Acknowledgement to Country
SeaLink Whitsundays respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and sea on which we operate, the Ngaro and Gia peoples.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging and recognize their enduring connection to the Whitsunday Islands, its waters, and the surrounding environment.
We honour their deep cultural heritage and ongoing custodianship of this beautiful region, and we are committed to working together to ensure its preservation for future generations.
SeaLink Whitsundays
SeaLink Whitsundays is part of Kelsian Group Limited. What started as a single twin-hulled ferry service travelling to and from Kangaroo Island in South Australia, Kelsian Group has since grown to be Australia’s largest integrated land and marine, tourism, and public transport service provider transporting over 200 million customers each year. Kelsian Group also has established international operations in London and Singapore.
With over 30 years of experience delivering tourism experiences and passenger transport services, the Kelsian Group is a leader in sustainable public transport as the operator of Australia’s largest zero-emission bus fleet and Australia’s largest electrified bus depot.
With around 9000 employees, we are one of Australia’s most experienced and diverse multi-modal transport businesses operating around 4000 buses, 120 ferries, and 24 light rail vehicles.
- SeaLink Whitsundays began operating vessel transfers to and from Hayman Island’s Intercontinental Hotel in September 2020 and in December 2021 tour operations began from Shute Harbour.
- The first full-day tour of its kind in the Whitsundays – The Big Island Day Tour offers guests a spacious vessel with air-conditioned comfort and gourmet food options.
- After just over 12 months in operation, SeaLink Whitsundays achieved a 100 percent five-star scorecard for customer reviews on TripAdvisor and Google Business Listings, anchoring its position as a valued marine transport and tourism operator in the region.
- SeaLink Whitsundays are dedicated to providing sustainable and eco-friendly experiences while supporting local communities and businesses. Every part of what we do is designed to preserve the natural beauty of the Whitsundays for future generations.
- SeaLink Whitsundays continue to foster relationships and seek opportunities within the Whitsundays Region, that aim to create sustainability in tourism and benefit the wider community.
Our People
We are proud to say our people are at the core of our business. We take the responsibility of providing a safe, inclusive, and accessible workplace, where our team members and customers feel acknowledged, respected, and appreciated seriously.
Committed to enabling people to bring their whole selves to work, we allow our people to be their best, bring their best, and feel their best. In doing so, we seek to create exceptional employee and customer experiences. We will always champion inclusivity across our business to promote and support a workforce representative of the diversity of our customers and the Australian community.
Our safety
Our top priority is and will always be safety.
We prioritise the health, safety and welfare of our employees, contractors, visitors, and customers. We are also committed to a high quality of service that provides our customers with an efficient, reliable, and safe experience.
Our environment
SeaLink Whitsundays has been awarded Ecotourism Australia’s Advanced ECO Certification as an exemplary operator in terms of sustainability and provision of authentic, high-quality nature-based tourism experiences.
We genuinely care about the environment and are dedicated to preserving it through resource efficiency, waste reduction, and environmental impact reduction, all while promoting a culture of sustainability. We are also committed to assisting our local community in their efforts to protect our local wildlife and reduce environmental impacts in our region. View more information about our sustainability initiatives
Our Reconciliation Action Plan
SeaLink Whitsundays operates in a region of immense cultural significance to the Traditional Owners of the land and sea, particularly the Ngaro and Gia peoples. Recognizing the importance of reconciliation and our role in fostering respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
SeaLink Whitsundays envisions a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures, histories, and contributions are acknowledged, celebrated, and integrated into our business practices. We strive to create meaningful connections with local Traditional Owners, demonstrate respect for their custodianship of the land and sea, and contribute to sustainable and social outcomes.
Kelsian launched its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in July 2024.
Classified at the 'Innovate' level by Reconciliation Australia, this significant milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and implementing strategies for further reconciliation.
The 'Innovate' RAP allows Kelsian to test and establish effective initiatives that promote cultural awareness, inclusivity, and respect within our organisation and the broader community. This plan includes a range of actions aimed at increasing cultural competency, and enhancing engagement with Indigenous communities.
Download our Kelsian Group RAP for more information.
Charter Services
SeaLink charter service caters to groups up to 100 people and is available for cruises, functions, and transfers. Our team can help you with detailed quotes and suggested suppliers to make your next event a success.
Investor Information
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Careers
For career opportunities with the Kelsian Group please visit our Careers Page
