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GSL Marine Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Beach and jet ski tours
GSL Marine runs Whitehaven Beach day trips and guided jet ski tours from Port of Airlie in Airlie Beach. Spend a full day at Whitehaven Beach aboard our fast catamaran Pina Colada, or take the controls on a guided one-hour jet ski safari around Airlie Bay. One local team, one Port of Airlie base.
Ratings as shown on Google and Tripadvisor, 31 October 2026.
Two ways to see the Whitsundays
Whitehaven Beach day trips with GSL Marine
A full day on the water and on the sand. Pina Colada gets you from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven in just over an hour, then you choose how to spend it: more beach time, the Hill Inlet lookout walk, snorkelling at a fringing reef, or all of it. A buffet-style lunch is served on the beach when weather and conditions permit, and National Park fees are included.
Check in 8:30am, depart 9:00am, back about 4:45 to 5:00pm
Four tours to choose from
From $159 adult, $109 child (4 to 14), under 4s free
Guided jet ski safaris around Airlie Bay
The Hour of Power is one hour on your own jet ski, following a local guide out through the marina and across Airlie Bay. No jet ski licence and no experience needed. You get a full safety briefing first, and one or two riders can share each ski.
$197 per jet ski, not per person (one or two riders)
Drivers 16+, passengers 8+ with an adult driver
Arrive 30 minutes early for check-in and briefing
Prices from the live online booking pages, checked 31 October 2026. The booking page always shows today's price.
Why locals send visitors to GSL Marine
Based at Port of Airlie
Every tour starts at Rufus & Co Cafe on Port Drive, a five-minute walk from the Airlie Beach main street. Grab breakfast or a coffee from 7am before you check in.
Our own boats and crew
Pina Colada and the jet ski fleet are run by our own local crews, the same team guests have reviewed as GSL Marine for years.
Choose your kind of day
Lie on the sand for four to five hours, walk to the Hill Inlet lookout, snorkel a fringing reef, or spend an hour on a jet ski. You pick what matters.
Honest about the conditions
Tides, wind and safety decide the order of the day and the route. If we cancel for weather, you get a full refund or a new date.
How a day with us works
Pick your tour
Choose a Whitehaven tour or a jet ski safari and book online. Booking is online with instant email confirmation.
Check in at Rufus & Co
Rufus & Co Cafe, 33 Port Drive, Port of Airlie. Arrive 30 minutes before departure. Please don't go straight to the boat.
Get on the water
Whitehaven tours leave at 9:00am. Jet ski safaris run several times a day and last one hour on the water.
What guests say about GSL Marine
“The boat ride out to Whitehaven Beach was incredible, with stunning views the entire way. Whitehaven itself was absolutely breathtaking.”
“My family of 4 had the most amazing day... particularly with our 6 year old. His first time snorkling and they made him feel so welcome and happy.”
“The jetski tour was excellent, we had such fun... I would highly recommend this to anyone staying at Airlie Beach.”
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Ready for Whitehaven or a jet ski?
Pick your day, book online and we'll see you at Port of Airlie.