Airlie Beach to Whitsundays ferry

Fri 07 Aug
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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Airlie Beach to Whitsundays

Showing times and prices for 07 Aug

Cheapest price

£45

Average price

£45

Fastest journey

35 m

Average duration

41 m

Ferries per day

18

Distance

13 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Airlie Beach to Whitsundays is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Airlie Beach to Whitsundays will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £45.

Fast ferries

Of the 18 ferries that leave Airlie Beach for Whitsundays every day 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri 07 Aug the direct ferries cover the 13 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 35 m .

The slowest ferries will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Cruise WhitsundaysCruise Whitsundays
    16:550h35
    Shute Harbour
    17:30Hamilton Island Marina
    £451One-way
    0 changes
  • Cruise WhitsundaysCruise Whitsundays
    15:051h00
    Airlie Beach
    16:05Hamilton Island Marina
    £451One-way
    0 changes
  • Cruise WhitsundaysCruise Whitsundays
    14:301h15
    Airlie Beach
    15:45Hamilton Island Marina
    £451One-way
    0 changes
  • Cruise WhitsundaysCruise Whitsundays
    6:300h35
    Shute Harbour
    7:05Hamilton Island Marina
    £451One-way
    0 changes
  • Cruise WhitsundaysCruise Whitsundays
    8:001h00
    Airlie Beach
    9:00Hamilton Island Marina
    £451One-way
    0 changes

Airlie Beach to Whitsundays Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Cruise Whitsundays
Departure Time
02:45
Arrival Time
04:15
Duration
1h30
Sailing Days
Sun
Operator
Cruise Whitsundays
Departure Time
07:15
Arrival Time
08:20
Duration
1h05
Sailing Days
Fri
Operator
Cruise Whitsundays
Departure Time
21:15
Arrival Time
22:20
Duration
1h05
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Operator
Cruise Whitsundays
Departure Time
06:30
Arrival Time
07:05
Duration
0h35
Sailing Days
Fri
Operator
Cruise Whitsundays
Departure Time
08:00
Arrival Time
08:40
Duration
0h40
Sailing Days
Fri
Operator
Cruise Whitsundays
Departure Time
08:20
Arrival Time
09:30
Duration
1h10
Sailing Days
Fri
Operator
Cruise Whitsundays
Departure Time
10:30
Arrival Time
11:55
Duration
1h25
Sailing Days
Fri
Operator
Cruise Whitsundays
Departure Time
16:05
Arrival Time
17:15
Duration
1h10
Sailing Days
Fri
Operator
Cruise Whitsundays
Departure Time
12:45
Arrival Time
14:15
Duration
1h30
Sailing Days
Fri
Operator
Cruise Whitsundays
Departure Time
15:05
Arrival Time
16:05
Duration
1h00
Sailing Days
Fri
Operator
Cruise Whitsundays
Departure Time
11:35
Arrival Time
13:00
Duration
1h25
Sailing Days
Fri
Operator
Cruise Whitsundays
Departure Time
14:30
Arrival Time
15:45
Duration
1h15
Sailing Days
Fri
Operator
Cruise Whitsundays
Departure Time
16:55
Arrival Time
17:30
Duration
0h35
Sailing Days
Fri
Operator
Cruise Whitsundays
Departure Time
13:40
Arrival Time
14:15
Duration
0h35
Sailing Days
Fri

Live departures

Airlie Beach to Whitsundays ferry times

The table below shows live departures for Airlie Beach to Whitsundays ferries for today, Thursday 6 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Cruise WhitsundaysCruise Whitsundays6:30 Shute Harbour
0h35
7:05 Hamilton Island Marina0 changesdirect
Thursday 6 August
Cruise Whitsundays21:15 Airlie Beach
1h05
22:20 Whitsundays0 changesdirect
Friday 7 August
Cruise WhitsundaysCruise Whitsundays7:15 Airlie Beach
1h05
8:20 Hamilton Island Marina0 changesdirect
Cruise WhitsundaysCruise Whitsundays8:00 Shute Harbour
0h40
8:40 Hamilton Island Marina0 changesdirect
Cruise WhitsundaysCruise Whitsundays8:00 Airlie Beach
1h00
9:00 Hamilton Island Marina0 changesdirect
Cruise WhitsundaysCruise Whitsundays8:20 Airlie Beach
1h20
9:40 Hamilton Island Marina0 changesdirect
Cruise WhitsundaysCruise Whitsundays8:20 Airlie Beach
1h10
9:30 Hamilton Island Airport0 changesdirect
Cruise WhitsundaysCruise Whitsundays10:30 Airlie Beach
1h25
11:55 Hamilton Island Marina0 changesdirect
Cruise WhitsundaysCruise Whitsundays10:30 Airlie Beach
1h10
11:40 Hamilton Island Airport0 changesdirect
Cruise WhitsundaysCruise Whitsundays11:35 Airlie Beach
1h10
12:45 Hamilton Island Marina0 changesdirect
Cruise WhitsundaysCruise Whitsundays11:35 Airlie Beach
1h25
13:00 Hamilton Island Airport0 changesdirect
Cruise WhitsundaysCruise Whitsundays12:45 Airlie Beach
1h30
14:15 Hamilton Island Marina0 changesdirect
Cruise WhitsundaysCruise Whitsundays12:45 Airlie Beach
1h45
14:30 Hamilton Island Airport0 changesdirect
Cruise WhitsundaysCruise Whitsundays13:40 Shute Harbour
0h35
14:15 Hamilton Island Marina0 changesdirect
Cruise WhitsundaysCruise Whitsundays14:30 Airlie Beach
1h30
16:00 Hamilton Island Airport0 changesdirect
Cruise WhitsundaysCruise Whitsundays14:30 Airlie Beach
1h15
15:45 Hamilton Island Marina0 changesdirect
Cruise WhitsundaysCruise Whitsundays15:05 Airlie Beach
1h00
16:05 Hamilton Island Marina0 changesdirect
Cruise WhitsundaysCruise Whitsundays16:05 Airlie Beach
1h10
17:15 Hamilton Island Marina0 changesdirect
Cruise WhitsundaysCruise Whitsundays16:55 Shute Harbour
0h35
17:30 Hamilton Island Marina0 changesdirect

This is the last ferry of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Airlie Beach to Whitsundays

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Ferries from Airlie Beach to Whitsundays run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £41 if you book in advance.

There are 13 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 08:35, the last at 17:30. The fastest ferry covers the 7 nautical miles (13 km) distance in 1h 5m. There are 48 sailings per week.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
7 nautical miles (13 km)
Average sailing duration
1h 6m
Cheapest ticket price
£41
Ferries per day
13
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
48
Fastest ferry
1h 5m
First ferry
8:35
Last ferry
17:30
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

FAQs: Airlie Beach to Whitsundays ferries

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Airlie Beach to Whitsundays by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Whitsundays, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap ferry tickets from Airlie Beach to Whitsundays can start from as little as £41 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Airlie Beach to Whitsundays is £44; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by ferry from Airlie Beach to Whitsundays is 1h 5m to travel the 13 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest ferry from Airlie Beach to Whitsundays leaves at 8:35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest ferry from Airlie Beach to Whitsundays leaves at 17:30.
No, there are no cabins on ferries from Airlie Beach to Whitsundays.
No, there are no vehicle options on ferries from Airlie Beach to Whitsundays.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Airlie Beach to Whitsundays is possible with . We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need to book your travel to the departure port, check our trains, buses, and flight options on Omio.
A day trip to Whitsundays from Airlie Beach is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 5m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a ferry from Airlie Beach to Whitsundays is January.
Yes, you can take a ferry between Airlie Beach and Whitsundays.

popular ferry ports

Important Stations and Airports in Airlie Beach and Whitsundays

Most Airlie Beach to Whitsundays ferries use the Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island Marina port pair, with some services arriving at Hamilton Island Airport. Use this guide to compare Airlie Beach and Whitsundays ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.

Departure ports in Airlie Beach
Arrival ports in Whitsundays
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Airlie Beach port facilities and services

Airlie Beach has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Airlie Beach: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.

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