Thundercat Whitsundays
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Quick Information For This Tour
Product – Thundercat Whitsundays 1 day tour
Price – Adults $210, Children $170, Family $680
Price Includes – Lunch, snacks, snorkel equipment, wetsuit
Location – Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach QLD 4802
Type Of Boat – Catamaran Power Boat
Boat Name – Thundercat
Departure Time – 9:00am
Return Time – 5:00pm
Maximum Guests – 38
Tour Locations – Whitsunday Islands, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout, 2 Snorkel Locations
Thundercat Whitsundays Audio Tour
A Full Day Adventure visiting Whitehaven Beach and touring the islands Thundercat Whitsundays has two 300 horsepower engines making this an exciting ride. This new catamaran has been built to be extremely stable and fast so it’s perfect for guests who are worried about getting seasick. The one-day tour visits Hill Inlet Look Out at Whitehaven Beach, 2 beaches, and 2 snorkel locations. Thundercat is ideal for all travellers including singles, couples, groups, and families.
Thundercat Whitsundays Detailed Information
Tour Highlights
- Whitehaven Beach North End
- Hill Inlet Lookout (swirling sands)
- Fast Catamaran
- 2 Snorkel Locations
- Includes lunch, snacks snorkel equipment, wetsuit
- 38 guests, 3 crew
Is This Tour Suitable For You?
This Tour is suitable for all guests from age 3 up
Tour Departure Point Map
Tour Video
Whitehaven Beach
Thundercat Whitsundays Tour visits Whitehaven Beach for around 90 mins. During this time you embark on a bush walk from Tongue Point (northern end of Whitehaven this walk takes around 15 minutes, and once at the top you will experience Whitehaven Beach above on the viewing platform. This breathtaking view from here lets you see all 7 km of the beach as well as the world-famous swirling sands that form the inlet
Snorkelling The Reef
During your day tour, you will get 2 opportunities to snorkel the coral-filled bays on the coastal fringes of the islands. Here you can see turtles, Maori wrasse, batfish, parrot fish, clown fish (Nemo) plus plenty more! in most bays, the coral starts close to shore and is easily accessible by the small tender boats. For the nonconfident swimmers, there are noodles and flotation devices available for safety.
Food on the tour
There is always great food on this tour and it includes …
Morning Tea – Homemade chocolate Brownie,
Lunch – Zucchini frittata + quiche lorraine, Cold meat and cheese platter, Fresh salad platter, Fresh pasta salad, Chinese noodle salad, Bread rolls,
Afternoon Tea -Fresh fruit Kebabs
Finer Details
Free pickups will be at various locations in and around Airlie Beach. The default pickup is Base Backpackers in Airlie Beach at 8.30am. If you’d prefer an alternate pickup please call 1300 653 100 or 07 4940 2000.
If Passengers are not at the above pickup at the exact time they will miss the courtesy bus and have to make their own way to the marina. The boat leaves at 9am sharp and will not wait for passengers that miss the bus.
What To Bring
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, towel and a hat
- Practical clothing and footwear (warmer items during winter)
- Underwater camera
- BYO alcohol (no glass or red wine)
- A sense of fun and adventure
TRAVEL SICKNESS:
If you are not quite sure whether or not, you may suffer from Travel Sickness please make sure that you are prepared. As
the trained crew will assist as much as possible in making you comfortable but they are not allowed to provide you with any
medication to help with the problem.
PLEASE NOTE: Thundecat does not cater to dietary requirements. If the above menu does not satisfy the customer they are welcome to bring their own snacks and place them in our eski.
SNORKELLING GEAR:
Masks and snorkels are all included in the price of your trip and will be distributed on board.
LYCRA SUITS & WETSUITS:
Wearing a Lycra stinger suit will prevent UV exposure and significantly reduce your risk to marine stingers.
You will be fitted for your Suit onboard the boat.
Terms and Conditions Of Travel
All prices are per person in AUD and include GST, National Park, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park entry fees, professional skipper and host, live aboard, all meals, fresh linen and use of snorkel suits and snorkelling equipment. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure will result in complete forfeiture of full price. We reserve the right to substitute vessels without notice at any time for any reason. We recommend you take out travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss of personal goods and the inability to travel due to weather. Clients should note that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard guests, we cannot be responsible for any damage, personal injury or loss due to the actions of passengers that are beyond our control. All cruises are subject to weather and the vessel operator’s discretion. Please allow extra time to travel during the wet season (Dec-May) as we occasionally have road closures due to flooding. At certain times of the year ‘dangerous’ jellyfish inhabit these waters and passengers should take care for their own safety. Passengers entering the water do so at their own risk and the owner of the vessel will not be liable for any personal injury, illness, death or any other consequences whatsoever of passengers being stung by jellyfish. To minimise this risk you will be provided with a full length protective ‘Snorkel Suit’ to wear whilst swimming and snorkelling during the cruise. Accordingly, Red Cat Adventures shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or for any injury to person or property which is suffered or sustained by any passenger as a result of participating in any of its sailing adventures, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law. Red Cat Adventures ABN 56747506028
Thundercat Whitsundays Reviews On Google
Louis Castillo
06:50 08 Dec 24
Shannon and Tony were two awesome guides, super kind, informative and funny! I had a great time on this tour and would genuinely love to come back again!
