Airlie Beach - 8 Things to do in Airlie Beach Without a Ship Tour for $50 or Less

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Жыл бұрын

If one of your Port Days is Airlie Beach and you don't have a ship's tour booked then we found 8 things to do straight off the ship . The best thing about them is that they are all for $50 or less.
It's always difficult to decide what to do on Port Days and ship's shore excursions can quickly add up, especially if there are a few of you. We didn't set put to find things under $50, it just worked out that way and we realised when putting this video together.
The things we found to do are listed below with websites (where applicable) and costs.
1. eScooters/chariots - Whitsunday Fun - $25 for 1 hour, $50 for 3 hours
www.whitsundayfun.com.au/
2. Stand Up Paddleboarding - Whitsunday Stand Up Paddle & Kayak - SUP $30 per hour
www.whitsundaystanduppaddle.c...
3.Airlie Beach Lagoon - FREE
explorewhitsundays.com/airlie...
4. Tuk Tuk - Just Tuk'n Around - $30 for 30 mins, $50 for an hour
www.justtuknaround.com.au/
5. Shopping - FREE to whatever you want to spend
6. Beach - FREE
7. Markets - FREE to whatever you want to spend
www.mywhitsunday.com.au/direc...
8. Trike Tours - Airlie Beach Trike Tours $50 for half hour
airliebeachtriketours.com.au/...
We hope this is useful. Airlie Beach is a beautiful place and whatever you do we hope you have a fantastic time there.
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@julianneevanssunrisehealin1111 2 ай бұрын

Hey Rob & Ali, just wanna say a Huge Thanks for this video. Today we enjoyed a one hour sightseeing on a Tuk Tuk with Jaz as our.pilot. $50 ea for hubby & I. A great time ❤

@katefoster9743 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. We are doing this cruise in April 2023 and it’s definitely saved me having to do some research. After watching all your clips I feel like I know the 2 of you! Thanks!

@robandalicruisetravel Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kate, maybe we'll bump into each other one day. If you're doing the Nth Qld cruise is there anything else you want to see? We're doing NQ again next Sunday - Airlie Beach, Cairns and Port Douglas and, at the moment, have nothing arranged to do so looking for suggestions.

@dallasgeorge4760 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been lucky enough to visit Airlie Beach on many occasions over the years. Definitely my favourite location in Queensland. I think I’d love to retire there for sure🌞😄

@b8rosebud Жыл бұрын

Airlie Beach looks beautiful, thank you. I think I have made my mind up about my first cruise

@cruisingtheoceanwithjenny148 9 ай бұрын

Going to Airlie Beach in January and I've been wondering what to do there. After seeing your very informative video I can see there is plenty to see and do with out a ships tour . Thank you Love your videos.

@allee541 7 ай бұрын

So glad I come across this video. I'm researching for my cruise next year and I am wanting to some more affordable things and make my own way round. Thanks heaps 😀

@greenbutterfly-8 4 ай бұрын

Thank You

@tracywhittle4314 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video, we’re doing the North QL cruise this Sept so can’t wait, Airlie beach looks beautiful

@robandalicruisetravel Жыл бұрын

Hi Tracy. Thanks for watching. We're still looking for something in September so you never know we may bump into you. Airlie Beach is beautiful, never tire of visiting there.

@mikec1851 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob and Ali for these recommendations. We are on the Ovation of the Seas from Brisbane in January 2023 and will be going to Airlie Beach. We wanted to do a shore excursion however the ship prices are off the planet. We really liked the look of the trike rentals. At $50 per person for 3 hours it is an absolute bargain when the ship wants $185 each for 2 hours on a Segway tour. We went on to Whitsunday Fun's website and booked the Trikes for 3 hours and saved ourselves $400 and get an extra hour of fun. Thanks again. We watch all your KZfaq videos and love what you do. Cheers

@robandalicruisetravel Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike. Thanks for the comment and support. We have just got off the Carnival Luminosa with a similar itinerary. This time in Airlie Beach we went sea kayaking. We were going to do it independently but the price wasn't that different from the ship price and it was late back so we had that security. It was $149 pp on Carnival and great fun if you like kayaking. We'll be posting a video on that in the coming weeks but happy to share any other information if you're interested for another time. Enjoy the trikes though and the rest of the cruise.

@janelleelizabeth Жыл бұрын

I wish this series was up when I went last month! I feel like I just wandered aimlessly & anxiously! Thanks for the advice

@robandalicruisetravel Жыл бұрын

Sorry Janelle. Maybe a reason to book another cruise perhaps?

@janelleelizabeth Жыл бұрын

@@robandalicruisetravel Absolutely! Any excuse will do!

@robandalicruisetravel Жыл бұрын

That's our philosophy too. Check out Carnival, they have some really good deals on offer at the moment for the near future cruises.

@lifewiththepeills6863 Жыл бұрын

This was awesome, heading on our cruise to Airlie beach this Saturday

@robandalicruisetravel Жыл бұрын

Hi. Have a fantastic time.

@helenheap7091 Жыл бұрын

Just watched this as I’m visiting Australia for the first time tomorrow and staying in Airlie Beach for 5 nights. Thanks so much for your video I’m feeling super excited to be there x

@robandalicruisetravel Жыл бұрын

Hi Helen. Welcome to Australia for tomorrow. Airlie Beach is a lovely place and we hope you have a fantastic time. Is it just Airlie Beach you are visiting or are you going to other places as well?

@helenheap7091 Жыл бұрын

@@robandalicruisetravel we’re travelling the East Coast for 7 weeks but staying with family in Sydney for Xmas & New Year then onto Melbourne 🙌

@davidleatherbarrow2640 6 ай бұрын

Taking My Grand Son and his Brother to Airlie on the Luminosa in March 24 for my Grand Son` Birthday.

