Ocean Rafting at the Whitsunday Islands

Description

Ocean Rafting visits the “Wild Side” of the Whitsunday Islands, the uninhabited islands with beautiful natural scenery brimming with marine, bird and animal life. There are two exciting tour options, the Northern Exposure and Southern Lights. Each Ocean Rafting day offers three days in one, including an exhilarating ride to Whitehaven Beach, pristine snorkelling reefs and guided Whitsunday Island National Parks walks. Ocean Rafting is the only tour to have direct access to the stunning and iconic Hill Inlet beach, and special snorkel sites at Hook Island and Border Island ensure a memorable underwater experience.

The semi rigid inflatable vessels are super fast allowing guests to experience a fun ride, adventure and education amongst the natural beauty of the Whitsundays. 32 passengers at most allow for personal snorkelling lessons and the pleasure of a small group.

Ocean Rafting has been operating since 1997 and is proud to have special permits allowing its vessels to visit protected areas in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The Skipper and Eco Host will ensure guests have a fun filled adventure and personalised service with snorkel lessons and a guided National Park walk in the Whitsunday Islands.

Northern Exposure or Southern Lights
Choose from two tours, the Northern Exposure or the Southern Lights. The Northern Exposure tour has more snorkelling time and 1.5 hours on Whitehaven beach whereas the Southern Lights tour offers more beach time (3 hours) for those wanting to relax on the beach and soak up the sun.

Trip Includes

• Courtesy transfers from Airlie Beach accommodation
• Visit Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet
• Guided National Park walks
• Inner fringing coral reef snorkelling
• Personalised snorkel instruction
• Use of snorkel equipment & flotation devices
• Reef & island naturalist talks

Duration

• Allow a full day

Departures

• Northern Exposure departs 8:45 am (returns 3:30 pm)
• Southern Lights departs 10 am (returns 4:30 pm)
• Departs Coral Sea Marina - North Village, Shingley Dr, Airlie Beach
• Operates daily all year

Other Information

• Child rates apply (2-14yrs)
• In the case of rough weather, Ocean Rafting must be told of any pre existing medical conditions
• A signed release will be required from all participants on departure
• You do not need any prior experience to partake in any of Ocean Rafting's activities
• All fares are inclusive of Marine Park fees, National Park fees and GST  
• Sites are weather and tide permitting and Ocean Rafting reserves the right to arrange alternative itinerary when necessary
• Optional extras available for purchase on the day: fresh tropical lunch pack $18, sunsuit/wetsuit hire, prescription masks, water, soft drinks, chocolates and underwater cameras also available for sale on board vessel
• Bring with you a hat, sunscreen, swimmers, towel, camera, money for optional extras, light jacket in cooler months