If you're short on time, these half day tours in the Whitsundays are perfect! Whether you want to snorkel in the fringing reefs of the Great Barrier Reef lounge on the world-famous Whitehaven Beach, you can easily venture out to the islands and back in just a few hours. Shorter day trips are a great way to make the most of your time in the Whitsundays without dedicating an entire day to your adventures.