Whitsunday Islands Tour: Explore Whitehaven Beach & Reef

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with our full-day snorkeling cruise to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout. Explore crystal clear turquoise waters, snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, and enjoy a buffet-style lunch. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Red Cat Adventures - Set sail for a day of swimming, snorkelling and sunbathing in the Whitsundays on this full-day tour with Red Cat Adventures. Cruise around the islands on Thunder Cat, a high-speed catamaran, and discover the colorful underwater world of the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef as you stop at two snorkeling hotspots. You will…
What's Included
  • Buffet Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Snacks
  • National Park fees
  • Expert Local driver/guide with live commentary on board
  • Pickup & drop-off from designated Airlie Beach meeting points
  • All activities and use of snorkeling equipment (mask & snorkel)
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Prescription Masks
  • Snorkel equipment doesn’t include fins
Additional Information

Thundercat provides an exciting day-long adventure around the Whitsunday Islands.
This tour, a three-time winner of the Australian Gold Award, includes visits to the renowned Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet lookout, along with two snorkeling opportunities on the fringing Great Barrier Reef.
Thundercat is crafted for both stability and speed, making it…

Location
Coral Sea Marina North End - Meeting Point B
Please meet at the Coral Sea Marina 'North' meeting point b next to the roundabout at 8.30am
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Darrendl6001xt
Oct 3, 2025
Great day on the water and beach - Had a great day aboard Thundercat with captain Ben, we had great weather and it was a comfortable ride. Whitehaven beach was an amazing and we seen stingrays in the little bay. The snorkelling was brilliant with an abundance of different fish life.
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Christiane_v
Oct 2, 2025
Amazing experience with... - Amazing experience with very organized tour activities and the crew were very accommodating. Food is satisfactory and the whole day trip was enjoyable.
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Mcfc1964
Oct 2, 2025
A trip to paradise - If you come to Whitsundays then this is an absolute must do trip . You get fitted out with your stinger suit on the harbour and then get looked after all the way by the ultra professional crew . Glen and Sav looked after us and were superb. Stopping off at two snorkelling spots along the way , the timing was perfect - not too short and not too long. Then we had lunch on the bar which was delish and then headed for the unbelievably stunning Whitehaven Beach. Top tip - even on a red hot day take something warm as you can get a bit chilly in the breeze after your snorkelling . Just the best day you can imagine .
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441peitab
Oct 1, 2025
The best snorkeling trip you can go on! - This was a great experience which I totally recommend. It’s super worth if with 2 snorkeling trips and a trip to Whitehaven beach. The snorkeling was beautiful and super picturesque with lots of little fish swimming around. The weather was great today and Whitehaven beach is just magical. I recommend taking out the mouth piece to dive down and really see the coral reefs.
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Leesa
Sep 30, 2025
Fantastic from start to finish. - Could not fault the day. Catered to all swim abilities with ZERO judgement. Really took all our safety seriously ( even with language barriers i must say) and made sure everyone had a chance to see the fish. Snorking was spectacular. We saw so many fish and coral. Special shout out to Jade and Ben, if you get these guys as your crew you are in for an awesome day with plenty of laughs. Jade really knew her stuff also and was very knowledgeable of the reef. The views, the beach, and the lookout really was fabulous and will definitely do it again when back this way!! Food was great too!
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Jolenet33
Sep 30, 2025
Fabulous day, well worth the money… even the teenagers agreed! - Fabulous day out with perfect weather. The crew Kaz and Hannah were great, lunch was perfect and the snorkelling was superb… particularly at “the fish bowl”. Whitehaven Beach was spectacular and easily spent the 2hours swimming, walking the lookouts etc. Must have been great as my 17 and 15 year olds also had a great day…. Well worth the cost
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Kateryna_m
Sep 30, 2025
Amazing day - It was an absolutely wonderful experience. From the moment we were picked up, to incredible snorkelling spots and time on Whitehaven Beach.
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Jaydenh852
Sep 29, 2025
Great day on the water - Great day out ...lots of fun snorkelling and beautiful Whitehaven ... Team Shannon Beau Shev and Rose were really friendly ...lovely hosts ...good information on the reef and conservation ...and yummy food !
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Varuninsydney
Sep 29, 2025
Thundercat - Whitehaven - The boat is very smooth and great for people with back problems. I am personally not a very good swimmer so Ben was extremely helpful in me get back on the boat after snorkeling. The boat also has portable toilets. Jade has a bubbly personality. She's full of personality and made a great tour guide. I would highly recommend this trip to anybody that's never been to Whitehaven before as it also goes to the inlet. Whitehaven beach is the best beach I've ever been to. The only feedback I would give is the food could be a bit better. However please understand the food is provided on the boat and this whole trip is packaged at a very reasonable price. You are allowed to buy your own drinks and bring them on board Overall I'm very happy and I would highly recommend this trip to anyone
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897jennem
Sep 29, 2025
Good day trip to whitehaven beach. - Good day trip with a visit to the stunning whitehaven beach followed up by snorkeling around surrounding islands. Unfortunately we were not given wet suits and only provided with stingers suits, with no option to choose. The water was still cold and the stinger suits do not provide much warmth. There were a numer of people, my family included who were too cold to get back in the water for the second snorkel which was disappointing as I felt this could have been avoided if we had wet suits.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).