Whitehaven Beach Club Transfers from Airlie Beach
4.6
Whitehaven Beach Club Transfers from Airlie Beach
By GSL Marine
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Ages 0-99, max of 45 per group
Duration: 7h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Beach Activities
- Professional guide
- Stand up paddle board
What's not included- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Soft drinks (Available for purchase)
- (Optional extra - available for purchase)
- Snorkelling - $29
- Start:
- Rufus & Co. Cafe, 33 Port Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, AustraliaCheck-in time 8:30 am For more information please contact us on our GSL Office.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 128306P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (Chinese)
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 128306P1
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- 33 Port Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, AustraliaCheck-in time 8:30 am For more information please contact us on our GSL Office.
- 1Spend up to 5 hours at Whitehaven Beach where you will get to enjoy stand-up paddle boarding, beach activities, explore or simply just relax.
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- cnjnorman0 contributionsFamily adventureFamily group enjoyed the afternoon on the water JetSking off Airlie Beach. Definitely would do again!Written 16 March 2025
- mar11320250 contributionsGreat guideHad an awesome time with 18 yo daughter. Great adventure to enjoy at all age groups. Would love to take my grandson next timeWritten 14 March 2025
- libbyoconnor0 contributionsAMAZING :DWe had the BEST day ever. Super fun. The instructor was really helpful and showed us how everything worked, bookings team were amazing and helpful espeically Elvin. It ended up raining a bit while we are out and id honestly say this is awesome rain or shine. The jet skis were also in amazing condition and the location was perfect - walking distance from town. LOVED it thankyou team GSL! Will be reccomending to ALL my friends :DWritten 26 February 2025
- Tbag660 contributionsJetski tourSo much fun. The instructor was really friendly and helpful. The water was a little choppy, but nice and warm. Would definitely recommend.Written 19 February 2025
- garmstrong20250 contributionsExcellent jet ski tourAmazing tour guides, all the patience in the world for the wildly different skill levels in our group. Went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a ton of fun. Definitely will do this again when I come back.Written 13 January 2025
- dylantC6053YA0 contributionsGreat fun!This was so much fun! It was so beautiful out on the water. Jade was a fantastic guide! Would highly recommend! Everything was simple, from meeting at the cafe, to going through the safety demo, through to the JetSki ride itself. Great to get the adrenaline running after spending a few days relaxing on a cruise shipWritten 3 January 2025
- danbibb200 contributionsHappy DaysHad a great time jet skiing with both my sons. Would definitely use gsl marine again when we come back to Airlie beach.Written 24 December 2024
- nicolawX7768ZV0 contributions.The jet skiing was awesome however the instructor didn’t seem like he wanted to be there so that kind of tainted the vibe.Written 18 December 2024
- sharoncarter20240 contributionsJet ski guided tourGreat value. We had a jet ski each. First time ever riding them, great tour guide made it easy. What better place than the Whitsundays to have this much fun.Written 30 November 2024
- mayalapa0 contributionsGreat tourI had a great time and would definitely recommend to anyone! It was well organized and I had a great tour guideWritten 28 November 2024
- Paulboz420 contributionsPaul and PaulaWhat amazing fun and terrific experience! First time on jet ski for both of us (shared 1 between 2) and did not disappoint! Tour guide Jade catered for all skill levels and was encouraging to say the least. Highly recommend this experience and we will definitely be returning next time we’re up that way.Written 11 November 2024
- keeleyjayde0 contributionsAwesome Experience but had its consWe did the 1.5hr jet ski tour, there was about half hour of information and instruction at the beginning, we did however only get an hour on the water which was a little disappointing. Also kind of felt like our guide didn’t want to be there and was getting frustrated as some skiers were going slower than others which again is a little disappointing considering it’s a tour advertised for beginners with no experience.Written 29 October 2024
- S3689SXcb0 contributionsAVOID. Incorrect booking confirmation caused me to miss trip. Staff didnt care.AVOID. Booking confirmation linked to an incorrect address. This caused me to arrive at 9:50 instead of 9:30 for my 10am trip. Unhelpful Staff didnt allow me on the trip even though I showed them evidence of the error in their booking confirmation. The advertised contact number did not work. Wasted time, lots of stress. Avoid this unhelpful company. I note lots of other 1 star reviews due to poor communications.Written 5 October 2024
- rmc7190 contributionsAwesome !Fantastic ! Great skipper and team! The sailing was brilliant and the snorkelling is highly recommended!Written 11 September 2024
- whitewoodsally0 contributions1 hr tourOur 1 hour tour in the afternoon was amazing watching the Airlie sunset begin out on the water was amazing.Written 30 August 2024
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millie s
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While we unfortunately had bad weather during our trip, the crew at GSL Marine did their best to make the day memorable!
The boat ride to Whitehaven took around 1.5 hours, it was a relatively smooth ride and very comfortable being sheltered from the wind when needed.
The crew cooked a delicious lunch, beware of the seagulls however as they are quite aggressive and can swoop food directly off your plate!
The snorkeling add-on was excellent and well worthwhile, the equipment is top quality and they had life jackets and pool noodles available for less confident swimmers.
This review would be 5 stars had it not been for a few booking issues - the trip date we originally booked was cancelled a month later by the company, and despite providing my phone number when making the original booking GSL did not have my phone number on record and thus was unable to contact me about this change.
Additionally, we originally booked for the Heli scenic tour but this was canceled on the day due to weather concerns.
Of course weather is always a somewhat unavoidable issue, and I still highly recommend this experience - just be mindful of
the weather when booking your trip so as to avoid disappointment!
The boat ride to Whitehaven took around 1.5 hours, it was a relatively smooth ride and very comfortable being sheltered from the wind when needed.
The crew cooked a delicious lunch, beware of the seagulls however as they are quite aggressive and can swoop food directly off your plate!
The snorkeling add-on was excellent and well worthwhile, the equipment is top quality and they had life jackets and pool noodles available for less confident swimmers.
This review would be 5 stars had it not been for a few booking issues - the trip date we originally booked was cancelled a month later by the company, and despite providing my phone number when making the original booking GSL did not have my phone number on record and thus was unable to contact me about this change.
Additionally, we originally booked for the Heli scenic tour but this was canceled on the day due to weather concerns.
Of course weather is always a somewhat unavoidable issue, and I still highly recommend this experience - just be mindful of
the weather when booking your trip so as to avoid disappointment!
Written 19 February 2022
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Good evening,
Our erratic rain season here in the tropics can be very disappointing for travellers, but I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience with our marine crew. We're sorry to hear about the booking confusion, and will look into our chain of commuiacation.
Thank you so much for your feedback!
We hope you have some lifelong memories from the tour.
Written 27 February 2022
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Rebecca P
1 contribution
Jan 2022
We had so much fun at Whitehaven. The team onboard the pina colada was amazing and so friendly. Big shoutout to Dan on the way back for handling the swells like a champ. The day went smoothly and will definitely be back to book again. We got the cruise and jet ski package and were extremely impressed with the price, compared to others offering the same services. All in all a fantastic day. Well done
Written 21 January 2022
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Hi There,
Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with GSL Whitsundays.
Thank you!
Written 2 February 2022
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Jochen
Bonn, Germany7 contributions
We had a wonderful relaxing day at the Whitehaven beach yesterday. The staff, especially Facu and Leo where very friendly and accommodating when we asked for a tent as the sun is rather strong during a long day at the beach. There are picknick possibilities in the shade at the beach which are also quite nice but we didn’t know that beforehand. We recommend the day tour with GSL not only because of the staff but it gives you about 4 plus hours at the beach. Enough time to wander to the southern outlook with a great view but also plenty of time to swim and relax at the beach.
Written 13 April 2024
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Danny H
Brisbane, Australia28 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
I regret that I cannot give this tour a good review. We did quite a lot of preplanning our trip to Airlie Beach for my wifes 60th Birthday including a trip to Whitehaven. We looked at many different options and deciced on GSL due to the inclusion of beach activities (Stand up paddle boards), umbrellas and seats and BBQ sausages for lunch. We took the snorkelling option and lunch option. Sadly we only received the transportation to Whitehaven the snorkelling and what can only be described as some cold cuts for lunch (in limited quantity). No umbrellas, no paddle boards and no sign of any hot food or a BBQ. We queried the crew and were told the Skipper had said it was too windy for the paddleboards. Ive got video of other companies utilising beach activities with no problem, it wasnt windy on the beach, we were sheltered by the Island. To be fair, before writing this, I contacted GSL to discuss with them and initially the contact was positive although they denied that any of the things we mentioned were included. I responded with screen shots of their booking system and other booking agents websites and since then other than to acknowledge what I sent them they have chosen not to respond again. It was very windy that week and we were cancelled on our chosen date by GSL (offered a flight alternative which we declined) and rebooked later in the week. On the later booked day it was still quite windy and some of our party expressed a desire to not go. We were told that cancellation/refund/alternative trip was not possible without 24 hours notice, so we went (used some Kwell). The email contact with the company suggested that we should have been given another option, we weren't. Sorry to say the experience did not match the advertising, consequently I could not recommend this tour.
