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Chill & Grill Aboard The Cruise Whitsundays Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet Tour

Is Whitehaven Beach on your ‘must see’ list while visiting the Whitsundays? Well Cruise Whitsundays Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet Chill & Grill is the perfect way to explore what has been consistently voted as one of the top beaches in the world. This tour allows you the most amount of time on Whitehaven Beach out of any other day cruise available.

The day begins bright and early at Port of Airlie at 7:15am, from here you board the modern and fully-airconditioned vessel and set out towards Whitsunday Island and Whitehaven Beach.

Cruising at a fast yet comfortable rate, the vessel steams through the Whitsunday Islands until the long stretch of white silica sand appears ahead, its glimmering white strip indicating you’ve arrived at Whitehaven Beach.

Disembarking the big cruiser ship, you start your journey to Whitsunday Island with a trip to the beach’s northern end on a smaller boat. At the northern end you are guided on a relaxing and easy 1.3km walking trail to the famous and beautiful Hill Inlet lookout. Here, you get an aerial view of the spirals of sand and turquoise ocean, their beauty far surpassing any image you’ve previously scene in photos.

At Hill Inlet enjoy the picture-perfect postcard view of Whitehaven. With three viewing lookouts, you’re sure to snap this memorable moment to make everyone envious of your adventure. The views are mesmerising and nothing can prepare you for the colour of the water. The white sand creates a unique and unforgettable viewing experience that will live long in the memory.

After Hill Inlet Lookout be whisked away back to Whitehaven Beach on the same boat and soak in the glorious white sand of Whitehaven as you ride alongside. On Whitehaven Beach you’re free to do whatever you’d like. Explore the 7km long Whitehaven Beach, embrace the tracks and visit the Whitehaven Beach lookout, play some beach cricket, relax on the sand, or swim in the ocean of the world’s most famous beach.

Included in Cruise Whitsundays Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet Chill & Grill day trip is a delicious lunch served right on the beach. Burger, wraps, salad, the choice is yours! Lunch includes one soft drink and alcoholic drinks can be purchased too.

After lunch you’re free to do whatever you wish and completely immerse yourself in one of Australia’s most unique national parks.

The Cruise Whitsundays team also bring along paddle boards and other water sport activities to ensure your trip to Whitehaven can cater to all of your adventure needs. Stinger suits are also provided.

Toilets are located on the island and are just a short walk away from where the BBQ is situated.

On departure, you are bound to be exhausted after your day in the sun, but you won’t want to leave! You depart Whitehaven at 5pm and arrive back in Airlie Beach 6:15pm. Your amazing day, however, is not over yet, on the boat trip it’s almost promised that you’ll witness some of the most stunning sunsets the Whitsundays has to offer, and if you’re lucky, get a glimpse of some migrating whales.