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.

Customer Ratings
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H5404mimariap
Jul 19, 2025
Best tour ever. - Skipper Ben and Antony gave us a once-in-a-lifetime-experience by spontanously stopping for watching a Humpbackwhale. It swam next to and underneath our boat for about an hour. It was so close. Thanks very much to the crew who didn't hesitate to stop, change the plan and let us enjoy watching the whale. Just amazing how the crew made our trip to Whitsunday Islands unforgetable.
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Eck1111
Jul 19, 2025
Amazing experience - Mark, Curt and Zack were incredibly friendly, funny and knowledgeable, making everyone feel welcome and at ease. The crew went above and beyond especially when we encountered many humpback whales on our journey out and also on the journey back to the port. This was incredibly special and something that we will never forget! The snorkeling locations were amazing. It was the first time our 7 year old and 5 year old went snorkeling and they had an amazing time.
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Gabbyp69
Jul 18, 2025
Best Experience with an awesome crew! - We had the best day with the wildcat crew in Airlie Beach today! We saw some amazing sights & got an awesome show from some whales along with many fish when we went snorkelling. Thanks so much Mark, Zak & Kurt you guys were heaps of fun! Happy days 🤙🏻
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Sam
Jul 17, 2025
Best day ever - The best day ever. The crew are amazing!!! The food was fresh and delicious. And the views were breathtaking. Incredible snorkeling and reef experience. We went back the next day again 12/10
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Duncantm2654fo
Jul 16, 2025
Great experience. - Great service and crew, great spots. Best coral I've seen. Toilet onboard was important. Tasty lunch. Maybe some more commentary from crew about environment ie hoop pines, famous houses. Also would've been good to return via passing Hamilton Island.
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Deanne_w
Jul 16, 2025
This tour is one not to... - This tour is one not to be missed. Our family had the best day, the weather was amazing, Kaz and her crew went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. We were also treated to seeing Wales and learning all about them. Highly recommend this tour, especially as a first time snorkeler, I just want to do it all over again. Thanks
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Claire_b
Jul 16, 2025
Just Do it. - Abby and Kaz led our group with fun and adventure. They didn't fuss over the small things but made sure we all had a great time. It was perfect weather conditions with plenty of great snorkelling. The food was delicious and kept us well satisfied. The island itself needs some love and care but the quality of the adventure was excellent for our family.
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Jasminesa2362sb
Jul 15, 2025
Day on the water, snorkeling, wale watching and admiring the views. - Extremely well organised. Spectacular snorkeling and wale watching. Dedicated and knowledgeable staff (Kaz and Abbie). We were totally enamoured with the views and experience. Big thanks from us!
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Ellenia2021
Jul 15, 2025
Fun! - Me and my partner had such an amazing time, I’m currently 26 weeks pregnant and it was totally safe and the crew Kaz and Abby made me feel very comfortable the whole time. Would definitely recommend to friends and family and definitely do this again if we are lucky to come back here!
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Ian
Jul 14, 2025
Amazing experience - What a professional team,we had an amazing experience from start to finish. Rosie and Shannon were the perfect crew to give us the best experience. Would definitely recommend and will definitely book another trip with this team on our next visit.
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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).