Sightseeing Cruises

Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Beach Snorkel Cruise with Hill Inlet Tour and Buffet Lunch

Tourists on a lookout deck viewing Whitehaven Beach's turquoise waters and sandbars, Whitsundays.

Thundercat boat cruising through turquoise waters in Whitsundays, Australia.

Thundercat boat cruising through turquoise waters near Whitsundays beach.

Group enjoying a meal on a boat during Thundercat Whitsundays Full Day Tour, with clear blue water and islands in the background.

Duration

8 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

This full-day Whitsundays cruise from Airlie Beach is perfect for couples, families, and adventurers keen to snorkel, hike, and explore in one epic day.

Spend two hours on Whitehaven Beach’s dazzling silica sand, then follow your guide on a scenic bush walk to Hill Inlet for incredible island views.

Snorkel vibrant inner fringing reefs at Mantaray and Stonehaven Bays, spotting clownfish, giant wrasse, sea turtles, and colourful coral just off the shore.

Enjoy a chef-prepared lunch, plus morning and afternoon tea, with bus transfers from Airlie Beach making your day hassle-free.

Fun fact: Whitehaven’s sand is 98.9% pure silica—it doesn’t retain heat, so even on hot days, you can walk barefoot on the beach without burning your feet.

Full-day cruise from Airlie Beach

Morning tea, afternoon tea, & lunch (menu here)

Guided bush walk to Hill Inlet Lookout with an expert guide

Snorkelling at Mantaray Bay & Stonehaven Bay (inner fringing reefs)

Round-trip bus transfers

Lycra suit, stinger suit, snorkelling equipment (mask & snorkel only), & wetsuit (during winter months)

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Sep 2025
Great experience. The crew was friendly and fun to hang out with. Snorkeling was a wonderful experience, saw plenty of fish and coral. The food provided was ample and delicious.
Sep 2025
We had the most amazing day at Whitehaven Beach. Rhys, Jamie, and Jade were a fun, knowledgeable, and helpful crew that made the day so much more enjoyable! 10/10 highly recommend Wild Cat Adventures.
Sep 2025
An absolutely brilliant day! Well organized even with two boatloads of people. Everyone got personal attention for stinger suits and buoyancy jackets for those who needed them. As a non-swimmer and someone who had never snorkeled before, I felt supported the whole time. Even though we only did one snorkeling spot, we stayed longer and really got to enjoy all the fantastic fish there. Lunch was great. The visit to the island and the view of Betty’s Beach from the lookout was incredible. Such a great day. The crew was fantastic.
Sep 2025
Nice tour! The crew was really great and the beach was lovely - wish we could have spent more time there, but snorkeling was nice too :) Saw loads of fish. Lunch was okay. Nice day out and the crew kept us safe.
Sep 2025
The crew was amazing!!! Huge shout out to Kobe and Rosie who were fantastic with my 4-year-old. The food was good too, and I would highly recommend this tour! We had an awesome time snorkeling and swimming at Whitehaven Beach!

What to bring

Comfortable shoes, sunglasses, hats, & sunscreen

Swimwear & towels

Camera

Jacket

Weather-appropriate clothing

Reusable water bottle

What’s not allowed

Glassware

Red wine (as it may stain the boat’s surface)

High-heeled shoes

Luggage or large bags

Plastic bags

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

The boat is equipped with an onboard toilet for your convenience.

Snorkelling is a physical activity. You must be a confident swimmer and have a certain level of fitness to participate.

The order of locations visited may change depending on the tides and wind. Your crew will select the best snorkelling locations based on weather and visibility conditions.

You can bring your own alcohol and snacks. The crew will provide you with an esky to store them. Ice is also available onboard.

Soft drinks and water can be purchased on the boat.

Children under 2 years old must be approved before departure and need to carry their own lifejackets.

Infants under 12 months must be in a baby carrier and accompanied by a parent.

A fuel surcharge of $13 per customer is payable upon boarding.

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