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Join a Dolphin and Tangalooma Wrecks Cruise with See Moreton. Spot Dolphins & Dugongs, explore Moreton Island and feast on a Tropical Island Lunch. Delight In Discovery. See Moreton. See More.
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McReel
Anchorage, AK6 contributions
Jan 2020
Understand that this trip was at peak holiday season..The boat is very nice and the crew great. The whole area around the wrecks was very crowded w boats due to the season. So, massive numbers of people in the water. The crew did a good job considering they were looking after like 75 people in the water per shift. The boat was pretty full so they split us into 2 groups. Each group had approximately one hour in the water, which was sufficient. Snorkeling was OK, nothing over the top but still enjoyable. Did see a few turtles and a Dugong from the boat. Not much else out there sea life wise, but hey, I've seen so much elsewhere in the world. The lunch was good. Downsides: I've thrown away better snorkel gear. There are no freshwater showers on board despite what the brochure says. Our Aussie friends were disappointed by lack of an afternoon tea. Apparently they had no hot water left. There were only 3 heads on board which double as changing rooms. Don't know the exact # of pax but I'm thinking 150+ so that's 50 per toilet/changing room. Need another 2-3 rooms. You can walk on the beach but you cannot go down the beach towards the Moreton Island Resort as that is private property. Not much to do on the beach except swim and hang. They spend a lot of time (maybe an hour) retrieving and then anchoring the snorkel boat which is kept elsewhere.. That time really belongs to the clients and should be spent looking for wildlife. OK trip but probably worth more like $120 AUD.
Written 3 January 2020
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Hi McReel, thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback. We appreciate your honest suggestions regarding the tour and we ensure to discuss this with the management team to improve the tour for future guests. It's great to hear you had a good day regardless and thank you for spending the day with See Moreton.
Written 12 January 2020
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Renae P
1 contribution
Mar 2023
This day trip was fantastic, we had 2 first time snorkelling children (9 and 6) and Jill or as my daughter called her ‘the fish expert’ did a wonderful job of making my youngest feel welcome, safe, secure and entertained. The staff were super friendly and knew what they were doing but also looked like they loved what they did too.
The snorkel itself was fun and informative and the paddle boards and kayaks on the beach were a hit too.
The Buffett lunch was really good with a great range of options, There are chips, sweets and drinks that can be purchased on board. However, if your kids are a bit picky with food I would recommend taking some extra ‘healthy’ snacks as this was a life saver for my two as all the delicious salads they wouldn’t eat. The hotel transfer to and from the Gold Coast was pleasant and easy. I would definitely recommend this tour if you have just one day to spend visiting Moreton island.
The snorkel itself was fun and informative and the paddle boards and kayaks on the beach were a hit too.
The Buffett lunch was really good with a great range of options, There are chips, sweets and drinks that can be purchased on board. However, if your kids are a bit picky with food I would recommend taking some extra ‘healthy’ snacks as this was a life saver for my two as all the delicious salads they wouldn’t eat. The hotel transfer to and from the Gold Coast was pleasant and easy. I would definitely recommend this tour if you have just one day to spend visiting Moreton island.
Written 27 March 2023
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Hi there, it sounds like you had a wonderful experience on your day trip to Moreton Island (Mulgumpin) with See Moreton! It's great to hear that the staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about what they do. It's also fantastic to hear that Jill made your youngest feel safe and entertained while snorkeling. The range of activities on offer, such as the paddle boards and kayaks, sounds like it was a hit with your family. We are happy to hear that you all enjoyed your time at Moreton Island (Mulgumpin)
Written 29 March 2023
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Jordan Seel
8 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
To be very clear: we enjoyed this trip and had a good time, but at this price point, there’s definitely room for improvement.
