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 Daydream Island

Daydream Island Resort and Spa to Shute Harbour
Depart Arrive Route
8:10am 8:25am Direct
9:35am 9:50am Direct
10:40am 10:55am Direct
12:50am 1:05pm Direct
1:25pm 1:40pm Direct
3:25pm 3:40pm Direct
4:35pm 4:50pm Direct
5:15pm 5:30pm Direct
6:15pm 6:30pm Direct
Daydream Island Resort and Spa to Hamilton Island Marina
Depart Arrive Route
7:10am 7:50am via Hamilton Island Airport
8:15am 8:45am Direct
10:30am 11:10am via Hamilton Island Airport
12:05pm 12:45pm via Hamilton Island Airport
1:45pm 2:25pm via Hamilton Island Airport
5:15pm 5:45pm Direct
Daydream Island Resort and Spa to Hamilton Island Airport
Depart Arrive Route
7:10am 7:40am Direct
8:15am 8:50am via Hamilton Island Marina (change Ferry)
10:30am 11:00am Direct
12:05pm 12:35pm via Hamilton Island Marina
1:45pm 2:15pm 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.