Written 30 October 2023
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Bobby S
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Aug 2023 • Family
In the information of the excursion was standing that you would stay 5 hours on Whitehaven, you could sup, volleybal and would have a parasol. When we came there they only had two small partytents, where maximum 8 people could lie in the shadow, while there were about 25-30 people on the boat. Also there was no supboard there and when i asked about it, Matt from the crew first said it would come with the next motorboat and when it didn’t he said there was some trouble about rust and because of that they could not turn the supboard off the boat. I knew this was totally nonsens because i saw the boards on the boat deck attached.
Also there was no volleyball, while the balls were in their bag. The only thing that was good, was the food.
After less then 3 hours we had to go into the boat again and they let us wait in the boat, for more then half an hour, because there were still people who had to take an helicopter-flight. Because of that the returntrip was 2,5 hours, while it should be not more then 1,5 hours.
So nothing of what they promissed in the information, they did or worked out and they also lie to you.
Even a 1 for this trip is to much.
Do never go with this company to Whitehaven, it wil make your day a deception!!!
Also there was no volleyball, while the balls were in their bag. The only thing that was good, was the food.
After less then 3 hours we had to go into the boat again and they let us wait in the boat, for more then half an hour, because there were still people who had to take an helicopter-flight. Because of that the returntrip was 2,5 hours, while it should be not more then 1,5 hours.
So nothing of what they promissed in the information, they did or worked out and they also lie to you.
Even a 1 for this trip is to much.
Do never go with this company to Whitehaven, it wil make your day a deception!!!
Written 26 August 2023
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Nomad42391202660
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Sept 2023 • Couples
We waited from 7:30 on the day of the reservation, but the reservation was canceled due to the bad weather. I've been waiting for you to call for a refund, but you haven't heard from me, so I'm emailing you like this. I look forward to hearing from you.
Written 25 September 2023
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mags b
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Dec 2023 • Couples
Booked 4 days in advance for myself and partner for a day trip to whitehaven. Day before we received a call saying they had overbooked and asked if we could change, I explained we couldn’t as it’s was New Year’s Day and we were leaving for home the following day. They informed us they would call others to change and trip was still going ahead for us. We went out for New Year’s Eve and home early for our boat at 8.30 New Year’s Day. Got ready and thought I’d check email before leaving, it was then I noticed an email from them the previous day saying “ boat is cancelled and call to rearrange, they had tried calling us but unsure if we got the message” from what we could work out they cancelled due to over booking as email was sent out 2 hours after the call to us. We managed to get another boat but only half day and was told at the terminal that no boats had been cancelled that day to their knowledge. VERY dissapointed and would not recommend this company. Once in a lifetime vacation for many and very dissapointing if you do not get to do this when booked days before. You need to do better!!
Written 7 January 2024
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Denise Y
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June 2021
We chose the fly and Cruise package and it was Amazing. The flight was very smooth and the pilot was very informative. Flying over the Great Barrier Reef really allows you to see & appreciate how beautiful the area is. We were then transported to our our cruise ship for a glorious day of snorkeling, swimming, paddle boarding and relaxing at Whitehaven Beach. Our adventure did not stop there as we topped the day off with a hike up Hill Inlet Lookout for a fantastic photo opportunity before we cruised home to a stunning sunset. We were served morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Kurt, Jenko, Jamie and Captain Abbie made our day they were super hosts and very accommodating. Highly recommend.
Written 21 June 2021
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Hi there,
Thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful review.
Our Fly and Cruise Package is an incredible way to experience the Whitsundays as it provides you with such unique perspectives. We are so pleased to hear you had a great time and had the opportunity to experience the beauty of the Whitsundays beside us. We are so lucky to have such a caring team - I'll be sure to pass along your kind words and appreciation.
We hope to have you join us again and we thank you for recommending us!
Kindly,
GSL Whitsundays
Written 22 June 2021
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Lee888Bondi8
Bondi Beach, Australia43 contributions
Aug 2020
The great crew of team Kurt, Dana and the Captain made a great day to Whitehaven Beach and the gorgeous views from Hills Inlet even better for a bucket list type memorable journey.
GSL Marine and the crew are highly recommended if you want to visit Whitehaven Beach.
The whole crew were professional, fun, genuine, informative and very engaging and they cared very well for all passengers.
Kudos go to the professional team effort shown when they also recommended the all alone captain (up above upstairs in his wheelhouse) to also be given applause at the end of the day.
The crew were busy throughout the tour but they always were organised and experienced and focused on the guests.
Safety briefings for snorkelling etc. were impressively good to excellent and Kurt and Dana took genuine and good care for all guests - even ferrying tired passengers back from snorkelling the reef and hanging back as rearguards for my wife and myself at the Hills Inlet outlook section as we straggled taking photos of the great views.