Shernie Jewell
12:10 07 Dec 24
Ella and Tony were legends! Such an incredible day on and in the water! Pick ups from your hotel, stinger suits, lunch/snacks and snorkeling gear provided. Great tunes on the boat and loved learning about the Whitsundays. Highly recommend! ☺️
Sarah Tomlinson
08:08 07 Dec 24
We had such a good experience at Redcat adventures pk and curt were awesome tour guides we couldn’t have asked for better! Snorkeling was so beautiful so was Whitehaven beach the whole trip was so worthwhile would come again and would definitely recommend!
ciaran o connor
07:57 07 Dec 24
Amazing trip. PK and Kurt made what was already a 10/10 trip even better, it would not have been the same without them! The best tour guides we’ve ever had on any attraction. They made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable and also brought so much fun and energy as well! PK is very knowledgeable of the islands and told us so much cool information about the history and traditions.Best day ever!Cheers boys!
Li Ru Huang
05:32 28 Nov 24
Great trips with Red Cat! Yesterday was snorkeling with Chris and the team, today was waterfall with Danna. Highly recommended 🙂 Will come back again
Kitchan Pon
00:47 25 Nov 24
Absolutely amazing experience! A great amount of time to explore, there was 2 different snorkelling locations, a lovely lunch and beautiful little bush walk to Whitehaven beach!The team were so funny and so helpful! Biggest thank you to Tony, Abbie and Sam!Also big thank you to our lovely kiwi driver (45 years in Airlie beach 🙏🏼)
Julian F.
09:13 24 Nov 24
We had a great day on our Whitsunday tour, our guides PK and Ella went above and beyond to make sure everyone experiences an amazing day.
Frida Dalevik
06:57 24 Nov 24
Great o nice ships!We had very talented pk and Ella on the boat who made the whole thing even better!Thanks for a great experience!
Corey Heaton
07:01 23 Nov 24
Experience of PK and first day from Jared, was an a natural. Would highly recommend. Action packed and positive day
sacha rayton
07:45 13 Nov 24
Magnificent day with Patrick, Rob and Cooper on the Tongarra. Patrick led the day very well with historical anecdotes about the Great Barrier Reef.
Tim Paarmann
07:44 13 Nov 24
Captain Robbie + Patrick did a great job on our Sunset-Cruise today. Can them only highly recommend if you do a Tour with them on tongarra-Boat.
Elle Fishlock
07:44 13 Nov 24
Tongara, Patrick and Robbie were amazing and so so friendly!! What a great day out in a beautiful place! Thank you x
Lily Beasley
07:43 13 Nov 24
Went on the Tongarra boat, had the most amazing day with good food and even better staff. Robbie, Patric and cooper were all so helpful and friendly staff members. Highly recommend.
Daniel Gustafson
10:48 03 Nov 24
Ellie and Kurt are the gold standard of tour guides and skippers respectively! High energy good cheer and super friendly. Highly recommend the whitehaven Beach and snorkel combo to get feel of the islands in a day.
Rosa Hughes
06:32 03 Nov 24
Had a mega day out with the awesome duo Kurt & Ellie on Thundercat 2! Great hosts, funny, friendly and professional. Would highly recommend if you want to visit the Whitsunday islands. 10 out of 10 guys!
milly kirk
05:55 03 Nov 24
Did a whitsundays boat trip with redcat and they were absolutely amazing. We had libby and PK as our tour guides and they was so attentive and just fabulous all around. We learnt so much and had so much fun definitely recommend!!
Kiana Horman
08:23 02 Nov 24
We were lucky enough to have Shannon as our tour guide and Craig as our captain. They were exceptional, Shannon made the day extremely fun as well as providing so much knowledge about the Whitsundays and the coral reefs. Couldn’t recommend this tour more !
Lucia Torres
22:12 19 Oct 24
If you want to spend a fantastic full day, don’t hesitate and book with them.We first went to the lookout to take the famous photo of the sandbanks, then we spent some time at Whitehaven Beach, had lunch on the boat, and finally did snorkeling at two different spots. Simply amazing.Fortunately, we had beautiful weather, and sailing on the boat while listening to chill music with those views was a dream.The crew was very friendly at all times. If you wanted to know the names of corals or fish, they were happy to answer your questions. Thanks, boys!
Carly Murdoch
09:20 19 Oct 24
Travelled on Thundercat 2 with Kurt and Tate on the 19th of October 2024. Both were super knowledgeable locals who were happy to share information on the reef and the town, highly experienced skipper and deck hand. Food provided was well above expectations (especially Tates brownies) couldn’t ask for a better crew and company.
Bec Borgonha
08:32 19 Oct 24
Amazing experience I will never forget. Tate and Kirk were absolutely awesome, patient, and funny! Great music on board, great food and great vibes! Thanks guys!
