Cruise Whitsundays (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Cruise Whitsundays?
What makes it 58% Baby-Friendly: Infants travel free and prams are accepted, but no change tables or nursing rooms are listed and some cruises ban babies, so confirm policies and pack all care items.
Positives:
- Infant-Free Fare: Children under 4 travel free on day-cruises when declared at booking.
- Pram Accessibility: Prams fold and stow with priority boarding by crew assistance.
Challenges:
- No Baby Meals: Most day cruises exclude infant meals—bring formula and snacks.
- Limited Changing Facilities: No dedicated baby-change tables on board or at terminals.
What is Cruise Whitsundays?
- A marine cruise operator based in Airlie Beach offering day and overnight voyages across the Whitsunday Islands
- A fleet comprising pontoon platforms, catamarans and custom reef vessels outfitted with underwater observatories and on-deck accommodation
- A service provider facilitating direct maritime access to the central Great Barrier Reef and key Whitsunday Island landmarks
What is so special about Cruise Whitsundays for with baby?
- Free infant travel on all day-cruises
- Reef day adventure offers infant seat space
- Pram-friendly boarding with priority stowage
- Bring your own baby food and change gear
- Port café provides a feeding-friendly zone
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: A short cruise or sunset sail fits around nap times and keeps baby comfortable.
Baby-Friendly Activities in Cruise Whitsundays
Great Barrier Reef Full Day Adventure:
Spend a day at the reef pontoon with infant seat space and underwater observatory.
Tip: Book infant seat space in advance and bring your own baby food/drinks.
Camira Sunset Sail:
Enjoy a 2–3 hour catamaran sail with gentle evening breezes.
Tip: Board early for pram stowage and choose a front deck seat for extra shade.
Port of Airlie Terminal Café:
Feed or breast-feed in indoor/outdoor seating before boarding.
Tip: Pack a portable change mat; restrooms lack baby-change tables.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Cruise Whitsundays
- Pre-Book Infant Space: Notify Cruise Whitsundays of your infant at booking for seat allocation.
- Bring Portable Gear: Carry a travel booster seat and change mat to simplify onboard care.
Reviews of Cruise Whitsundays
Jon Hunter
Fantastic Great Barrier Reef day trip. Booked on the NRMA app so got a 15% discount. Attentive crew and plenty of time at the reef to go snorkeling and enjoy the free semi-submarine ride, which was a highlight. Lots of things you can pay extra for, so be ready to spend even more money if you want the premium experiences. Only disappointed by the food. Was promised a BBQ feast on the advertising...
Pamela Rivers
Got the boat at Arlie beach port, no hassles parked at the car park outside the Whitsundays cruise terminal. 11 dollars for 8 hrs or 13 dollars for the day. Pay by card easy to use no silly app required. We had morning tea of fresh fruit and biscuits before disembarking at Whitehaven beach. The weather was perfect not too hot and no breeze. They supplied games, castle building compotion and fish f...
Naruepornkamol Suriyatrakul
Had a full day chill & grill tour with CW the other day in August. Awesome weather a bit chill but sunny and no rain and you will have a good chance to spot whales along the way to Whitsunday island. Everything is amazing. We allow to spend sufficient time at beautiful hill inlet and whitsunday bay in the morning and whitehaven beach in the arvo after lunch on the beach. Anyway I feel like I would...
Xavier Nabet
Staff was really great, such friendly people and good energy, really made the day memorable! No complaints for the day itself! I have an important critique point however: I booked a dive in April 2025 to go dive in July 2025. In all this time I didn't receive a medical questionnaire. Then on board the ferry, I answered honestly and the guide told me that due to my answers, I wouldn't be allowed t...
David Cisneros
We had a SNORKEL trip to the outer Reef yesterday and it was Amazing. The ride out took longer than expected, as the reef is quite a distance from Airlie Port. It was a beautiful day and the whole time on the trip out we soaked up the sun and had wind in our hair on the upper deck in light seas. The Reef was spectacular. We arrived as the tide was dropping and immediately got into the water using ...
When is the best time to visit Cruise Whitsundays (Great Barrier Reef Area, Australia)?
Jellyfish season runs November–May; use free stinger suits and keep baby shaded.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Great Barrier Reef Full Day Adventure (2 adults) | AUD 638 |
| Bus transfer from Airlie Beach | AUD 30 |
| Total Estimated | AUD 668 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: 24 The Cv Rd, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia
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