17% offFree cancellation
Viper: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Including Whitehaven Hill Inlet
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Viper is the only tour fast enough to get you to the hero destinations all in one day! No other tour can have you snorkelling on the outer Great Barrier Reef, doing the Hill Inlet bushwalk, and relaxing on Whitehaven Beach itself, in just a single day. Our Marine Biologist on board conducts a guided snorkel safari on the reef for those who are interested. The spacious swim platform and in-water stairs make getting in and out of the water easy. Our Rolls Royce jets offer comfortable but fast cruising speeds of around 36 knots, with very little environmental impact. Due to the speed and manoeuvrability of the boat, all passengers MUST be 130cm or taller to ride. **This tour is NOT suitable for anyone with a mobility impairment, back/neck/spine complaints, or those unable to walk unassisted. If you hesitated at any of these conditions, please call us to discuss how we can help you enjoy the Viper experience** *Please Note this tour is not suitable for guests arriving by cruise ship*
Inclusions
What's included
- We have an in-built water station so guests can bring their own bottle and refill throughout the day
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Lunch includes a buffet selection of fresh salads, cold cuts of meat, cheese and bread
- Morning and afternoon snacks included
- Restroom on board
- Lycra Stinger Suits (Not a Wetsuit) Are Provided During Stinger Season
What's not
- There is no alcohol sold on Viper. Guests may bring a couple of cans if desired, no glass, no drinking before snorkelling, drinking while underway is not advised. Guest to look after their own drinks.
- Wetsuits Are Not Included
Itinerary
Enjoy the amazing views of Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach from the lookout walk.
Spend time relaxing and exploring the southern end of Whitehaven Beach and the pure white silica sands. Swim, play, relax, try another bushwalk
Snorkel the outer Great Barrier Reef in one or more locations (depending on the conditions on the day).
Enjoy the scenery as we zip through the beautiful Whitsunday Islands to our destinations
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 265 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Amazing experience and memories
An amazing experience. Highly recommend. The crew were outstanding. Thanks to Conrad, Chelsea and Nico. Unforgettable!
5Fun Day!
Had a beautiful day packed with fun! The crew was incredibly helpful and attentive to guests and I also really appreciated how caring they were for the environment and protecting the reef. Got some beautiful pictures at a lookout and got to spend some time at the most gorgeous beach I’ve ever seen. Lunch was great and we also got some snacks and drinks. To top it off we had a great time snorkelling and the guides were very helpful and attentive to everyone. I would definitely recommend.
5It was such an efficient...
It was such an efficient and enjoyable tour! The captain and all the crew were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the whole experience was even better than I expected. I especially loved Mandy — she was so energetic and fun, and really made the day more enjoyable for everyone. We managed to visit so many beautiful spots in just one day, which was amazing. As a weak swimmer, I was a little nervous about snorkeling at first, but the crew made me feel very safe and comfortable throughout the experience. I had such a great time with everyone and would definitely recommend this tour!
4Disappointed but understand
Unfortunately, the viper had mechanical issues and we had to turn around shortly after leaving the marina. The viper crew were great - they tried to find alternative options for us to get out to the reef and were very apologetic. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to get a replacement boat but we’ve been assured of a full refund.
1Honestly, I had an awful...
Honestly, I had an awful experience with this company. I decided to book with them because they seemed like a professional and trustworthy business, but the reality was completely different. The customer service was terrible, the organization was a mess, and the overall experience was extremely disappointing. On the day of the tour, I was told I would be picked up from my hotel at 7:32 a.m. I waited until 7:47 a.m., and no one showed up. I didn’t receive a phone call or even a message to explain the delay. Since the tour was scheduled to leave at 8:00 a.m., I had no choice but to pay for an Uber at my own expense so I wouldn’t miss a tour that I had already paid for. What happened next was even worse. Instead of apologizing or trying to resolve the situation, the woman who attended me started yelling at me and blaming me, as if the mistake had been mine. Her attitude was completely disrespectful, rude, and unprofessional. I felt humiliated, and it completely ruined the experience. A company that treats its customers this way and refuses to take responsibility for its own mistakes does not deserve to be recommended. I will never book with them again, and I definitely would not recommend them to anyone.
5Viper - An Awesome Experience
We went out on the Viper on 10 July, under the care of Nicco and two other wonderful staff. The crew were super-friendly and knowledgeable about the areas we visited. The locations were brilliant and seeing many whales while both cruising and snorkelling was fantastic. The morning and afternoon teas as well as lunch were perfect, and better than expected. We had a bit of an 'adventurous' (i.e. rough) ride back to Airley Beach but it was also incredible fun, especially with the killer soundtrack the crew had playing. All in all, my wife and I highly recommend the Viper for an awesome day out!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting Point B, near Le Kiosk, at 7.40am. The boat leaves at 0800 SHARP and will not wait for latecomers. Please note we can not pick up from Hamilton Island. You. must be staying in AIRLIE BEACH to travel on this tour.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 36 travellers
- Operated by
- Iconic Whitsunday Adventures
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not suitable for guests with any type of mobility impairment
- Due to the speed of the vessel, no children under 130cm permitted.
- Guests must be able to walk unassisted to experience this tour
How it compares in Airlie Beach
- Its from-price is 33% above the median of the 23 day trips we list in Airlie Beach.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 9 of 23.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach is a small seaside town on the Queensland coast and the mainland base for the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef.
The town sits on a sheltered bay of the Coral Sea in central Queensland, with a saltwater lagoon on the foreshore, a marina, and a main street of cafés and dive shops. Just offshore lie the Whitsunday Islands, a scatter of more than seventy forested islands set in calm turquoise water, and sailing boats of every size leave its harbours to cruise among them.
Top-ranked sights in Airlie Beach: Coral Sea Marina, Conway National Park.
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