Buy Soft Drinks + Alcohol
Visit Whitehaven Beach
Snorkel In Fringing Reefs
Colourful Marine Life
Paddleboarding
Hill Inlet Lookout Walk
Courtesy Transfers
Lunch + Snacks Included
Visit the crown jewel of the Whitsundays, Whitehaven Beach, aboard the speedy and comfortable Whitsunday Bullet! This day trip is a local favorite. Zip over to the stunning white silica sands of Whitehaven Beach and spend the day soaking in the natural beauty of Whitsunday Island!
Hike up to Hill Inlet Lookout for panoramic views, snorkel in the fringing reefs and see diverse marine life, and even have the chance to paddleboard on the crystal clear waters. You’ll visit both north and south Whitehaven Beach, and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch before cruising back to Airlie Beach at the end of the day.
Hop Aboard Whitsunday BulletDepart Airlie Beach at approximately 8:30am. Board the iconic Whitsunday Bullet, a fast power catamaran that travels at a speedy 25 knots! The Whitsunday Bullet also has BMW diesel engines, which are fuel-efficient and create a reduced carbon footprint. Enjoy a scenic speedboat ride over the turquoise waters of the Coral Sea and admire the lush green islands of the Whitsundays! You’ll head straight for Whitsunday Island, home of the world-famous Whitehaven Beach. |
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Explore Whitehaven BeachYou’ll know you’ve arrived in paradise when you catch a glimpse of Whitehaven Beach! With white silica sand that is velvety soft and doesn’t retain heat, and brilliant blue ocean water, this is one of the best beaches in the world! You’ll have free time to soak up the sun, swim in the protected lagoons, and stroll on the coastline during this day tour. The itinerary is flexible depending on weather conditions, but you will get to visit both north and south Whitehaven Beach. |
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Hike to Hill Inlet LookoutWhen you head over to north Whitehaven Beach, embark on a guided bushwalk up to Hill Inlet Lookout! The 700-meter hike is a gentle uphill stroll through the forest that is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. Situated on a headland north of Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, this is one of the best lookouts in the Whitsundays! Gaze over the swirling sands of Hill Inlet, where the white sands mix with the turquoise water to create a captivating view. There are three lookout platforms, each with a different perspective! |
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Try Water ActivitiesAfter your bushwalk to Hill Inlet Lookout, it’s time to hit the water! Your guides will bring you to a stunning snorkeling location where you can frolic amongst the marine life of the Great Barrier Reef. There will also be time to swim, snorkel, and paddleboard at Whitehaven Beach! The itinerary is flexible, depending on weather and ocean conditions. But all snorkel gear, wetsuits, and paddleboards are free to use, so definitely make use of them and spend some time in the refreshing water. |
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Enjoy a Buffet LunchTo refuel after a day of exploring Whitehaven, tuck into a delicious buffet lunch onboard Whitsunday Bullet. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets are catered for, just speak to the staff to ensure you have everything you need! Bring some spare change or your card if you want to purchase water, soft drinks, or alcohol on board. You can also bring your own snacks and drinks, just please don’t bring any glass. After a tasty lunch and a full day of excitement, head back to Airlie Beach and arrive around 4:30pm. |
Public Holiday Surcharge:
A once-off fee of $20 per person (payable at check-in) applies to departures on ALL public holidays:
You MUST reconfirm your booking by contacting Explore Whitsundays 72 hours prior to departure (contact details below).
Explore Whitsundays
Phone: +7 4967 7555
Email: res@explorewhitsundays.com
Please note that reconfirmation cannot be done through Sailing Whitsundays, and must be actioned directly through the Explore Whitsundays as above.
Check-In
Guests making their own way to the Coral Sea Marina South End must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure. The Whitsunday Bullet Guest Services Team will be available 1 hour prior to departure to direct and assist you in locating and boarding your vessel, and to answer any additional questions.
Courtesy Transfers
Courtesy coach pickups are available from local accommodation houses from 7 am.
If your pickup has not been arranged, please contact our reservations team on (07) 4967 7555 for the closest pickup location and time.
