What makes it 84% Kids-Friendly: Child tickets, life jackets, stinger suits, games and beach toys keep 4–12s engaged and safe, yet the full-day boat ride and snorkeling rules may exhaust timid or very young children.
Why 4–8 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: This allows time for the boat trip, beach play, snorkelling and lookout walk without rushing.
Snorkelling at a protected reef:
Swim with kids over colourful coral using full snorkel gear and stinger suits.
Tip: Follow staff instructions and start in shallow areas to build kids' confidence.
South Whitehaven Beach playtime:
Unlimited boat-to-beach transfers let you spend hours on pure white silica sand.
Tip: Use the supplied buckets and spades for sandcastle contests with the family.
Hill Inlet Lookout walk:
Guided 15–20 min walk to panoramic views over Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach.
Tip: Go early to avoid crowds and let kids spot the swirling sand patterns below.
Onboard family activities:
Enjoy board games, colouring kits and pirate dress-up while cruising.
Tip: Ask the crew for extra beach toys and join the games between stops.

Tim
Awesome staff and boat, our youngest got sea sick and the staff where so warm and kind, made her feel better right away. We didn't get to see the Whitehaven beach due to weather, but the backup beach was just as stunning. The aircon onboard was a little stuffy but overall a minor item. Snacks onboard were great, light and appropriate.
Sebastian Dern
This was the perfect tour for our family. By joining two different snorkel sessions, we were able to take turns snorkeling and watching the children play on the beautiful beach, with an air-conditioned lunch break in between. The tour had a great size with about 80 guests on board, allowing us to get to know other families. Transfers between the boat and the beach were quick and easy. The food and...
Sabine
We had an amazing day yesterday with ZigZag Whitsundays! With our 4YO son the boat was perfect. There where games on board and a snack in between. The ride was very smooth and we could depart earlier. The time on the beach was amazing! The silicon like sand was so soft. We build a lot of sandcastles and swam in the ocean. The snorkling tour was gorgeous, we would totally recommend it. The variety ...
Chloe Autridge
We are a family of five with children aged 3, 5 and 6, and we have now been on Zig Zag twice and cannot wait to go again. The boat is enclosed, which is ideal for little ones who like to move about. There are comfortable seating areas with tables, perfect for playing games or doing activities while cruising. The food was delicious and plentiful. The buns and wraps were great for the kids, and th...
blue._.berry.
Zig Zag are absolutely AMAZING!!! Our family had the BEST day!!! The lunch was really yummy!!! They provide wetsuits/ goggles/ snorkel/ pool noodles and even life jackets if needed. We got to swim on the coral reef and saw many XL turtles!! This tour was definitely the highlight of our holiday!! The Zig Zag team were all really helpful and friendly!! The boat is also amazing with sun decks and lar...
June–October offers calm seas and clearer skies. In stinger season (Nov–May), ensure kids wear the provided stinger suits.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Adult tickets (2 x A$259) | AUD 518 |
| Child tickets (2 x A$199) | AUD 398 |
| Total Estimated | AUD 916 |
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