Thundercat Whitsundays
Hill Inlet Lookout
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snorkelling coral reef in the whitsundays
Thundercat at Whitehaven Beach
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Guests on Thundercat Whitsundays Day Tour

Thundercat Whitsundays Day Tour 

Tour Operator – Red Cat Adventures

Tour Type – Fast motorboat

Departure Time  – Daily at 9 am

Return Time –  Same day at 5 pm

Departure Location – Coral Sea Marina Airlie Beach

The ticket price includes – lunch, snacks, snorkel equipment, and a wetsuit.

Tour Destinations – Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout, 2 Snorkel locations.

Tour Length
8 Hours

Max Guests
38

Food Included

Ticket Costs

Thundercat Whitsundays Has Dynamic Pricing (like airlines) for adults.

Adult – $230
Children – $199

Family – $759 2A 2C under 15

Every ticket sold includes courtesy transfers, lunch, snacks, water refills, mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit,

Thundercat Whitsundays has a 24-hour 100% refund policy. You can cancel your booking up to 24 hours before departure time and receive a 100% refund.

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Overview

Tour Description:

Experience the ultimate high-speed adventure with Thundercat Whitsundays! Departing daily from Coral Sea Marina in Airlie Beach, this thrilling tour takes you to iconic destinations like Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout, and two fringing reefs for snorkeling. Board the fast and stable catamaran equipped with two 300 horsepower engines for an adrenaline-filled day on the water. Enjoy hours of swimming, snorkeling, and beach exploration in the stunning Whitsunday Islands. With a maximum capacity of 32 passengers and 2 crew members, Thundercat offers a premium, all-inclusive experience with delicious catering, snorkeling gear, stinger suit hire, and the option to bring your own alcohol. Don’t miss the chance to embark on one of the fastest boats in the Whitsundays and create unforgettable memories on this action-packed day tour.

 

Key Details:

  • Departure Point: Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach
  • Departure Time: 9:00am daily
  • Return Time: 5:00pm daily
  • Tour Highlights: Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout, snorkeling at two fringing reefs
  • Maximum Capacity: 32 passengers, 2 crew members
  • Inclusions: Lunch with vegetarian options, morning tea, snacks, snorkeling equipment, stinger suit hire
  • Additional Details: BYO alcohol (no glass or red wine), free cancellations up to 24 hours before departure, minimum age: 2 years, pregnant guests may need doctor’s approval
  • Pricing: $180 AUD per child, $220 AUD per adult, family package available

 

Itinerary 

The Thundercat Whitsundays Day Tour itinerary includes the following activities and locations: ( please note the day itinerary depends on winds and tide)

    Embark from Coral Sea Marina at 9 a.m. to Tongue Bay for a Whitehaven Beach experience and a guided bush walk to Hill Inlet Lookout. Explore the Great Barrier Reef at the North end of the Whitsundays with two snorkelling stops. Return to Coral Sea Marina by 5 p.m.

     

    • Depart from Coral Sea Marina
    • Hill Inlet Lookout & iconic swirling sand
    • Whitehaven Beach visit (1.5 hours)
    • Snorkeling at Mantaray Bay & Stone Haven Bay
    • Swim in crystal clear waters
    • Experience fringing reefs
    • Climate Action Leading tour
    • Return to Coral Sea Marina by 5 p.m.

    Thundercat Whitsundays Reviews

    My highlight form my Airlie beach stay was the Whitsunday Tour with Patrick.
    Beside the absolutely relaxing boat ride we spotted some whales.
    During our snorkeling trip in the water you had a lot of time to have a look on fish and on the beach was an eagle nest located.
    In the evening we enjoyed the stunning sunset.

    All in all the Tour was a wonderful experience and Patrick was always around for questions and served us a lot of food

    Melina Moser

    Google User Review

    We had a ripper of a time on Thundercat 3 with Amber and Mark. Crew interaction is outstanding and as is the food, especially given the size of the vessel. We’ve had other trips on bigger boats and would 100% choose this again anytime. Went to amazing snorkeling spots that were sheltered from wind and featured beautiful fish and coral. The trip to Whitehaven beach is perfect, couldn’t get any better.
    Atmosphere is perfect with the music and great people + crew that won’t fail to make you laugh or perfect the day!

    Caitlin Taylah

    Google User Review

    Great team , whole family friendly, vegan and dairy free options. Mark and Payton were informative and fun. Watched closely for safety and took a little extra time so we could enjoy turtles and whales. Our group sang the chop away and were having a great time. George the giant fish made the trip amazing too. Really pleased we joined your crew. Thanks also to Donna for the smooth and cheery transport

    Heather Christofferson

    Google User Review

    Booked the day tour. A great day out for everyone, even for those who are snorkeling beginners. Guides are helpful, personable and take the time to make everyone comfortable.

    Lunch had something for everyone and there was plenty.

    Thanks Emily and PK who looked after us for the day. You are both outstanding RedCat and Reef ambassadors.

    Andrew Janke

    Google User Review

    What to bring

    For your Thundercat Whitsundays day tour pack a small bag (dry bag recommended) and include:

    Sunscreen, sunglasses, a towel and a hat
    Practical clothing and footwear (warmer items during winter)
    Underwater camera
    BYO alcohol (no glass or red wine) for the boat only
    Refillable water bottle
    A sense of fun and adventure!

    Tour Operators Terms and Conditions Of Travel (Click Here)

    Red Cat Adventures: All prices are per person in AUD and include GST, National Park and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park entry fees, professional skipper and host, live aboard, all meals, fresh linen and use of snorkelling equipment and snorkel suits. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure (Thundercat, Outer Reef Snorkeling Adventure and Tongarra Day Sail) or less than three weeks before departure private charters will result in complete forfeiture of the full price. We reserve the right to substitute vessels without notice at any time for any reason. We recommend you take out travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss of personal goods and the inability to travel due to weather. Clients should note that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard guests, we cannot be responsible for any damage, personal injury or loss due to the actions of passengers that are beyond our control. All cruises are subject to weather and the vessel operator’s discretion. Please allow extra time to travel during the wet season (Dec-May) as we occasionally have road closures due to flooding. At certain times of the year, ‘dangerous’ jellyfish inhabit these waters, and passengers should take care of their own safety. Passengers entering the water do so at their own risk, and the vessel’s owner will not be liable for any personal injury, illness, death or other consequences of passengers being stung by jellyfish. To minimise this risk, you will have a full-length protective ‘Snorkel Suit’ to wear while swimming and snorkelling during the cruise. Accordingly, Red Cat Adventures shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or for any injury to a person or property which is suffered or sustained by any passenger as a result of participating in any of its sailing adventures, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law. Outer Reef Snorkel Adventure – while we strive to reach the Outer Reef during the Outer Reef Snorkelling Adventure, our operations are subject to weather conditions. The safety of our guests is our highest priority. If, on the day of your tour, weather conditions are deemed unsafe for travel to the Outer Reef, we will instead conduct the tour within the Great Barrier Reef’s inner reef, snorkelling along the fringing reef of the Whitsunday Islands.

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