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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Stephanie_c
Nov 8, 2025
Absolutely wonderful! - We loved seeing the coral and fish up so close and the 2 hosts were fantastic, thank you boys!!! The boat has toilets, snacks, alcohol and soft drinks.
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V7330mrnickr
Nov 2, 2025
Perfect experience - Amazing trip! Went above and beyond to make the tour run so smoothly. Exceptional staff and very knowledgeable. Will definitely recommend to our family and friends.
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S4043tcalanh
Oct 25, 2025
Excellently organisedfrom start to finish - Excellently organised from start to finish. From booking to excellent boat captain and onboard narrator. Views through the glass bottom boat were very clear and fascinating.
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Erwin_k
Oct 14, 2025
fantastic - nice to be picked up on location. Beautiful trip over the great barrier reef . more beautiful than we have seen at Cairns Green island
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Claire_h
Oct 10, 2025
Glass Bottom Boat - It It was a very informative and friendly trip. Well organised and well worth doing. Plenty of shade available
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Shivaun_cara
Oct 5, 2025
Great tour for the family to see coral! - Great trip and info on the tour! It was the only way our 6 and 2 year old would be able to see the coral reefs up close. Every seat had access to the glass viewing space and as a family we loved it. We saw a few fish on the day and beautiful corals. Thank you!
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57pauln
Oct 4, 2025
Spring 2025 - The hosts were very informative and catered for our needs. We throughly enjoyed the commentary of the staff and the way they hovered over the coral beds.
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Mschwing
Nov 8, 2025
Short harbor tour to look at coral and fish - We were unable to book a trip out to the Great Barrier Reef, so we booked this one instead. This boat tour was nice and the crew was very friendly. We stayed inside the small harbor and looked at the coral and fish through the glass bottom.
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Jesse_c
Oct 9, 2025
Wasn’t alot to see - If your going book make sure it’s a good time. Cause we book when it was a full moon which normally means high ties & more water movement which means you don’t get to see much cause the water is murky
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Peter_v
Nov 6, 2025
Disappointing - Little seen. Not worth the money. Staff nice and trying hard. But despite that, it doesn't meet expectations.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).