Our Great Barrier Reef tours exciting itinerary will leave nothing out. In one day, guests will enjoy plenty of time snorkeling, swimming and beach-hopping among the Whitsunday Islands and soak up the beauty of Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet.
Join a multi award winning Whitsunday Islands tour to see the most iconic spots on the Great Barrier Reef from Airlie Beach in just one day.
Our boat is designed and built for stability and speed and is a breathtaking sight when zipping through the water.
Taking passengers to the hotspots of the Whitsundays, this popular Great Barrier Reef tour is ideal for those who are looking for an all-inclusive reef trip with plenty of snorkelling, a stop at Hill Inlet Lookout and Whitehaven Beach and more.
This unique and spacious vessel has patented technology to ensure stability, an onboard toilet and a friendly, energetic crew.
Thundercat is a great option for travellers who are worried about getting sea sick or are just visiting for a short time.
Jump on board our custom built boat for an exhilarating ride around the Whitsunday Islands.
Bring along your family, bring along your friends, and we will show you all the major iconic sights of the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef in just one wonderful day.
hundercat offers an exhilarating ride around the Whitsunday Islands all in one day.
The 2018 and 2019 Australian GOLD award winning tour visits the world-famous Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet lookout and offers 2 snorkelling opportunities on the fringing Great Barrier Reef.
Thundercat is one of the fastest catamaran in the Whitsundays and has been designed for stability and speed so it’s perfect for passengers who are concerned about seasickness.
The all-inclusive package departs from Airlie Beach and is suitable for families, couples and groups wanting to experience once in a lifetime moments.
Thundercat is proud to be accredited as a Climate Action Leading tour. This is the highest level of ECO certification offered in Australia.
Tour Highlights:
Depart from the award-winning Coral Sea Marina at 9 am and travel to Tongue Bay for a once in a lifetime experience on Whitehaven Beach and a guided bush walk to Hill Inlet Lookout.
Enjoy fresh homemade baking for morning tea, followed by a buffet lunch before heading to two snorkeling locations on the fringing Great Barrier Reef.
Afternoon tea is provided before the journey back to Airlie Beach, arriving approximately 5 pm.
Itinerary Highlights:
The lunch menu is made fresh each day locally and has been designed to suit most dietary requirements.
Morning tea: Homemade gluten-free brownie
Buffet Lunch:
PLEASE NOTE: Thundercat 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 esky.
We do not sell alcohol on the boat but all guests are welcome to BYO and place cans in the esky. No red wine or glass allowed on the vessel.
Meet at the Airlie Beach Abell Point Marina meeting area next to the roundabout at 8.30am and get set for a fast, steady and comfortable ride out to the islands.
With our fast high speed catamaran taking no time to arrive at each destination, passengers can look forward to having plenty of time exploring the beaches, snorkelling the fringing reefs and soaking in so much more of the Whitsunday Islands and it's sunshine.
Your itinerary includes stops at Hill Inlet Lookout where you can feast your eyes on the picture-perfect view of Whitehaven Beach and its swirling sands below as well as some time on Whitehaven Beach.
We are then off on a snorkel adventure to whisk you away to Mantaray Bay for a snorkel at two of the Whitsundays most popular snorkel locations, before heading back to Abell Point Marina in Airlie Beach.
After an action-packed day on the water, our boat crew offers all passengers the opportunity to join them for food, drinks and socialising at Base Backpackers.
Our lunch menu is made fresh each day and suits most palettes
Just a teaser sample:
Morning Tea:
Lunch:
Afternoon Tea:
Please note: We are unable to cater for other dietary requirement. Please bring along what you need and we shall place your food in our esky to keep it fresh.
Also we do not have a liquor licence to sell alcohol so you are welcome to bring along a few little beverages in cans to place in the esky.
No red wine or glass as these are dangerous!
We are a friendly bunch, and we welcome families with children from 4 years old and above to couples and fun loving singles.
We love our backyard and we wish to share it with as many people as possible and ensure they see as much as possible in a short time and really enjoy themselves at a great affordable price.
Call us if you have any questions we are always here to help and we are the Great Barrier Reef tour specialists
Please note: Soft Drinks and water can be purchased on the boat during the day so bring along some cash.
We will provide a 30L dry bag for all passengers to safeguard your belongings.
Pack your own soft bag and include sunnies, sunscreen, towel, hat, underwater camera if you own one or rented one, BYO alcohol (no glass or red wine sorry)
And most of all a big smile and a sense of fun and adventure
Airlie Beach
January - December
Daily
8 hours
Soft drinks and Water can be purchased on the boat - credit card surcharge applies
Low, Medium
Minimum age is 4 years.
All cancellations must be in writing.
Please note that all cancellations will incur an administration fee.
Please see our terms and conditions for details prior to booking.
Tour operator's cancellation policy:
Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure will result in complete forfeiture of full price.
au$210.00
Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.
Child:
au$170.00
Family: au$680.00
Tour Code: 496