Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) – Daydream Island
Ferry to Whitsunday Islands
Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) – Daydream Island
Ferry to Whitsunday Islands
Depending on the season their are usually 9 daily and 63 weekly sailings between Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) and Daydream Island.Cruise Whitsundays provides the ferry from Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) to Daydream Island. Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) Daydream Island ferries take around 30 minutes. The ferry costs between $107.80 and $356.90, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) to Daydream Island.
The earliest Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) Daydream Island ferry typically departs Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) at about 07:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 19:00.
Ferries from Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) to Daydream Island sail in around 30 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 63 weekly sailings from Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) to Daydream Island provided by Cruise Whitsundays. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) to Daydream Island typically range between $107.80* and $356.90*. On average the Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) Daydream Island ferry is $203.20*. The cheapest Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) Daydream Island ferry prices start from $107.80*. The average price for a foot passenger is $203.20*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 August 2025.
The distance between Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) to Daydream Island is approximately 7 miles (11km) or 6 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) and Daydream Island.
Cruise Whitsundays allow foot passengers on Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) Daydream Island ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) to Daydream Island.
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| Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) - Daydream Island Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Australia | |
| Destination | Whitsunday Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Cruise Whitsundays | |
| Average Price | $203 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 9 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 63 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 30 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 07:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 19:00 | |
| Distance | 6 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 August 2025.
Airlie Beach is situated in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, Australia. The town itself only has around eight thousand inhabitants but the area is a tourist hub, extremely popular with backpackers and travellers. With its location near latitude twenty degrees south, the area enjoys a tropical climate all year round.
With Airlie Beach Lagoon and the local beaches it’s an ideal destination for water sports, snorkelling and scuba diving. The town boasts boat and air tours which allow you to take in the beautiful Australian marine life. Airlie Beach is ideally placed for tours to the world’s largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef.
The Port of Airlie is easily accessible with most local accommodation within walking distance of the ferry terminal and dining and retail outlets within the port’s surroundings. The port is only thirty minutes’ drive away from the nearby Proserpine Airport, linked by State Route 59.
The Port of Airlie is the gateway to the beautiful Whitsunday Islands. There are frequent crossings to the nearby Hamilton Island Marina, which is found in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, with the journey taking under an hour. There are also regular services everyday to Daydream Island, the perfect spot for sailing enthusiasts and offers a chance to visit their unique outdoor aquarium.
