Tennivalók itt: Great Barrier Reef

The onboard staff were very enthusiastic and provided detailed introductions. After boarding, we left our ID at the counter to borrow prescription diving masks. At the second dive site, we decided on the spot to pay the 20 AUD for the glass-bottom boat ride, where we saw many fish and corals. The meals on board were simple and average, so those who care about food can bring their own snacks. Also, it is recommended to take motion sickness medicine to avoid ruining a wonderful trip.

Nagyszerű egynapos túra volt a zátonynál, két búvárkodási helyen is megálltunk, és a csomagom egy helikopteres repülést is tartalmazott. Az üzemeltetőnek van egy fotósa is, aki segített víz alatti fotókat készíteni, amiket később meg lehetett vásárolni (bár elég drága, 20 dollár/kép). Az ebéd egyszerű (steak, garnélarák, grillezett hal, saláta és tészta), de finom volt, és a garnélarák nagyon friss volt. Amit jobban szerettem volna, az a helikopteres repülés bejelentése – jobb lett volna, ha körülbelül 10-15 perccel a felszállás előtt bejelentik a soromat, így lett volna elég időm átöltözni normál ruhába (közvetlenül előtte sznorkeleztem). Azt is gondolom, hogy ha az utasoknak legalább 30 percet adnának indulás előtt a tengeribetegség elleni gyógyszerek bevételére, az jobban működne. Néhány utas a túrámon bevette a tablettát, de mégis rosszul lett, talán azért, mert a tablettának nem volt elég ideje hatni (reggeli után kell bevenni, legalább 30 perccel indulás előtt).

Although it was a half-day tour, lunch was included, and we were able to fully enjoy the Great Barrier Reef—we were extremely satisfied! We received an email a couple of days beforehand asking us to call to choose between snorkeling or the glass-bottom boat, but they were able to assist us via email instead. I had heard that the boat causes motion sickness, but I didn't get that sick at all. Overall, it was a thoroughly satisfying tour.

Overall a great experience and definitely a must to add onto your itineraries! The tour was organised and the staffs made sure everyone was having a safe and fun day at the reef. You have most of what you’ll need in the boat—sea sickness pills, drinks and snacks. We not only got to see The Great Barrier Reef upclose but also above from the Heli. 😍

Since I was a bit nervous about swimming, I opted for the glass-bottom boat and snorkeling package! The glass-bottom boat was amazing; just looking down, I could see beautiful fish and sea turtles, which was truly breathtaking. For snorkeling, I paid an additional AUD 12 to rent a life vest! Just a short distance away, there were schools of colorful fish, and swimming among them myself was a completely different experience. (The fish themselves were actually clearer to see from the glass-bottom boat!) Coin lockers, the souvenir shop, and restaurants all accepted credit card payments!

The scenery starts off amazing 👍. The pilot counts down when approaching the Heart Reef. I'm usually very afraid of turbulence and weightlessness; I took motion sickness medication in advance and was able to manage it well ~ Highly recommended, and the pick-up service was also very thoughtful without a long wait.

A túránk egy órát késett a rossz időjárás miatt (ami elég szokatlan, tekintve, hogy a tél elvileg a „száraz évszak”), de őszintén szólva jól döntöttek! Volt egy rövid időszak, amikor az időjárás megfelelő volt, és jól láttuk a zátonyokat. Jesse, a pilóta nagyon kedves és vidám volt; mellé ültetett, látva, hogy egyedül utazom, és őszintén szólva ez sokkal jobbá tette az élményt! Ráadásul ez volt az egyik legsimább leszállás, amit valaha repülőgéppel tapasztaltam; észre sem vettem, hogy már a kifutópályán gurulunk. Nagyon ajánlom ezt a túrát! De hagyjon némi rugalmasságot az időbeosztásában, mivel ez egy nagyon időjárásfüggő tevékenység: figyelje az előrejelzést 2-3 nappal a dátum véglegesítése előtt.

Nice island getaway with a relaxing vibe We joined a day trip to Fitzroy Island and overall had a nice experience. The boat ride from the marina took about 45 minutes, which was quite manageable. The weather in the days before our trip had been rainy, so the guide let us know in advance that the water might not be very clear. Even so, it was still enjoyable to spend time on the island and go into the water. The beach we were at had corals instead of soft sand, so it was a bit harder and more slippery to walk on, something visitors may want to be prepared for. We still managed to see a few fishes and corals while snorkelling. Overall, it was a relaxing and pleasant day trip, especially if you want to enjoy island scenery and spend some time by the water. I’d recommend bringing suitable footwear for the coral beach and managing expectations depending on recent weather conditions.

We participated in an afternoon departure on a pleasantly cool spring day. On the way there, we encountered whales! An announcement was made, and we stopped for a while to watch them. At Green Island, snorkeling was canceled that day due to a crocodile sighting, so we went on a glass-bottom boat tour instead. We could have still gone into the ocean, but we decided to enjoy the island's walking trails, which led to several small beaches. Before heading back, we dipped our feet in the water.