Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

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: 1 day learn more
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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Giantg2021
Jul 30, 2024
Outstanding experience - Fantastic crew. Great ride in what turned out to be a very windy day. Spectacular views of Whitehaven Beach and great snorkeling. We highly recommend these guys
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Regina_r
Jul 29, 2024
Great Adventure On The Red Cat A Must - Snorkelling was such fun seeing a turtle was amazing Whitehaven is spectacular and the lunch provided on the boat was just what we needed The crew Emily snd Patent were really friendly and funny and helpful and so caring 😊 you could tell they really enjoyed their jobs So happy we choose Red Cat will highly recommend
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Rosalinds437
Jul 29, 2024
A wonderful unforgettable experience! - This was an incredible adventure and an unforgettable experience. We saw dolphins, humpback whales and snorkeled alongside turtles and beautiful fish on the fringe reef. The coral was also beautiful. We had 3 kids with us My son aged 6 "It was magical. I would give it a score of 85million" My son aged 9 "My favourite thing was the crew (Emily and Payton) they were so nice and fun". My nephew aged 6 "My favourite thing was the lunch" Thank you Red Cat! We had the best day❤️
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Mats
Jul 29, 2024
highly recommended! - I really enjoyed being on board of the ship and the entire tour. Even now I’m 22 and still with my parents I thought it was amazing. I absolutely loved the crew who where very Australian and funny. Special thanks to Sam Reese and Mika.
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Liam_b
Jul 28, 2024
Snorkeling the clear blue... - Snorkeling the clear blue waters and walking the Whitehaven beach was just such an amazing experience. All crew were very helpful and knowledgeable, I would highly recommend this tour
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Zosirett
Jul 27, 2024
The best day with Shannon & Payton!! - We spent the day on Thunder Cat 2 yesterday with Shannon & Payton and we had the BEST day. Shannon was absolutely fantastic as a host and wonderful with our children. It was our eldest daughter’s 6th birthday & together with Payton they made sure she had the most magical time and truly made her day - we are so grateful! From start to finish Shannon was great fun & so energetic, our girls adored her. She’s an absolute credit to your company. The trip was brilliant, our girls loved seeing humpback whales, snorkelling on the reef & even enjoyed the food served for lunch - which was delicious AND plentiful. We would recommend this trip over and over again for families with young children. Thank you so much for all the amazing memories!!
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Jasonho3702un
Jul 27, 2024
Awesome day perfect hosts in Cassie and Dave - What an amazing day at Whitehaven and snorkeling, Cassie and Dave were awesome hosts for the day nothing was to much trouble for them, very informative and answered any questions they were asked. They both made the day very enjoyable for everyone, even had the little kids in the tender to make there day special also. Even stopped along the way to watch the whales and picked up rubbish from the ocean. Will definitely recommend red cat to all our friends.
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Noreenc185
Jul 27, 2024
Fantastic trip to WhitehavenBeach - Such a lovely trip. A really lovely enthusiastic crew. PK and Emily were great fun and very helpful and knowledgeable. We absolutely loved swimming at the fishbowl. Whitehaven beach is just a little bit of heaven. We felt very lucky to see baby rays very close in the shallow water.
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E2568chsamm
Jul 27, 2024
Whitehaven with Captain PK AMD THE AMAZING Emily - Pk and Emily were amazing hosts for our trip out to Whitehaven. It was a fun trip filled with humour whilst constantly checking that everyone was ok and comfortable. They were both happy to answer questions about the reef and the beautiful coral replanting. Em was so knowledgeable it was a treat. Thank you so much.
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Canuck_rawk
Jul 26, 2024
good tour - Super stable boat and good food and snacks. it was a rough day when we went out and we were happy with our choice. The snorkelling at the first spot was good while the second spot was more like an aquarium because the guide would throw some fish food around the swimmers which made it pretty wild. you can’t move around the boat once it is going which meant you stayed in your seat. we had the chance to spot a few whales but it was hard to see them because we weren’t allowed to get up.
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