Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) – Hamilton Island Marina
Ferry to Whitsunday Islands
Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) – Hamilton Island Marina
Ferry to Whitsunday Islands
There are around 9 daily and 60 weekly sailings between Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) and Hamilton Island Marina. This ferry route is operated by
The earliest Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) Hamilton Island Marina ferry sailings typically depart Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) at around 07:15. The last ferry usually departs at 16:05.
Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) Hamilton Island Marina ferry sailing duration on this route can take around 1h 10m. The fastest sailings are approximately 1h 0m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are an average of 9 daily sailings and up to 60 weekly ferry sailings from Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) to Hamilton Island Marina. These sailings are provided by Cruise Whitsundays. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) Hamilton Island Marina ferry prices typically range between £72.89* and £299.42*. The average price is typically £146.99*. The cheapest Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) Hamilton Island Marina ferry prices start from £36.3*. The average price for a foot passenger is £146.99*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) and Hamilton Island Marina is approximately 17.2 miles (27.7km) or 15 nautical miles.
Cars are not permitted on ferries between Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) and Hamilton Island Marina.
Yes, it is possible to travel as a foot passenger between Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) and Hamilton Island Marina with Cruise Whitsundays. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Pets are allowed on ferries traveling from Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) to Hamilton Island Marina with Cruise Whitsundays. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) - Hamilton Island Marina Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Australia | |
| Destination Country | Australia | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Cruise Whitsundays | |
| Average Price | £146* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 9 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 60 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 10m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 07:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:05 | |
| Distance | 15 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The astonishingly beautiful beaches looking out across the pristine blue horizon have become a mecca for backpackers on a budget, tempted by the increasingly debauched reputation that encapsulates the Whitsundays. Streams of travellers descend on the picturesque scenery and abundance of hostels each year, indulging in drinking games in beer gardens, sunbathing sessions on the golden sands of the beach and explorations of the alluring lagoons. For those who are looking for somewhere fun and frivolous, head to Airlie Beach. In spite of the heavily layered party scene, families looking to escape the relentless hedonism will be happier closer to the town centre. A few quiet lodges lay home to many couples and families with young children, enjoying every minute amid the serenity before embarking on an adventure on the shore or discovering the intricate crevices that form Conway National Park.
Buses will drop you at your hotel or resort, as well as a frequent taxi service running across the region.
Hamilton Island, the largest of the Whitsunday Islands that crown the Great Barrier Reef off the western coast of Australia, is an undulating stretch of tree-topped hills that rise and fall into the glassy depths of the surrounding sea. It’s effortless tropical allure has not escaped notice; the resort having won the Australian Traveller 'Most Desirable Island Escape' Award in 2015. Much of the island coastline is streaked with broad, golden beaches lined by coconut palms. From the comfort of the velvet sand, one can see the verdant peaks of the other isles and atolls that skirt the skyline. The east-facing Catseye Beach is the perfect place to watch the sun rise too, its warmth gradually spilling over the curve of the horizon. The port of Hamilton Island is found within a small, sheltered bay on the north-western coast between the piers of the Hamilton Island Marina. It’s little more than a wooden jetty that juts away from the promenade. Upon this promenade are a host of passenger facilities including coin-operated washers and dryers, showers, toilets, a post-office and a few cafes selling hot and cold snacks. Travelling across the island is easy. A complimentary shuttle bus service regularly tours the twisting roads that scale the island slopes, whisking passengers to the main tourist spots. The Hamilton Island Airport, the only commercial airport along the barrier reef, is just a 10-minute walk from the harbour-side too, flights heading to Sydney and Melbourne on the Australian mainland. Two ferry routes currently leave from the Hamilton Island Marina. Daily lines operated by Cruise Whitsundays sail west to the towns of Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour on the ragged coastline of Queensland, Australia found across an island-studded stretch of the Coral Sea.