Rose Poudel
15:51 18 Oct 24
It was the worst experience ever. We have been to the same trip almost 4 times and this is the worst experience ever. Allie was the worst. She doesn’t know what is speaking. I stated clearly that i wanted a trip to white-heaven for 17 people and they took us to whitsunday beach instead. That is okay but the way she was speaking with customer was too rude. My group with me have been working in this field as well and we know what is a customer for us. They gave us 2 hours to see the whole inlet and go to the beach. They fill out the form of swimmers and non swimmers and at the end they took us to middle of ocean to snorkel. They should have told these information before or else we would not have booked with you guys. We went there and came back having lunch and thats all. We were 17 of us which is 70% of the people on board so they could have at least planned accordingly. No music on board very bland trip to us as 17 of us left with no good experience at all in which 12 of them came from brisbane and there will never be any recommendations from us to any of our friends and relatives. It was ABSOLUTELY WASTE OF MONEY. There were lot of more issues which I cannot address all in comment. Anyway, please make sure to at least treat your customers appropriate. There is no you without us and no good holiday for us without you
Nina Hahkala Ole.Fit Espoo
07:03 12 Oct 24
Awesome trip with Payton and Rob! 🤩🌞 We saw heaps of cool fishes during our 2 snorks, plus stingrays and lemon sharks at the beach 🐠 And ofc the Whitehaven Beach is gorgeous!
Camila Speziale
04:55 12 Oct 24
We took the tour with Redcat of the Whitsundays with two snorkeling stops.The telephone and email service was 10/10, highlighting above all the attention and kindness of the employee who advised us and managed to give us a space for the next day, since we did not have many days.The boat tour is beautiful, seeing the islands and the beautiful sea.I'm not particularly a fan of the music on board as I think it ruins the essence of the place and doesn't allow you to see the nature, but I can understand how other people might enjoy them.Unfortunately, upon arriving at the first snorkeling spot, the guides noticed that they had forgotten all their snorkeling equipment. I think this could have been solved by checking what was necessary for the tour before leaving. That meant our snorkel would last less.Luckily they were able to solve it by borrowing money from another resort.I agree that time in the Whitsundays is very short, but I also understand the difficulty of accessing the area and I am grateful to have been able to see it.On the way back to Airlie Beach the guides saw a whale and we were able to see them thanks to her so it was appreciated.Overall, the tour was good, but if you are one of the people who likes tranquility and spending more time in places, perhaps I would recommend doing another one.A hug!
Michael Traher
04:40 12 Oct 24
Had a great "Waterfall adventure" day out with our guide Jennie, who was funny and informative and looked after us. We had a swim at the waterfall pool and then lunch at Northerlies and a general tour of the area around Airlie beach.
Jake Richards
04:28 11 Oct 24
Nick and kurt were the best blokes we had a grouse time and a very friendly highly recommended to all my friends
Rachelle van der Voort
09:27 28 Sep 24
What an amazing experience! The Great Barrier Reef is gorgeous and we got incredibly lucky swimming with reef sharks. We saw turtles and as a bonus a beautiful whale with her calf! A big shout out to the crew! They went out of their way to make it a great day for us. The crew is super approachable, have a great sense of humor and we were honestly impressed about how they prioritized our safety. Honestly would recommend them to anyone. Thanks crew for a day to remember!
damian casiro
08:02 27 Sep 24
This is a highly recommendable company! We did the outer reef trip and it was great! an amazing crew, they all know where to go and what to do. They choose great spots to snorkel! And the last highlight was that the captain spot some whales so we had a bit of a private show for us! Amazing Trip! 10 out of 10 for this crew!
Léa Charbonnier
07:02 27 Sep 24
Thank you Rob and Payton for the incredible day, snorkeling and white heaven beach!
Alicia Lego
07:01 27 Sep 24
Amazing experience with Rob and Payton ! Snorkelling was incredible, we even had the chance to see whales ans turtles from the boat. I recommend 🙂
Bettina Ferrando
20:40 26 Sep 24
Went on thundercat 3 yesterday and was incredible. The captain was the bomb. So much passion and extremely knowledgeable about the area. Great story teller too. And the Irish lass was friendly, helpful and super fun. Loved the day. We all did and there was 12 of us.
Alison Daczynski
10:26 19 Sep 24
Had the most amazing day with PK, Anthony & Kiara, the crew were amazing and really made our day the best day ever. My 6 year old said it was the most fun, even better than riding his bike (his favorite thing to do) and going to a friend's birthday party - a high review from him.The whole experience from booking, to transfers, the meals (catered for my dairy allergy), the snorkel sites, stories and chats from the crew made it a special day and one our family won't forget.Highly recommend thunder cat!
bailey martinac
07:30 19 Sep 24
Awesome day out on the water, crew were friendly and Patrick gave some great info on the history with a good sense of humour
Ellis Rumler
07:24 19 Sep 24
The boat tour on the Tongarra was amazing. Patrick was very kind and provided delicious snacks
Emilia Lacatus
07:23 19 Sep 24
Had an amazing day out on Tongarra sail boat! Patrick and crew were so great and went above and beyond. Was so relaxing and not overcrowded with a big tour group. Highly recommend!
Pat & Philip Adams
10:48 04 Sep 24
An amazing day. So full of fun with Amber & Dave as skipper& host. All well above our expectations as we were shown Hilltop view. Swam in azure water on Whitehaven beach. Just glorious white sand with spectacular views all around to islands. Wowee the snorkelling with thousands of fish under& around us for over an hour without being called back to be in a group. The coral in both places colours shapes variety incredible. Dave stopped the boat so we could watch whales. Thankyou Amber & Dave you love your work & made a perfect day.
