Viper Outer Great Barrier Reef + Whitehaven + Hill Inlet from Airlie Beach
- Airlie Beach
- Snorkelling / Diving
- Speedboats / Rafting
- Watersports
- Great Barrier Reef Cruises / Sailing
- Special Experience
- Date Spots
- Watersports
- Adventure Activities
Overview
Duration: 9 Hours
Capacity:
Minimum number of people: 8
Up to 36 Guests
Height: Must be 130cm to ride
Snorkel Outer Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach in ONE day!
You’ve come too far not to go all the way.
Iconic destinations deserve an iconic adventure. Viper is the only day tour from Airlie Beach that takes you beyond the fringing reef to snorkel the Outer Great Barrier Reef, explore Hill Inlet’s swirling sands, and unwind on Whitehaven Beach — all in a single, unforgettable day.
Custom-built for speed and comfort, and with its powerful jets, Viper is the fastest vessel in the Whitsundays. This award-winning tour is your ticket to experiencing more, seeing more, and doing more — without compromise.
Itinerary
Pick up from your accommodation
8.00am – Viper departs the Coral Sea Marina
Arrive at Hill Inlet first ! with a guided walk to lookout.
Arrive at Whitehaven Beach. Beach time, relax, swim or enjoy the Viper toys on board.
Buffet lunch on board
Arrive at Bait Reef, on the Outer Great Barrie Reef, the stepping stones on coral, marine life and memories to last a lifetime.
5.00pm – Arrive back at Coral Sea Marina
Please Note: This is a guideline only and is subject to change depending on the tides, winds, and other weather conditions
Snorkel and Swim Requirements
Snorkelling is a physical activity. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, we recommend that participants are competent and confident swimmers. While flotation devices are available, the snorkeling locations are in open ocean environments, which may have varying conditions, such as currents and waves.
Our experienced crew will guide you through safe entry and exit points and provide instructions before entering the water. This tour is not ideal for none swimmers or if you feel apprehensive about entering the ocean. We encourage you to speak with our staff prior to booking. Your safety and comfort are our top priorities.
Iconic Whitsunday Adventures always reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to accept, deny, or terminate participation by any person in any snorkelling activity at any time. This may be due to various medical conditions; your risk may increase if you have any of the following conditions:
Heart conditions or lung issues (including asthma)
Medical conditions that may cause loss of consciousness (such as certain types of epilepsy or diabetes)
Asthma or Epilepsy that can be triggered by cold water or saltwater mist
Please note all Australian public holiday rates apply for ALL TOURS. Rates are $20.00 per person for day tours and $10.00 per person for sunset tours.
National Public Holidays include:
Thursday, 1 January: New Year’s Day
Monday, 26 January: Australia Day holiday
Friday, 3 April: Good Friday
Saturday, 4 April: Day following Good Friday
Sunday, 5 April: Easter Sunday
Monday, 6 April: Easter Monday
Saturday, 25 April: Anzac Day
Monday 4 May: Labour Day
Friday, 19 June: Show Day
Monday, 5 October: Kings birthday
Thursday 24 December: Christmas eve (from 6pm to midnight)
Friday, 25 December: Christmas Day – CLOSED
Saturday, 26 December: Boxing Day
Monday, 28 December: Additional public holiday for boxing day
What’s included
Included
- Return transfers
- Full day fast boat adventure
- Outer reef snorkelling
- Whitehaven Beach with boat toys (subject to conditions on the day. If it is closed, no price difference or additional replenishment will be refunded.)
- Hill Inlet with eco guide
- Full snorkelling equipment
- Snorkel safari with marine
- biologist
- All Inclusive lunch with snacks
- Please note all Australian public holiday rates apply for ALL TOURS. Rates are $20.00 per person for day tours.
Not included
- All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.
Ages
Adult: ages 15+. Child: ages 8-14.
You must be at least 130cm tall to ride.
You must be physically fit and mobile
You must not have any pre-existing back, neck or hip injuries.
You must be able to swim
How to use
After the booking is confirmed, we will send a confirmation to your email. Please make sure to check your email and check the confirmation details in the PDF attachment. On the date, please arrive meeting point 20-30 minutes in advance according to the time specified on the confirmation, present the electronic confirmation form to participate in the tour.
If you are making your own way to the marina for your Viper tour, please meet us before 7.30am, at ‘Meeting Point B’, at Coral Sea Marina North.
Good to know
Please complete the above high-speed boating and snorkelling waiver and information form prior to arrival.:https://forms.gle/8s1R5STioyzfnJwb6.
On very rare occasions, tours may be cancelled (severe weather, road or park closures, insufficient numbers (8 people)). Should this occur, you will be transferred to an alternative tour / date,or if this is not suitable, you will receive a full refund.
What to bring?
Swimwear: You’ll want to be ready for snorkeling and swimming in the beautiful Whitsundays.
Footwear for a bush walk, if you are steady on foot, sandals or flip flops are sufficient for these walks.
