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An eco cruise around the Whitsunday Islands with pickup from your accommodation in Airlie Beach, aboard a fast, stable custom-built catamaran. Snorkel at two spots, a fringing reef of the Great Barrier Reef and the northern tip of Hook Island, to discover underwater valleys, caves and diverse marine life. After a lunch buffet at Whitehaven Beach, walk with a guide up to Hill Inlet Lookout to see white sand and turquoise water swirl together below. The tour is certified 'Climate Action Leading'.

From hotel pickup to snorkeling and Whitehaven Beach,
see the Whitsundays in one day
After a bus pickup from your accommodation in Airlie Beach to the marina, board a fast, stable custom-built catamaran for a full day around the Whitsunday Islands. Snorkel at two reef sites, enjoy lunch and a hike to Hill Inlet Lookout at Whitehaven Beach, and return to your accommodation around 5:00 PM. Once on board, a gluten-free homemade brownie is served as a morning snack.
Snorkel a Great Barrier Reef fringing reef and Hook Island

The first stop is a fringing reef of the Great Barrier Reef, where you can see vivid coral and fish in a quieter setting. Next, move to a second snorkel site at the northern tip of Hook Island to explore underwater valleys, caves and diverse marine life. The crew chooses the best snorkel sites based on weather and visibility.
Enjoy a lunch buffet on Whitehaven Beach

At Whitehaven Beach, enjoy a lunch buffet of sliced cold meats, cheese, assorted salads and fresh bread. After lunch you have free time to relax or swim on the beach.
Walk up to Hill Inlet Lookout with a guide

After lunch, walk with your guide to Hill Inlet Lookout at the northern end of the beach while hearing about the area's history. From the lookout, see white sand and turquoise water swirl together below. On the way back, enjoy an afternoon snack of seasonal fruit on board.
※ The order of stops may change daily depending on tides and wind.
※ Marine life lives in the wild, so sightings are not guaranteed.
Hotel pickup and drop-off by bus
Return bus transfers from Airlie Beach, Cannonvale or Jubilee Pocket
Full-day cruise
Morning snack
Afternoon snack
Lunch
Use of snorkeling equipment (mask and snorkel)
Stinger suit hire (summer) and wetsuit hire (winter only)
Park fees and fuel levy
Alcoholic drinks
Snorkeling fins
Please check your mobile voucher in your email or the WAUG app.
A bus picks you up at the pickup point you chose at booking and takes you to the marina. Pickups start 1 hour 30 minutes before departure, so please confirm your pickup time with the operator 24 hours before departure.
Valid only on the selected date and time.
Meeting point:
Airlie Beach hotel pickup
Meeting point directions:
Pickup takes place at the hotel or designated pickup point you selected at booking. You can choose from 24 accommodations and pickup points in Airlie Beach, Cannonvale and Jubilee Pocket. Please check the voucher provided after confirmation for the exact pickup point and time.
Check-in point:
Coral Sea Marina North End, Meeting Point B
Red Cat Adventures Thundercat, 2/350 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia
Check-in information:
Check-in is 30 minutes before departure at Coral Sea Marina North End, Meeting Point B.
Red Cat Adventures Thundercat (Coral Sea Marina North End, Meeting Point B), 2/350 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia