Daydream Island - Shute Harbour
Ferries to Australia
Daydream Island - Shute Harbour
Ferries to Australia
Cruise Whitsundays provides the ferry from Daydream Island to Shute Harbour. Daydream Island Shute Harbour ferries cost between 49€ and 99€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Daydream Island Shute Harbour ferries.
Daydream Island Shute Harbour ferries typically depart at 13:20.
The Daydream Island Shute Harbour ferry trip can take around 15 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 7 weekly sailings from Daydream Island to Shute Harbour provided by Cruise Whitsundays. Timetables can change from season to season.
Daydream Island Shute Harbour ferry prices typically range between 49€* and 99€*. The average price is typically 49€*. The cheapest Daydream Island Shute Harbour ferry prices start from 49€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 49€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 March 2026.
The distance between Daydream Island to Shute Harbour is approximately 3.0 miles (4.8km) or 2.6 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Daydream Island and Shute Harbour.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Cruise Whitsundays ferries between Daydream Island and Shute Harbour.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Daydream Island to Shute Harbour.
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| Daydream Island - Shute Harbour Ferry Route Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Foot Passenger | €49 | |
| Daydream Island - Shute Harbour Ferry Route Summary | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Whitsunday Islands |
| Destination | Australia |
| No. of Operators | 1 |
| Operators | Cruise Whitsundays |
| Average Price | €49 |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 7 |
| Average Sailing Duration | 15 m |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 15 m |
| First Ferry | 13:20 |
| Last Ferry | 13:20 |
| Distance | 3 Nautical Miles |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2026.
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.
