Hamilton Island Marina – Airlie Beach
Ferries to Australia
Hamilton Island Marina – Airlie Beach
Ferries to Australia
The Hamilton Island Marina to Airlie Beach ferry route is provided by 1 operator and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Hamilton Island Marina to Airlie Beach takes approximately 1 hour and 18 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Hamilton Island Marina to Airlie Beach ferry duration can range between 1 hour and 1 hour and 30 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are 53 weekly sailings from Hamilton Island Marina to Airlie Beach. Cruise Whitsundays offer up to 7 daily sailings. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The earliest ferry leaves at approximately 08:50 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 17:20. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Airlie Beach is with Cruise Whitsundays in 1 hour.
There are no cabins on ferries from Hamilton Island Marina to Airlie Beach.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Hamilton Island Marina to Airlie Beach with Cruise Whitsundays. Please ensure that your pet remains on a lead throughout the duration of the sailing.
The price of a ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Airlie Beach can vary between $72 and $429 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $261, prices can range from $72 and $429. All ferry prices can change from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees.
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the ferry to Airlie Beach.
How to get from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlie
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| Hamilton Island Marina - Airlie Beach Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Whitsunday Islands | |
| Destination Country | Australia | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Cruise Whitsundays | |
| Average Price | $297 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 7 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 47 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1 h 20 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h | |
| First Ferry | 08:50 | |
| Last Ferry | 17:20 | |
| Distance | 15 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.
Hamilton Island, the largest of the Whitsunday Islands that crown the Great Barrier Reef off the western coast of Australia, is an undulating stretch of tree-topped hills that rise and fall into the glassy depths of the surrounding sea. It’s effortless tropical allure has not escaped notice; the resort having won the Australian Traveller 'Most Desirable Island Escape' Award in 2015. Much of the island coastline is streaked with broad, golden beaches lined by coconut palms. From the comfort of the velvet sand, one can see the verdant peaks of the other isles and atolls that skirt the skyline. The east-facing Catseye Beach is the perfect place to watch the sun rise too, its warmth gradually spilling over the curve of the horizon. The port of Hamilton Island is found within a small, sheltered bay on the north-western coast between the piers of the Hamilton Island Marina. It’s little more than a wooden jetty that juts away from the promenade. Upon this promenade are a host of passenger facilities including coin-operated washers and dryers, showers, toilets, a post-office and a few cafes selling hot and cold snacks. Travelling across the island is easy. A complimentary shuttle bus service regularly tours the twisting roads that scale the island slopes, whisking passengers to the main tourist spots. The Hamilton Island Airport, the only commercial airport along the barrier reef, is just a 10-minute walk from the harbour-side too, flights heading to Sydney and Melbourne on the Australian mainland. Two ferry routes currently leave from the Hamilton Island Marina. Daily lines operated by Cruise Whitsundays sail west to the towns of Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour on the ragged coastline of Queensland, Australia found across an island-studded stretch of the Coral Sea.