Rylee Shannon
02:52 03 Sep 24
I feel like I rarely get what you pay for these days, especially in a tourist location like Airlie beach. My experience with PK and Anthony on the island tours and snorkelling package was the complete opposite of this, the entire time I was amazed at the effort, passion and professionalism that they offered and had to keep reminding myself that I was getting an entire day of adventure, food, local knowledge and high energy vibes for $200. Cannot recommend this enough. And I don’t know what PK gets paid but it’s not enough, mans the absolute G.O.A.T !!
Codie Robson
07:30 01 Sep 24
What a day!!!! Organisation, environmentally friendly and vibes +++Would recommend this company to anyone and everyone. Amazing coral, fish and surprise whales. Feel so lucky to have had such a gorgeous day. Shout out to our experienced skipper PK with Jade and Tate. Best guys!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 this is the only whitsundays tour you should consider!!!
Hira Noor
20:58 27 Apr 24
This was a wonderful trip. What made it more amazing was Shannon’s energy and light hearted jokes. Special thanks to Zac and Shannon for such an amazing time on the Thundercat 😎.Amazing views, and friendly for people who are amateur at snorkeling. The corals and fish were beautiful. You will feel like travelling with friends.
Olivia Chilese
06:52 27 Apr 24
Oh yeah! Peyton and Laura were the best crew… great vibes and have lots of knowledge of the reef. So so so fun today! Thanks legends x
Archie
06:43 27 Apr 24
Brilliant day on the reef and Whitsundays! Shout-out to Shannon, Corey and Antony, top notch!
Daniel Dempsey
10:42 10 Apr 24
Brilliant daddy-daughter day out with Red Cat Adventures on the Wild Cat boat with PK, Ella and Skipper Ian. Weather was magic and everything was incredible. PK brought the energy all day as the crew kept us informed and entertained. The team made sure my 6 year old was safe and having a great time all day. Snorkelling and the visit to Whitehaven were the major highlights. Thanks for a great trip! Highly recommend!
Honest Reliable
08:38 10 Apr 24
Wow wow hard to find words , what a day with red cat adventures from the pick up to drop off . It was a life time experience.Unbelievable the professionalism and passion we got from Pk @ Jess thanks.( Ps give them a pay rise and clone them )
Lillian Smith
07:16 10 Apr 24
Went out with. Zac and Mike todayBoth were fun yet professional which made the whole experience one to rememberSpecial thanks to Mike for looking after me as I am not very confident in the water, but thanks to Mike I didn’t miss out.
Rebecca Wangmann
06:45 10 Apr 24
Had the most amazing day with red cat adventures. Zach and Mike were understanding, caring, upbeat, funny and relatable. Highly recommend!
Christine Brough
22:16 09 Apr 24
10 year old “awesome! Best fun I’ve had in a while”7 year old “loved the snorkelling, was so awesome. Best day of my life”12 year old “Amazing!”Thanks to the team (Ian, PK and Ella) for a cracking experience. Mother Nature also came to the party and put on a spectacular day to be on the water.
Macaulay Fletcher
09:59 17 Mar 24
We had an amazing time today! I have been on many different boat tours all over the world and this is by far the best! The staff on board were great, PK was a great captain and kept everyone entertained and his many years of experience in the industry was clear. Rosie was brilliant and kept everyone well informed, was very approachable and informative. Bella was great and answered all of our questions. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this team to anyone looking for a fun filled day out.Red cat are lucky to have such enthusiastic staff that clearly love what they do! 5 out of 5.
Nikki Lambourne
08:23 17 Mar 24
Amazing day from start to finish - fun, professional crew, gorgeous snorkeling locations, quality equipment and delicious food. The wave jumping was so much fun too!! Thanks so much PK, Rosie and Bella - you made my 50th birthday absolutely incredible!!
Helena Morrey
07:36 17 Mar 24
Recommend red cat with TK, Rosie and Bella. A few of our group had health concerns and they were well looked after in the water.
roselyn black
06:54 17 Mar 24
Such a perfect experience, thank you to everyone involved from Jenny on the bus to PK, Rosie and Bella on our boat. We loved every minute of the day.
Danielle Charest
11:42 24 Feb 24
Great activity in the Whitesundays with PK as captain of the boat and Charlotte as the person who looked after the group. Despite a rainy day, Charlotte and PK managed to give us a great day in Whitesundays. Their enthusiasm, their kindness, their professionalism made everything very pleasant.
Jymon Fernandez
06:47 24 Feb 24
Had a terrific day with the Girls Peytin & Loz!The girls were definitely one of the days highlights as well as swimming with the Giant Trevally as they fed around us (the crew threw them food).One downside is definitely the fact there isn’t any clippers available for hire, had to hire them elsewhere beforehand.
Paula Anne Young
02:58 24 Feb 24
Had a wonderful day out on the water with KP and Char yesterday. Fantastic snorkelling and plenty laughs were had. Will def be back.
