Red Cat Great Barrier Reef Tour From Airlie Beach
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Product – 1 day Great Barrier Reef Tour From Airlie Beach
Price – Adults $299, Children $249 (Ages 6 – 14),
Price Includes – Lunch, snacks, snorkel equipment, wetsuit
Location – Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach QLD 4802
Type Of Boat – Catamaran Power Boat
Boat Name – Red Cat
Departure Time – 8:00 am
Return Time – 4:00 pm
Maximum Guests – 40
Tour Locations – Outer Great Barrier Reef.
Discover the beauty of the world-famous Great Barrier Reef on this small-group snorkelling eco-adventure from Airlie Beach! Climb aboard a comfortable wave-piercer and journey to the majestic coral wonderland of the outer reefs. Explore various snorkelling locations at your own pace before taking a break for lunch with a delicious locally catered lunch. Relax and take in all the sights and sounds from the top deck while reconnecting with nature. Whether it’s a family bonding day, a romantic escape or an adrenaline-filled adventure, this all-inclusive Great Barrier Reef Tour From Airlie Beach will deliver unforgettable memories that you’ll cherish forever.
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Tour Highlights
- All-inclusive package with lycra suit, snorkelling equipment, fins and wet suit (winter months)
- Take a ride through the iconic Whitsunday Islands on your way to the Great Barrier Reef
- Snorkel Multiple sights at the breathtaking outer Great Barrier Reef
- Enjoy a full day tour from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm so you can spend more time exploring iconic locations
- Onboard bar for drinks, tea and coffee throughout the day
- Travel with accredited Climate Action Leaders and leave no trace behind!
- Onboard toilet for passenger comfort
- Local suppliers providing lunch and snacks catered by qualified chefs
- Stable catamaran custom-built specifically for the Whitsundays – perfect for those who suffer from seasickness!
- Australian owned & family operated business for 11 years.
Is This Tour Suitable For You?
This Great Barrier Reef Tour from Airlie Beach is not suitable for those under six years of age.
Recommended for confident swimmers that have previously snorkelled.
Tour Departure Point Map
Tour Video
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
Morning Tea
Passionfruit and bush lemon cheesecake
Lunch
Bread rolls
Sliced meats – 3 selections
Tomato, cheese and cucumber
Spiced chickpea, balsamic beetroot and persian feta salad
Roasted tandoori pumpkin salad with wild rice, hummus and tomato jam
Sweet corn, basil and goats cheese slice
Charred bell pepper, cashew and parmesan risoni.
Afternoon Tea
Seasonal fruit skewers
Finer Details
What To Bring
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, a towel and a hat
- Practical clothing and footwear (warmer items during winter)
- Underwater camera
- Card for purchases, no cash
- Refillable water bottle
- 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.
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
Red Cat Adventures Great Barrier Reef Tour From Airlie Beach: All prices are per person in AUD and include GST, National Park and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park entry fees, professional skipper and host, live aboard, all meals, fresh linen and use of snorkelling equipment and snorkel suits. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure (Thundercat, Outer Reef Snorkeling Adventure and Tongarra Day Sail) or less than three weeks before departure private charters will result in complete forfeiture of the 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 of their own safety. Passengers entering the water do so at their own risk, and the vessel’s owner will not be liable for any personal injury, illness, death or other consequences of passengers being stung by jellyfish. To minimise this risk, you will have a full-length protective ‘Snorkel Suit’ to wear while 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 a 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.
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Janet Resciniti
11:23 26 Jun 25
We did the Whitehaven Beach snorkeling tour. It was an amazing day, so well organised. The snorkeling was fabulous. Julia and Randall looked after us well, and the catering was great. Whitehaven lookout was amazing. Thanks for a great day!
Lukas Bader
22:29 06 Jun 25
Awesome Day with Red Cat Adventures!
We went out on the Thundercat for a Whitsundays tour ! what a great day! Big thanks to the two blondies, Shannon and Jay.
super friendly, full of energy, and created such a fun vibe on board. They told us we had an “amazing group” – bit of a white lie if you ask me, the group was actually pretty boring! 😄
But thanks to those two legends, it didn’t matter. The food was tasty, fresh and more than enough for everyone. Honestly, for what you pay, the value is spot on.
