Airlie Beach is a sought after destination for cruise ships from all over the world. With amazing sights such as Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout and the fringing reefs of the Whitsunday Islands, people flock from all over to visit Airlie Beach. Thousands of cruise ship passengers make their way to Airlie Beach each year, where they are able to explore, book tours and see all the beauty that Airlie Beach has on offer!
Day trippers often take advantage of shorter day trips such as scenic flights and other fun activities that will allow you to see the best of Airlie Beach!
| 6th Jan: up to 3,000 guests Celebrity Solstice 8:00am-5:00pm |
| 11th Jan: up to 2,020 guests Pacific Dawn 7:00am-5:30pm |
| 6th Feb: up to 2,272 guests Sea Princess 7:00am-4:00pm |
| 15th Feb: up to 2,020 guestsPacific Dawn 7:00am-4:30pm |
| 19th Feb: up to 2,020 guestsPacific Dawn 7:00am-4:00pm |
| 25th Feb: up to 2,800 guests Norwegian Jewel 7:00am-5:00pm |
| 8th March: up to 2,020 guests Pacific Dawn 7:00am-5:30pm |
| 10th March: up to 2,272 guests Sea Princess 7:00am-6:00pm |
| 13th March: up to 2,800 guests QM2 8:00am-6:00pm |
| 19th March: up to 2,020 guests Pacific Dawn 7:00am-4:00pm |
| 29th March: up to 2,680 guests Carnival Spirit 7:00am-4:00pm |
| 2nd April: up to 2,501 guests Radiance of Seas 8:00am-5:00pm |
| 3rd April: up to 3,000 guests Celebrity Solstice 8:00am-5:00pm |
| 8th April: up to 1,258 guests Pacific Aria 8:00am-5:00pm |
| 19th April: up to 2,020 guests Pacific Dawn 7:00am-4:00pm |
| 20th April: up to 3,138 guests Voyager of Seas 8:00am-5:00pm |
| 23rd April: up to 2,020 guests Pacific Dawn 7:00am-4:00pm |
| 24th April: up to 2,272 guests Sea Princess 7:00am-4:00pm |
| 6th May: up to 2,680 guests Carnival Spirit 8:00am-4:00pm |
| 17th May: up to 2,020 guests Pacific Dawn 7:00am-5:30pm |
| 7th June: up to 1,627 people Pacific Eden 7:00am-4:00pm |
| 14th June: up to 2,020 guests Pacific Dawn 7:00am-4:30pm |
| 15th June: up to 1,258 guests Pacific Aria 7:00am-5:00pm |
| 18th June: up to 2,020 guests Pacific Dawn 7:00am 5:30pm |
| 20th June: up to 2,680 guests Carnival Spirit 7:00am-5:00pm |
| 1st July: up to 1,258 guests Pacific Aria 7:00am – 4:00pm |
| 16th July: up to 2,020 guests Pacific Dawn 7:00am – 4:00pm |
| 2nd August: up to 2,020 guests Pacific Dawn 7:00am – 5:00pm |
| 13th August: up to 2,020 guests Pacific Dawn 7:00am-4:00pm |
| 20th August: up to 2,020 guests Pacific Dawn 7:00am-4:00pm |
| 24th August: up to 1,998 guests Pacific Explorer 7:00am-4:00pm |
| 1st September: up to 1,258 guests Pacific Aria 9:00am-6:00pm |
| 5th September: up to 1,258 guests Pacific Aria 7:00am-5:00pm |
| 13th September: up to 2,020 guests Pacific Dawn 7:00am-5:00pm |
| 18th September: up to 2,014 guests Pacific Jewel 7:00am-4:00pm |
| 27th September: up to 2,272 guests Sea Princess 10:00am-8:00pm |
| 2nd October: up to 2,014 guests Pacific Jewel 7:00am-4:00pm |
| 4th October: up to 2,020 guests Pacific Dawn 7:00am-5:00pm |
| 7th October: up to 1,258 guests Pacific Aria 7:00am-5:00pm |
| 8th October: up to 2,020 guests Pacific Dawn 7:00am-4:00pm |
| 16th October: up to 2,014 guests Pacific Jewel 7:00am-4:00pm |
| 25th October: up to 2,020 guests Pacific Dawn 7:00am-4:30pm |
| 28th October: up to 2,680 guests Carnival Legend 10:00am-5:00pm |
| 2nd November: up to 3,000 guests Celebrity Solstice 7:00am-5:00pm |
| 9th November: up to 2,014 guests Pacific Jewel 7:00am-5:00pm |
| 15th November: up to 2,020 guests Pacific Dawn 7:00am-4:30pm |
| 18th November: up to 1,258 guests Pacific Aria 7:00am-4:00pm |
| 26th November: up to 2,800 guests Norwegian Jewel 10:00am-6:00pm |
| 6th December: up to 2,020 guests Pacific Dawn 7:00am-4:30pm |
| 11th December: up to 2,000 guests Sea Princess 7:00am-4:00pm |
| 16th December: up to 1,258 guests Pacific Aria 7:00am-4:00pm |
| 18th December: up to 2,250 guests Ms Noordam 10:00am-11:00pm |
| 19th December: up to 752 guests Seven Seas Mariner 8:00am-6:00pm |
With so much on offer to visitors, Airlie Beach is a great place to spend the day while making your way around the world. While here, visitors have the opportunity to check out the Airlie Beach markets, as well as all the other shops and restaurants along the main stretch of Airlie Beach. Volunteers greet visitors as they make their way to shore to explore Airlie Beach and what it has on offer, to point you in the right direction and let you know about all the great things to do!
Stop into our shop on the Airlie Esplanade on the main street and allow us to book you on the tour of your dreams! or ask us about ask us about having a private charter meet you at the dock for your day of exploring in Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays.
Source: Sailing Whitsundays.
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