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Hamilton Island Airport – Daydream Island

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Hamilton Island Airport – Daydream Island

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Ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island

Cruise Whitsundays provides the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island. Hamilton Island Airport Daydream Island ferries cost around $65 and $237, 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 Hamilton Island Airport Daydream Island ferries.

Ferry times from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island

Hamilton Island Airport Daydream Island ferry sailings typycally depart from Hamilton Island Airport at around 10:00. The last ferry leaves at 16:10.

How long is the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island?

The Hamilton Island Airport Daydream Island ferry trip can take around 35 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Hamilton Island Airport Daydream Island Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 27 weekly sailings from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island serviced by Cruise Whitsundays. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island

Hamilton Island Airport Daydream Island ferry prices typically range between $65* and $235*. The average price is typically $129*. The cheapest ferries from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island start from $65*. The average price for a foot passenger is $129*.

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

How far is it from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island?

The distance between Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island is approximately 11 miles (18km) or 9 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Hamilton Island Airport Daydream Island ferry?

Ferry Operators servcing ferries from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island?

Foot passengers can travel on the Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island ferry with Cruise Whitsundays.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island?

Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island.
 

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Hamilton Island Airport - Daydream Island Route summary
Departure Country Australia
Destination Country Australia
No. of Operators 1
Operators Cruise Whitsundays
Average Price $133*
Average Daily Sailings 6
Average Weekly Sailings 40
Average Sailing Duration 38m
Fastest Sailing Duration 35m
First Ferry 10:30
Last Ferry 17:30
Distance 9 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

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Daydream Island Guide

Daydream Island Ferry Port

Forming one of the seven landmasses of the Molle Archipelago found off the north-east coast of Australia is the paradisiac Daydream Island. With broad stretches of sandy beaches overlooking the sapphire-blue sea and thriving coral reefs teeming with exotic marine life, this tiny isle is a magnet for tourists looking to soak up the sun in tropical tranquillity. The port of Daydream Island is found in a small bay on the eastern coast. It consists of a narrow wooden pier that juts out into a slice of ocean sandwiched between the stunning Daydream Reef. It’s little more than a departure point featuring a few sheltered waiting benches, though the nearby resort hotel has plenty of amenities on offer including a restaurant selling hot food and a tourist information point. Due to the small size of the island, travelling to the port is simple. The road outside the entrance to the pier leads in a straight-line from the unique Living Reef aquarium in the north to the quiet beaches in the south. However, due to the lack of public transport and the inability for passengers to bring cars, most of the 1-kilometre long island can only be traversed on foot. One passenger service currently leaves from the port multiple times throughout the day. A Cruise Whitsundays line sails the half hour trip to the Australian mainland town of Airlie, an area of the Queensland region that sits on the rugged shores of Pioneer Bay.

Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 3/24/2025 and 3/30/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Cruise Whitsundays 10:00 10:35 35 minutes Everyday
Cruise Whitsundays 13:10 13:45 35 minutes Everyday
Cruise Whitsundays 14:40 15:15 35 minutes Everyday
Cruise Whitsundays 16:10 16:45 35 minutes Everyday

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