Eva Pelka
09:02 23 Feb 24
Great day trip with these guys! Our tour guide was Ian with a very happy, bubbly personality! Really made our trip more interesting and fun. Laura was our Capitan who was also interacting and guiding with Snorkeling adventures. Will be recommending you guys. We had heap of fun despite of overcast, rainy weather. Will be back!!
Cory Neal
07:37 23 Feb 24
Absolutely recommend the day snorkel and tour experience. My mates and i had an absolute blast the entire time. The crew (Patrick and Payton) made it extremely enjoyable and were easy to get along with and were ready to help with anything.
Gordon Leonard
06:11 03 Feb 24
Had a great time with PK and Patrick, they kept it entertaining. The spots we went to were great, and saw some amazing fish. Couldn't have asked for better weather to end the day at Whitehaven Beach
Sophie Conlan
06:05 03 Feb 24
Patrick and PK were great hosts made the day!! Couldn’t recommend enough 🙂
Tim Leistner
06:02 03 Feb 24
My driver Pk and the tour guide Pete were the best so friendly and helpful. The can only recommend the daytrip👍
Archie Sneddon
07:57 02 Feb 24
Excellent day out. Patrick and Jacob were excellent and tended to everything we need and were also very knowledgeable in what they were doing and talking about.
Jim Hope
10:21 13 Jan 24
It was an incredible experience. The visit to Whitsunday and the snorkeling was beautiful.The key to the experience was PK, Shannon and Peyton! They were so authentic in the enjoyment of the experience they created for us. FYI, the brownies and lunch were delicious! The cold BYO beers was deadly!
Craig Rusnak
09:57 13 Jan 24
Been in Australia for a month now...easily the best day of them all! (And we had some good ones!!!) P.K., Shannon and Payton were absolutely incredible! Such high energy staff and so proud to be working for Red Cat! Do yourself a favor...book a trip, you will LOVE it
Claudia Portella
07:19 13 Jan 24
Oh how amazing it was our day thanks to the cool Captain PK, Brilliant and fun Shannon and the amazing Payday.I can stress enough how amazing this Thundercat team is.Staff is prepared to anything: give you rich information about every place we have been, how to have a safe and fun day in the ocean, enrich our culture and knowledge about the Great Barrier Reef - as a Marine Biologist I was impressed on everything that Shannon shared with the group, environmentally talking this is so important.My group was me, my husband (we both have been to Whitsundays before with a different company and can’t compare how much fun Thundercat is!) and my father who is non English speaker and left with the biggest smile ever for feeling so included on the fun, well cared and happy with the tour.Well done guys, as I said: you guys are the best and feels like you guys love what you do! Shannon shines bright, there’s no bad day around this girl!Thank you
Levy Pereira
07:11 13 Jan 24
What a day with this crew!!!Captain P.K ,Shanna and Pay day lol!!You guys kept the energy up all day long!!!Totally recommend 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Anastasiya Gutorova
06:39 24 Dec 23
Most incredible day with Scotty and Ella as our guides. Can’t recommend RedCat enough, amazing sights and above all wonderful service.
Jade Hodges
09:10 23 Dec 23
My kids and I went on the Red Cat Adventures and had an amazing time! It was the best experience, filled with fun, entertainment, sights, food, information about our land, and how important it is to protect this amazing country. It even rained and made the trip all the more fun!We had the best operators for the day, the hospitality went above and beyond, and couldn't ask for anything more. Thank you so much for providing that experience for us and Shannon, Mark and Bret you have out done yourselves!Cheers!
Jules Natier
09:32 22 Dec 23
Had a really good day with two really enthusiastic guides who really made the day ! Seeing the great coral reef was beautiful and some other activities were awesome !
edo andrean wibowo
08:32 06 Dec 23
Thanks soo much to Jakob, rio, and Kory, good service and very friendly!
bart bridgford
08:20 05 Dec 23
A big thanks to PK and Shannon for a great experience on the water. They were are great team with a wealth of experience. Our family really enjoyed the day out snorkelling - Grace, Liam, Bart and Natasha
nikki endycott
02:41 04 Dec 23
My partner and I have recently gone on the Thundercats adventure to Whitehaven beach, overall the food and environment was fantastic along with the views while snorkeling. Although the day was an overall blast the time period spent on Whitehaven beach was to long, being left by ourselves with no tours guides and overall no shade was disheartening as people were packed and cramping under a couple trees to get out of the sun. Most of the tourists including my partner and I spent waiting over 2 hours in the sun waiting for our boats to come back in. Overall the trip was great but not worth the price.
Laurelle Oxenbridge
22:55 30 Nov 23
Had an absolute cracker of a day! Even though the ride was rough, PK and Zach made everyone feel at ease and actually enjoy the ride. The boys were legends and had us entertained and accommodated for all day. Seeing all the stunning locations was just a bonus. We will be back! Thanks guys 🤙
mia sherlock
09:26 30 Nov 23
We went out with red cat today with P.K and Zach and they were the most amazing team we could ask for. We had an amazing time with both of them, they were so good at there job and took us to great locations and went above and beyond to make our day 10x better.
Christine Taaffe
10:07 17 Nov 23
a great day out with Kory and Cassie, they were good fun -and sailing on the catamaran was a fabulous experience. Would recommend!