Duration of tour of the full day is adequate to full for (i) snorkelling around the coral (ii) enjoying the sands and beach of Whitehaven Beach (iii) climbing and taking photos from the three lookouts at Hills Inlet [north end] (iv) swimming and paddle boarding from Whitehaven beach.
Highly enjoyable and very recommended day and one of our best days here - made even more enjoyable when Kurt helped out as photo model standing with the many wild fish appearing on Whitehaven beach in the shallows of the pristine clear waters.
Morning and afternoon tea sessions via moist and good quality cake and Tim Tams as well as the fresh salad along with lunch provided were good. Good quality of food was clearly evident.
If you had one place in Australia to visit as a choice, Whitehaven Beach with its world class soft white sand and Hills Inlet views on a sunny and mild wind day by GSL Marine with professional, fun and engaging Kurt and Dana (and captain) is recommended.
We aim to return to Whitehaven Beach to tick the bucket list check-box again and again and again.
GSL Marine and the crew are highly recommended if you want to visit Whitehaven Beach.
The whole crew were professional, fun, genuine, informative and very engaging and they cared very well for all passengers.
Kudos go to the professional team effort shown when they also recommended the all alone captain (up above upstairs in his wheelhouse) to also be given applause at the end of the day.
The crew were busy throughout the tour but they always were organised and experienced and focused on the guests.
Safety briefings for snorkelling etc. were impressively good to excellent and Kurt and Dana took genuine and good care for all guests - even ferrying tired passengers back from snorkelling the reef and hanging back as rearguards for my wife and myself at the Hills Inlet outlook section as we straggled taking photos of the great views.
Duration of tour of the full day is adequate to full for (i) snorkelling around the coral (ii) enjoying the sands and beach of Whitehaven Beach (iii) climbing and taking photos from the three lookouts at Hills Inlet [north end] (iv) swimming and paddle boarding from Whitehaven beach.
Highly enjoyable and very recommended day and one of our best days here - made even more enjoyable when Kurt helped out as photo model standing with the many wild fish appearing on Whitehaven beach in the shallows of the pristine clear waters.
Morning and afternoon tea sessions via moist and good quality cake and Tim Tams as well as the fresh salad along with lunch provided were good. Good quality of food was clearly evident.
If you had one place in Australia to visit as a choice, Whitehaven Beach with its world class soft white sand and Hills Inlet views on a sunny and mild wind day by GSL Marine with professional, fun and engaging Kurt and Dana (and captain) is recommended.
We aim to return to Whitehaven Beach to tick the bucket list check-box again and again and again.
Written 28 August 2020
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Hi there,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this fantastic review.
Safety and Customer service are our top priority and your review confirms the hard work we put in every day!
I will pass this review to our marine crew, Kurt and Dana, and our captains. I believe this will make them a great day.
We look forward to seeing you again!
Kind Regards,
GSL Aviation
Written 29 August 2020
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Mike P
2 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
Did the fly and cruise package (Scenic flight and boat tour). Flight was awesome, got spectacular views of Whitehaven beach and then again over the outer reef, including two passes of heart reef (with a countdown) for passengers from both sides of the plane to see. Pilot was smooth as and afterwards kindly took photos for us outside the aircraft. Boat ride to whitehaven and the hill inlet lookout were equally jaw dropping, had about 20+mins at top of the lookout for photos and a history of how the spot came to be. Lunch at whitehaven and paddle boarding was very good. Snorkeling was alright. Had a great safety/prep talk prior to snorkeling, gear was well maintained/cleaned. Everything beautifully set up by the staff. However the spot we stopped at (Chalkie's Beach) was a little average. Small reef fringe with moderate bleaching. Definitely appreciated the experience but can't compare to the outer reef. All around the best experience, best crew and cleanest vessel. The package I got was definitely value for money.
Written 28 March 2021
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Hi there,
Thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful review.
Our Fly and Cruise Package is a great way to gain multiple perspectives of the Whitsundays and GBR - we are so pleased you had the opportunity to experience it alongside GSL.
Unfortunately, due to cyclone Debbie, the reef around the islands was damaged and can take years to flourish again. However, we do believe it is the nicest and safest spot to snorkel on our boat path.
We hope to have you join us again!
Kindly,
GSL Whitsundays
Written 29 March 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Hi I have a problem with walking far which trip would suit me I’m on walking stick I want to swim but would not be able to get offa boat I would need to go in by sand
Written 4 June 2022
When will you be going back to buffet lunches?
What covid restriction level do we need to be for them to resume?
were travelling in late june.
Written 20 February 2021
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