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Mantaray Charters

PO Box 140 | Cannonvale, Airlie Beach 4802, Australia
+61-7-4948-3711
Ranked #15 of 33 tours in Airlie Beach
4.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Come and discover a whole new world of pleasure in the Fantastic Whitsundays aboard the Award Winning Vessel Mantaray.Visit two of the Whitsundays...... more » Owner description: Come and discover a whole new world of pleasure in the Fantastic Whitsundays aboard the Award Winning Vessel Mantaray.Visit two of the Whitsundays most pristine locations - beautiful Whitehaven Beach and Mantaray Bay. Whitehaven Beach has an amazing 7km stretch of white silica sand and an amazing lookout at Hill Inlet, while Mantaray Bay encompasses a myriad of colourful corals and tropical fish. Scuba dive and snorkel in this fascinating marine wonderland, lie on the spacious sun-deck, swim in the aqua-blue waters or simply feel the sand between your toes. It's yours to enjoy.Experience a day like no other aboard Mantaray.This eco-sensitive cruise operation will whisk you around this World Heritage area at a comfortable speed of 21 knots giving you up to three hours to enjoy Whitehaven Beach/Hill Inlet Lookout, and two hours to explore snorkelling and or diving at Mantaray Bay. You will enjoy lots and lots of fish and beautiful corals.Mantaray has plenty of space, unobstructed views, a large shaded area, easy access for all ages, an onboard toilet and shower facilities.Enjoy the company of the friendly and experienced crew.Listen to expert commentary about the special nature of the island national parks and the fabulous marine life. Snorkel and scuba dive under the watchful eye of our qualified crew, be tempted by a tantalising Mediterranean-style lunch and enjoy free morning and afternoon tea.It all adds up to an unforgettable addition to your Whitsunday holiday. « less
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Rockhampton, Australia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Really good all inclusive tour - staff were very friendly, locations were great, food was in abundance and really tasty and ample time was allocated at Whitehaven and for snorkeling and diving. It was really good having the stinger suits included in the price and staff on board insisting on us wearing them at all times in the water. Our... More

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Houston, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

I was picked up on time and driver was really cheerful and very nice. Most of the crew members were extremely friendly. However, I can only rate Mantaray average at best (average may even be a bit generous) because I was a bit disappointed with the dive master. She seemed very perky and friendly as first, but would have preferred... More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

I didn't really know what to expect, but this trip exceeded my expectations in every way. We got to go snorkelling, kayaking and of course went to whitehaven beach. The crew was great and took really good care of us. they told us about the things we saw, made sure everyone wsa feeling good and fed us excellent food. I've... More

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England
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

Got a couple of last-minute seats on a trip in December when all the other trips were booked out - collected us and delivered us back again, great, friendly crew, but very safety-conscious and efficient, excellent, thorough briefings, excellent equipment, good food, plenty of time at Whitehaven and 2 snorkelling locations, highly recommended More

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London, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011
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If you want a great day tour, then I could recommend Mantaray Charters, we went on this vessel a few years ago. the service, hospitality, and friendly crew, went out of their way to make all feell very comfortable. The Snorkelling and diving on board is safe and very well run. Hill inlet lookout, and whitehaven are just breathtaking. Well... More

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Lausanne, Switzerland
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2011

I went for the one day tour with Mantaray, it was excellent, the crew tries really to know your name and are truly wonderful! I had a great time, even I had done it a few days before (but under the rain...) . First thing they have a complimentary shuttle bus, so easy to go to the pier. You leave... More

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doma2010, Manager at Mantaray Charters, responded to this review
16 May 2011

Good afternoon Sopaul Thank you for your great review, we are always so pleased to hear when our guests have enjoyed their time out with us on Mantaray. Our crew really try hard to make sure that your day is not just good but great. I must agree with you that the view of the swirling sands at Hill Inlet... More

Queensland, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2011

Hi to all at Mantaray, I would just like to say a BIG THANK-YOU to all of the Mantaray staff for making our day (Wednesday 4th May 2011) the “best experience EVER!” Maddie and I expereinced the beautiful Whitehaven Beach, a guided walk to Hill Inlet and Snorkelling and Diving in Mantaray Bay. It was lovely to see Hermi wave... More

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Buderim, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2011

My family and I had a fabulous day out on Mantaray Charters. The view at Hill Inlet was breathtaking. The boat was fast and not too big - I prefer a smaller vessel as you can easiy chat to staff and other passengers. The staff were friendly and helpful and well organised. I had my first dive in 20 years... More

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doma2010, Manager at Mantaray Charters, responded to this review
3 February 2011

It is always wonderful to hear when our passengers have had a fabulous day on our tour. It was great to see that our staff made you feel secure enough to dive again after 20 years. Thank you More

Derby, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2010

We had a fantastic day with stunning views at Whitehaven Beach, it was like paradise! The whole day was organised perfectly. The staff were friendly and gave advice when required and we snorkelled above beautiful corals and colourful fish. The views en route weren't bad either!!! More

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Airlie Beach
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2010

We had a fantastic day trip with Mantaray. Whitehaven Beach was SPECTACULAR - definitely a must-see - and I loved seeing all the colourful fish and corals when we went snorkelling in the afternoon. The crew were really friendly and personable, and made sure that everyone had a good time in the water. The day was absolutely brilliant and I... More

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