Holly Fellows
02:28 17 Nov 23
scotty and fabian were very nice and definitely made the trip very enjoyable, they were fun, understanding and accommodating. it was a very nice tour and was soy latte fun.
Lisa Wilson
07:06 16 Nov 23
What an awesome day! Whitehaven plus 2 snorkel locations. Excellent boat for nervous or seasick travellers. Ash and Jacob make a great team! Super friendly and easy going and love Ash’s playlist, nothing like a bit of music! Jacob was excellent in helping get one of our nervous 10yr olds out for a snorkel and back to the boat. Made a huge difference otherwise he wouldn’t have gone in. Also pretty good on the jokes and getting a laugh. The food is plentiful and delicious. As a family we really had a great day. Thanks Ash and Jacob. Highly recommend!
Marcus Eff
04:26 16 Nov 23
Ella and Cory took us on a one day adventure to Langford island as well snorkelling at Cockatoo point near Hook Island. We had an amazing time and we’re really impressed with both of their marine knowledge as well as their natural ease with people. They were also well versed in safety and passenger wellbeing on the boat and everyone was at ease with them in command. Highly recommend the trip out!
Beth
02:33 16 Nov 23
Absolutely fabulous experience aboard the sailing boat to Langford island with one of the most knowledgeable, kind and caring staff - Cassie & the fabulous skipper!!Thankyou for such a memorable day at the whitsundays , 5star for the yummy food & snacks provided too :)We took some awesome drone footage, that we hope you found useful!We all hope to return for another beautiful day in the futureFrom all of us who joined, Kindest regardsBethCelineJazzRobbie
Samantha Barry
06:27 27 Oct 23
Zac and Rosie are the best combo for a fun and articulate trip! Lovely Afternoon!
Celine Nolte
09:21 26 Oct 23
Booked the snorkelling tour with a stop at Whithaven Beach. The whole tour lasted seven hours and it was seven hours of pure fun. Cassy and Riley were absolutely amazing! Funny and very easy going, always down for a good laugh. I felt very safe and entertained the whole time. Would recommend it 100%! Thanks again to our skipper and brilliant cook Riley and to our tour guide Cassy. You guys made my day at the Whitsundays.
Rachel Ireland
06:56 26 Oct 23
We had a sensational adventure. Reece and Rosie kept us informed and entertained at every turn. Whitehaven beach is an absolute treasure. Snorkelling was fantastic. Very highly recommend this as a great way to spend a day. We will definitely be back for more adventures! Very enthusiastic thumbs up to both Reece and Rosie.
Frans van Hooft
07:35 25 Oct 23
Today is a fantastic day. Shannon and Dave take care of this. Shannon's enthusiasm about the islands and nature was wonderful. Super attention also to the safety of the team, as she called the guests. Everything is tightly arranged from the moment you pick up at your hotel to the time you drop it off. The beautiful views, delicious lunch and great snorkeling locations made it complete.
Danielle Bellamy
06:55 03 Oct 23
Absolute amazing experience highly recommended when visiting Airlie Beach
avni shah
00:07 03 Oct 23
Highly recommend , best crew and best customer service, Shannon and Cassie were fantastic very friendly and helpful an absolute fun day out to white heaven beach What i loved the most was how the team genuinely took an interest in the guests. Talked to us Gave us some great tips for snorkelling. Shannon and cassi the best team.
Laura Nutton
06:35 14 Sep 23
Shannon and Zac were amazing, enthusiastic, GREAT with kids and so knowledgeable about the beautiful spots we visited. Certainly a trip to remember
jay christopher
14:22 12 Sep 23
No fins supplied for snorkelling which made for hard work with the surge and wind we had. They fed the fish a lot to bring them closer to the boat, that doesn’t seem eco friendly/ responsible to me. Everyone got absolutely soaked and cold on the ride out there, the guide just said ‘you’re going to get wet snorkelling anyway’ but it meant our dry clothes and bags were wet too. Pickup and drop off from accommodation was nice though.
Heather Brockway
08:35 22 Aug 23
Brilliant day out with Mark and Fabian. Beautiful coral. Breath taking adventure with tropical fish. Panoramic views of Whitehaven Beach. The team was fun and informative. Thanks for a great day out. Will be signing up for jet skis next...
Yasmine Shakib
05:11 20 Aug 23
My partner and I got on a Thundercat on Aug 18 for a day trip to Whitehaven and then to two snorkeling spots. I don’t have a single complaint - we had the BEST time. We saw about 10 whales on our way there and back and they stopped the boat each time so we could enjoy the incredible sight that the whales are.Shannon and Zack took great care of us. They were fun, helpful and very organized. They gave us a lot of great historical and biological information throughout the tour.When at Whitehaven, Shannon was kind enough to take photos for everyone at the lookouts as she recognized this was the easiest way to get the traffic to flow and for everyone to get clean photos. This meant a lot to me as it was my birthday gift from my partner to tick this unbelievable bucket list item off.Snorkeling at the first spot was really cool but Mantaray Bay was a mind blowing experience. We had gorgeous yellow fins surround my partner and I in a little fish tornado and they came right up to our faces. I couldn’t believe it! I felt like a mermaid all the while holding the hand of my favorite person in the world. Incredible :)The Red Cat team provided wet suits, goggles and snorkels although we brought our own face masks. Shannon was kind enough to spray the inside of our masks for us with a little shampoo mixed with water to prevent fogging. Fab customer service.Red Cat also provided lunch. Sandwich, cold Thai noodles and potato salad. They also had free water and soft drinks for purchase onboard. You can also bring your own drinks and snacks if you prefer.When snorkeling, the team has a bunch of pool noodles that you can use if you’re not a very strong swimmer or just want to be a bit more leisurely. I used one so I could focus more on observing the wildlife than staying afloat, it was great!Thank you, Red Cat, for an unbeatable experience. You made this birthday really special! Keep up the amazing work and keep spreading the word about environmental change and action.
