An hour on Pioneer Bay in Tallulah, the only electric boat in the Whitsundays, sliding up to green and loggerhead turtles without engine noise or fumes. She carries no more than 8 passengers, all under shade.
Days
- 1 hour
Age
- All ages
Group size
- Small group
Start / finish
- Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach / Coral Sea Marina
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Electric boat Tallulah, 22 foot Duffy
Meals
- No meals are listed as included
Route
Included experiences
- Pioneer Bay — spot green and loggerhead turtles from a silent boat
- Wildlife — look for dugong, rays and sea eagles
- Foreshore — cruise past Pigeon Island and Cannonvale to Airlie Beach
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
5.0
Based on 19 reviews
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Travellers consistently praise the quiet, comfortable electric boat and the knowledgeable, friendly guides, which together create a relaxed and peaceful experience on the water. The most striking aspect is the abundance of turtle sightings, with groups typically spotting anywhere from a handful to over 70 turtles in an hour-long cruise, allowing visitors to observe them at close range without disturbance. The guides are noted for providing informative commentary about turtle habitats, diets and behaviour, whilst managing the boat in a way that keeps passengers comfortable and the wildlife undisturbed. A common observation is that whilst turtle numbers vary depending on conditions and timing, even cruises with fewer sightings remain enjoyable because of the peaceful setting and quality of the outing. The only minor caveat mentioned by a couple of travellers is that turtles sometimes appear only in the distance or occasionally fail to surface as expected, though this does not significantly diminish the overall experience.
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My sister and I enjoyed the turtle spotting cruise. We saw lots of turtles, though they were too quick for my camera. A great way to spend an hour in Airlie.
A quiet electric boat and lots of turtles. Captain Josh explained all about their habitats, diets and movements. We didn't break any records but it was an enjoyable hour.
We had an amazing turtle spotting cruise this morning. Josh was a great guide, we saw lots of turtles and loved the electric boat.
My friend and I took our four young boys on this one-hour boat ride, and the captain was patient with all their questions. We saw about half a dozen turtles surface, and the kids loved searching for where they'd pop up.
Perfect weather, and the electric boat made the ride quiet and pleasant with an excellent guide. We saw a few turtles near the boat, and it was a good way to spend the morning.
We enjoyed the cruise even though the turtles only popped up in the distance. An hour was enough to get out on the water and see Airlie from a new angle, and the skipper was friendly.