Would definitely recommend🤙🏽
cheers for the great day, Red Cat! 🐾⛵️
We went out on the Thundercat for a Whitsundays tour ! what a great day! Big thanks to the two blondies, Shannon and Jay.
super friendly, full of energy, and created such a fun vibe on board. They told us we had an “amazing group” – bit of a white lie if you ask me, the group was actually pretty boring! 😄
But thanks to those two legends, it didn’t matter. The food was tasty, fresh and more than enough for everyone. Honestly, for what you pay, the value is spot on.
Would definitely recommend🤙🏽
cheers for the great day, Red Cat! 🐾⛵️
Tia Evans
07:33 28 May 25
If you are going to do any tour in Airlie, make sure it’s the thundercat to the Whitsunday Island and the two snorkelling spots. If you are lucky enough to have the crew we had, Nat, Shannon and Anthony then you will have the best day ever. The crew made our whole experience and we are so grateful to them for going above and beyond. My mum has not been in the sea in 30 years as she has a fear of the Ocean, but today we got to have the best moment ever, because the crew were so supportive and encouraged her and provided a safe space for her to get in! So she got to see the most incredible coral and the beautiful fish. Thank you again to our crew and to Redcat for such an amazing tour! If you get this crew you have struck gold!!
Nicole Broderick
22:51 18 May 25
Absolutely amazing day out! Wed had originally booked a tour with another company but they cancelled last minute on us and an amazing woman from redcat helped us get a spot on their tour instead. Gerad, Patrick and Julia were incredible, great atmosphere throughout the whole day, great lunch and snacks. Snorkelling and banana boat was incredible and we had such an unforgettable experience ☺️
Rhys Leary
07:18 02 May 25
Amazing experience. Crew of Kurt and Ellie x2 were all super enthusiastic. Didn’t quite have the weather but they still made it a great day. Some of the best snorkelling I have ever done. Big shout out to Blonde Ellie, still super enthusiastic and happy despite being absolutely soaked!
Lots of food for lunch and snacks throughout the day
Lots of food for lunch and snacks throughout the day
Teresa Martino
20:36 05 Apr 25
From booking to the actual day the team were amazing! Such a fantastic fun day
The crew were super great super informative and full of knowledge!
I’m still in awe of the natural beauty that surrounds us! I didn’t snorkel and was given VIP treatment Birds Eye view of the fish and coral super super grateful !such a great experience!! 10/10 from us!!
Highly recommend with this cheerful knowledgeable caring crew!!!!
The crew were super great super informative and full of knowledge!
I’m still in awe of the natural beauty that surrounds us! I didn’t snorkel and was given VIP treatment Birds Eye view of the fish and coral super super grateful !such a great experience!! 10/10 from us!!
Highly recommend with this cheerful knowledgeable caring crew!!!!
Mark Schaunaman
09:16 03 Apr 25
Highly recommend Thundercat Red Cat Adventures. Even though it was a little rainy, it was a great time. They took excellent care of us. The snorkeling is amazing Clearwater no current perfect conditions. Providers with great lunch cold cut sandwich, potato salad, pasta. Then took us to White Haven Beach beautiful views. Cory, Shannon and Matt are absolute best crew you could have they made sure we had a great time
Vivian Tuong
10:05 29 Mar 25
Red Cat Adventures was hands down one of the best experiences we've ever had. The day was absolutely beautiful, smooth, and everything went according to plan. We were picked up right on time at 7:55 AM, as promised, and the day kicked off without an issue. The staff were incredibly friendly, providing clear instructions and ensuring we were well taken care of throughout the entire day. It was a truly well-organised experience.
Not only did we get to enjoy the most breathtaking views, but we also had a delicious buffet lunch on the boat, along with some tasty snacks throughout the day. A special shout-out to the crew — Ella, Kieran, Dan, and Anthony — who made this experience unforgettable with their humor, knowledge of the islands, attentiveness, and overall helpfulness.
I highly recommend booking with Red Cat Adventures if you’re staying in the Whitsundays and want to make the most of a day out on the water!
Not only did we get to enjoy the most breathtaking views, but we also had a delicious buffet lunch on the boat, along with some tasty snacks throughout the day. A special shout-out to the crew — Ella, Kieran, Dan, and Anthony — who made this experience unforgettable with their humor, knowledge of the islands, attentiveness, and overall helpfulness.
I highly recommend booking with Red Cat Adventures if you’re staying in the Whitsundays and want to make the most of a day out on the water!
