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Quicksilver Pontoon and 10 Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight

Step aboard Quicksilver’s award-winning Outer Barrier Reef Cruise and experience the reef like never before! With an exclusive activity platform right on the edge of …More

Port Douglas, Australia

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Quicksilver Pontoon and 10 Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight

Step aboard Quicksilver’s award-winning Outer Barrier Reef Cruise and experience the reef like never before! With an exclusive activity platform right on the edge of...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$377

Private 2 hour sunset sail around Airlie Beach Bay for a more exclusive experience. The perfect setting to celebrate a special event with the most …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

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Private 2hr Yacht Hire Whitsundays

Private 2 hour sunset sail around Airlie Beach Bay for a more exclusive experience. The perfect setting to celebrate a special event with the most...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (7)

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$2,630

Gold Coast Private Skippered Limo on the Water Canal Cruise

Stand out from the rest onboard our flagship vessel Limo on the Water. Sit back and relax while our guide takes you on a 1-5 Hour Sea …More

Surfers Paradise, Australia

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Gold Coast Private Skippered Limo on the Water Canal Cruise

Stand out from the rest onboard our flagship vessel Limo on the Water. Sit back and relax while our guide takes you on a 1-5 Hour Sea...

1 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (8)

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$235

Great Barrier Reef Tour and Scenic Helicopter Flight

From Cairns, cruise by fast catamaran to an Outer Reef activity platform for snorkeling, reef viewing from an underwater observatory and semi-submersible, and a scenic …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

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Great Barrier Reef Tour and Scenic Helicopter Flight

From Cairns, cruise by fast catamaran to an Outer Reef activity platform for snorkeling, reef viewing from an underwater observatory and semi-submersible, and a scenic...

7 hours Free Cancellation

4.3 (7)

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$361

Green Island and Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour from Cairns

Start your day with a swift 45-minute catamaran journey to the breathtaking Green Island, where you'll have 2 hours to discover its vibrant coral reef …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

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Green Island and Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour from Cairns

Start your day with a swift 45-minute catamaran journey to the breathtaking Green Island, where you'll have 2 hours to discover its vibrant coral reef...

10 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (9)

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$240

Fitzroy and Green Island From Cairns: Great Barrier Reef

Explore two iconic tropical islands in a single day, immersing yourself in the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. Spend over 6 hours on the …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

3.9 (16)

Fitzroy and Green Island From Cairns: Great Barrier Reef

Explore two iconic tropical islands in a single day, immersing yourself in the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. Spend over 6 hours on the...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

3.9 (16)

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$138

Whitsunday Islands Private Sailing Experience with Snorkeling & Langford Reef

Charter your own skipper and crew on a tallship in the Whitsunday Islands for up to 24 guests with this private tour that gives you …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

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Whitsunday Islands Private Sailing Experience with Snorkeling & Langford Reef

Charter your own skipper and crew on a tallship in the Whitsunday Islands for up to 24 guests with this private tour that gives you...

8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$1,289

Great Barrier Reef Private Expedition Cruise (min 4 day max 8 guests)

When you live aboard our yacht, your days adventure begins when you wake and continues unabated till well after dark. John & Lynne like to …More

The Whitsundays & Hamilton Island, Australia

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Great Barrier Reef Private Expedition Cruise (min 4 day max 8 guests)

When you live aboard our yacht, your days adventure begins when you wake and continues unabated till well after dark. John & Lynne like to...

7 days

5.0 (1)

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$9,786

Private full day catered & crewed yacht charter- Airlie Beach

Step aboard your own private 60-foot sailing catamaran and experience the magic of the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef—exclusively yours. A whole-vessel private …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

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Private full day catered & crewed yacht charter- Airlie Beach

Step aboard your own private 60-foot sailing catamaran and experience the magic of the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef—exclusively yours. A whole-vessel private...

8 hours

5.0 (1)

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$7,536

Private half day catered & crewed yacht charter- Airlie Beach

This is a whole vessel hire only. Tailored departure time planned with operator leading up to your private charter. Sailing the Whitsunday Islands, Great Barrier …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

5.0 (1)

Private half day catered & crewed yacht charter- Airlie Beach

This is a whole vessel hire only. Tailored departure time planned with operator leading up to your private charter. Sailing the Whitsunday Islands, Great Barrier...

6 hours

5.0 (1)

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$5,403

4 Days Daintree, Outback Chillagoe, Great Barrier Reef & Kuranda

This is a 4 days tour covering all the main attractions in Cairns, very economical, tailored based on the what people like when they visit …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4 Days Daintree, Outback Chillagoe, Great Barrier Reef & Kuranda

This is a 4 days tour covering all the main attractions in Cairns, very economical, tailored based on the what people like when they visit...

4 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

from
$1,335

SCUBA Dive the Great Barrier Reef + Activities from Cairns

At Sunlover, every introductory and certified dive is fully guided, with a maximum of just four divers per instructor. Smaller groups mean more individual attention, …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

SCUBA Dive the Great Barrier Reef + Activities from Cairns

At Sunlover, every introductory and certified dive is fully guided, with a maximum of just four divers per instructor. Smaller groups mean more individual attention,...

8 hours Free Cancellation

from
$279

Private Hamilton Island Luxury Day Sailing Cruise up to 28 guests

Private charter for up to 28 guests enjoying a day sailing on a LUXURY Yacht visiting the most popular locations in the Whitsundays. The crew …More

The Whitsundays & Hamilton Island, Australia

Private Hamilton Island Luxury Day Sailing Cruise up to 28 guests

Private charter for up to 28 guests enjoying a day sailing on a LUXURY Yacht visiting the most popular locations in the Whitsundays. The crew...

1 day

from
$4,266

The most comprehensive boat cruise on the Gold Coast! This tour runs for up to 8 hours and showcases the world famous Tangalooma Wrecks of …More

Gold Coast, Australia

Private Tangalooma Wrecks Tour

The most comprehensive boat cruise on the Gold Coast! This tour runs for up to 8 hours and showcases the world famous Tangalooma Wrecks of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

from
$1,422

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours Tours?

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Which Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours have Free Cancellation?

Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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