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• Perfect Experience

  Xiao W,

  Nov 19, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  It was a great experience, but it's a pity that I forgot to bring my swimsuit. The captain was very experienced and even spoke some simple Chinese. He took good care of everyone. The barbeque is grilled on the spot, and there are no pre-cooked dishes. Steaks, sausages, meatballs, rice, bread and fruits are very rich in categories. There is no routine. It's a great memory. Great!

• Whitehaven Xpress: The Relaxed, Family-Run Tour That Leaves Viper in Its Wake!

  janeol123,

  Nov 15, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I intentionally waited until after completing the Viper day tour the following day to write this review, just to have a fair comparison and some perspective. And honestly, the Whitehaven Xpress knocks spots off the Viper - and here’s why. First and foremost, the Xpress is a true family business, and it really shows. They care. Captain Dan has owned the boat since he was 17 and knows it like the back of his hand. His son, Sam, and their deckhand-turned-ukulele-player, Kai, are absolute assets: enthusiastic, hardworking, fun, cheerful, and full of genuine stories. They work tirelessly to create a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere. Kai, with his ukulele and little songs sprinkled throughout the day, added a charming touch that set the tone beautifully. Another huge point of difference is the relaxed nature of the entire trip. You’re trusted to use your common sense, and it makes for a far more enjoyable experience. You’re free to move about the boat (holding the rails when necessary), nip to the toilet whenever you need, climb the ladder to the upper deck even while the boat is moving, or jump off for a swim if you fancy it. There’s a simple honesty system for drinks and snacks - help yourself to water, soft drinks, alcohol, chocolate, crisps throughout the day and just pay at the end. Personally, I feel bottled water should really be included in the price, but you’re absolutely welcome to bring your own onboard. This relaxed approach stands in stark contrast to the Viper, where you can’t do anything unless you’re explicitly told to - and heaven forbid you bring sand onto the boat. We even saw one poor lady hosed down and ridiculed for it yesterday, which really highlighted the difference in atmosphere between the two experiences. Despite being one of the older vessels in the region, the Xpress is far more exhilarating than the so-called fastest boat - genuinely great fun, with a proper sense of adventure. The timings at both the lookout and Whitehaven Beach were spot on, and the BBQ lunch was excellent: steak, burgers, sausages, salads, and fresh fruit, all served with a cool, laid-back vibe. We were also offered morning tea with biscuits, and cheese and biscuits on the return trip. Some gluten free beers on board would be have a great bonus. We had a brilliant day and would highly recommend this tour. It felt like great value for money as well. My only piece of constructive feedback is regarding dietary needs. My husband is gluten-free, and although this was clearly flagged in the online booking, it unfortunately went unnoticed. There were no gluten-free biscuits in the morning, no GF bread at lunch, and no GF crackers with the cheese on the return trip. It was a real shame and something that could easily be improved so guests with dietary requirements don’t feel excluded. Overall, though, this was a fantastic experience - warm, personal, relaxed, and memorable. We’d absolutely recommend it. Thank you.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• A day to remember with the nicest crew!

  Joanna E,

  Nov 14, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  What an experience! The nicest competent crew who went out of their way to make you feel safe and gave so much local knowledge on the area & the reef. What a lovely family run boat. The bbq at the beach was also 10/10 with lots of offer. If you’re in the area highly recommend this trip!

• Fabulous family-run trip to Whitehaven beach. Just do it .

  linda c,

  Nov 7, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  There are so many different tours leaving from Airlie beach to Whitehaven. We chose this because of the reviews and it didn't disappoint. The staff were fantastic and so attentive. It's a family run business and it shows, special attention and informative and even a serenade on the ukulele. Beach BBQ was excellent and plentiful. The vessel was very well kept, clean and tidy. We were well catered for with morning tea and biscuits, BBQ and afternoon cheese and biscuits. The scenery was amazing one of the best experiences we've had so far in Australia. If you're waivering about choosing a trip, PICK THIS ONE and you won't be disappointed. Well done Whitehaven Xpress.

• Whitehaven Xpress: Hill Inlett & Whitehaven Beach Tour, Blue Sea, Green Islands and White Beaches.

  gerardj964,

  Nov 4, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Blue sea, green islands and white beaches. On October 17, 2025, we had a brilliant day with Whitehaven Xpress. First, the boat trip to Whitesunday Island. First to Hill Inlett and then to Whitehaven Beach. A well-maintained barbecue on Whitehaven Beach beach and ample time to visit Solway Lookout and Whithaven Lookout and be on the beach. A nice excursion.

• So much fun!

  524amberz,

  Oct 29, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Had the best time. The perfect amount of time in each place and the crew was so fun to hang out with all day! If you are looking for a laid back boat day with some beautiful stops this is perfect.

  

  

• Great guide and your

  Chrissy L,

  Oct 20, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Great tour, Bella is super friendly and chill, brought a great vibe to the tour. Love the BBQ and fruits.

  

• Excellent tour with sensational views and scenery! Whitehaven Xpress really know how to look after you!

  danielyT7078ZB,

  Oct 13, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Firstly, Whitehaven Xpress offered free pick up from our location, which was helpful saving time and hassle of arranging to get to the meet point. From the start the driver was chatty and friendly and quickly dropped us to our meeting point. After that, Sam, Kai & Dan really looked after us, taking us to the best beaches and views of Whitehaven beach and tongue bay. The BBQ was top quality, lots of food on offer, like steak, sausages, chilli burgers and even had lots of fresh fruit, salad and rice. There was also plenty of drinks on board to choose from! Overall we couldn’t fault the trip, both me and my gf had the best day! I would highly recommend going with these guys, what’s even nicer is they are a family run business which you really got a sense for!

  

  

  

  

  

• Excellent experience!

  Agnieszka S,

  Oct 11, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Great experience, highly recommend it! Fantastic atmosphere, great people. Tasty barbecue. Amazing views.

• Great day out to Whitehaven and Hill inlet

  Derek B,

  Oct 9, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Great day out with a vista that is spectacular. The crew were great and the bbq on the beach was great ( cooked by the captain). Brilliant day out, great fun and stunning Views. What else do you want? Would definitely recommend this trip.

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