Unforgettable Whitehaven: Snorkel Paradise & Iconic Views
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Thundercat offers an exhilarating ride around the Whitsunday Islands all in one day. The three-time Australian Gold Award-winning tour visits the world-famous Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet lookout and offers two snorkelling opportunities on the fringing Great Barrier Reef. Thundercat is designed for stability and speed, so it’s perfect for passengers concerned about seasickness. The all-inclusive package departing from Airlie Beach is suitable for families, couples, and groups wanting to experience once-in-a-lifetime moments.
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Christine_C, 12/14/2025 3:53:44 PM
Great full day tour to see Whitehaven Beach, hike to Hill Inlet and two snorkeling opportunities. As an adult who is a capable swimmer but doesn't swim often, I said on the pre trip waiver that I could swim 50m. This gave me the option of a life jacket. I would thoroughly recommend this as the two snorkeling sessions are about 20-30 minutes each and you can't touch the bottom so it made the sessions easy and relaxing. The food was served to us on board the boat. Our guides Sav and Jade were capable, friendly and helpful. The hike to Hill Inlet isn't too long and has steps to use. Leaving the boat to get to the island requires you to step into ankle deep water, so choose appropriate footwear! This leads straight to the hike and time on Whitehaven Beach. A thoroughly enjoyable day with beautiful views and experiences.
LoveTravel380839, 12/13/2025 2:31:53 AM
We did this Thundercat tour and loved the Hill inlet lookout and the two snorkel spots at Hook Island. Those spots had perfect visibility and zero waves. After doing some snorkeling off Cairns at the outer reef where we saw giant clams at the Hastings reef and Michaelmas reef we came back to Airlie Beach. This time we did the snorkeling first at the Butterfly reef and the Manta Ray reef and then did the Hill inlet. This time the Manta Ray reef was outstanding and we saw a white tipped reef shark chase after fish. Of course the other fish from giant wrasse to bat fish and all the other fish were outstanding. Great team, excellent selection of snorkeling spots and good food. Highly recommended.
Srishti_G, 12/12/2025 5:27:54 PM
Whitehaven is soo pretty Due to high tide we didn’t see lot of swirls of sand, they appear when tide is 2 m high but it was still very pretty Blue water, white & soft sand, one of the prettiest beach in australia
610catrinv, 12/11/2025 8:39:34 PM
We had an excellent day out on our tour. Good value for money, was fun, educational and stunning part of the world. The crew were great so a shout out to Randall, Hannah and Trisha. They were very helpful, funny and had a good playlist. There was high tide so Whitehaven beach was a bit disappointing but still was gorgeous and we had a blast snorkelling.
R P, 12/10/2025 5:15:46 AM
An amazing trip around the Whitsundays with fine on the beach, a stunning view from the lookout and absolutely fantastic snorkelling. Randall and Abbie(?) were brilliant ‘hosts’ and made sure our whole experience was perfect.
Laura T, 12/9/2025 2:39:19 AM
Great experience. Variety of activities and friendly knowledgeable crew. Perfect amount of time at each activity and great intro to the whitsundays and barrier reef
Dominic_B, 12/9/2025 1:40:28 AM
An awesome day. Friendly staff. Well organised. Beautiful location. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to experience whitehaven.
Natasha N, 12/8/2025 9:50:50 PM
Best day out with our family of four kept safe and comfortable by the best crew Sean and Glen ! Bring swimmers, refillable water bottle, sunscreen and a towel. Red Cat adventures provide - a great sense of humour, music ( yes we sang along to all of it ) a beautiful lunch and snacks - fruit sticks and chocolate brownies. Stinger suits and snorkel gear all included. Even though we didn’t see the famous “George”, we spotted a few turtles! Magnificent reef and variety of fish - large and small. The cost is so well worth it. Scenery is beyond gorgeous. Whitehaven beach is spectacular! Then to end the day , the courtesy bus transfer was a blessing ! Great end to close off a perfect day with Donna’s friendliness driving us safely to our resort !
kienvo808, 12/8/2025 7:19:39 PM
Fantastic tour. Awsome. We are very happy with the team crew Shannon Amber Vicki, who guys very good skill and done a great job during the tour day on Sat 6/12/25. Excellent team work and awsome job .Thank you very much the Red Cat Adventures Company as well. Redcommment someone else. See you next time. Cheers
lucyrY9752LW, 12/7/2025 8:48:55 PM
Such a fun day out. We snorkelled in two spots and then stopped to have lunch, which was cold meat roll, noodles, potato salad and pesto pasta. We then went for a walk up to the Whitehaven Beach lookout and had time to swim in the beach. It was a perfect day and the staff were great.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Unfortunately we are unable to cater to dietary requirements. If our menu is not satisfactory passengers are welcome to bring their own snacks.
- Children under two years old MUST be pre-approved by the operator before ticket purchase and supply own lifejacket.
- A ticket MUST be purchased for anyone 12 months and over
- Recommended for fit & able travellers who are physically capable of boarding via ladders
- We reserve the right to adjust or change snorkelling sites at any time due to tidal shifts, location changes, weather conditions, or other safety concerns. The comfort and safety of our guests are always our top priorities, ensuring every guest has an enjoyable experience.
Departure point
Please meet at the Coral Sea Marina 'North' meeting point b next to the roundabout at 8.30amReturn details
Thundercat offers an exhilarating ride around the Whitsunday Islands all in one day. The three-time Australian Gold Award-winning tour visits the world-famous Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet lookout and offers two snorkelling opportunities on the fringing Great Barrier Reef. Thundercat is designed for stability and speed, so it’s perfect for passengers concerned about seasickness. The all-inclusive package departing from Airlie Beach is suitable for families, couples, and groups wanting to experience once-in-a-lifetime moments.Redemption
Check in: At the Red Cat Adventures office at 8.20am, for an alternate pick up please advise Reservations on +617 4946 4444 before 5pm the day prior to departure. If you're making your own way, meeting point is at Coral Sea Marina meeting area next to the roundabout at 8.15am. The vessel will depart at 9am sharp so please don't be late. It is advised to bring a rain jacket during summer months (Jan - April) and warmer clothes during winter months (June-September). Please confirm with Red Cat Adventures if you would like to be picked up by our bus Service - +617 4946 4444 Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
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