From Airlie Beach: Great Barrier Reef Adventure Cruise

Spend a full day on the outer Great Barrier Reef with this adventure cruise from Airlie Beach, run by Cruise Whitsundays. The boat leaves Port of Airlie at 8:00am and cruises through the Whitsunday Islands, with a short stop at Hamilton Island, to Reefworld, the pontoon at Hardy Reef, 39 nautical miles from shore. The Great Barrier Reef is home to over 1,400 species of marine life and coral. Once you arrive you have about four hours of wet and dry activities on the reef. Snorkel and see the reef up close with the snorkelling equipment provided, or stay dry in the underwater observatory and on a guided semi-submarine tour. The pontoon is a stable platform with activities for all ages and swimming abilities, including non-swimmers. Morning tea is served on the way out, a buffet lunch of hot and cold food is served on board at the reef, and afternoon tea is served on the cruise back. A live guide hosts the day in English. The boat leaves Hardy Reef at about 3:00pm and returns to Port of Airlie at about 6:00pm, after a short stop at Hamilton Island.