Ting å gjøre i 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.

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.

Flott dagstur til revet, vi fikk stoppe på 2 dykkesteder og pakken min inkluderte også 1 helikoptertur. Operatøren hadde også en fotograf som hjalp deg med å ta undervannsbilder som du kunne kjøpe senere (selv om det var ganske dyrt til $20/bilde). Lunsjen var enkel (biff, reker, grillet fisk, salat og pasta), men deilig, og rekene var veldig ferske. Det jeg skulle ønske kunne vært bedre, var kunngjøringen om helikopterturen – det hadde vært bedre om de hadde kunngjort min tur omtrent 10-15 minutter før flyet tok av, slik at jeg hadde hatt nok tid til å skifte til vanlige klær (jeg snorklet rett før det). Jeg tror også at hvis passasjerer får minst 30 minutter før avgang til å ta sjøsyketabletter, vil det fungere bedre. Noen passasjerer på turen min tok pillen, men ble likevel syke, kanskje fordi pillen ikke hadde nok tid til å virke (man må ta den etter frokost, minst 30 minutter før avgang).

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.

Turen vår ble forsinket med en time på grunn av dårlig vær (ganske uvanlig, med tanke på at vinteren skal være «tørrsesongen»), men ærlig talt tok de den riktige avgjørelsen! Vi hadde et kort vindu med greit vær og god sikt over revene. Piloten Jesse var veldig hyggelig og blid; han lot meg sitte ved siden av seg siden jeg reiste alene, og ærlig talt gjorde det opplevelsen så mye bedre! Dessuten var det en av de mykeste landingene jeg noensinne har opplevd med et fly; jeg merket ikke engang at vi allerede var på hjul på rullebanen. Anbefaler denne turen på det sterkeste! Men tillat litt fleksibilitet i timeplanen din, da det er en veldig væravhengig aktivitet: følg med på værmeldingen 2-3 dager før du bestemmer deg for en dato.

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.