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Ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island

Depending on the season their are usually 4 daily and 27 weekly sailings between Hamilton Island Airport and Daydream Island.Cruise Whitsundays provides the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island. Hamilton Island Airport Daydream Island ferries take around 35 minutes. The ferry costs between $116.32 and $423.48, 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 Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island.

What's the ferry schedule from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island?

The earliest Hamilton Island Airport Daydream Island ferry typically departs Hamilton Island Airport at about 10:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 16:10.

How long is the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island?

Ferries from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island sail in around 35 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Hamilton Island Airport Daydream Island Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 27 weekly sailings from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island provided by Cruise Whitsundays. Timetables can change from season to season.

How much does the ferry cost fromHamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island?

The price of a ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island typically range between $116.32* and $423.48*. On average the Hamilton Island Airport Daydream Island ferry is $231.74*. The cheapest Hamilton Island Airport Daydream Island ferry prices start from $116.32*. The average price for a foot passenger is $231.74*.

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 March 2025.

What is the distance from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island?

The distance between Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island is approximately 11 miles (18km) or 9 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island with a car?

Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Hamilton Island Airport and Daydream Island.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island?

Cruise Whitsundays allow foot passengers on Hamilton Island Airport Daydream Island ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island?

Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Australia to Whitsunday Islands page.
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Hamilton Island Airport - Daydream Island Ferry Route summary
Departure DestinationAustralia
DestinationWhitsunday Islands
No. of Operators1
OperatorsCruise Whitsundays
Average Price$232
Average Daily Sailings4
Average Weekly Sailings27
Average Sailing Duration35 m
Fastest Sailing Duration35 m
First Ferry10:00
Last Ferry16:10
Distance9 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island?

    The ferry crossing time from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island is approximately 35 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.

  • How much is the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island?

    Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island is $231.74. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island?

    Cruise Whitsundays provide the ferries from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island.

  • How can I book ferry tickets from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island?

    Book ferries from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers. 

  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island with

  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island?

    Cars are currently not allowed to board ferries from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island.

  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island?

    Pets are not currently allowed on ferries between Hamilton Island Airport and Daydream Island.

  • How far is Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island?

    The distance from Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island is 9 nautical miles.

Daydream Island Guide

Daydream Island Ferry Port

Forming one of the seven landmasses of the Molle Archipelago found off the north-east coast of Australia is the paradisiac Daydream Island. With broad stretches of sandy beaches overlooking the sapphire-blue sea and thriving coral reefs teeming with exotic marine life, this tiny isle is a magnet for tourists looking to soak up the sun in tropical tranquillity. The port of Daydream Island is found in a small bay on the eastern coast. It consists of a narrow wooden pier that juts out into a slice of ocean sandwiched between the stunning Daydream Reef. It’s little more than a departure point featuring a few sheltered waiting benches, though the nearby resort hotel has plenty of amenities on offer including a restaurant selling hot food and a tourist information point. Due to the small size of the island, travelling to the port is simple. The road outside the entrance to the pier leads in a straight-line from the unique Living Reef aquarium in the north to the quiet beaches in the south. However, due to the lack of public transport and the inability for passengers to bring cars, most of the 1-kilometre long island can only be traversed on foot. One passenger service currently leaves from the port multiple times throughout the day. A Cruise Whitsundays line sails the half hour trip to the Australian mainland town of Airlie, an area of the Queensland region that sits on the rugged shores of Pioneer Bay.

Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 17/03/2025 and 23/03/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Cruise Whitsundays 10:00 10:35 35 minutes Everyday
Cruise Whitsundays 13:10 13:45 35 minutes Everyday
Cruise Whitsundays 14:40 15:15 35 minutes Everyday
Cruise Whitsundays 16:10 16:45 35 minutes Everyday
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