1. Snorkeling: about 45 minutes of the trip. Do not come expecting the Great Barrier Reef. You’re here to snorkel the shipwrecks that have become small reefs. We saw a number of fish and corals, but this is not Finding Nemo. This is not at all a complaint, just clarification. The snorkeling itself was great, good water visibility, strong but easy to navigate current. Beaches were pristine, snorkel equipment in good repair. Our biggest complaint is the etiquette of the other passengers, particularly a large number of first-time snorkelers. While the charter obviously cannot control the actions of individuals, I think this could be corrected with some additional education on self awareness when snorkeling. This could also be improved with smaller groups - there were too many people for the size of the wrecks and the speed at which we were moved along. Unaware passengers were constantly swimming directly into us, kicking us, etc because they couldn’t be bothered to look what they were doing. As experienced snorkelers, this was frustrating but not necessarily the fault of the crew/charter.
2. Food: the prawns were AMAZING and cole slaw was good, but we didn’t much care for the rest. It’s a cold lunch. Come prepared to purchase expensive drinks, as the only complimentary drinks are hot coffee, hot tea, and tiny cups of lukewarm tap water.
1. Snorkeling: about 45 minutes of the trip. Do not come expecting the Great Barrier Reef. You’re here to snorkel the shipwrecks that have become small reefs. We saw a number of fish and corals, but this is not Finding Nemo. This is not at all a complaint, just clarification. The snorkeling itself was great, good water visibility, strong but easy to navigate current. Beaches were pristine, snorkel equipment in good repair. Our biggest complaint is the etiquette of the other passengers, particularly a large number of first-time snorkelers. While the charter obviously cannot control the actions of individuals, I think this could be corrected with some additional education on self awareness when snorkeling. This could also be improved with smaller groups - there were too many people for the size of the wrecks and the speed at which we were moved along. Unaware passengers were constantly swimming directly into us, kicking us, etc because they couldn’t be bothered to look what they were doing. As experienced snorkelers, this was frustrating but not necessarily the fault of the crew/charter.
2. Food: the prawns were AMAZING and cole slaw was good, but we didn’t much care for the rest. It’s a cold lunch. Come prepared to purchase expensive drinks, as the only complimentary drinks are hot coffee, hot tea, and tiny cups of lukewarm tap water.
Written 4 March 2023
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Hi Jnseel,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are glad to hear that you had a good time and enjoyed snorkeling and the pristine beaches. We appreciate your honest feedback regarding the snorkeling experience. We will take your comments into consideration as we continue to make improvements.
Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.
Written 5 March 2023
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Rhi
Greater Sydney, Australia5 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Wonderful experience with the team on See Moreton, friendly, knowledgeable and witty. We snorkelled around the wrecks on Tangalooma and saw so many fish, dolphins, sea turtles, dugongs, sting ray and star fish, then we got free time on the beautiful beach. Plenty of food for lunch, as well as, coffee and muffin on arrival and fruit after lunch. Happy hour started when we got back on the boat to come home, the frozen cocktail was delicious
Written 18 January 2023
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Rhiannon, that sounds like such an amazing day at Moreton Island (Mulgumpin). That is great you saw so much amazing wildlife, sting rays are such a special sighting. We hope you enjoyed the tasty Frozen Pina Colada. Thank you again for your review.
Written 18 January 2023
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Liz C
Gold Coast, Australia1 contribution
Mar 2020
I grew up in Brisbane and was familiar with Moreton island, but have not been out there for a very long time, and have never been snorkelling. This was just a fantastic trip to see some more of my own part of the world. I went with my adult children (mid 20’s), spending the day together for the first time in over a year. The weather was perfect, the water was crystal clear and Captain Wayne made sure we got to see as much as possible - the turtles, stingrays, dolphins, Doug the Dugong, and of course snorkelling around the wrecks with thousands of brightly coloured fish and sea creatures. Lunch on board was delicious and plentiful. We travelled from the Gold Coast and it was an easy drive, with good parking available. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable day, which is highly recommended for visitors and locals alike. Special mention to Georgia who is an incredibly hard working and happy crew member. Holidaying at home can be surprising.
Written 5 March 2020
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Thank you so much for letting us know about your experience with us. We're happy to hear you had a great time with our crew and enjoyed the tour. Thanks again and we hope to see you again sometime!
