Australia
Where can I go by ferry from Hamilton Island?
2 ferry destinations from Hamilton Island: Airlie Beach and Daydream Island.
All Ferries from Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island → Airlie Beach50m – 1h 30m · Cruise WhitsundaysAbout 9 departures daily from Port of Airlie🚶 Foot onlyRoute guide written for the Airlie Beach → Hamilton Island direction; sailings run both ways.Hamilton Island → Daydream Island35m – 1h 20m · Cruise WhitsundaysTimes from 12Go and Bookaway, check before you travel: 13 departures a day between 08:35 and 17:20🚶 Foot only
Plan your crossing from Hamilton Island
- 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
- Hamilton Island → Daydream Island
Times from 12Go and Bookaway, check before you travel: 13 departures a day between 08:35 and 17:20
Source: 12Go and Bookaway schedule (booking sites; Cruise Whitsundays’ timetable PDF can’t be read reliably by machine), checked 2026-10-29
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go by ferry from Hamilton Island?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Hamilton Island to Airlie Beach and Daydream Island. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
How long is the ferry from Hamilton Island to Daydream Island?
35m – 1h 20m with Cruise Whitsundays.
How often is the ferry from Hamilton Island to Daydream Island?
Times from 12Go and Bookaway, check before you travel: 13 departures a day between 08:35 and 17:20 (times listed by 12Go and Bookaway; check before you travel, checked 2026-10-29).