Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise
Description
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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Itinerary
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.
We stop at the famous Whitehaven Beach where you can dip your toes in the crystal clear water.
Enjoy two snorkeling opportunities on the fringing Great Barrier Reef in crystal clear waters.
Take the famous walk to the lookout for stunning views of Whitehaven Beach
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please contact us 48 hours prior to departure to confirm your pickup location and time
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(3,109)
JADEN AND JESS ARE AWESOME! LIT PLAYLIST sooo fun
Thank you so much for the awesome review! 🤙 We’re stoked to hear Jaden and Jess helped make your day so much fun and that you enjoyed the playlist! 🎶 We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to the crew. Thanks for coming along and bringing the good vibes on board! We hope to see you again for another Red Cat adventure!
We really enjoyed our day cruise with Red Cat, with fantastic guides like Mark and Nat guiding us with enthusiasm knowledge and care, we felt looked after and enjoyed walking along Whitehaven Beach (despite a small patch of rain) and thoroughly enjoyed snorkelling once we got into it. Make sure to bring clothes and shoes that can get wet, shoes you can walk a trail in and a towel to keep dry. But it was a fantastic adventure, good food, plenty of laughter and enjoyment had by all. I would highly recommend having this experience
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful day exploring the Whitsundays with us. It’s great to know Mark and Nat looked after you so well and made the experience fun, informative, and enjoyable. We’re glad you enjoyed your time at Whitehaven Beach, got into the snorkelling, and made the most of the adventure despite the little patch of rain! 🌧️ It’s also wonderful to hear you enjoyed the food, laughs and good times along the way. Thank you for the helpful tips for future guests and for recommending the experience. We’d love to welcome you back on board for another Whitsunday adventure! 🤙
This was a really well organised tour from beginning to end. The highlights were seeing so many whales as we travelled around the islands, walking on the white sands, along with seeing so many varieties of fish and coral while snorkling in the life teaming waters around the Whitsundays. Our boat guide Nadia made the day with her enthuasism, sense of fun, as well as being very competent and informative. We would highly recommend this trip.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🐋🌊 We’re thrilled to hear you had such a brilliant day exploring the Whitsundays with us. It sounds like you experienced some of the very best the islands have to offer — from incredible whale sightings and the stunning white sands of Whitehaven Beach to the colourful fish and coral while snorkelling. What a day! We’ll be sure to pass your lovely comments on to Nadia. Her enthusiasm, fun personality and knowledge are exactly what we love to hear about, and we’re so glad she helped make your experience extra special. Thank you for recommending Red Cat Adventures, and we hope to see you back on the water for another adventure soon! 🤙
The guides were excellent, friendly, gave great directions and felt safe the whole day, The boat is simple but effective. The weather didn’t play too nicely on the ride out, recommend bringing a rain jacket. And don’t put your bag on the ground. Snorkeling is good, wet suits, masks and snorkel included. You’ll have to bring your own fins if you want them, Food is basic! Chocolate brownie for morning tea, chicken and salad wrap ( or veggie wrap) for lunch and fruit stick for afternoon tea. Water is also available. There is a toilet onboard, but recommend taking hand sanitiser and going at hill inlet lookout instead. Overall, an enjoyable day out with friends.
Thank you for sharing such a detailed review! 😊 We’re glad to hear you had an enjoyable day out with friends and that our guides made you feel safe, comfortable and well looked after throughout the trip. We really appreciate the helpful tips for future guests too — especially the reminder to pack a rain jacket, as Whitsunday weather can be unpredictable! 🌦️ We’re also pleased you enjoyed the snorkelling and the onboard treats. Thanks again for joining us and for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to see you back in the Whitsundays for another adventure! 🌊🐠 — The Red Cat Adventures Team 🐾
Great day, fantastic views, swimming and snorkelling was amazing. Provided was excellent. Skipper Kurt and crew member Nadia were fantastic and made the day so much fun. Huge day but we absolutely loved it.
Excellent!!! Our day was magical! Value for money. The tour guides, Savanah and Matilda certainly brought knowledge, fun and good times. It felt personal and like we had plenty of time to explore the island and snorkel some amazing reef and sea life at 2 locations. This company was recommended to us by friends and we will absolutely be paying it forward as a recommendation!
Thank you so much for the amazing review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear your day felt magical and that you found it great value for money. It’s fantastic to know Savannah and Matilda brought the perfect mix of knowledge, fun and good vibes to your adventure! 🌊🐠 We’re also so happy you had plenty of time to explore the island and enjoy the incredible reef and marine life at both snorkel spots. And a huge thank you for paying the recommendation forward — that means the world to us! ❤️ We’ll be sure to pass your lovely feedback on to Savannah and Matilda. Thanks for choosing Red Cat Adventures! 🐾
Had the most amazing day snorkelling and exploring the Whitsunday islands. The hosts were excellent and we couldn’t have asked for more. We really appreciate everything the crew did to make this a memorable day - thank you!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! 🤙 We’re thrilled to hear you had such an amazing day exploring the Whitsundays and enjoying the snorkelling. It’s fantastic to know our crew helped make your experience so memorable. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to the team — they’ll love hearing that their efforts made your day extra special! Thanks again for choosing Red Cat Adventures, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future! 🌊🐠
This was a great day. We had planned on going to the outer reef on a different tour the previous day but is was cancelled due to engine failure, so we booked this one instead. We are so glad we did. Only an hour or so out the back of Hook Island where we had 2 snorkelling stops - Mantaray Bay and then Maureens. Fantastic fish life and although the coral is not as bright as it was 43 years ago, it was still absolutely amazing. Then on to Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach - just like the photos. The Skipper (young Woman) was great but Nadia the Deck Hand and guide was fantastic. She really made the trip exciting and fun.
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review! We’re so glad your change of plans led you to a fantastic day out with us. 😊 It’s great to hear you enjoyed the snorkelling at Mantaray Bay and Maureens, and got to experience the incredible marine life around Hook Island. And of course, Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach never disappoint! We’ll be sure to pass your lovely feedback on to Nadia — we’re thrilled to hear she helped make the day exciting, fun and memorable. We’ll also share your kind words with our skipper. Thanks again for choosing Red Cat Adventures, and we hope to see you back in the Whitsundays for another adventure!
Was fun! Tanner and Savannah were great guides.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad to hear you had a fun day with us. It’s fantastic to know that Tanner and Savannah helped make your experience enjoyable — we’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to them. We hope to see you again for another Whitsundays adventure! 🌊☀️
Tanna and Savanah were great with us all! Fun and helpful and overall very kind and pretty cool too, loved it.
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We’re stoked to hear that Tanna and Savanah helped make your day such a fun and memorable experience. It’s great to know they were friendly, helpful, and kept everyone entertained along the way! We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to the team. Thanks again for joining us, and we hope to see you back for another adventure in the Whitsundays! 🌊☀️🐠