Written 11 March 2020
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Edith R
Barcelona, Spain4 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
We booked this tour as the highlight of our Brosbane holiday. It was cancelled twice, the first time the day before and the second time the morning of the trip. We were very disappointed and wonder if it has to do with the tour not having enough participants. Thankfully we saw the text message before ordering an Uber and making our way to the hotel pick up. Even if it was because of the wind they should've given a heads up the night BEFORE!
Written 12 April 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear that your experience with our tour didn't meet your expectations, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused by the cancellations. We understand how frustrating it can be when plans change at the last minute, and we're committed to doing everything we can to ensure that our customers have a positive experience.
The weather events in Brisbane last week were very unprecedented, and passenger safety is our number one priority. It was a tough decision to make but it wouldn't have made a great experience to continue with the tour.
We appreciate your understanding and hope that we can have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any further concerns or questions.
Written 17 April 2023
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Tracey C
2 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Went on this tour very excited and couldn't wait to see the tangalooma wrecks everything was pretty good, until we got into water too snorkel, so we got in and I would say at least 30 people were in the group, it was far too much for the activity, everybody was on top of eachother and getting kicked and pushed while swimming, 5 minutes into the snorkel my partner was pulled onto the wreck by somebody who had gotten too close and wasn't a strong or confident swimmer! This shouldn't be allowed as soon as they hit the water you could see there was absolutely no water confidence with at least 5 people who were in the same group. One had too stay with an instructor for the whole trip which compromised her as an active safety person in the water with us! We alerted the guide in the boat to which said you'll be grand it'll be sorted on the boat when you get back on. Once we were back on the boat she asked for benadene as the cuts were bleeding significantly, too which she was told sit down until everybody is on the boat, at this point there was one person on the collection boat and 3 in the water. Once everybody was on the boat it still took time and a headcount took place by two people instead of one person attending too people with cuts!. As we got back too the boat and had lunch my partner asked if she could go too the beach because her leg was pretty bad and wondered could she go in the water, response was well it happened in the water you'll be fine. Fast forward she asked for more benadene and the person who manned the boat saw and said I didn't realise it was that bad! Some more benadene applied and swiftly forgotten about. Once home and a bit uncomfortable about what had happened seeked out advice as what too do with her leg as none was given only keep it clean you'll be fine! Turns out it wasn't fine and required a tetanus. The moral here is that this was just completely preventable, proper distribution of staff and prompt and capable medical ethicate should have been used. If people can't swim this should be recognised by the staff who are "trained" to spot and decide whether they should be pulled from the snorkel and the group should also not have been so large, 30 people into a snorkel was not good. Time in the water shouldn't be prioritised over water safety. When health and safety is apparently the number one priority.
Written 16 February 2023
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Dear Tracy,
I wanted to start by thanking you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent experience with us at Moreton Island. We always aim to provide exceptional experiences for our customers, as reflected in our high ratings, so it is disappointing to hear that we fell short of your expectations on this occasion.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and we would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your experience so we can identify areas where we can improve. If you're open to it, we would love to have a conversation with you over the phone. Our management team is available to speak with you at your convenience and address any concerns you may have.
Please feel free to reach out to us at social@thetourcollective.com.au, and we will arrange a time that suits you best. Once again, thank you for your review and for bringing your concerns to our attention.
Written 28 February 2023
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laurenvkerr
5 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
The staff and captain were amazing with explaining things and pointing out wildlife to us. Lunch was great. We had enough beach time to kayak/ snorkel leisurely but not so much that we were bored, and we got back to the marina at a reasonable time. The staff also told us that Moreton island is where Scooby Doo Spooky Island was filmed, I love the movie but didn’t know this so that was an awesome surprise for us!
Written 20 January 2023
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Hi Lauren, thank you for leaving this wonderful 5-star review of your time at Moreton Island (Mulgumpin) AKA Spooky Island! We love that you enjoyed that fun fact about the lovely Moreton, alongside all the other fun snorkelling and delicious lunch.
Written 22 January 2023
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Joanna D
8 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Lovely day out saw a pod of dolphins and a couple of turtles. The tangalooma shipwrecks was full of colourful fish, the shipwrecks are very sharp so gloves provided. There was 3 guards in the water with us on front back and in the middle so felt safe. We got 45 mins snorkeling so plenty of time. All in all a really enjoyable day!
