• 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

Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.

• From 1 day before your chosen date, onwards - Non-refundable
• Up to 7 days after purchase (and at least 1 day before your chosen date) - 100%
• Cancellations made more than 24 hours before departure date: no cancellation fees apply
• Cancellations within 24 hours of departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies

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) for the boat only. Must be aged 18+

Every day

Availability:

• Available every day:
  • 1 June – 31 October: Departs: 9:30am; returns: 6pm (approximately)
  • 1 November–31 May: Departs: 10am; returns: 6.30pm (approximately)
• Not valid: 25 April, 6 May, 21 June, 7 October, 25 & 26 December, 1 & 27 January
• Departure Point: Coral Sea Marina North End – Meeting point B
• Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your departure time for check-in. Late arrivals and no-shows will not be refunded
• Bookings valid from 2 April 2024
• Booking valid to 31 March 2025

Important:

• Travel insurance is highly recommended, particularly during the wet season (January to April)
• It is advisable to bring a rain jacket during the summer months (January – April) and warmer clothes during the winter months (June – September)
• Red Cat Adventures does not cater for dietary requirements. Guests are welcome to bring their own snacks and place them in the esky
• Menu is subject to change depending on availability. Images and menu are provided as an example only
• Prescription snorkel masks are available at a surcharge, payable directly to Red Cat Adventures

Terms & Conditions:

• Must be aged 18+ for alcohol consumption. Alcohol is not sold on the boat, but all guests are welcome to BYO and place cans in the esky. No red wine or glass is allowed on the vessel
• All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult
• A pregnancy waiver must be signed before travel for all pregnant passengers. Wildcat Mackay is happy for anyone who has been approved by a doctor to be fit and healthy in their second trimester to travel. 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 they are happy for you to travel, depending on the weather conditions that day. Safety for mum and baby is highest priority
• Cruises may be cancelled by adverse weather conditions. Red Cat Adventures will endeavour to reschedule cruises, accommodate guests on other tours, or provide alternative options. In the event that guests are not able to travel, the fare will be refunded
• Vessel may be substituted depending on availability

Please Note:

• Maximum purchase limit of seven offers per Family applies; no maximum purchase limit applies to Child and Adult tickets
• Bookings for this offer are 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
• We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. 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.

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