Cruising in the Whitsundays on Radiance of the Seas

[Merijohn]

Has anyone cruised in the Whitsundays on the Radiance of the Seas or any other large ship? I wish to know how much of the islands and beaches can you actually see from the ship. We are not beach people so I don't want to lie on the sand especially by I do want to see the beauty of the area. Should we do a day excursion at Airlie Beach?

 

Thanks

Merrijohn:)

[Keith1010]

You may have done this already but if not be sure to post this on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Board.

 

Keith

[jota]

I have been there on the Diamond Princess, I would tender in and wander around Airlie Beach without doing an excursion, wander thought he markets they will probably set up, have lunch at a nice spot with a view, and a swim in the lagoon/pool on the waterfront. We did the camel ride which went nowhere and was more embarrassing than anything , but later went to the pub and the lagoon. princess actually refunded some of the cost of the camel ride, apparently someone had complained and we all got some money back on our on board account.

[itsadoozy]

We were there on Radiance early this year - there isn't çlose-up'views of the islands, but nice scenery anyway when arriving and leaving. We went on the inter-island ferry just for the ride and scenery. Very nice, relaxing, and cheap.

[Krazy Kruizers]

I agree about the ferry. We did it and enjoyed it.

[Merijohn]

We were there on Radiance early this year - there isn't çlose-up'views of the islands, but nice scenery anyway when arriving and leaving. We went on the inter-island ferry just for the ride and scenery. Very nice, relaxing, and cheap.

Thanks for the info Krazy Kruizers and others who replied. I didn't know about the ferry and it will certainly be a cheaper option.

[t60]

snip... We went on the inter-island ferry just for the ride and scenery. Very nice, relaxing, and cheap.

 

We´re going there in April 2013.

Please can some give me more information about the inter island ferry, thanks

 

Sandy in Spain

[itsadoozy]

http://www.cruisewhitsundays.com/islesc_islandhopper.aspx

 

Hi, this is the link for the inter island ferry ... and other trips. It is such a beautiful area! :)

[t60]

Thanks for the ferry link

 

Sandy in Spain

[lownslow]

Hi I'm a local to the Whitsundays :) Feel free to ask any questions and I'll. try to answer the best I can. The closest island from Abel point marina is Daydream - about 20mins or so. Small and easy to walk around. Nice pools etc.