Airlie Beach: Full-Day Whitsunday Thundercat Catamaran Cruise with Buffet Lunch, Snorkelling & BYO Drinks
Maximise your time in paradise with a full-day catamaran cruise around the pristine Whitsundays Islands. Explore the iconic white sands of Whitehaven Beach, enjoy a guided bush walk to Hill Inlet Lookout to admire the stunning views and snorkel at two separate locations around the Great Barrier Reef, where you can admire busy tropical fish and decorative corals in a protected marine sanctuary. Between adventures, refuel with a local chef-prepared morning tea, buffet-style lunch and afternoon tea and BYO drinks!
Inclusions
- Valid for one child (2–14), one adult (15+), or one family (two adults + two children)
- Full-day Thundercat catamaran cruise around the Whitsunday Islands
- Visit iconic Whitehaven Beach
- Enjoy a guided bush walk to Hill Inlet Lookout
- Visit Mantaray Bay to see a variety of marine life
- Snorkel the Coral Gardens at Stone Haven Bay
- Swim in crystal clear waters
- Local buffet-style lunch cooked by on-board chef
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Lycra suit, snorkelling equipment and wetsuit (winter months) hire
- BYO drinks (esky and ice provided; must be 18+ for alcohol consumption)
- Travelling on a Climate Action Leading tour
- Available every day: 9am– 5pm
- Departure Point: Coral Sea Marina North End – Meeting Point B
- Bookings valid to 31 March 2024
Sample Menu
- Morning Tea: Homemade chocolate brownie
- Lunch:
- Vegetable frittata
- Cold meat and cheese platter
- Fresh salad platter
- Fresh pasta salad
- Chinese noodle salad
- Bread rolls
- Afternoon Tea: Fresh fruit kebabs
*Please note: Menu items are subject to change. Menu details and images have been provided as an example only
Pricing & availability
Coral Sea Marina - Shingley Drive, Airlie Beach, QLD
Things to know
- After you have made your booking request, you will automatically receive confirmation of your requested date (if available) to your nominated email address
- Please note: Red Cat Adventures will be in contact within 1–3 business days to confirm your booking and arrange a time with you directly
- Present printed or smartphone voucher upon arrival
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
- Up to 7 days after purchase - 100% Cancellations
Cancellations within 24 hours of departure, late arrivals and no-shows will forfeit the full cost of the tour
Changes to Booking
24 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, a towel and a hat
- Practical clothing and footwear (warmer items during winter)
- Underwater camera
- BYO alcohol (no glass or red wine)
- Refillable water bottle
Every day
Availability:
- Available every day: 9am–5pm
- Not valid: 5 August 2023, 1 December 2023 and Christmas Day
- Departure Point: Coral Sea Marina, North End – Meeting Point B. Check in at 8.30am
- Bookings valid to 31 March 2024
Important:
- Pick up is also available from Red Cat Adventures Shop (350 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach) at 8.20am. To organise, please contact Red Cat Adventures’ reservations team on (07) 4946 4444 before 5pm the day before departure
- Adult rates are valid for ages 15+. Child rates apply for ages 2–14. Children under 2 must be approved before departure and supply own lifejacket
- Prices include all National Park and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park entry fees
- Travel insurance is recommended
- Alcohol is not sold on the boat.Guests are welcome to BYO and place cans in the esky. No red wine or glass is allowed on the vessel. Must be aged 18+ for alcohol consumption
- Drinks are not included. Customers can purchase soft drinks and water on the boat from $3 on the boat
- We’ve designed our menus to be able to cater to most dietary requirements, including vegetarian options. For other dietary requirements, please take note of our menu; If it’s not satisfactory, please feel free to bring your own food and snacks and we will happily place them in our cold esky
- Parking is available at Coral Sea Marina (1-3 Shingley Dr, Airlie Beach) and is charged per day
- Menu items are subject to change. The above menu has been provided as an example only
- Maximum group size is 38 travellers
Terms & Conditions:
- Pregnancy waiver must be signed before travel for all pregnant passengers. Anyone can travel who has been approved by a doctor to be fit and healthy in their second trimester
- If you are in your first or third trimester, a doctor’s certificate is required before travelling. It is up to the skipper’s decision on the day if they are happy for you to travel, depending on the weather conditions. Safety for mum and baby is highest priority
- Vessel may need to be substituted at any time without notice
- Cruises are weather dependent and may be cancelled at the discretion of Red Cat Adventures for passenger and crew safety
- Late arrivals and no-shows voids offer
- At certain times of the year dangerous jellyfish inhabit these waters. To minimise this risk, you will have a full-length protective snorkel suit to wear while swimming and snorkelling during the cruise. Passengers entering the water do so at their own risk
Cancellation:
- Cancellations within 24 hours of departure, late arrivals and no-shows will forfeit the full cost of the tour
- 24 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made
Please Note:
- Maximum purchase limit of nine offers per Family applies; no maximum purchase limit applies to Child and Adult tickets
- Bookings for this offer is limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
Red Cat Adventures
Red Cat Adventures is the 2021 National Gold Winner for Adventure Tourism and the 2021 National Silver Winner of Best Major Tour and Transport Operator in Australia. This Australian-owned charter boat company provides exceptional public and private tours around the Whitsunday Islands and to Whitehaven Beach from Airlie Beach.