Seven kilometres of pure silica sand consistently ranked among the world's finest beaches. Swim from Belle's tender into translucent shallows, then walk to the Hill Inlet lookout where shifting tides paint a living mosaic of turquoise and white. Protected within Whitsunday Islands National Park, the surrounding reefs teem with marine life.

Highlights

• Walk seven kilometres of untouched silica sand
• Hill Inlet lookout at the turn of the tide
• Snorkel directly from Belle's swim platform
• Private beach picnic prepared by your onboard chef -

The vibrant gateway to the Whitsundays. Hike Passage Peak for sweeping island vistas, swim and paddleboard from Catseye Beach, then come ashore for sunset at the Hamilton Island Yacht Club. Car-free and cloaked in bushland, it is equally suited to families and entertainers. Passage Peak summit hike

Highlights

• Catseye Beach snorkelling and paddleboarding
• Dining at the Hamilton Island Yacht Club
• Hamilton Island Race Week in mid-August

Hayman Island offers an upscale escape with spa treatments, gourmet dining and beautiful walking trails. Spend your day exploring pristine beaches and lush landscapes. In the evening savour a special dinner at one of the island’s renowned restaurants. Hayman Island’s elegant resorts and natural beauty make it an ideal luxury getaway.

Highlights:

• Luxury resort amenities
• Spa treatments and wellness
• Private beach relaxation
• Water sports: paddleboarding and snorkeling
• Dolphin Point hiking and panoramic views
• Optional seaplane scenic flight

Fifty-eight square kilometres of fjord-like inlets, fringing reef and sheltered anchorages. Nara Inlet conceals freshwater rock pools and ancient Ngaro rock art; the northern coves of Butterfly Bay and Manta Ray Bay deliver some of the Whitsundays' richest snorkelling.

Highlights

• Nara Inlet rock pools and Ngaro art sites
• Butterfly Bay and Manta Ray Bay snorkelling
• Sunset at Stonehaven Anchorage
• Whale sightings June through September

On the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef, deep cobalt channels carve between coral plateaus. Snorkel or dive with turtles, reef sharks and migrating humpbacks, then take the tender for a closer look at the world-famous Heart Reef.

Highlights

• Outer Great Barrier Reef diving
• Heart Reef aerial photography
• Reefworld Pontoon visit
• Encounters with turtles, dolphins and whale sharks -

Tucked into the northwest of Hayman Island, Blue Pearl Bay is the Whitsundays' signature underwater theatre. Vibrant fringing reef, a resident Maori Wrasse and visibility to 15 metres make it the standout anchorage for snorkelling and shallow dives.

Highlights

• Dive depths from 3 to 18 metres
• Encounters with the resident Maori Wrasse
• Easy entry from Belle's tender
• Spectacular sunset over the headland