Fantasea Whitsunday & Great Barrier Reef cruises and day trips

Ferry Timetables

Nature's wonderland - Fantasea takes you there; and brings you back
(if you decide to come back!)

Fantasea's fleet of high speed, air-conditioned catamarans deliver you to and from the Whitsunday islands in comfort. Explore at your own pace with regular daily departures from Shute Harbour, Daydream Island Resort and Spa, Long Island Resort and Hamilton Island.

On water this blue, getting there is half the fun.

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From Hamilton Island Marina

Hamilton Island Marina to Shute Harbour
Depart Arrive Route
7:15am 7:45am Direct
8:10am 8:40am Direct
8:45am 9:50am via Hamilton Island Airport and Daydream Island
9:55am 10:55am via Hamilton Island Airport and Daydream Island
12:05pm 1:05pm via Hamilton Island Airport and Daydream Island
12:50pm 1:40pm via Daydream Island
2:40pm 3:40pm via Hamilton Island Airport and Daydream Island
4:00pm 4:50pm via Daydream Island
4:40pm 5:10pm Direct
4:40pm 5:30pm via Daydream Island
5:45pm 6:30pm via Daydream Island
Hamilton Island Marina to Daydream Island Resort & Spa
Depart Arrive Route
8:45am 9:30am via Hamilton Island Airport
9:55am 10:35am via Hamilton Island Airport
12:05pm 12:45pm via Hamilton Island Airport
12:50pm 1:20pm Direct
2:40pm 3:20pm via Hamilton Island Airport
4:00pm 4:30pm Direct
4:40pm 5:10pm Direct
5:45pm 6:15pm Direct

The above timetables are valid until further notice.


Check-in time for all ferry services is 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure.
Not all services operate direct to required destination and may travel via another island resort or Shute Harbour.
Items classified as freight according to Fantasea Cruises freight policy will incur a charge.
Scheduled times and prices are subject to change without notice.
Flight schedule arrival and departure times correct at time of publication.

Whitsunday Transit Coaches has connecting services to and from Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour.
For more information on bus fares and timetables click here or contact Whitsunday Transit direct on +61 1300 655 449.