Title: The Best South Molle Island Cruise Ships | Expedia.ca [South Molle Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/South-Molle-Island.dx9906)[Hotels in South Molle Island](https://expedia.ca/South-Molle-Island-Hotels.d9906.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in South Molle Island](https://expedia.ca/South-Molle-Island-Vacation-Rentals.d9906.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to South Molle Island](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-South-Molle-Island.d9906.Travel-Guide-Flights)[South Molle Island Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-South-Molle-Island.d9906.Car-Rental-Guide)[South Molle Island Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/South-Molle-Island.d9906.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8c743f96aed886692d5aad052e10ce61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) Photo by Mark Fitz # South Molle Island Cruises ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation ![deals illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) ![bed illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates Next weekend [Oct 3 - Oct 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=9906&startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&adults=2&lodging=CRUISE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two weeks [Oct 10 - Oct 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=9906&startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&adults=2&lodging=CRUISE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In one month [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=9906&startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&adults=2&lodging=CRUISE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two months [Nov 21 - Nov 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=9906&startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&adults=2&lodging=CRUISE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Browse Select South Molle Island Cruise Ships ![Swag with a Canopy on a Pontoon | Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21520000/21518800/21518707/69e71c4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Ecotours](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21520000/21518800/21518707/babd8ff9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21520000/21518800/21518707/e0ae0781.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21520000/21518800/21518707/e70fa0b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Reefsleep Airlie Beach 10/10 Exceptional (1) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Reefsleep.h21518707.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Airlie-Beach-Hotel.h2650713.Hotel-Information) ![Whitsunday Apartments](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1660000/1655600/1655585/38d864b5_y.jpg) ### Whitsunday Apartments 10/10 Excellent "Fantastic view from apartment. Great location for everything Hamilton Island has to offer. Good size accommodation. " [](https://expedia.ca/Whitsundays-Hotels-Whitsunday-Apartments.h1655585.Hotel-Information) ![Palm Bay Resort](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11790000/11788100/11788020/c5df5437_y.jpg) ### Palm Bay Resort 10/10 Excellent "Beautiful, relaxing idyllic stay. Food was good. Staff were lovely. Pool was nice. Loved the setting and nature. The hammocks were a nice touch. Lots of activities. Bush walks were fun. Bedding etc was very clean. Room 15 was very musty so had to keep aircon on at all times. " [](https://expedia.ca/Whitsundays-Hotels-Palm-Bay-Resort.h11788020.Hotel-Information) ![Mirage Whitsundays](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11070000/11066300/11066236/1c0aec6f_y.jpg) ### Mirage Whitsundays 10/10 Excellent "Very friendly staff, beautiful rooms and great location. Convenience of a courtesy bus into town as well. " [](https://expedia.ca/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Mirage-Whitsundays.h11066236.Hotel-Information) ![at Marina Shores](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3400000/3398200/3398158/fc81738e_y.jpg) ### at Marina Shores 10/10 Excellent "Room was great and clean. Beautiful view from courtyard. Safe area. It was a 20 minute walk to the main hub of airlie along the water front or a $12 cab into the main strip. " [](https://expedia.ca/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-At-Marina-Shores.h3398158.Hotel-Information) ![Colonial Palms Motor Inn](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1400/1306/d4066e23_y.jpg) ### Colonial Palms Motor Inn 10/10 Excellent "All staff was friendly and helpful. I had my own deck which I could walk out to the pool. Not too close to the centre where it’s busy but you could walk. The only bad thing I could say is that whoever is above you you could hear every time they move the chair." [](https://expedia.ca/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Colonial-Palms-Motor-Inn.h1306.Hotel-Information) ![Mantra Club Croc](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519200/519113/34b6f87e_y.jpg) ### Mantra Club Croc 10/10 Excellent "staff warm service and beautiful place." [](https://expedia.ca/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Mantra-Club-Croc.h519113.Hotel-Information) ![Daydream Island Resort](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/455200/455159/63ad9d33_y.jpg) ### Daydream Island Resort 10/10 Excellent "Great staff, time goes so slow on the island but theres allways something to do! Our 2nd time and never want to leave ! " [](https://expedia.ca/Whitsundays-Hotels-Daydream-Island-Resort.h455159.Hotel-Information) ![Magnums Airlie Beach](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6880000/6879200/6879115/d2ce5788_y.jpg) ### Magnums Airlie Beach 10/10 Excellent "Had a lovely comfortable stay at Magnums on our way to Cairns. The cabin was cosy, clean and very comfortable. Had a really restful night's sleep in the very comfy bed. Reception staff were lovely and a big shout-out to Nicole. I had injured my foot and was struggling to walk. She accompanied me to and helped me get to my cabin. Thank you for your care and kindness Nicole. Made a huge difference. Loved staying here and definitely on the radar to stay for future trips. 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