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 cruise at high speeds to Hill Inlet Lookout and take the famous walk to the lookout for stunning views of Whitehaven Beach. After taking some magical photos you can enjoy some beach time and dip your toes in the crystal clear water.

  • Whitehaven Beach - We stop at the famous Whitehaven Beach where you can dip your toes in the crystal clear water.

  • Whitsunday Islands - Enjoy two snorkeling opportunities on the fringing Great Barrier Reef in crystal clear waters.

  • Hill Inlet - Take the famous walk to the lookout for stunning views of Whitehaven Beach

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

Join us on the ‘Adventure of a lifetime’ around the crystal clear turquoise and untouched waters of the Whitsunday Islands. Departing Airlie Beach you will board ‘Thundercat’ a certified climate action leader and custom-built vessel to suit your next adventure - say goodbye to seasickness!

During this action-packed day you will explore the world-famous Whitehaven Beach, climb to Hill Inlet lookout and snorkel two epic locations on the Great Barrier Reef. Of course, during all of these activities, we will also provide snacks, water and a buffet-style lunch !!

  • 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
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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Chrisbb7848dv
Oct 7, 2024
A great family experience ! - We had a brilliant day with Payton and Shannon on the 4/10/24. We are a family of 4 with two kids aged 12 and 15. We did the day trip with a visit to Whitehaven beach and 2 x snorkelling stops. Payton and Shannon made us feel very welcome, they shared their amazing knowledge and history of the area, and most of all made the day really fun with great tunes and a happy vibe. They were especially attentive and caring towards our daughter who was feeling a bit sea sick and anxious for a bit. She felt looked after and was able to fully participate and have a great day. We couldn’t recommend Payton and Shannon and Redcat Tours highly enough. Cheers for a memorable day ! Chris 😎🤙🏼
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V5783hpmichaelc
Oct 7, 2024
Awsome - Best day ever bucket list ticked off great day with our all girl crew our pint sized skipper (no disrespect) great driver the energiser bunny and the luckiest work experience person in Australia very professional crew saw corals off all colours fish of all shapes colours size that sparkled in the sun light and a turtle and the most magnificent beach in the world the whole day was amazing many thanks girls and to red cat your lucky to have them would recommend this tour to anyone the joke about man over board because a woman wouldn't be stupid enough to fall over board hurt my feelings lol 🤣🤣 cheers Red cat
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Kategg6208pk
Oct 5, 2024
I can't recommend this cruise highly enough! - We were looking for a fun day out for the family and were keen to try snorkelling for the first time. I was nervous that the snorkelling would be too challenging, but our tour guides were so helpful and supportive of all skill levels. Whitehaven Beach definitely lived up to the hype. With cool white sand and warm water, it is by far the best beach I've ever visited. The snorkelling locations were superb. I couldn't believe how many fish there were swimming around us. Thankyou, Kurt, Abby and Craig for an amazing day. Their wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm made a great day even better. I am so glad we did this cruise!
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Go40210384473
Oct 4, 2024
Amazing adventure for the whole family - This tour came highly recommended and did not disappoint. The crew from Red Cat Reece, Riley and Kurt were awesome on the day and made it an amazing experience. Highly recommend this tour.
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Mariana
Oct 4, 2024
Fun day on the water - Great day out with a fun and energetic crew. Zac and Emily had a great vibe and looked after us (everyone) well, made sure everyone was ok and having fun throughout the day. Definitely recommend for a fun day out
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Roving748621
Oct 4, 2024
Awesome - Shannon and Payton were an awesome team the vibes were excellent. The knowledge is incredible that they share. They both work really well as a team. Great fun
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Murpher97
Oct 2, 2024
Great tour of Whitsundays by friendly staff - Great tour of the Whitsundays. Staff were really friendly and informative. Saw some great fish and coral reefs when snorkeling. Whitehaven Beach is amazing, looks like a postcard, so it's definitely worth a visit!
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V7909pzsarahv
Oct 2, 2024
Wonderful and organised day out - The views were amazing. A very well run trip. Cassie and Dave were excellent, taking time to explain interesting facts too!! Food pretty good.
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Anton286
Oct 2, 2024
Hats off to Red Cat for a great visit to the Whitsundays. - Very professional operation. We did the tour on 1 October (green wristbands). The staff and crew were very friendly and enthusiastic; they made everyone feel welcome and safe. The snorkeling at the coral reef was superb — the views of the surface of the corals and their inhabitants were magnificent.
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Jewedding1
Oct 5, 2024
Beautiful beach, fish n coral - Fantastic snorkelling though I which I’d taken the offer of a wet suit as I froze and then most of our clothes were wet from splashes. I would suggest a waterproof spot or bag to put guests things in. Also lunch on land would have been better for me as I got motion sick when eating in the stationary boat as it bobbed up n down due to the waves.
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