Ocean Rafting

Ocean Rafting "THE ORIGINAL AND MOST AWARDED TOUR IN THE WHITSUNDAYS"

Ocean Rafting visits the “Wild Side” of the Whitsunday Islands!
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Ocean Rafting visits the “Wild Side” of the Whitsunday Islands, the uninhabited islands with beautiful natural scenery brimming with marine, bird and animal life. There are two exciting tour options, the Northern Exposure and Southern Lights. Each Ocean Rafting day offers three days in one, including an exhilarating ride to Whitehaven Beach, pristine snorkelling reefs and guided Whitsunday Island

National Parks walks. Ocean Rafting is the only tour to have direct access to the stunning and iconic Hill Inlet beach, and special snorkel sites at Hook Island and Border Island ensure a memorable underwater experience. The semi rigid inflatable vessels are super fast allowing guests to experience a fun ride, adventure and education amongst the natural beauty of the Whitsundays. The vessels were originally designed and built as rescue crafts and are driven by 500hp engines. 70% of the vessel is shaded providing comfort from our tropical sun. 32 passengers at most allows for personal snorkelling lessons and the pleasure of a small group. A buffet style lunch is served at the beach with plenty of time to swim in the turquoise ocean or just relax on the silica white sand. Ocean Rafting has been operating since 1997 and is proud to have special permits allowing its vessels to visit protected areas in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The Skipper and Eco Host will ensure guests have a fun filled adventure and personalised service, from the courtesy bus pick up in the morning to snorkel lessons and a guided National Park walk in the Whitsunday Islands.

03/09/2026

Whale that's impressive! 🐋

Humpback whale season is in full swing and some incredible encounters are being had throughout the !

🎥 off

02/09/2026

Sure, the The Whitsundays is pretty darn beautiful… but have you seen how spunky our little sisters crib is up in Cape Tribulation?

This is Ocean Safari - one of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority’s most unique, secluded and pristine snorkeling experiences.

If you’re heading north to Tropical North Queensland 🐠 - make sure you check them out! 😎

Did you know that Ocean Rafting now also departs from Hamilton Island? 💙Ocean Rafting Hamilton Island’s Full Day Eco Adv...
01/09/2026

Did you know that Ocean Rafting now also departs from Hamilton Island? 💙

Ocean Rafting Hamilton Island’s Full Day Eco Adventure takes you to the best of the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel vibrant fringing reefs, explore the best beach on Earth - Whitehaven Beach, and take an easy hike to the iconic Hill Inlet lookout - all in a day’s play!

Short on time? Our Half-Day Dash and Half-Day Splash will give you our signature exhilarating ride to the Whitsunday Islands, where you can choose to dive into the Great Barrier Reef, or spend your time at Whitehaven Beach!

Check out our website for more, and we’ll SEA you soon! 😎

Please note: this tour is only suitable for guests available to depart Hamilton Island. For tours departing Airlie Beach and Daydream Island, check out our Northern Exposure, Southern Lights and Fly Raft package (Airlie Beach departure only)!

⚠️ WE NEED YOUR VOTE! ⚠️ Vote link in bio 🔗Ocean Rafting is stoked to announce we've once again been nominated for the 2...
29/08/2026

⚠️ WE NEED YOUR VOTE! ⚠️ Vote link in bio 🔗

Ocean Rafting is stoked to announce we've once again been nominated for the 2026 Adventure Tourism Awards! 🤙

The Adventure Tourism Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of tourism businesses that service youth and adventure travel sector across Australia and New Zealand.

We're nominated for the following categories:
🚤 BEST DAY TOUR - Australia & New Zealand
🌱 ECO-TOURISM AWARD - Australia & New Zealand

As the ultimate Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef adventure tourism experience, we're asking for a quick favour - a minute of your time to vote for Ocean Rafting!

To our family and friends, loyal agents, local legends, partners and our wonderful guests who have jumped aboard a Rafting boat - or those who just like to follow our journey - we need your vote (please, and thank you 😎)!

To vote, follow the link in our bio and click the top links. For the vote to be valid, you must verify your vote via an email sent to you!

Thanks for all of your continued support! 💙

Voting closes Sunday 4th of October 2026!

29/08/2026

Hooley Dooley! 🐋

Humpback whale season if fiercely flexing this year - and there’s still another month or two to go! 😎

Simple pleasures, special places.Like the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park - a World Heritage wonder... a place of endless...
27/08/2026

Simple pleasures, special places.

Like the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park - a World Heritage wonder... a place of endless beauty... a place that's not that far away! 🩵

⚠️ WE NEED YOUR VOTE! ⚠️Ocean Rafting is stoked to announce we've once again been nominated for the 2026 Adventure Touri...
25/08/2026

⚠️ WE NEED YOUR VOTE! ⚠️

Ocean Rafting is stoked to announce we've once again been nominated for the 2026 Adventure Tourism Awards! 🤙

The Adventure Tourism Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of tourism businesses that service youth and adventure travel sector across Australia and New Zealand.

We're nominated for the following categories:
🚤 BEST DAY TOUR - Australia & New Zealand
🌱 ECO-TOURISM AWARD - Australia & New Zealand

As the ultimate Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef adventure tourism experience, we're asking for a quick favour - a minute of your time to vote for Ocean Rafting!

To our family and friends, loyal agents, local legends, partners and our wonderful guests who have jumped aboard a Rafting boat - or those who just like to follow our journey - we need your vote (please, and thank you 😎)!

To vote, follow the link below and click the top links. For the vote to be valid, you must verify your vote via an email sent to you!

VOTE HERE https://linktr.ee/oceanrafting

Thanks for all of your continued support! 💙

Voting closes Sunday 4th of October 2026!

25/08/2026

Book it for the swirling sands, turts, whales, views, and everything else…

But love it for our little bunch of legendary crew! ❤️

23/08/2026

Whether it’s chic or not to visit the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority - it’s pretty darn beautiful! 😍

22/08/2026

Day for it…

It’s also a day for voting for yours truly in the 2026 Adventure Tourism Awards! Just a minute of your time can help take the title of Best Day Tour or Eco Tourism award!

Details and vote link in bio - we appreciate your time! 😍

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Coral Sea Marina North Village, Shingley Drive
Airlie Beach, QLD
4802

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Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm

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