@ArkiCaloyzki Жыл бұрын

Very helpful vlog mate! Definitely worth watching!

@robandalicruisetravel Жыл бұрын

Thank you Arki, we really appreciate your comments and support.

@ArkiCaloyzki Жыл бұрын

@@robandalicruisetravel I'm very much interested in your content. :) I want to experience Australia's best tourist spots as well. :)

@sonarmb Жыл бұрын

That looks so PHAT. Great video bloke and blokette!

@robandalicruisetravel Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, haven't heard from you for a little while. Hope you're keeping well.

@sonarmb Жыл бұрын

@@robandalicruisetravel yes, am fine just had same minor surgery....23 days to go untill we fly to Sydney for our NZ cruise...so looking forward to be back at sea. Hope you pair are having fun....well it appears that you are.😁

@robandalicruisetravel Жыл бұрын

Hope you're recovering well after the surgery. We are having a ball, thanks. We did the NZ cruise a few years ago and it was brilliant. When the times align with our availability we'll definitely do it again. Enjoy.

@travelwithdebandnick Жыл бұрын

we took one of those type of tuk tuk rides in brisbane on one driver rode us from our hotel over to south bank, through the botanicaL gardens. i have no clue how he pulled my fiance and i at the time up the hills in the area, i felt terrible and kept apoligising as even though it was partially electric he was pedalling like mad. we got out on one of the hills as we were just too heavy. i weighed at the time around 90kgs and my fiance about 150kgs. we had booked online, having no clue what it really was and felt so guilty making him drive us around. even though we had prepaid i gave him a 20 dollar tip as a thank you :)

@wendykoek8270 Жыл бұрын

I walked up there to Airlie Beach town from where you were from the tender off the ship in 2019 when I was on Pacific Explorer and I will be up there again when I go on my cruise on 12th June this month woohoo 🎉

@robandalicruisetravel 11 ай бұрын

Hi Wendy, Sorry for the delay in replying. You will be back now, was it just as nice as you remembered it?

@wendykoek8270 11 ай бұрын

@@robandalicruisetravel yes it was nice as I remembered it and with a few differences in the Main Street with different shops etc and got to go to the markets there too

@bridgetcowley5339 Жыл бұрын

Hi Rob and Ali, thank you so much for this video. We are due to go on Carnival Luminosa in March next year. Do you have an idea of what time we may disembark the boat in Airlie?

@robandalicruisetravel Жыл бұрын

Hi Bridget. On our cruise it was 'Guests Ashore' at 7:30am. We have put all the daily newsletters with times and places etc. on our website under the Library>Carnival tab - www.robandali.net. There are some menus pother documents there too if you're interested. If there's anything else you need to know please ask and have a great cruise.

@travelwithdebandnick Жыл бұрын

i heard you mention tender boat rob, is airlie beach a tender boat port?

@lisalopez4731 4 ай бұрын

What month is this? Was it unbearable humidity or not too bad?

@chrisjap1971 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the video. Could I ask you how long it took in terms of waiting on the ship and then moving by tender boat to the port? I'm looking at a tour which departs from the marina in the morning - just wondering if I would make it on time.

@robandalicruisetravel Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris. We got the tickets went to the buffet for a quick breakfast, then up onto the top deck for some photos and were called. At Airlie Beach the process is pretty quick as they use a couple of the reef cats as well as their own tender boats so they can transport a lot of people in a reasonably short space of time. The cats are a bit quicker than the tenders and probably take between 15 and 20 mins from ship to shore. Tenders maybe 20-25 mins. Obviously experience can differ from cruise to cruise but Airlie is certainly one of the quickest transfer that we have done on a few occasions now because of the assistance of the reef cats.

@chrisjap1971 Жыл бұрын

@@robandalicruisetravel Thanks a lot for your reply. That's very useful information. Our ship (Quantum) arrives at 7am and I'm eyeing a tour that needs check-in at about 8:15am - so we may be able to take the tour based on your info. As you said, times may differ from cruise to cruise. Thanks again and all the best for your future travels.

@tabithascoot Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I just booked the ship seaway tour. Maybe I should cancel.

@robandalicruisetravel Жыл бұрын

Hi Tabitha. Thanks for watching and sorry for the delay in replying. The benefit of ship tours is that you are guaranteed not to miss the ship if it's running late and with a tour you will generally get some commentary about the area. They do tend to be a bit pricey though. If you're comfortable with exploring on your own though it might be worth considering doing something yourself. Airlie Beach is a beautiful place to just hang around. If you like kayaking though, have a look at the sea kayaking tour, that was fun. Either way, have a fantastic cruise. Which ship are you going on?

@paulshearer9140 11 ай бұрын

Be careful where you park in Airlie Beach as car parking scams are rampant. There is a vacant block of land behind Woolworths where people park when the Woolworths car park is full. However the land is owned by Magnums and you will be fined if you park here. Very poor signage if any indicating that it's private land and many cars parked here. There's a large car park at Coral Sea Marina at Shingly Beach, we parked here and paid but we're fined $90. When we questioned the fine we were informed that there are actually two separate car parks and we had parked in the wrong one. There is no discernable difference in the car parks and it just looks like one big car park. Absolute scams and won't be back to Airlie Beach.

@minli143 Жыл бұрын

Can someone tell me how Carnival Splendor goes to ashore in cairns, docked or tendered? Because this will be two different locations. Thanks!

@robandalicruisetravel Жыл бұрын

Hi Min. Carnival Splendor should be able to dock in Cairns as the dock is big enough to take ships bigger than the Splendor. Sometimes, though, the itinerary will say Cairns but the ship actually goes to Yorkey's Knob which is just a bit further north than Cairns. At Yorkey's Knob there is no dock so they use tender boats. Hope this helps.