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Airlie Beach → Daydream Island

12Go lists 16 departures a day between 06:30 and 19:00 from Airlie Beach to Daydream Island, run by Cruise Whitsundays, taking about 30m. Bookaway lists 1 operator with departures from 06:30 to 19:00, taking 30m – 1h 30m. Cruise Whitsundays publishes a Resort Connections timetable as a PDF (valid from 17 June 2026), but its columns can’t be read reliably by machine, so the times on this page are the booking site’s. The times are the booking site's: check yours before you travel.

⏱ 30m🚢 1 operator📅 16 departures a day between 06:30 and 19:00, as listed by 12Go
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Airlie Beach to Daydream Island ferry at a glance

The ferry from Airlie Beach to Daydream Island takes 30m across the Whitsunday Passage, operated by Cruise Whitsundays. It is a foot-passenger service; vehicles are not carried. Typical frequency: 16 departures a day between 06:30 and 19:00, as listed by 12Go.

Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-10-29.

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Return crossing: Daydream Island to Airlie Beach

Cruise Whitsundays also sails Daydream Island to Airlie Beach, taking 30m.

Airlie Beach to Daydream Island ferry timetable & sailing pattern

Times from 12Go and Bookaway, check before you travel. No operator publishes a timetable for this crossing, so these are the departures 12Go and Bookaway lists.

Times from 12Go and Bookaway, check before you travel: 16 departures a day between 06:30 and 19:00

Departures listed by 12Go and Bookaway

  • Cruise Whitsundays: 06:30 → 07:00, 07:00 → 07:30, 07:15 → 07:45, 07:45 → 08:15, 08:20 → 08:50, 09:15 → 09:45, 10:30 → 11:00, 10:40 → 11:10, 11:30 → 12:00, 11:35 → 12:05, 12:45 → 13:15, 13:00 → 13:30, 14:15 → 14:45, 14:30 → 15:00, 16:05 → 16:35, 19:00 → 19:30

Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures and live seats for your travel date before you book.

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Source: 12Go and Bookaway schedule (booking sites; Cruise Whitsundays’ timetable PDF can’t be read reliably by machine). Verified 2026-10-29.

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Interactive sea passage between Airlie Beach and Daydream Island

📐 5 Nautical Miles
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Operators on This Route

OperatorCrossing TimeVessels
Cruise WhitsundaysAbout 30mFerry

Route Features

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Vehicles

Foot passengers only

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Foot Passengers

Walk-on passengers welcome

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Pets

No pet facilities

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Distance

5 nautical miles

Getting There & Onward Transport

    Tips for the Airlie Beach to Daydream Island Crossing

    • Cruise Whitsundays publishes a Resort Connections timetable as a PDF (valid from 17 June 2026), but its columns can’t be read reliably by machine, so the times on this page are the booking site’s. The times on this page are the ones 12Go and Bookaway listed on 29 October 2026; check yours when you book and again before you travel.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How long does the boat from Airlie Beach to Daydream Island take?
    About 30m on the departures 12Go lists. Bookaway gives 30m – 1h 30m. Times depend on the boat and the sea, and Cruise Whitsundays’ timetable PDF can’t be read reliably by machine, so check the time on your ticket.
    What time is the first and last boat from Airlie Beach to Daydream Island?
    12Go lists 16 departures a day between 06:30 and 19:00. Bookaway shows the earliest at 06:30 and the latest at 19:00. These are booking-site times checked on 29 October 2026; they change with the season and the weather, so confirm before you travel.
    Who runs the boats from Airlie Beach to Daydream Island?
    12Go lists Cruise Whitsundays; Bookaway lists 1 operator on the route. 12Go's tickets start from AUD 47.
    How often does the Airlie Beach to Daydream Island ferry sail?
    Times from 12Go and Bookaway, check before you travel: 16 departures a day between 06:30 and 19:00. These are the departures 12Go and Bookaway listed (checked 2026-10-29); no operator timetable is published, so check before you travel.
    Which ferry companies sail from Airlie Beach to Daydream Island?
    Cruise Whitsundays operates this route. Compare sailing times and ticket types before booking, as they often differ between operators.
    Can I take my car on the Airlie Beach to Daydream Island ferry?
    No. This is a foot-passenger service and vehicles are not carried. Use parking near the departure pier or public transport to reach it.
    Can I take the Airlie Beach to Daydream Island ferry as a foot passenger?
    Yes. Foot passengers can travel on this route. Allow time to reach the passenger terminal and check the operator’s check-in closing time.
    Are dogs and pets allowed on the Airlie Beach to Daydream Island ferry?
    This route has no dedicated pet facilities. Assistance dogs are normally carried, but confirm with the operator before travelling.
    How far is Airlie Beach from Daydream Island by ferry?
    The sea crossing is about 5 nautical miles (roughly 9 km).