Alicia
05:41 06 Mar 25
I was sitting on a bench outside of this business Feb 28th at 18:15 trying to enjoy my ice cream while I waited for my friend shopping in Ghanda.
I noticed the travel specialist from Red Cat come over with a cup of tea and sat with me. We chatted and I thought we were making a genuine connection until Mafalda tried selling me tours. I brought my friend in after she was done in Ghanda and everything we talked about she forgot. It was like she only had money on her mind. I ended up booking directly with company after she gave me recommendations because this interaction felt disingenuous.
When we asked if we could think about it and book online. She discouraged us from doing that so she could make commission.
I noticed the travel specialist from Red Cat come over with a cup of tea and sat with me. We chatted and I thought we were making a genuine connection until Mafalda tried selling me tours. I brought my friend in after she was done in Ghanda and everything we talked about she forgot. It was like she only had money on her mind. I ended up booking directly with company after she gave me recommendations because this interaction felt disingenuous.
When we asked if we could think about it and book online. She discouraged us from doing that so she could make commission.
Victor Dillabaugh
04:30 05 Mar 25
We had an amazing time with Thundercat - Red Cat Adventures. We did the Snorkel and Whitsundays tour and we thought the experience and tour was well worth the expense. Captain Dave, Rylie and Abby were our guides and made us feel comfortable and well informed. The snacks and lunch were great but the snorkelling and trip to Whitsundays was amazing. Would highly recommend this professional company when booking tours out of Airlee Beach.
mark child
21:50 03 Mar 25
This is a must do activity with Caz and the crew. The itinerary was perfectly planned, with the right amount of time snorkeling (at two spots), visiting Hill Inlet and Whitehaven beach. The crew was very attentive when we were snorkeling to make sure everyone was safe. The lunch was super fresh and Caz was very knowledgeable about the reef. Felt very lucky to have gone with these guys after our original trip was cancelled due to shortage of people and the cyclone nearby
Valentina
08:49 03 Mar 25
I didn’t like it that much. They said it would be a small boat with maximum of 36pp, but didn’t mention there were 3 boats from the same company, so we were more than hundreds of people to take photos and snorkel in the same spot, that’s why we also departed 30 minutes late. It was kind of frustrating… Also, none of the instructors came with us on the trail to the lookouts, so they didn’t take any photos and didn’t give ANY information/fun facts about the island. On the other hand, another company called bullet had two instructors taking photos of everyone and asking people to make room for the photos and they were explaining about the island, so I joined them to hear what they were saying. Finally, my boat travelled the whole time with the "plastic windows" down, so I had no view during the entire tour.
Skylar Carter
10:44 02 Mar 25
10/10 recommend thunder cat adventures! And if anyway possible you HAVE to get on Kurt1.0, kurt2.0 and leslos boat. As a deckhand myself these guys did not disappoint! Their humor, interactions, and care about everyone on board was phenomenal. Thank you guys so much for the trip of a lifetime to the beautiful Whitsundays!
Grant Adam
07:44 18 Feb 25
Fun day, although a bit disorganized at the beginning with so many people arriving all at once. Great snorkeling, nice crew, beautiful sights. Glad we did it!
Robin Schriever
00:46 18 Feb 25
Went with this company twice since being in Airlie beach, and had great times both times. The staff is always amazing, the food they give you is nice and the snorkeling is so much fun!
Kym Goody
10:31 17 Feb 25
Cannot recommend highly enough. Was an awesome day out snorkelling, swimming, exploring Langford island and banana boating. Some of the most beautiful reef we have ever seen in the world. The staff made it extra special with their friendliness and service. Blast of a day with delicious filling lunch. Beautiful cruise back in with stunning sunset. Full 5 stars plus more
Fernanda Faustino
06:47 16 Feb 25
It was such a great experience! We went during wet season and we started the day with rain, but the crew adjusted the itinerary so quick so we could make the most of it! Thank you PK, Jade and Savanna! You guys are the best, I am sure the sun shined because of you!
Also!!! They had gluten free options!
Also!!! They had gluten free options!
Aiden Blewitt
06:43 16 Feb 25
Would 100% recommend this trip to anybody, the views speak for themselves but the crew of Jade, Sav and Pique were amazing and made the day what it was!
Leslie
07:52 09 Feb 25
We were pretty lucky—it was the rainy season, but we had scorching hot, sunny days every day while we were there.
