- Trip format
- Day tour
- Departure point
- Coral Sea Marina North, Airlie Beach
- Group size
- Maximum 32 passengers; vessel dependent
- Minimum age
- 6 months+ subject to weather; infants 6–23 months travel free
Route
- southern Whitehaven Beach
- Hill Inlet beach
- Hill Inlet Lookout
- selected island snorkel site
Is Southern Lights mainly a beach tour?
It is a mixed day with a beach bias. The route still includes a fringing-reef snorkel and the fast-boat journey, but it protects more time for southern Whitehaven than Northern Exposure.
Why does the later departure matter?
A 10:00am tour departure is easier than the early full-day schedules used by many competitors, although check-in is at 9:00am. The return is later than Northern Exposure, at approximately 4:30pm.
The operator says this format is not suitable for pregnant guests or people with pre-existing back, neck or hip injuries. Ask the operator before booking if any medical or mobility concern could affect safe travel.
What should cruise passengers know?
The operator explicitly says this itinerary does not align with visiting cruise-ship schedules. A cruise passenger should use a shore excursion or product whose return commitment fits the ship rather than trying to force this route into a port day.
What’s included
- Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
- One extended fringing-reef snorkel
- Guided national park walks
- Lunch plus morning and afternoon tea
- Snorkel equipment and flotation devices
- Sunsuit or wetsuit
- Courtesy bus transfers
Operator information used for this guide
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