Tour Highlights
- Snorkel two remote fringing reef locations in the Whitsunday Islands with guided 45-minute snorkelling sessions at each site.
- Travel by high-speed vessel from Hamilton Island to explore vibrant coral gardens, tropical fish and marine life within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Description & Tour Inclusions
Included In Price
- Snorkelling at two pristine fringing coral reef sites
- Snorkel equipment & flotation devices
- Morning or afternoon tea
- Reef & island naturalist talks
- Informative Eco host
- Sunsuit / Wetsuit
- Whale watching from June to October
Explore the Whitsunday Islands on the Half Day Splash snorkelling tour from Hamilton Island. Visit two remote reef sites and enjoy guided snorkelling among colourful coral gardens and vibrant marine life in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
What to Expect
Cruise out across the turquoise waters of the Whitsunday Islands on a purpose-built vessel designed for speed, comfort and access to secluded reef locations. Departing from Hamilton Island, this half-day snorkelling tour is perfect for travellers wanting to experience the marine life of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park without spending a full day at sea.
Your journey takes you to two carefully chosen snorkelling sites around the islands’ protected bays and fringing reefs. These locations are selected for their calm conditions, excellent water clarity and abundant marine life, creating ideal conditions for snorkelling.
Once at the reef, enjoy two guided snorkelling sessions of around 45 minutes each. Enter warm, clear waters and explore colourful coral formations, schools of tropical fish and a variety of marine species that call the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park home. Experienced crew members provide safety briefings and snorkelling guidance so both beginners and confident swimmers can enjoy the experience.
With easy access from Hamilton Island and a carefully planned itinerary, this tour offers a relaxed yet exciting way to experience the natural beauty and underwater world of the Whitsunday Islands in just a few memorable hours.
Features and Highlights
• Half-day Whitsundays snorkelling tour departing from Hamilton Island
• Cruise through the Whitsunday Islands aboard a high-speed purpose-built vessel
• Visit two remote snorkelling sites within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
• Enjoy two guided snorkelling sessions of approximately 45 minutes each
• Explore coral gardens, tropical fish and diverse reef ecosystems
• Suitable for first-time and experienced snorkellers
During your stay on Hamilton Island, you may also wish to experience scenic flights over Heart Reef, guided reef snorkelling tours, and Whitehaven Beach adventures. Explore the full range of Hamilton Island tours to discover more unforgettable experiences in the Whitsundays.
Tour Details
Tour Languages Offered
English
EnglishDeparts From
Hamilton Island
Departure Time
- Morning Tour: Check in 7.30am - Departs 8.00am - Returns 12.00pm
- Afternoon Tour: Check in 12.00pm - Departs 12.30pm - Returns - 4.30pm
Departure Instructions
Check-in is 30mins prior to tour departure at the Ocean Rafting Hamilton Island office.
Destinations
Whitsunday Islands
Months of Operation
January - December
Days of Operation
Daily
Duration
4 Hours
Available for Purchase / Hire
- Prescription mask hire - $25
- Water, Soft Drinks, Alcohol & Chocolates - No BYO
Fitness Level Required
Low, Medium
What to Bring
- Camera
- Swimwear and towel (please ensure you’re wearing your swimwear beneath your clothes; there is minimal space to change on board the vessel)
- Refillable water bottles
- Hat, sunscreen and shoes (thongs or sandals suitable)
- Warm clothing (especially in the months between May to November)
- Cash/ Credit Card for onboard purchases (soft drinks, juices, ice tea, wine, beer, cider, chocolate, chips)
- A sense of adventure!
Child Policy
- Child price applies to children 2 to 14 years
- Family Fare: 2 Adults and 2 Children
- Infants 0-23 months old free of charge
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be in writing.
We understand things may change, so we have made cancellations very easy.
In every instance we always recommend you purchase travel insurance for life’s last-minute hiccups.
Please see our terms and conditions for details prior to booking.
Additional Operators T&Cs:
Please reconfirm your booking 48 hours prior.
All fares are inclusive of Marine Park fees and GST. Ocean Rafting reserves the right to charge our customers a fuel levy if fuel is over $1.50 per litre.
Sites are weather and tide permitting. Ocean Rafting reserves the right to arrange alternate itinerary when necessary. Please note departure times may sometimes be weather and tidal dependant. Please reconfirm your booking 48 hours prior.
Ocean Rafting may use photographs of our clients in promotional material, including but not limited to social media, however if you do not consent please advise Ocean Rafting.
Liability: Clients should note that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard our clients, we cannot be held responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of the clients which are beyond our control. Tours are not suitable for guests with pre-existing back, neck or hip injuries or who are in their third trimester of pregnancy (other pregnancy stages are weather dependant). Minimum age 6 months. A signed release will be required from all participants on departure. We recommend you take out travel insurance.
Fitness and Health: Although good health and a positive attitude are essential, you do not need any prior experience to partake in an Ocean Rafting adventure.
Cancellations/Refund Policy: Ocean Rafting Hamiltion Island allows cancellations and amendments up to 24 hours before departure times for the Half Day Morning, Half Day Afternoon, and Full Day Eco
Adventure tours. Changes or cancellations made within 24 hours of departure will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
Credit Card Surcharge: If you are paying by credit card please be aware these transactions incur a non-refundable 1.6% surcharge.
Rates: Tour rates shown are valid for travel until 31 March 27. For travel after that date, relevant rates will display when future dates are selected in the booking table.
Queensland Public Holidays: The following days incur a public holiday surcharge of $20 per adult, $10 per child and $50 per family (2ad and 2ch) on the Northern Exposure, Southern Lights and Fly Raft package, as well as charters and all Rafting Squad bookings, including birthday travel. Scenic flights will NOT incur surcharge:
APR 26 – MAR 27
- 03 April 26 – Good Friday
- 04 April 26 – Easter Saturday
- 05 April 26 – Easter Sunday
- 06 April 26 – Easter Monday
- 25 April 26 – Anzac Day
- 04 May 26 – Labour Day
- *Still to be announced* – Show Whitsundays
- 05 October 26 – King’s Birthday
- 25 December 26 – Christmas Day (CLOSED)
- 26 December 26 – Boxing Day
- 28 December 26 – Boxing Day public holiday
Charters
As per Ocean Rafting T&C’s above except for charter payment and cancellation policy as follows:
- Cancellation up to 5 days prior to departure – Full refund less 5% non-refundable booking fee for all cancellations.
- Cancellation less than 5 days prior to departure – 100% cancellation fee applies
- A $200 Public Holiday surcharge is applied to rates for charters booked on Queensland public holidays
From
au$195.00
Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.
Child:
au$115.00
Family: au$535.00
Tour Code: 1300
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