Airlie Beach – Daydream Island
Ferries to Whitsunday Islands
Airlie Beach – Daydream Island
Ferries to Whitsunday Islands
There are usually 9 daily and 60 weekly sailings between Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) and Daydream Island. This ferry route is operated by
The earliest Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) Daydream Island ferry sailings typically depart Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) at around 07:00. The last ferry usually departs at 19:00.
Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) Daydream Island Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take around 30m. The fastest sailings are approximately 30m. Sailing times can vary, durations often differ between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are an average of 9 daily sailings and up to 60 weekly ferry sailings from Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) to Daydream Island. These sailings are provided by Cruise Whitsundays. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) Daydream Island ferry prices typically range between 109.5 €* and 209.17 €*. The average price is typically 112.01 €*. The cheapest Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) Daydream Island ferry prices start from 27.83 €*. The average price for a foot passenger is 112.01 €*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) to Daydream Island is approximately 7.1 miles (11.5km) or 6.2 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) and Daydream Island
Yes, foot passengers can travel with
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) to Daydream Island.
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| Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) - Daydream Island Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Australia | |
| Destination Country | Australia | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Cruise Whitsundays | |
| Average Price | 112 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 9 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 60 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 30m | |
| First Ferry | 07:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 19:00 | |
| Distance | 6 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Forming one of the seven landmasses of the Molle Archipelago found off the north-east coast of Australia is the paradisiac Daydream Island. With broad stretches of sandy beaches overlooking the sapphire-blue sea and thriving coral reefs teeming with exotic marine life, this tiny isle is a magnet for tourists looking to soak up the sun in tropical tranquillity. The port of Daydream Island is found in a small bay on the eastern coast. It consists of a narrow wooden pier that juts out into a slice of ocean sandwiched between the stunning Daydream Reef. It’s little more than a departure point featuring a few sheltered waiting benches, though the nearby resort hotel has plenty of amenities on offer including a restaurant selling hot food and a tourist information point. Due to the small size of the island, travelling to the port is simple. The road outside the entrance to the pier leads in a straight-line from the unique Living Reef aquarium in the north to the quiet beaches in the south. However, due to the lack of public transport and the inability for passengers to bring cars, most of the 1-kilometre long island can only be traversed on foot. One passenger service currently leaves from the port multiple times throughout the day. A Cruise Whitsundays line sails the half hour trip to the Australian mainland town of Airlie, an area of the Queensland region that sits on the rugged shores of Pioneer Bay.