Lisa Jenschke
07:32 06 Aug 23
We had an amazing day snorkeling and visiting Whitehaven beach with Red Cat guides Shannon, Justin, and Zach on August 1. They were all warm and friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. I was particularly taken with our guides’ stewardship of the land and pride in the long indigenous history of the area. The snorkeling and the beach were, of course, wonderful. We saw great coral and tons of different fish. All in all, we had an amazing time. And on the boat ride back, we really enjoyed laughing and singing to the music with the salt spray on our faces! It was a wonderful day!
Emily Forova
07:21 30 Jul 23
Thank you Johnny and Cassie 🤩 we had a blast and enjoyed every minute of the trip. Cassie and Johnny are full of information and made sure we all had a good laugh along the way! Thank you again for a funtastic day and keep up the great work you guys are doing to help our reefs 🪸 🐠🌅
Liam Heffernan
11:57 21 Jul 23
We had an Amazing day with JJ & Scott on 03.. they looked after us from start to finish we had such a fun time. Whitehaven beach was amazing standing in the water with the baby rays swimming around you then onto the snorkeling amongst the coral and fish. If you come to Airlie Beach you MUST go on a day trip on the Thundercat, you will not regret it.. PS JJ we couldn’t find a wallaby but the next best thing, where they had been!!
Daniel Ryken
09:26 13 Jul 23
An amazing experience! The day we went wasn’t ideal conditions, but if you’re coming to Airlie, this is a “must do”.During the island visit, we did a walking track to Chance Bay. If you’re going to do that, it takes a while to get there, so get started straight away. It’s about 2.2km.I’d recommend bringing some water resistant clothing, as we copped a bit of spray with the rough conditions on the way back.The first island we stopped at had phenomenally white soft sand. Beautiful!Next stop was snorkelling on the reef to check out some fish, then after that, we stopped off in a different reef area to check out some coral life.I’m not sure what Fabian’s getting paid, but you should double it! He was a great tour guide!Donna our shuttle bus driver was also lovely. Lovely to chat to and had some great local advice.Highly recommended!
Aimee Jeffrey
03:07 26 Jun 23
Had the best day out with Shannon and Reece yesterday! Great vibes, amazing snorkelling and Whitehaven beach was heaven on earth. The crew made it fun, informative and an amazing day I won’t forget! Thanks for looking us so well, highly recommend this day out in the Whitsundays.
fadi haddad
09:02 24 Jun 23
Amazing experience. Ash and Ella very professional and friendly. The boat trip was nice and enjoyable, snorkelling was great fun and Whitehaven beach was enchanting. Highly recommended experience.
Colleen DeFraites
20:15 18 Jun 23
Wow amazing day with Shannon and Reese ! Such brilliant young people who are passionate about the Reef and gorgeous environment . We had a great boat ride to the lookout and the scenery was fantastic! Loved the short easy hike to the lookout.Whitehaven beach is beautiful.Delicious lunch was served on the boat after.Reese and Shannon took such good care of all .. lots of choices for folks with dietary restrictions.Amazing snorkeling followed in 2 different spots.On the return trip Reese spotted 2 humpback whales and slowed the boat and floated so we could watch them. Just incredible to see them in their natural habitat.Again a fabulous day with Reese and Shannon who are a great asset to Red Cat Adventure and we thank them!
Schonnel Gosson
07:06 17 Jun 23
Dave B and Ella made our day just perfect!!! Fun, supportive and made us feel safe. We have never Snorkelled before and they made us feel confident and comfortable. We loved the whole day! Thankyou for going the extra mile! We also loved hearing about some of the local stories, history and facts. I would highly recommend the tour and these 2 superstars! (Congrats on a first awesome day Ella and hope to see you both again soon)
Emma Oakes-Richards
01:38 09 Apr 23
What an absolutely beautiful day. We did the Tongarra day sail and it was definitely a memorable experience. Our crew, Ian and Charlie were absolutely fantastic. Lovely and warm to talk to, and really hands on with the visitors in making sure we all had a great day! Thank you guys, we will definitely be back again ☀️
Kristen Bean
21:20 25 Sep 22
Did the thunder cat boat tour last Saturday and it was amazing. The boat not only took us to Hill Inlet lookout and 2 amazing snorkel spots it was also a bit of a thrill ride!The weather was perfect and the views of Whitehaven Beach were stunning. The first snorkel spot had the most lush looking coral and the second was full of fish. All around it was the perfect day.