Shortly after booking, you will receive an online check-in waiver, please complete this form at your earliest convenience. If you do not receive the link, please contact Explore Whitsundays as per above.
Please refer to our East Coast Tours Terms and Cancellations before booking your tour.
Return transfers, buffet lunch, morning and afternoon snacks, snorkel equipment, stinger suits, all marine park taxes, stand up paddleboards are all included
Pack a small bag with anything you'd usually take to the beach- towel, suncream, sunglasses, hat, re-usable water bottle, swimwear, camera and some money if you're wishing to buy any soft drinks on board
Whitsunday Bullet is a speed catamaran making it an unsuitable trip for some, for example, those with back injuries or those who find it difficult to disembark a boat via ladder.
If you have any conditions, injuries or physical disabilities, please chat with our staff to ensure this is the right tour for you.
Yes, the minimum age for Bullet is 2 years and above.
There are soft drinks available to purchase, as well as bottled water
You'll visit both ends of Whitehaven, Hill Inlet lookout, and also a snorkelling spot which will be decided on the day
Yes, snorkels and masks included. Stinger suits are also provided during stinger season if you need one.
Yes, a courtesy transfer is included from select local accommodations. Please let us know where you would like to be picked up at the time of booking.
Special diets are not specifically catered for, so anyone can bring their own snacks if they are not satisfied with the provided menu.
No, only water and soft drinks will be available for purchase on board. You can bring your own if you choose, just no glass.
Nikola Donovan
Oct, 01 2024
Kerri Bruce
Sep, 30 2024
We had a fantastic day out. I loved the snorkeling, swimming at Whitehaven and the amazing view at Hill Inlet. I would have preferred to eat lunch on the beach but it was served on the boat. We had perfect weather. It was so much fun! We even saw some whales! Amazing!
Livia de Liz
Sep, 28 2024
The boat tour was a great experience! Even though it was a bit short, it’s definitely worth it for anyone who only has one day to explore. Sarah and Will were fantastic guides, making the trip both fun and informative. I highly recommend it!
Alice Lemaire
Sep, 27 2024
Guides were so nice, feeling really comfortable, love the experience
Lexie Mitchell
Sep, 25 2024
The air is so clean & clear, as is the majestic ocean, a breath of peace ??
Claire Parker
Sep, 16 2024
We had the most fabulous of days out on the Whitsunday bullet. A really relaxed but well organised day with 3 lovely guides, delicious brownies and lunch provided and with the boat not being too big, it was relatively intimate too. Highly recommend!
Debra Fairley
Sep, 16 2024
10/10 so good best trip great value for money everything was amazing. Staff were awesome as well.
Tabitha
Sep, 12 2024
Such an awesome family experience we highly recommend this crew
Debra Fairley
Sep, 11 2024
We loved the Bullet trip to Whitehaven definitely would do it again we rate it 10/10 staff great and food was good. We all loved our Trip.
Carole Trevena
Sep, 10 2024
Whitehaven Beach did not dissapoint was MAGICAL - Loved our time there, the sand was sooo silky smooth and as the name says sooooo white. EPIC. The lookout just AMAZING - SKIPPER and staff sensational. The snorkli g was was fun, 2 large turtles quite a few electric blue fish a couple of rainbow fis
Andre Albuquerque
Aug, 29 2024
Our family had a great time snorkelling through the coral reef, playing on the beautiful Whitehaven beach sands and enjoyed the view on Hill Inlet. The crew were a fun bunch of people who topped off a great day!
Emanuele di Prisco
Aug, 26 2024
Beautiful experience, nice tour and nice tour guides.
Jason Hall
Aug, 17 2024
It was really cold snd rainy, the crew made it fun anyway. So it was a lovely experience.
Paul Reid
Aug, 10 2024
We loved the bullet recommend it
Dewi Booth
Aug, 05 2024
Good , was MY first experience , the weather was too Windy , the sea was rough so the boat was very bumpy , i was scare actually . But the Service was ok
It was good but the food was below average and there wasn’t enough + we expected to spend time at north whitehaven and we did not - we only went to hill inlet quick hike like 15 mins.