Towel: Dry off after your swim or enjoy some sunbathing.
Sunscreen: Reef-safe sunscreen is highly recommended to protect your skin and the marine environment.
Sunglasses & Hat: The tropical sun can be strong, so protect your eyes and face.
Protective Clothing: A lightweight, long-sleeved shirt or rash guard is ideal for sun protection.
Camera/GoPro: Capture those once-in-a-lifetime moments above and below the water.
Water Bottle: Stay hydrated throughout the adventure.
Comfortable Footwear: Suitable for getting on and off the boat and exploring the beach.
An assortment of soft drinks are available to buy on board. Filtered water is provided free of charge – byo bottle.There is no alcohol for sale on Viper. Consumption of alcohol is not encouraged. Guests found to be consuming alcohol or intoxicated will not be permitted to snorkel afterwards.
Viper offers a lunch buffet and morning and afternoon tea. Morning / afternoon tea: lamingtons and fruit platter. Lunch buffet: 3 seasonal salads, cold meats (ham, salami, chicken), cheese, olives, bread rolls, condiments. You may BYO snacks if you are extra hungry as we do not sell any more food on board.
The dock ramp may be steep at low tide. To board the vessel, guests will have to go up some steps, and step across from stairs to boat. Upon arrival at Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach, guests must climb out of the dinghy, or down the swim steps, and may have to step into shallow water. The Hill Inlet walk to the lookout over Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island is marked by Queensland Parks as ‘moderate’ or grade 2. It has of a combination of sloped, dirt and sand bushwalking trails and large man-made stone and timber steps. Comfortable footwear is advised.
All tours are subject to minimum numbers and to weather conditions and so may be cancelled at the discretion of the operator. We also reserve the right to alter the destination or cancel activities pending the weather or unforeseen circumstances for your safety and comfort.
A strict height limit of 130cm applies to all guests riding on Viper. If a guest is found to be under this height limit on arrival, that guest will not be permitted to travel and no refund applies. The reason for this height limit is for safety. The vessel travels at incredible speeds, and every seat has a seat belt, that a small child would not be safe in. We do not carry snorkelling gear, wetsuits or life jackets for smaller children.
Snorkelling is a physical activity. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, we recommend that participants are competent and confident swimmers. While flotation devices are available, the snorkeling locations are in open ocean environments, which may have varying conditions, such as currents and waves. Our experienced crew will guide you through safe entry and exit points and provide instructions before entering the water. This tour is not ideal for none swimmers or if you feel apprehensive about entering the ocean. Your safety and comfort are our top priorities.
Iconic Whitsunday Adventures always reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to accept, deny, or terminate participation by any person in any snorkelling activity at any time. This may be due to various medical conditions; your risk may increase if you have any of the following conditions: Heart conditions or lung issues (including asthma). Medical conditions that may cause loss of consciousness (such as certain types of epilepsy or diabetes). Asthma or Epilepsy that can be triggered by cold water or saltwater mist. All guests will have to sign a health and safety waiver before travelling with us on Viper. Concealment of any conditions that are not compatible with safe snorkelling and high-speed boating is a risk to both yourself and us.
Please note to agree and understand that to prevent fraud and ensure authenticity we'll be checking the credit card used for the booking and your ID before boarding the vessel.
Please note: natural conditions and visual features can vary daily and are not guaranteed, as they are influenced by tides, weather, and seasonal factors. As a result, itinerary changes due to weather conditions or expectations are not eligible for compensation or refunds.
Viper is not wheelchair accessible. Guests must be able to walk unassisted to enjoy the Viper experience. Guests must be seated in one of the boat seats for travel, with the seatbelt fastened. The toilet is not an accessible toilet. There are steps on entry and throughout the boat, and narrow walkways.
We strongly recommend that guests do not book any of our day tours on the same day as a departing flight or onward transfer.
While we always aim to operate to schedule, unforeseen circumstances can occur. These may include sudden changes in weather conditions, mechanical issues, or other operational factors that may result in delays or schedule adjustments.
Iconic Whitsunday Adventures cannot accept responsibility for any missed flights, transfers, or onward travel arrangements, and compensation will not be provided in these circumstances.
For your peace of mind, we highly recommend allowing an overnight stay after your tour or ensuring adequate time between your tour and departure.
Disclaimer
After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.
As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.
We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.
In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.
If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.
No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.
We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.
For some marine products (including but not limited to various cruises, whale watching cruise, etc.), the supplier reserve the right to arrange alternative vessels or make changes to itineraries, service timetables, routes and/or destinations. The supplier may cancel or abandon the cruise if they consider it necessary for weather or safety reasons and except as expressly stated in these Terms and Conditions, we will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by the Passenger caused by such substitution or cancellation.
When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the venue or staff. Ensure you fully understand the associated risks (refer to venue announcements or the safety waiver required for signature for specific details), cooperate as required to implement appropriate safety precautions, and strictly refrain from engaging in any dangerous behaviors during the activity.
