Airlie Beach Glass Bottom Boat Tour: Discover The Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef Marine Life

Explore the stunning underwater world of The Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef on our exciting Glass Bottom Boat Tour. See vibrant coral reefs, turtles, rays, and tropical fish without getting wet. Suitable for all ages.

Duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Shute Harbour - This is where our tour begins and ends. Shute Harbour is a sheltered port in close proximity to the local islands of The Whitsundays and some of the best local coral reefs Airlie has to offer!
  • Whitsunday Islands - Cruise between a few of the idyllic islands that make up the 72 wonders of The Whitsundays
What's Included
  • Fully shaded vessel
  • All safety equipment
  • 70 Minute guided Glass Bottom Boat Discovery Tour
  • On-board restrooms
  • Funny and informative commentary about the reef
  • FREE Pick up from selected hotels (contact supplier to confirm time)
What's Not Included
  • Parking fees
Additional Information

Embark on our 70-minute Glass Bottom Boat Tour, created for those eager to explore the majesty of The Whitsundays and the entrance to the Great Barrier Reef… without taking a dip. Appropriate for all ages. This journey navigates the premium coral reefs near Airlie Beach, promising stunning coral landscapes and marine fauna like turtles, rays, and a…

Location
Shute Harbour Marine Terminal
If your meeting there please arrive to Shute harbor marina terminal 15 mins prior to departure time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Christine_a
Aug 23, 2025
Enjoyable and informative - Great little boat cruise. Very interesting and informative about the fish you see, the reef and the surrounding islands. Very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide.
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David_e
Aug 19, 2025
Reef view and whales - Great way to see reef close to mainland with a pod of whales as a bonus, didn’t want to snorkel so it was good
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Helen
Aug 15, 2025
Great value coral viewing - The organisation was relaxed but very effective. Great safety introduction and highly informative commentary during the coral viewing. Calm manner of the captain as he responded to questions. We'll worth driving 2,500 kms for.
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Markhr25
Aug 7, 2025
Great way to spend a morning at Airlie Beach - My trip on the Airlie Beach Glass Bottom Boat occurred on a sunny morning, which helped in having a clear view of the coral and fish beneath our boat. The commentary for our tour, including answers to questions from the guests, was very informative and fun. The passengers on my tour showed a genuine interest in both the marine life and history of the region. Pioneer Tours' pick-up and drop-off service also saves time and effort for passengers not driving themselves during their visit.
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500miles2014
Aug 6, 2025
An insight into a hidden world - A simple tour with an excellent, knowledgable guide. I can now identify a few different coral types and some fish - my favourite fish was 'dipped in chocolate'.
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Vi_w
Aug 4, 2025
Great adventure - Our tour guide was very engaging and very informative- the view was amazing also… great first time at the great barrier reef
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Morgan_n
Jul 26, 2025
awesome - Lovely, knowledgeable guide, awesome experience especially with little kids as the boat is very safe. Nice touch with the fish food, the kids absolutely loved feeding them and watching the fish all flock to the food! Great service with the bus drop off and pickup too, very friendly driver. Thanks so much we loved it!
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Neville_b
Jul 20, 2025
A great time. - A great time with well knowledge of the area. The person conducting the tour had also a lot of humour.
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Iva_r
Jul 17, 2025
Nice first experience of coral reef in Whitsundays - I took this tour with my teenage son and we enjoyed observing the corals around the Shute Harbour bay. The lady who was narrating the experience was knowledgeable and we were always encouraged to ask questions about what we are seeing. It would be nice to see more fish around the corals. This is a nice short first experience of coral reefs around Airlie Beach and is suitable for all ages so it might get quite loud with many small children on board. The crew were very friendly and welcoming making sure everyone had a good time.
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Ajkay2017
Jul 15, 2025
Glass bottom boat excursion experience - We were very lucky, and the conditions were calm. The crew were welcoming and very friendly. Their knowledge of the Whitsundays waters, and marine life is excellent.
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From $58
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).