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Take a boat ride to the best snorkeling locations in the Whitsunday Islands. Travel on the area's fastest catamaran on a climate action leading tour.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 8 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Check-in is 30 minutes prior to departure at Coral Sea Marina North End - Meeting Point B. Pickups start 1.5 hours before departure. Please contact Red Cat Adventures to confirm your pickup time 24 hours prior to departure.
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
I loved the trip, only I wish it would have been possible to have outdoor seating areas for the boat ride to enjoy the sun. Apart from that it was great, the lunch is simple, the stops are great for Whitehaven Beach and Viewpoint (maybe 30 min - 1 hour longer would have been nice there), and the 2 snorkeling spots were great as well! Wonderful guides. Thank you so much!
Great day out. Knowledgeable and friendly tour guides PK and Sav. Great food too!
Experience
Itinerary
17 pickup location options:
Martinique Whitsunday, Mantra Club Croc Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Reflections, Sea Star Apartments, Colonial Palms Motor Inn, Azure Sea Whitsunday Resort, Hungry Jack's Burgers Airlie Beach, Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach, Mount Whitsunday Drive, Whitsunday Terraces Resort, Kipara Trpcl Rnfrst Rtrt, at Marina Shores, Thundercat - Red Cat Adventures, Mantra Boathouse Apartments Airlie Beach, Summit Apartments Airlie Beach, Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach, Seabreeze Tourist Park
Catamaran
(1 hour)
Hill Inlet Lookout
Hiking (45 minutes)
Whitehaven Beach
Visit, Guided tour, Swimming (1.5 hours)
Catamaran
(45 minutes)
Hook Island
Snorkeling (40 minutes)
Catamaran
(15 minutes)
Hook Island
Snorkeling (40 minutes)
Hook IslandCatamaran
(40 minutes)
17 drop-off locations:
Colonial Palms Motor Inn, Sea Star Apartments, Seabreeze Tourist Park, Azure Sea Whitsunday Resort, Martinique Whitsunday, Whitsunday Reflections, Kipara Trpcl Rnfrst Rtrt, at Marina Shores, Mount Whitsunday Drive, Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach, Hungry Jack's Burgers Airlie Beach, Mantra Boathouse Apartments Airlie Beach, Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach, Summit Apartments Airlie Beach, Mantra Club Croc Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Terraces Resort, Thundercat - Red Cat Adventures
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Visit Whitehaven beach on this tour accredited as "Climate Action Leading"
- Travel on a fast, comfortable, and stable custom-built boat
- Go snorkeling to discover underwater valleys, marine life, and coral formations
- Enjoy a guided bush walk to the breathtaking Hill Inlet Lookout
- Refuel with a generous buffet lunch, along with a morning and afternoon snack
Full description
After pickup from your accommodation, head to the marina in Airlie Beach by bus. Board the custom-built catamaran and enjoy fresh, homemade, gluten-free brownies as a morning snack.
The first stop is at one of the area's many beautiful reefs to go snorkeling. Be blown away by the vivid colors, bountiful fish, and coral formations of the Great Barrier Reef's fringing reef. This spot offers a quieter way to experience the UNESCO-protected reef.
Then, head to the second snorkeling spot on the northern tip of Hook Island. You will discover the area's underwater valleys, caves, and a variety of marine life.
Continue to Whitehaven Beach for a buffet lunch of zucchini frittatas and quiche lorraine served with cold sliced meats, cheeses, salads, and fresh bread.
After lunch, join a guided bush walk and history talk to Hill Inlet Lookout, located at the northern end of the beach. Admire the world-famous spot where white sands and turquoise waters blend in a unique swirling effect.
Enjoy some free time to relax on the beach and soak up the scenery. An afternoon snack of fresh fruit will be provided before the scenic journey back to Airlie Beach by boat. Be dropped back at your accommodation at approximately 5:00 PM.
Includes
- 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 snorkelling equipment (mask & snorkel)
- Stinger suit hire (summer) and wetsuit hire (winter months only)
- Park fees and fuel levy
- Alcohol
- Snorkelling fins
Not suitable for
- Children under 4 years
- Wheelchair users
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Jacket
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Reusable water bottle
Not allowed
- High-heeled shoes
- Luggage or large bags
- Plastic bags
Know before you go
- This tour is suitable for families, couples, and groups
- There is an onboard toilet for your convenience
- Feel free to bring your own alcohol to consume on the boat. However, glass and red wine are not permitted
- Soft drinks and water can be purchased for $3 on the boat
- The order of locations visited may change from day to day depending on the tides and wind
- Your crew will select the best snorkeling locations based on weather and visibility conditions
- The boat has been designed for stability and speed, so is perfect for passengers who are concerned about seasickness
- You should be a comfortable swimmer if you want to go snorkeling
