This Whitsundays day trip is perfect for the kind of traveller that doesn’t fancy sleeping on a boat and wants to make the most out of their one day at The Whitsundays. This trip is an all-rounder so as long as you’re into world class beaches, immaculate snorkelling, and a guided hike through a national park then look no further than this. Offering max time on the islands, the lively legends that captain the boat will get you to all the right places quicker than any other. Hill Inlet Lookout & Whitehaven Beach are just the tip of the iceberg.
You’ll be blown away by the speed and stability of this custom built vessel so you can forget about getting seasick. Whether you’re a family, a bunch of mates, or just cruising solo, it’s all good in the hood.
Red Cat Adventures (the guys behind this tour) have got everything covered. Lunch, marine park fees, snorkelling equipment, and stinger suits are all included in the cost. There’s even an onboard toilet, so whilst this day is full of surprises, getting caught with your pants down isn’t one of them.
Tour departs at 9AM sharp from Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach.
High-speed catamaran to Whitsunday passage then onto Tongue Bay.
Guided bushwalk to Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach.
Explore tropical waters and world famous beaches
Return to the boat for buffet lunch.
Next up is snorkelling at Peter Bay, then followed by Manta Ray Bay.
Return to shore late afternoon.
Tour itinerary is recommended and subject to change due to ocean conditions i.e. tides, weather constrictions.
Default pickup is at Base Backpackers by the reception at 8:30AM
Check-in opens at 8AM Coral Sea Marina side.
Departs from Coral Sea Marina at 9AM.
Returns to Coral Sea Marina at 5PM.
Open tickets MUST give 7 days notice to book.
If you’re not being picked up by our bus, then please meet at Coral Sea Marina meeting area next to the roundabout at 8.15AM. The vessel will depart at 9AM sharp, so please don’t be late.
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) or less than three weeks before departure (Ride to Paradise and Tongarra) will result in complete forfeiture of the full price. We reserve the right to substitute vessels without notice at any time for any reason. 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.
Cancellations within 24 hours of departure will forfeit the full cost of the trip.
All bookings must be reconfirmed 48 hours in advance by contacting your tour provider directly using the contact information listed on your tour voucher.
You may either re-schedule directly with the supplier or you can email our support team on [email protected] and include your voucher number, name of product you booked, planned departure date and your contact details. Once you’ve emailed us, you can drop us a line at +61 2 5633 1149.
Yes, we do have open dated/flexible tickets available. Most tour vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of purchase, however please be aware that you may be subject to supplier price fluctuations. All ticket validity is specified on the tour voucher. If you are unsure of the validity of your voucher, just ask one of our wonderful staff.
Some tours have extra costs and you should be aware that there may be added expenses. These expenses will differ for each service provider, but some of the more usual extras are: EMC tax, stinger suit hire, luggage storage, sleeping bag hire, linen hire, national park fee, food, insurance, accommodation, equipment hire, petrol levy, etc. We will alert you to extra costs to the extent reasonably practicable. However, you must also check with each individual service provider when you re-confirm your booking.
We endorse the recommendation of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that all travellers take out travel insurance. If you already have travel insurance, please understand that it is your responsibility to ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all of the adventure style travel you have booked with us.
Absolutely, we understand that paying off a big trip in one go isn’t always that easy. We offer flexible payment plans to suit all types of travellers with zero interest or fee’s (minimum $100AUD deposit required).
How do I know if my trip is BYO?
Most tour vouchers will specify if your trip is BYO however we recommend asking your tour provider if your trip is BYO when you reconfirm your booking 48 hours prior to departure.
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