Whisper Cruises: Turtle Spotting Bay Cruise
4.8
88 Ratings
Airlie Beach

Join our eco-friendly, whisper-quiet electric boat for a serene turtle spotting cruise in Airlie Beach. Limited to 8 passengers. Spot endangered turtles in luxury.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Airlie Beach - Sail along the coastline from Airlie Beach, passing Coral Sea Marina to Whisper Bay and Pigeon Island, and reaching the Cannonvale Beach Foreshore. Keep an eye out for local turtles and, if you’re fortunate, you might also spot dugongs, sharks, rays, and other marine life…
What's Included
  • On-board restrooms
Additional Information

Airlie Beach offers the only emissions-free, whisper-quiet electric boat experience. Discover the beauty of nature on our turtle-spotting bay cruise. Embark on a remarkable and eco-friendly adventure aboard Airlie Beach’s most distinctive tour. With a capacity of just 8 passengers, our delightful vessel, “Tallulah,” is the sole electric boat in the…

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Location
Sorrento Restaurant & Bar
Shingley Drive
Please meet outside Sorrento Restaurant & Bar, Coral Sea Marina, North Complex
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(88 Ratings)
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Z332hmkarens
May 3, 2026
Turtle spotting - A very enjoyable relaxing tour of the bay with commentary from Josh who was very informative and friendly. Saw around 4 turtles, hadn’t realised how fast they are! Loved the quiet electric boat, was perfect for turtle spotting. Karen and Steve
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Emma_l
May 1, 2026
Friendly guide - Our guide Josh is so gentle and friendly. Without him I would not be able to spot a turtle! He is so knowledgeable, he knows where to find the turtles. 'Turtly' worth it!
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Karyn_m
Apr 21, 2026
What a fantastic... - What a fantastic experience. Only a couple of turtles decided to stick their heads up for us, but Dale (boat driver & guide) was very knowledgeable & went out of his way to provide the group with a great trip out. Would highly recommend this tour to everyone.
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Ixarajoy_y
Apr 19, 2026
Turtle 🐢 sighting - The guide has a calm and soothing voice while he explains to us the nature of the turtle in the island. The experience was awesome had few turtles show up. Great for family with kids.
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Andres_r
Apr 11, 2026
Did the Turtle Spotting... - Did the Turtle Spotting Cruise with Whisper Cruises and it was a great experience. It’s a one-hour ride on a nearly silent electric boat, which makes it really peaceful and perfect for spotting turtles. We saw several popping their heads out of the water, which was very cool. The scenery is beautiful, the boat is well equipped, and the small group (max 8 people) makes it feel very relaxed. Daryl, the guide, was friendly and calm. Overall, a very enjoyable and unique activity.
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Mark_j
Apr 7, 2026
Great Host - Had a great tour with Remo—his knowledge of the Airlie Beach area is outstanding. He shared fascinating insights on the local wildlife, weather patterns, and history, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Unfortunately, spotting turtles was a bit challenging due to unpredictable weather, but that didn’t take away from the overall experience and we did get to see a few. Highly recommend booking with Remo, especially if you’re looking for an eco-friendly option—his electric boat is a fantastic touch. Also, make sure to stop by Sorrento at the pickup point—excellent food and service!
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Dream00494844619
Apr 6, 2026
Great tour - informative - Dale was an awesome boat captain. We maintained his 100%strike rate seeing turtles. Dale was friendly knowledgeable and made the trip very relaxing. We would highly recommend his one hour tour and would do it again next time we are up.
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Sonja_w
Apr 5, 2026
Great experience - Dale was a friendly knowledgeable guide. We saw lots of turtles. Comfortable vessel. Small group made it more personal
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Gloria
Apr 4, 2026
Great tour for little ones - Great tour for families with kids. Spot lots of turtles. We all had a great time.
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E1904kilesleym
Mar 30, 2026
Sea turtle spotting - Driver was very friendly and knowledgeable
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).