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Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise from Airlie Beach
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Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise from Airlie Beach

by Red Cat Adventures

8 hours
Airlie Beach
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8 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
A$450A$500Save 10%
2 adults × A$225
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This full-day boat tour lasts about 8 hours and departs from designated meeting points in Airlie Beach. The ride is on a high-speed, stable catamaran designed to reduce seasickness. The tour includes stops at Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout, with two separate snorkeling sessions on the fringing Great Barrier Reef. Guests will take the walk to Hill Inlet Lookout to see views over Whitehaven Beach and have time on the beach to relax and swim. A buffet lunch, afternoon tea, and snacks are provided on board. National park fees, snorkeling equipment (mask and snorkel), and expert commentary from the local guide are included, as well as pickup and drop-off from Airlie Beach meeting points. Drinks and prescription masks are not included, and fins are not supplied with the snorkeling gear.

Highlights

Full-day catamaran cruise around Whitsunday Islands
Two snorkeling sessions on the Great Barrier Reef
Walk to Hill Inlet Lookout with views of Whitehaven Beach
Buffet lunch, afternoon tea, and snacks included
Pickup and drop-off from Airlie Beach meeting points

What's included

Buffet lunch, afternoon tea, and snacks
National park fees
Expert local guide with live commentary on board
Pickup and drop-off from designated Airlie Beach meeting points
All activities and use of snorkeling equipment (mask and snorkel)

What's not included

Drinks
Prescription masks
Snorkeling equipment does not include fins

Itinerary

1

Red Cat Adventures - Thundercat Day Tour

This full-day tour on the high-speed Thunder Cat catamaran includes swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing around the Whitsunday Islands. The cruise covers two snorkeling spots on the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef. Guests travel quickly to Hill Inlet Lookout where they take a walk to see views over Whitehaven Beach. After photos at the lookout, there is time to relax on the beach and swim in clear waters.

480 min

2

Whitehaven Beach

A stop at Whitehaven Beach allows guests to dip their toes in the clear water and spend time on the sand.

60 min

3

Whitsunday Islands

There are two snorkeling opportunities in the clear waters of the fringing Great Barrier Reef around the Whitsunday Islands.

80 min

4

Hill Inlet

Guests take the well-known walk to Hill Inlet Lookout for views over Whitehaven Beach.

30 min

Meeting point

Please meet at the Coral Sea Marina 'North' meeting point b next to the roundabout at 8.30am

End point

Please meet at the Coral Sea Marina 'North' meeting point b next to the roundabout at 8.30am

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
A moderate level of fitness is needed
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dietary requirements cannot be catered for; passengers may bring their own snacks
Children under two years old must be pre-approved by the operator and supply their own lifejacket
A ticket is required for everyone 12 months and older
Recommended for physically fit travelers able to board via ladders
Snorkeling sites may change due to tides, weather, or safety concerns to ensure guest safety
Total
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