My friend and I chose to travel with Cruise Whitsundays to check out Whitehaven Beach and Hamilton Island. We were able to get a good price as they had some special going at the time. I would be happy to travel with with them again to visit some other islands next time I'm in the area.

Approximate cost: $168

Joined Cruise Whitsundays for a ferry ride from Airlie Beach to Day Dream Island. The boat I went on was new and comfortable. Air conditioned on the inside and snacks available for purchase. My partner normally gets sea sick but didn't this time. I do however find the price to be a bit too steep.

I live in Cannonvale and have been over to the islands only once. I would love to go more but I find the ferry costs are quite expensive. I have a two year old son and didn't find the staff very helpful, I suffer from sea sickness and couldn't go up stairs to get fresh air because I had the pram. Ok, but could be better.

Every time I go to the Whitsundays I visit the surrounding islands and use them cause the crew are young and fun loving and always go out of their way to have a chat and make you feel welcome.

Cruise Whitsundays is the company I choose to book any cruises I go on in the Whitsundays. This year I booked two cruises with them and received a 50% discount for booking two at once, which I thought was fantastic. The cruises are well organized, the staff are attentive and great natured, always up for a joke (I would be too if I worked there!) They also put on a great spread of food if you take one of their catered cruises.
This is one of those must do things when you go to the Whitsundays.

Approximate cost: $100-200