C D
23:24 27 Aug 22
Had a fun day with red cat visiting Whitehaven Beach (Betty's Beach) and snorkelling at two locations, one was reef orientated, the other was fish focused. The fish were amazing! Was fun to feel like you were swimming in an aquarium. I've seen more spectacular areas of the reef before, but the place we went to was nice. We saw sea turtles in Tongue Bay.We also saw a whale on the trip out.Conditions were a little rough and we got pretty well soaked on the trips out and back as we were sitting at the front (rain jackets were provided) but it added to the fun and adventure.
Matthaeus Hirsch
04:38 11 Aug 22
We really liked our trip. Shawn our driver was great. He kept us entertained with music and also some cool history facts about the islands history. Snorkelling was great as well with lots of fish and turtles. However I would recommend doing the trip in summer. We did our trip in August and it was pretty cold on the boat after snorkelling.
Juliane
22:08 17 Jul 22
Snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef and seeing the Whitsundays was one of the best experiences of my life. It is truly stunningly beautiful to see these attractions in real life and I will never forget this day. Thank you Red Cat for making it so unforgettable! Also the tour guide Jay Jay was highly motivated and a knowledgeable local, who made the experience unique. All of them were so friendly and trying their best to make your stay as pleasant as possible! I’d truly recommend Red Cat as it will be a once in a lifetime experience with the best crew!
Richard Newton
21:37 13 Jul 22
Hi Guys, went out on the Wildcat with Scott and Ben and had an absolutely amazing time. These two guys really know how to make you feel welcome and part of the team. Money very well spent and these guys need a pat on the back for what I think was excellent customer service as after all that is what it is about. I have never been up here to the Whitsunday's before but I will be coming back and telling everyone how wonderful this experience was. My family and our friends we are travelling with all loved the day out. Thanks to Scott and Ben for making my family and friends feel welcome.
Georgie Hindle
07:49 08 Jun 22
Matt and Corey were fantastic captain and deck hand. They prepared snacks and a big meal for us. As well as taking us to Manta Ray Bay for snorkeling (they have a fish feeding licence so all the fish come out to greet you) as well as taking us to Whitehaven beach. Both places you can only get to through a tour, and this is the one to pick. The thundercat boat itself is such a fun vessel. The tunes were great, and as Corey says "the thundercat is like a waterside and a roller coaster in one". It's great for adventurers and families. Would 100% do again. Worth the money, a great day out, and the best snorkeling and beach tour I've done. Thanks again Matt and Corey 😍
David Ramos
21:26 07 Jun 22
We book for our Honeymoon with Red Cat the stay for 2 nights in the Villa at the Paradise Cove adventure. Can't describe with words how wonderful and amazing time we had there. Astonishing landscape and unbeatable service by the staff. On our visit to Whitsundays for snorkelling and enjoying the beach we were very lucky to experience the play between a Mother and Baby whale at 20 metres from our boat! As you can imagine we thoroughly recommend them to plan your trip. They won't fail. And very important, everyday awaits for you after any activity a full plate of fresh and tasty fruits. Thanks guys for everything. Never will forget you!
Karen Astill
09:15 25 May 22
We had an amazing day doing the Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet tour. The snorkeling was just fantastic! The commentary from Shaun during the trip was funny yet extremely informative. Rahn was a great skipper as well. The lunch was also lovely. Definitely could not fault anything. We had a brilliant day 😁
David Yastremsky
10:15 01 May 22
If you’re looking to experience Whitsundays magically—and minimize your footprint—this is a great choice. Really kind and caring tour guides. Amazing time snorkeling for coral and fish, and the guides really do care about the areas. They provide a lot of info and the organization also does a lot to help animals outside tours.Compostable utensils aboard. Food options to accommodate most diets, including fruit skewers, gluten-free vegan brownies, vegan potato salad, and vegan noodle salad on our trip. The vegan options were gone first—they know their audience (quite good, and also at least 4 vegans on our tour). Food is pretty basic and mix-and-match otherwise, so gets the job done. Also appreciated the pool noodles for snorkeling, made it way easier to float and explore.Lots of fun, would happily go again!
Sam
13:42 17 Apr 22
Fantastic full day experience! They collected us a short walk from our accommodation as there is limited parking at the marina. Provided us stinger suits before heading out to the Whitsunday islands. We never felt rushed the entire time, very fun, friendly staff who were knowledgeable and patient. Great balance of activities and relaxation, average fitness level required. They knew the best places to take us for snorkeling and as a first timer; we felt very safe. Very accommodating for dietary restrictions which was surprising - great gluten free options. The boat is custom built for this trip and was incredibly stable. Was a windy day and dispute the waves, we felt safe a comfortable. I did another tour like this with a different company back in 2016 and this one was much better value for money!
Anna Cassar
08:56 25 Mar 22
Wow!!! Fantastic experience. Matty and Scotty gave us all a fun filled day. The 2 snorkelling locations were fantastic but the view from the lookout was breathtaking and well worth the walk up. Whitehaven beach is the best with its beautiful white sand and clear azzure waters. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea all provided and wonderful. Thanks guys and thanks for the excitement on the way back to Airlie.
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