We chose Red Cat for our tour, and it turned out to be the right decision. We had the best snorkeling experience in the Great Barrier Reef around the Whitsundays. The water was crystal clear, and as soon as we jumped in, schools of fish swarmed around us.
We also visited Whitehaven Beach, which was so breathtakingly beautiful that it felt almost unreal.
Our boat was small, but it wasn’t too rocky. The only downside was that, perhaps because of its size, the lunch provided was very basic, and the toilet was tiny—you had to squeeze yourself in.
Overall, it was a great experience!
We chose Red Cat for our tour, and it turned out to be the right decision. We had the best snorkeling experience in the Great Barrier Reef around the Whitsundays. The water was crystal clear, and as soon as we jumped in, schools of fish swarmed around us.
We also visited Whitehaven Beach, which was so breathtakingly beautiful that it felt almost unreal.
Our boat was small, but it wasn’t too rocky. The only downside was that, perhaps because of its size, the lunch provided was very basic, and the toilet was tiny—you had to squeeze yourself in.
Overall, it was a great experience!
Erin Hattingh
08:34 05 Feb 25
Weather was against us but the team did a great job to make it a good trip. Extremely friendly and helpful team. Had a good inner island tour with great memories
WK M
21:35 31 Jan 25
I booked a Whitehaven Beach tour, but it was canceled due to the weather forecast. I was very satisfied with the smooth process of product explanation and refund.
Lara Meyer
00:08 30 Jan 25
Shannon and the team looked after us really well, provided laughs and interesting information throughout the trip. Whitehaven beach was impressive and a must-see if you are in the area.
The snorkeling was okay, but the biggest reason for the 4star instead of 5 is the vessel itself.
We were informed a few days prior to the tour that we were no longer going on the Thundercat, but that they would be sending us on the Wildcat vessel instead - this ended up being quite disappointing as the sides were not open like the other vessels. The windows are covered in salt spray (as can be expected), making it near impossible to enjoy the views while you are on the boat. The roof 'deck' was open for passengers while the boat was not moving too quickly, but without shade, this too is not really an option.
Given that the scenery is so stunning and quite a bit of time is spent on the boat, it would be great if you could actually see out.
The snorkeling was okay, but the biggest reason for the 4star instead of 5 is the vessel itself.
We were informed a few days prior to the tour that we were no longer going on the Thundercat, but that they would be sending us on the Wildcat vessel instead - this ended up being quite disappointing as the sides were not open like the other vessels. The windows are covered in salt spray (as can be expected), making it near impossible to enjoy the views while you are on the boat. The roof 'deck' was open for passengers while the boat was not moving too quickly, but without shade, this too is not really an option.
Given that the scenery is so stunning and quite a bit of time is spent on the boat, it would be great if you could actually see out.
Mariaria
07:24 28 Jan 25
Very friendly team and the snorkeling spots were also very nice! You definitely have a wonderful day with a lot of good mood!
Lloyd Williams
02:39 28 Jan 25
Had an incredible experience!! Thank you to Kurt who kept us well informed and laughing, and thanks to Riley for getting us to each location!
jeannette malak
08:05 23 Jan 25
Very friendly staff( Jade, Patrick and Jared), and we have a very fun and relaxed day. My kids loved the banana boat activities. Plenty of food is served.
Whitney Brown
07:59 23 Jan 25
Jared, Patrick and Jay were wonderful and made our experience top notch! We will definitely recommend to anyone who visits.
Ashley Graham
07:59 23 Jan 25
Highly recommend Thundercat Red Cat Adventures! Had an amazing experience, and staff Jarrod, Patrick and Jade were all amazing!!
Clare Gilmour
07:57 23 Jan 25
absolutely loved our experience to the great barrier reef today! patrick, jarrod and jayde made it a great adventure and we’re super kind and helpful
Courtney Campisano
07:57 23 Jan 25
This was such a great experience ! Patrick, Jarrod and Jade were great tour guides and were full of fun facts for us, highly recommend
Niamh Mason
08:23 15 Jan 25
Had a fantastic day on this trip, Lus and Amber were great, thanks very much!
Kat Moloney
06:39 15 Jan 25
What an adventure! Amber and Las Vegas are legends. What a trip! We'll be doing it again next year.
Edgardo Segovia
09:49 13 Jan 25
Jarred and Ella wear amazing! Best part of our family holiday. Even catering to our toddler.
There energy, music, entire vibe was awesome.
