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Reefworld prices

Adults $240 ex Hamilton Island

Children $110 (5 - 15 years incl.)

Family $630 (2 A + 3 C)

*Adults $195 ex Mainland (Special - Limited Time Only)

Special - Twin tour package. Book Reefworld and Whitehaven Beach and receive 10% off both tours.

*All prices are AUD and include GST, Jetty Tax and Environmental Management Charge. All prices and timetables are subject to change without notice.


Timing


From Shute Harbour (via Hamilton Island)

Depart 8.00am

Return 5.30pm

From Hamilton Island (direct)

Depart 8.45am

Return 4:30pm


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Reefworld: Great Barrier Reef

The Experience

Spend a day at Fantasea Reefworld and experience one of the seven natural wonders of the world plus the world-famous ‘Heart Reef’!

Located at Hardy Reef, Reefworld is the closest Whitsundays pontoon to the mainland and offers sheltered snorkeling and diving conditions all year round. It boasts the largest number of colourful fish of any Whitsunday reef tour operator, plus thousands of stunning soft corals, hard corals and an array of different species of marine life, including whales (July – September), turtles, tusk fish, cuttlefish, morays, barracudas, unicorn fish, surgeonfish, angelfish, starfish, feather stars and much more.

Come aboard and join Fantasea’s passionate and knowledgeable crew and the thousands of visitors who enjoy Reefworld each year. The memories will last a lifetime! Book your trip to the reef now! Plus, book a Reefworld and Whitehaven Beach Cruise at the same time and receive a 10% discount off both cruises.

Getting There

Fantasea’s guests travel to and from Reefworld on a luxury, high-speed, air-conditioned catamaran that provides smooth, comfortable passage. Our vessels depart daily from Shute Harbour via Hamilton Island with courtesy coach connections from mainland Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island accommodation. The journey to and from the Reef onboard the our vessels generally takes about 2 hours but depends on the weather conditions that day. Passengers may also choose the option of a helicopter ride back to Hamilton Island.

Staying There

Fantasea Reefsleep is an experience like no other, providing the opportunity of an unforgettable overnight stay on the Great Barrier Reef with only the stars and marine life as neighbours. Book your own Reefsleep

Great Barrier Reef Video

 

TwinTour Discount

Book a Whitehaven Beach cruise and Reefworld cruise at the same time and receive a 10% discount off both cruises. Find out more about Reefworld.

Getting Wet

There's plenty to do in the water at Reefworld, as under water is where the action happens on the Great Barrier Reef! Most people choose to get into the water via our special snorkeling platforms, however if you fancy making a splash you can always use the hot-pink water slide and really make an entrance!

Snorkelling

Reefworld offers free snorkelling equipment and stinger suits. Once you’re kitted out, you’re free to go solo and explore the easy-to-follow snorkeling trails or take a guided snorkelling safari.

Diving

As an accredited PADI facility, Reefworld offers both certified and introductory scuba diving. All dives include equipment that’s maintained to the highest standards, assembled and ready for action, plus an experienced guide/instructor. Fantasea promotes environmentally responsible diving and applauds divers who avoid touching and damaging coral and marine life.

Introductory Dives

After a full briefing, equipment fit-out and a practice session, our dive instructors will guide you down a rope trail to a depth of 8 to 10m. You’ll then have 30 minutes to explore the silent and majestic beauty of the reef. You’re in safe hands with Fantasea: there are only four divers per instructor and our rope trails offer security and reference points for less confident divers.

Certified Dives

Experienced divers can dive to a maximum depth of 16m, allowing you to explore an underwater world teeming with exotic marine life. There’s so much to see … you’ll be back in the water for a second dive!


Staying Dry

There’s plenty to do out of the water too: take a ride on our semi-submersible submarine, relax in the pontoon’s 50-seat underwater viewing chamber, spy on George, our 3m Queensland groper, via our underwater ‘GeorgeCam’, or enjoy a gourmet buffet lunch as you take in the views.

Helicopter Tours

For an amazing perspective of the Great Barrier Reef, take the ride of your life in a helicopter and enjoy a bird’s-eye view above Hardy Reef and of the iconic ‘Heart Reef’. Some celebrate a special occasion, some propose to their loved one, however if none of the above apply, you can just sit and marvel as you hover over this unique, natural symbol of love.

Massage

If all this excitement makes your heart race, try calming down with a relaxing massage on the top deck and let therapeutic hands and the sounds of the ocean soothe your mind and body.

Club Seahorse

As a family owned business, Fantasea understands that parents need a helping hand. Club Seahorse offers free babysitting between 11am and 2pm for up to 30 minutes at a time for children aged from 6 months to 15 years. Just notify a member of staff on your journey to Reefworld and they will be more than happy to help.


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