guest! 🎈
Reef Safari Diving
Choose Tourism!
The newly launched Choose Tourism campaign for Queensland highlights the exciting and rewarding nature of a job in tourism, as well as the unique travel, friendship and flexibility benefits of the industry.
Cruise Whitsundays' very own deckhand, Max was chosen to be a part of the campaign.
See 'A day in the life of a deckhand' here 👉🏻 https://youtu.be/3fIs3lNU6UM?si=gPglYEstGm_Q6ywp
Last minute availability – Reefsuites! 🐠
Spend a night in Australia’s first underwater accommodation and have a front-row seat to the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef.
Available date: Friday, 8th June 2024.
Book in now before you miss out! 👉 https://www.cruisewhitsundays.com/experiences/reefsuites/
Have you checked the weather forecast? Friday is really turning it ON! 🌞🌞
Sunny skies, calm waters and a, HOT DEAL! 🔥👩🏻🚒
Take $100 off Reefsleep for ONE DAY ONLY - Friday 31st May!
Pax in double Reefbed: $570pp (normally $670 - save $100!)
Pax in single Reefbed: $825pp (normally $925 - save $100!)
Use code: SECRET100
This offer is valid for Friday, 31st May ONLY!
Call Reservations on 07 4946 7000 to book!
Today, among many other community members and Whitsundays operators, we attended a special event for National Reconciliation Week 2024 aimed at fostering understanding, respect and unity among our communities.
This year's theme for National Reconciliation Week, "Now More Than Ever," holds particular significance as we reflect on the importance of reconciliation in our society.
In light of recent events and ongoing challenges, it is crucial that we come together to reaffirm our commitment to reconciliation and to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous Australians.
Vote now for the Top Town Tourism Awards! - https://www.qtic.com.au/top-town-voting/
We’d love to encourage everyone to vote for all three regions in each category (finalists listed below) – and pass the link on to your teams, friends, families, and strangers on the street. 😊
- Bowen: Top Tourism Town (population over 5,000)
- Airlie Beach: Top Small Tourism Town (population between 1,500 and 5,000)
- Collinsville: Top Tiny Tourism Town (population under 1,500).
Voting closes Friday, 17 May 2024.
Bring a MAY8TE FREE!
Bring a mate for free on any Cruise Whitsundays day experience with any full paying adult on May 8 2024.
Use promo codes below:
Adults: MAY8TE
Children: MAY8TE-CH
Call our Reservations team to book on 07 4846 7000.
Valid for travel on 8th May 2024 only. Excludes Hamilton island Freestyle, Camira Sailing Adventure, Daydream Island Escape, Reefstays & Resort Connections.
Last minute availability – Reefsuites! 🐠
Spend a night in Australia’s first underwater accommodation and have a front-row seat to the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef.
Available date: Friday, 10th May 2024
Book in now before you miss out! 👉 https://www.cruisewhitsundays.com/experiences/reefsuites/
The next edition of Journey Beyond magazine is here with a special feature celebrating Cruise Whitsunday’s 20-year anniversary.
Order your free copy now or check out the digital version featuring the best Australian travel inspiration.
View here: https://brnw.ch/Beyond11magazine
Last minute availability – Reefsuites! 🐠
Spend a night in Australia’s first underwater accommodation and have a front-row seat to the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef.
Available date: Friday, 24th May 2024
Book in now before you miss out! 👉 https://www.cruisewhitsundays.com/experiences/reefsuites/
Earth Day 2024 🌏
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
Exploring this unique world both above and below the water is an incredible experience. As a leading tourism operator, it is our responsibility to set a standard for protecting this fragile environment. Below are some of our environmental practices.
- Cruise Whitsundays has Advanced Eco Certification for Camira Sailing Adventure, Great Barrier Reef Adventures, Reefsleep and the Whitehaven Beach Day Cruises.
- We’re certified through Ecotourism Australia’s world-leading ecotourism certification program.
-Cruise Whitsundays is a proud partner of Eco Barge Clean Seas, a local not for profit environmental organisation that was established in the Whitsundays region to protect our precious marine life and aquatic environment.
Now is your chance to sleep under the stars on the Great Barrier Reef with $50 off Reefsleep!
Pax in double Reefbed: $620pp (normally $670 - save $50!)
Pax in single Reefbed: $875pp (normally $925 - save $50!)
This offer is valid for travel 21st, 23rd, 24th April 2024. Call Reservations on 07 4946 7000 to book!
Congratulations to all of our Golden Egg Competition winners over the Easter long weekend!
Our team had so much fun and we hope you did too! 🐇
Don't forget to contact our Reservations team to book in your next trip!
Happy Easter from Cruise Whitsundays to you!
Wishing you a joyful Easter filled with lots of laughter and fun. 🍫🐇
Are you a Turtle Club member? - Join our Facebook group! 🐢
Keep up-to-date with all Turtle Club news and offers by joining our Facebook group. A members-only page where Cruise Whitsundays shares Turtle Club member-only news, updates, discounts and more.
Join now! Cruise Whitsundays' Turtle Club
Cruise Whitsundays regret to inform you that due to a strong weather warning, we need to cancel the following tours for tomorrow, Wednesday, 13th March 2024;
• Whitehaven Beach Chill and Grill (full day tour only)
• Great Barrier Reef Adventure
• Reefsleep
• Reefsuite
All our Resort Connection services are running as scheduled except the direct 5:10pm service from Hamilton Island to Port of Airlie. We will have the only one 5:10pm service leaving Hamilton Island which goes via Daydream Island on the way to Port of Airlie.
We do apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Please advise your clients and if you have any questions, please call 07 4846 7000.
