Airlie Beach: Thundercat Whitsundays All-Inclusive Day Tour + Buffet Lunch

About this experience

The Thundercat Whitsundays All-Inclusive Day Tour is an eight-hour guided catamaran excursion departing from Airlie Beach. The guide leads guests to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout, and two snorkelling sites along the fringing reefs of the Great Barrier Reef. The Thundercat is a custom-built, high-speed catamaran designed for stability, which reduces the likelihood of seasickness on open water. As one of the faster craft operating in the Whitsundays, it covers the island group efficiently to maximise time ashore and in the water. The itinerary includes two hours on Whitehaven Beach, a guided bush walk to Hill Inlet Lookout led by a crew member, and snorkelling stops at both the north and south ends of the Whitsundays and surrounding Queensland reef areas. All snorkelling equipment is provided, along with a lycra suit in summer or a wetsuit in winter. A full buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea, and snacks are prepared and served by qualified chefs as part of the day. Each ticket covers a place on the guided return journey aboard the Thundercat, all equipment, the Environmental Management Charge, Queensland Parks and Wildlife fees, the fuel levy, and bus transfers from Airlie Beach. Alcohol is not included but guests may bring their own; ice and a coolbox are provided onboard. Vehicles are not sold through this listing. Any vehicle used during the experience is supplied by the operator and returned at the end.

Highlights

• Eight-hour catamaran day tour departing from Airlie Beach
• Visit Whitehaven Beach with two full hours to explore ashore
• Guided walk to Hill Inlet Lookout for views over the inlet
• Snorkel at two sites along the Great Barrier Reef fringing reefs
• All-inclusive tour with buffet lunch provided on board
• High-speed custom catamaran built to reduce seasickness on open water

What is included

• Return transport on Thundercat Catamaran
• Morning and afternoon tea
• Full buffet Lunch and snacks
• All snorkeling equipment (snorkel, mask, fins)
• Lycra suit (summer months) or wetsuit (winter months)
• Environmental Management Charge
• Queensland Parks and Wildlife
• Fuel levy
• Bus transfers from Airlie Beach

Not included

• Alcohol
• Soft drinks (available for purchase onboard)

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.