About This Tour
Thundercat offers an exhilarating ride around the Whitsunday Islands all in one day. Visit world-famous Whitehaven Beach, enjoy a guided bush walk to Hill Inlet Lookout, and snorkel two locations on the fringing Great Barrier Reef. Thundercat is designed for stability and speed — perfect for families, couples, and groups wanting to experience once-in-a-lifetime moments.
Departing from Coral Sea Marina at 9am, the day runs 9am–5pm. You're travelling with accredited Climate Action Leaders, Australia's only marine accredited Savannah Guide Enterprise, and the guiding experience behind 11 years of award-winning Whitsundays tourism.
Dietary note: Thundercat does not cater to dietary requirements. If the provided menu doesn't suit you, bring your own snacks in the esky. Children under 4 must be approved before departure and supply their own lifejacket. No red wine or glass allowed on board.
Food & Drinks
All meals freshly made and locally catered. BYO alcohol welcome (no red wine or glass). Soft drinks and bottled water are not sold on board — bring your own refillable bottle.
What's Included
What to Bring
Hotel Pickups
Free bus transfers are included from Airlie Beach accommodation. Please complete the online check-in form before arrival — your confirmation email will include the link.
- Airlie Apartments – Airlie Cres (Roadside)
- Airlie Beach Apartments – Cnr Golden Orchid (Roadside)
- Airlie Beach Apartments – Driveway
- Airlie Beach Hotel (Reception)
- Airlie Guest House (Lamond St)
- Azure (Above Reception)
- Beach Court Holiday Villas (Roadside)
- BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday – Cannonvale (front entrance)
- BIG4 Tropical Eco Resort – Flametree (Bus stop)
- Boat Haven Resort – Roadside Shute Harbor Rd
- Boathouse Apartments
- Boathouse Apartments (Back Entrance)
- Bush Village
- Cafe One 3 (Roadside)
- Centro Shopping Centre / Whitsunday Plaza (Bus Stop)
- Club Wyndham (Reception)
- Colonial Palms Motor Inn
- Colonial Palms Motor Inn (Roadside)
- Corner of Nara Avenue and Orana Street
- Discovery Parks (Bus stop)
- Fat Frog Cafe – Coral Esplanade (Roadside)
- Hungry Jacks (Car Park)
- Kipara (Reception)
- Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat (Reception)
- Make Own Way – Coral Sea Marina, Meeting Point B
- Mango House (Roadside)
- Mantra Club Croc (Reception)
- Martinique (Roadside)
- Mirage (Reception)
- Mirage (Roadside)
- NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park (Reception)
- Pinnacles (Roadside)
- Port of Airlie
- Red Cat Shop – Airlie Beach Main Street
- Reef Gateway Hotel (carpark)
- Searene Apartments (Roadside – bottom of driveway)
- Seastar Apartments
- Summit (Roadside – Bottom of the driveway)
- Sunlit Waters (Roadside)
- Tasman Holiday Park (Reception)
- Toscana (Roadside)
- Vinnies Cannonvale (Car Park)
- Waters Edge Resort (Bottom of the Driveway)
- Waters Edge Resort (Roadside)
- Whitsunday Reflections (Roadside)
- Whitsunday Vista (Roadside)
- Whitsundays Terraces Resort (Reception)
- YHA Airlie Beach (Roadside)
Not listed? Call 07 4946 4444 at least 24 hours before departure to confirm your pickup. Alternatively, make your own way to Coral Sea Marina, Meeting Point B.
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Open Dated Booking Notice
Open dated bookings require 3 days notice before your scheduled start date.
Reconfirm Your Booking
All bookings must be reconfirmed 48–72 hours prior to your tour commencing.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations within 24 hours of departure forfeit the full cost of the trip. Prices include GST, National Park and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park entry fees, professional skipper and host, all meals, and snorkelling equipment.
Terms & Conditions
- Tours operate year-round, subject to weather and minimum numbers. Red Cat Adventures reserve the right to substitute vessels without notice.
- Adventure travel involves risk. Red Cat Adventures cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to actions of passengers beyond their control.
- A signed release will be required on departure.
- During the wet season (Dec–May), please allow extra travel time as road closures due to flooding can occur.
- At certain times of year, jellyfish may be present. Protective snorkel suits are provided.
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Location
Departing from Coral Sea Marina (North Village), Airlie Beach QLD 4802.