Thanks again guys
There energy, music, entire vibe was awesome.
Thanks again guys
David Murphy
07:16 13 Jan 25
Absolutely loved our day trip to Whitsunday Island & Whitehaven Beach.
Our tour guide Sav and skipper PK made sure we had the best day! Both were super knowledgeable of the area.
Sav did an amazing job helping us out as first time snorkelers.
Our tour guide Sav and skipper PK made sure we had the best day! Both were super knowledgeable of the area.
Sav did an amazing job helping us out as first time snorkelers.
jack unwin
08:03 08 Jan 25
This is honestly the best tour! Patrick and Jared went above and beyond to make the most memorable day. They were super friendly, accomodating of any needs and funny! Patrick shared his wealth of knowledge with us and thought of everything to keep us safe, entertained and relaxed. We’ve done a few tours and this was by far the best. The kids loved every second of the day too, especially the snorkelling and banana boat rides. The food was amazing and we even got to see multiple sea turtles and came up close with huge angel fish off the back of the boat. Thanks so much guys. Highly recommend!!
Leo Pinaud
07:26 01 Jan 25
I went on a family trip on the Tongara boat and had a blast along with my family. Patrick and Jarid, are very friendly staff and provided a very enjoyable trip, Highly recommend.
Jenna Sarkis
07:26 01 Jan 25
This is such a great day out on the water, whether it’s warm and sunny or cooler and raining! We were lucky enough to have sunshine and a little bit of rain throughout. Patrick and Jarrod were great tour guides and made sure everyone was having a great time all the time. Would highly recommend to anyone, couples, families, friend groups big or small or even solo travellers! Theres plenty of food provided and the boat stops at some beautiful spots!
Jeroen van Duijn
07:18 01 Jan 25
We had a great day out with the Red Cat. Even though we had some rain, the trip was still loads of fun. Patrick is extremely hospitable!
Shirley Zhu
06:34 20 Dec 24
Had a wonderful time with family! Snorkeling was fun and the food provided was great. PK, Joe, and Craig were a fantastic team of people who kept spirits high, even despite the rain!
Heidi Isaksen
23:54 19 Dec 24
We had an amazing day snorkelling and exploring Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet. The wildlife we encountered included turtles, stingrays, and incredible varieties of tropical fish. Our guides Shannon and Amber were professional at all times, but beyond that were fun, friendly, knowledgeable, kind and helpful. Door to door service at the start and end of the tour was fabulous, and meant we could relax for the entirety of our day. The smiles have not left our faces.
kaia scheidler
23:19 19 Dec 24
As soon as we were picked up from the hotel all the way to when we got back, all staff were amazing. Special shout out to Shannon and Amber our most amazing Boat crew, even though the weather was a bit iffy to start with these two made sure to lift the spirits. These girls were also very knowledgeable on the reefs and marine life of the area. The food was tasty and there was enough for everyone, even seconds (the brownies were so good). The tour also provided as much water as we needed and stinger suits. Overall the adventure took us to the most amazing spots with a good amount of time in each area. 100% recommend. And thank you Shannon and Amber!
Talita Douglas
11:01 18 Dec 24
Absolutely amazing experience. Crew were so well organised. Enjoyed the sorkelling and our childred the banana boat and the food was fresh and yummy an more than enough. Thank you team!
Tommy Smith
07:56 18 Dec 24
Awesome trip, took a day trip by patrick, rob & jade for the tongarra day trip. Was awesome and would definitely recommend
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!
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 🙏🏼)
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!!!
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.
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 )
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 today
Both were fun yet professional which made the whole experience one to remember
Special 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.
Both were fun yet professional which made the whole experience one to remember
Special 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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
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!
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 future
From all of us who joined, Kindest regards
Beth
Celine
Jazz
Robbie
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 future
From all of us who joined, Kindest regards
Beth
Celine
Jazz
Robbie
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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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Nath J is a Whitsundays Tourism expert with over two decades of industry experience, beginning in 2001. Key roles have included Operations Manager at Tallarook Sail and Dive and founder of Ripple Effect Online. Nath J has delivered workshops on direct tourism bookings and authored the ebook, "Whitsunday Islands: A Journey through Paradise." Certifications include "Whitsundays Tourism Hero" and "Respecting First Nations Cultural Protocols in Australia" from the Queensland Tourism Industry Council. Testimonials from regional tourism businesses highlight a unique and genuine approach to tourism marketing.