Australia
Where can I go by ferry from Airlie Beach?
2 ferry destinations from Airlie Beach: Daydream Island and Hamilton Island.
All Ferries from Airlie Beach
Plan your crossing from Airlie Beach
- Airlie Beach → Daydream Island
Times from 12Go and Bookaway, check before you travel: 16 departures a day between 06:30 and 19:00
Source: 12Go and Bookaway schedule (booking sites; Cruise Whitsundays’ timetable PDF can’t be read reliably by machine), checked 2026-10-29
- Airlie Beach → Hamilton Island
About 9 departures daily from Port of Airlie; the 8:00am and 3:05pm run direct
Source: Cruise Whitsundays Resort Connections timetable PDF, checked 2026-09-29
Getting to the ferry in Airlie Beach
- Arrive at the Cruise Whitsundays terminal at least 30 minutes before departure to park, load luggage and collect tickets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go by ferry from Airlie Beach?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Airlie Beach to Daydream Island and Hamilton Island. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
How long is the ferry from Airlie Beach to Daydream Island?
30m with Cruise Whitsundays.
How often is the ferry from Airlie Beach to Daydream Island?
Times from 12Go and Bookaway, check before you travel: 16 departures a day between 06:30 and 19:00 (times listed by 12Go and Bookaway; check before you travel, checked 2026-10-29).
How long is the ferry from Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island?
50m – 1h 30m with Cruise Whitsundays.
How often is the ferry from Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island?
About 9 departures daily from Port of Airlie (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).