Airlie Beach – Daydream Island
Ferries to Whitsunday Islands
Airlie Beach – Daydream Island
Ferries to Whitsunday Islands
Cruise Whitsundays provides the ferry from Airlie Beach to Daydream Island. Airlie Beach Daydream Island ferries cost around $61 and $222, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Airlie Beach Daydream Island ferries.
Airlie Beach Daydream Island ferry sailings typycally depart from Airlie Beach at around 07:00. The last ferry leaves at 19:00.
The Airlie Beach Daydream Island ferry trip can take around 30 minutes. The fastest Airlie Beach to Daydream Island ferry is around 30 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 60 weekly sailings from Airlie Beach to Daydream Island serviced by Cruise Whitsundays. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Airlie Beach Daydream Island ferry prices typically range between $60* and $221*. The average price is typically $119*. The cheapest ferries from Airlie Beach to Daydream Island start from $60*. The average price for a foot passenger is $119*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25
The distance between Airlie Beach to Daydream Island is approximately 7 miles (11km) or 6 nautical miles.
Ferry Operators servcing ferries from Airlie Beach to Daydream Island currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.
Foot passengers can travel on the Airlie Beach to Daydream Island ferry with Cruise Whitsundays.
Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Airlie Beach to Daydream Island.
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| Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) - Daydream Island Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Australia | |
| Destination Country | Australia | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Cruise Whitsundays | |
| Average Price | $122* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 9 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 60 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 30m | |
| First Ferry | 07:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 19:00 | |
| Distance | 6 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Airlie Beach is situated in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, Australia. The town itself only has around eight thousand inhabitants but the area is a tourist hub, extremely popular with backpackers and travellers. With its location near latitude twenty degrees south, the area enjoys a tropical climate all year round.
With Airlie Beach Lagoon and the local beaches it’s an ideal destination for water sports, snorkelling and scuba diving. The town boasts boat and air tours which allow you to take in the beautiful Australian marine life. Airlie Beach is ideally placed for tours to the world’s largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef.
The Port of Airlie is easily accessible with most local accommodation within walking distance of the ferry terminal and dining and retail outlets within the port’s surroundings. The port is only thirty minutes’ drive away from the nearby Proserpine Airport, linked by State Route 59.
The Port of Airlie is the gateway to the beautiful Whitsunday Islands. There are frequent crossings to the nearby Hamilton Island Marina, which is found in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, with the journey taking under an hour. There are also regular services everyday to Daydream Island, the perfect spot for sailing enthusiasts and offers a chance to visit their unique outdoor aquarium.