Maritime Terminal, Port Of Airlie
Airlie Beach, QLD
4802
| Monday | 6am - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 6am - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 6am - 7pm |
| Thursday | 6am - 7pm |
| Friday | 6am - 7pm |
| Saturday | 6am - 7pm |
| Sunday | 6am - 7pm |
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Cheers to the Friday vibes! We're kicking our weekend off the best way we know how - an epic sunset sail on Camira! 😎 Get in quick - we still have a few spots left for this weekend's sunset sails. ⛵ Click the link for all the deets 👇 https://brnw.ch/21wFOXd.
Ohhh the little coral babies! 😍 Here is a little note from our Marine Bio Sarah - On the night of the 1st of December, we witnessed a successful coral spawning event on Hardy Reef We were lucky enough to observe several hard coral colonies release their egg and sperm bundles out onto the reef. Once fertilized, these bundles will develop into larvae that will drift on ocean currents for several days before settling onto a new reef. This phenomenon only happens once a year and is triggered by lunar and water temperature cues. Spawning events like these are vital to the regeneration of coral reefs, helping to ensure the health of the Great Barrier Reef through breeding the next generation of resilient corals.
Cruise Whitsundays is excited to share fantastic news about our efforts to safeguard the Great Barrier Reef with the latest Great Barrier Reef Marine Park 's Tourism Reef Protection Initiative (TRPI) update! 🐠 Check out our mid-project video. Our video aims to highlight why initiatives like TRPI are crucial. They're all about getting the facts and understanding the reef's resilience, with operators visiting this magnificent underwater paradise daily! 🙌 The Tourism Reef Protection Initiative is funded by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority as part of the Australian Government’s Reef Protection package. With thanks to our partners and friends at Reef Safari Diving & Reef Safari Photography
Want to know the best way to sail through the Whitsundays Islands... we know! CAMIRA 💜 Sit back, relax - take in the sights of the Whitsunday Island onboard our purple beauty. Did we mention Camira is ALL INCLUSIVE! Pack your hat, but leave your wallet! 😁 Thanks for the 🎥 @all.in.handpoke
Are you for scuba? We are! The incredible team from Reef Safari Diving can help you explore our underwater paradise 😍 📽 from the legends at Reef Safari Photography
We love whale season! 🫶 This little beauty was spotted performing a show at Reefworld. Thanks to @swandadies for the video!
We thank all those brave servicemen and women who served and fought for our country, and to those that continue to do so today – we honor their sacrifice and dedication.
Cruise Whitsundays together with Reef Safari Diving had the privilege of taking Sam out to our Reefworld pontoon at Hardy Reef. Sam’s Make-A-Wish was to experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. We are so happy we could help to make this dream come true. Huge shout out to Pete, Julia, and their amazing team at Reef Safari Diving! They go above, and beyond, (and below 😊) to work with us on facilitating these special requests.
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas from all the crew at Cruise Whitsundays!
THIS WEEK'S WEATHER IN AIRLIE BEACH Monday: ⛅ 14 - 26 Tuesday: 🌞 14 - 26 Wednesday: 🌞 14 - 23 Thursday: 🌞 15 - 22 Friday: ⛅15 - 23 Saturday: 🌞 17- 24 Sunday: 🌞 17 - 22 Winter in the Whitsundays sale is available until August 31st 2022 Book via the link below ⬇ https://bddy.me/3QOrab7
Reefworld at Hardy Reef 😍 A place you can call home for a night, or just the day! Day trips and overnight stays are available and on sale now. Book your Great Barrier Reef Adventure or ReefSleep now and save with our Winter in the Whitsundays special!! 📹: @_lostathome_ . . https://bddy.me/3uAfvUk
WELCOME BACK CRUISE SHIPS!!! Today we welcome back the first cruise ship to Airlie Beach since early 2020. Exciting times ahead! 🚢
ISSUE 06 - OUT NOW . . . Download your digital copy via the link below https://bddy.me/3z4y2v5
🌅 S U N S E T 🌅 . . @timeflees captured this STUNNING Sunset at Reef World last week. Imagine sipping cocktails on the pontoon at the Great Barrier Reef watching the sunset and preparing for a night of stargazing 🤩 Count me in!🙋♀️
Sailing through the Whitsunday Islands on the Camira 😍💜 . . 📹@michael_.phelan
If anyone needs us... we're here... right here... living our best lives. Hill Inlet... always delivering the goods. 🎥 @markfitz
From all the team here at Cruise Whitsundays, we wish you a very happy & merry festive season!
Ahhh, the crystal clear waters of Whitehaven Beach.... pure bliss! 🎥 @cherenep
Happy Sunday! At Cruise Whitsundays we love turtles! So here is a turtle video... just because! 🥰🐢🥰 🎥 @nicolewalker_1
Award winning Cruise Whitsundays is the region’s largest and most experienced marine operator offering a range of day cruises and island resort connections.
Cruises visit the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach and islands, and the multi-award winning Reefsleep overnight experience, one of Australia’s most unique accommodation venues.
Resort connections provide services between island resorts and the Whitsunday Coast, and connect with arrivals and departures at the region’s airports. Cruise Whitsundays is part of the Journey Beyond Group. The Journey Beyond Group is a newly established national business focussed on bringing Australia's most iconic experiences to life. The organisation is Australian-owned, has a growing national footprint, and is fast positioning itself as one of the largest experiential tourism businesses in the country.
Cove 18 Whitsunday Beach House
21/23 The Cove Road
Whitsundays Sailing Adventures
Shute Harbour Road
Explore Whitsundays- Sailing Adventures
Shingley Drive
Airlie Sun and Sand Accomodation
Shute Harbour Road
Cove 18 Whitsunday Beach House
21/23 The Cove Road
Easy Breezy Penthouse Apartment
Beach Road