Written 14 November 2023
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Good morning, Joanna,
Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience aboard See Moreton Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Cruise. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the vibrant marine life at the Tangalooma Wrecks. It's wonderful to know you had plenty of time to explore and encounter dolphins and turtles.
We appreciate your positive feedback and look forward to welcoming you back.
Written 19 November 2023
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Marina C
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Friends
Amazing tour from start to finish. Crew giving all the attention and care, starting with a great breakfast. On the way to the island, the captain stopped to show dolphins.
The crew began to explain how the day would be organized. The crew member Carol was extremely friendly and careful, giving all the safety tips for us to have a better experience.
During the snorkel we had 3 crew members taking care of the entire trip. Well served lunch, fun day at the beach! And on the way back, lots of marine life!
I loved the organization of See Moreton and the experience I had! If I return to Brisbane I will do this tour again!
The crew began to explain how the day would be organized. The crew member Carol was extremely friendly and careful, giving all the safety tips for us to have a better experience.
During the snorkel we had 3 crew members taking care of the entire trip. Well served lunch, fun day at the beach! And on the way back, lots of marine life!
I loved the organization of See Moreton and the experience I had! If I return to Brisbane I will do this tour again!
Written 17 January 2024
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hello, did you find it too bigger day as you were going fro Surfers? also how long did it take on the boat to get out there?
thanks Sheryl
Written 18 November 2018
Hi, it's about 45min - 1 hr from Surfer's paradise. We left early and made sure we have plenty of time to find the place. There's a large car park at the mariner where we boarded the ferry. The ride to the island took about 1 hour. On the way there we were served morning tea. The staff came round to give us safety instructions and and explained what we can expect to see out there. after the first snorkel we were served lunch, then we proceeded to the second site where we had free time to explore the waters, the beach or the island. Back on the boat for afternoon tea and eco talk as the captain took the boat out for dolphin/marine wild life sightings. After that the boat headed back. It was a full day trip.
Written 31 December 2018
eileendelange
Auckland, New Zealand
Is there a reef close to the surfers paradise that you could get to from the beach ( swimming- just normal rock/ reef snorkeling - not with a boat)
Written 22 May 2018
Hi, you could always check with the lifesaving and surf clubs at the Gold Coast.
Written 31 December 2018
Has anyone been in June? Would love to go on the trip but not sure if we will see anything orif the water will be warm enough to go snorkelling.
Written 12 May 2017
The dolphin in paradise season ends this month and the whale season begins , it would be cold in the waters around June on the Gold Coast and upper north you can always hire a wetsuit and there are day trips over to Moreton island or you can stay for a few nights , the whale season is amazing so be sure to go out with the Whales in Paradise crew you will have a great experience .
Written 13 May 2017
Hi I'm staying at a place just off miami one shopping centre miami highway is there any transport too the marina or could we go to a hotel to be picked up ?
Written 19 January 2017
They offer Gold Coast pick up and Brisbane city pick up. So give them a call and ask which hotels.
Written 19 January 2017
Hi Peter, I was wondering how old your granddaughter is please? I have a four year old daughter and wonder If you think snorkelling is a suitable activity for one this young? Thanks, NIcki
Written 6 January 2017
Hi Nicki
A four year old would be a little young to do the snorkel around the wrecks however she could snorkel around the beach for free and still have a good chance of seeing a few fish.
At that age we have usually found it's more about the experience of trying snorkelling.
Written 18 February 2017
Hi,
My son is not comfortable to go on a boat for long time so I was wondering how long does it take us to the spot and how rough it will be on the way?
Thank you. Reiko
Written 26 December 2016
Reiko
It is a full day cruise which takes approximately 7hrs in total. It takes approximately 1:10min to get to the island, from there we do the dolphin, dugong and turtle spotting, Buffet Lunch served onboard the boat, snorkelling, fish feeding and beach time is approximately 1-1.5hrs.
Written 26 December 2016
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