Airlie Beach Glass Bottom Boat Tour
Overview
Join us on our Eco Certified Glass Bottom Boat Tour and discover Airlie Beach’s most spectacular coral reefs. This experience explores the valuable ecosystems within the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, offering an engaging and educational journey into the diverse marine life that makes this region so special.
Get up close to a vibrant world of hard and soft corals, colourful fish, and other marine life as you cruise through the idyllic islands of the Whitsundays... all from the comfort of our glass bottom vessel.
What's Included
- Fully shaded vessel
- All safety equipment
- Restroom on board
- Funny and informative commentary about the reef
- FREE Pick up from selected hotels (contact supplier to confirm time)
- 70 Minute guided Glass Bottom Boat Discovery Tour
- Parking Fees
Meeting and Pickup
PICK UPS START 45 MINS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR PICK UP TIMES:Big 4 adventure Whitsundays Cannonvale 45mins before departureMantra Club croc 40mins before departureBase backpackers 30mins before departureAirlie beach Hotel bus stop across road (coconut grove bus stop) 30mins before departurePort of Airlie Ferry Terminal 25mins before departureClub Wyndham resort 25mins before departureWhitsunday vista / Blue horizon resort 25mins before departureTasman Holiday Parks 20mins before departureDiscovery park 20mins before departureBig 4 Tropical Eco resort 20mins before departure
Shute Harbour QLD 4802
Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Shute Harbour
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Whitsunday Islands
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Passengers must be fit and able to board / Disembark unaided.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please read carefully to confirm pick up location and times
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Airlie Beach Glass Bottom Boat Tour?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-25676P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Fully shaded vessel.
- All safety equipment.
- Restroom on board.
- Funny and informative commentary about the reef.
- FREE Pick up from selected hotels (contact supplier to confirm time).
- 70 Minute guided Glass Bottom Boat Discovery Tour.
- Parking Fees.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Airlie Beach Glass Bottom Boat Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Passengers must be fit and able to board / Disembark unaided.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Airlie Beach Glass Bottom Boat Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Fully shaded vessel
- All safety equipment
- Restroom on board
- Funny and informative commentary about the reef
- FREE Pick up from selected hotels (contact supplier to confirm time)
- 70 Minute guided Glass Bottom Boat Discovery Tour
- Parking Fees
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Passengers must be fit and able to board / Disembark unaided.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please read carefully to confirm pick up location and times
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
