Pioneer Adventures Whitsundays

Pioneer Adventures Whitsundays

Pioneer Adventures Whitsundays
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Adrenaline & Extreme ToursBoat ToursSightseeing ToursNature & Wildlife ToursSpeed Boats Tours
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Pioneer Adventures offers fun short-day tours from Airlie Beach to The Whitsundays. Guaranteed to make your time in The Whitsundays unforgettable, our short but sweet tours are the perfect way to get the most out of your holiday. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, wildlife lover, adrenaline junkie, solo traveler, family holidaymaker or budget backpacker, we have the perfect tour for you!
Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia

Awards
Travellers' Choice
2024

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5.0 of 5 bubbles884 reviews
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cheesehead2023
1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023
The staff on the boat were really good, friendly, helpful, and full of fun. The three viewing platforms at tongue point give really good views. The walk up to the viewing platforms could do with safety railings, as it is a hard walk for older people, and those less fit. The meals were very nice, and whilst it didn’t affect us, more drinks (e.g. orange juice, lemonade or soft drinks) should be free. Two hours on Whitehaven beach, although nice, was a little too long. All in all, a fabulous day out. David, the captain, has a good knowledge, and gave good commentary. Heather, in the office, was very helpful, and we would like to thank each and everyone for the nice trip. Kind regards Paul and Margriet Green.
Written 28 October 2023
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Hi Paul and Margriet, thank you for your comments, we hope to see you again soon.
Written 1 November 2023
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k0lsen2
Townsville, Australia1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
We had a fantastic time. The driver was clear in his instructions and made us feel at ease, taking our children on a thrill ride. I noticed him checking on my 7 yr old to ensure she was okay throughout the ride - he was a very good representative for Pioneer.
Written 13 December 2023
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Hi k0lsen2 Thank you so much for your 5-star review! Were thrilled to hear the whole family enjoyed the ride! We will share this with the crew to let them know to keep up the amazing work.
Written 28 December 2023
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tashlynn1
Brisbane, Australia1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2023 • Family
Went on the 70 minute glass bottomed boat tour on a rainy gray day. Tour guides were knowledgeable and made the experience interesting with essential information, delivered in a easy light hearted manner. Managed to see fish and corals but the turtle was teasing us by popping up and disappearing before we could get a good look. Good thing to do if you can't swim/snorkel like me.
Written 8 July 2023
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Don H
Nelson, New Zealand2 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023
We'd appreciated that this was a brief, close/inshore trip, as advertised, and we did not expect an 'outer-reef' experience. It was nice, with some exposure to some corals & fish , and a turtle sighting was an unexpected highlight. We'd recommend this trip for others , it is good value for the relatively low costs.
Written 3 September 2023
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Hi Don H, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and recommending us! We are stoked you enjoyed the trip and we hope to see you again soon!
Written 18 September 2023
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Markella V
2 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Family
We didn't get to do the experience. We booked the jet boat and banana boat combo. The day before we were told the banana boat wasn't working, so we got $20 refunded per person. This reduced the 1.5 hr experience to now 30 mins. We were going to walk from our resort (20min walk), but the weather was really rainy, so we would have had to take a cab each way. With this increased cost we decided to not venture out in the rain to do the experience. There was not much visibility, so sight-seeing would have been poor. We text at 7.46am and 8.03am the business mobile asking for updates on whether it will go ahead with no response, despite office hours being open. At 9.06am we text that we wouldn't do the jetboat (due to start at 10am), but still no response. We received a call close to 10am asking where we were and I explained that due to rain and half the experience cancelled we wouldn't come and were advised we wouldn't be able to get any type of refund. I was ok with that because watching the rain pour down from my hotel I was glad to be dry, but just the lack of communication was disappointing. My voucher said to ring 24hrs ahead to confirm, however an email stating where and when to meet and what we needed to bring would have been better. I have received some really awesome service at Airlie, so this was notably average.
Written 13 January 2023
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Hi 114markellav, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations. It was an uncommon instance and we’ll do better in the future.
Written 17 January 2023
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heidi s
Hay Point, Australia1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 • Family
We were very disappointed with this trip. After paying $240 (2A, 5yo & 1yo) we didn't even leave the bay of Shute harbour spending majority of the trip sitting looking for turtles and then went over 2 small patches of reef seeing all of about 1dozon fish. 70 minute trip and we were back up the stairs an dropped back to our accommodation within that time slot.
Written 18 November 2021
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Michele G
Sydney, Australia19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
Great service from the Airlie Port into Shute Harbour to board the Glass Bottom Boat. Provided a local tour/commentary on the way with a stop at the Lookout for photos - all in an airconditioned bus. Th glass bottom boat ride across the Coral reef did not disappoint and the guide was very knowledgeable and happy to answer many random questions.

Highly recommend for value, service and quality.
Written 23 November 2022
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Hi micheleg832, Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review. We are thrilled to hear you had a great time on our glass bottom boat. We look forward to seeing you again soon :)
Written 23 November 2022
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roganjhunter
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022 • Family
My nephew and I thoroughly enjoyed Pioneers Jet boat and banana ride. The service was excellent and the attractions themselves were a lot of fun and very enjoyable. Would highly recommend Pioneer Adventures for anyone looking for a great high energy adventure suitable for both adults and kids
Written 14 January 2022
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Thank you for the incredible recommendation!! Stoked you guys had an awesome time. Can't wait to take you out again!
Written 30 March 2022
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Hannah M
Albany Creek, Australia14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021 • Couples
What a bloody special company. Thankyou so much for organising the most beautiful day for my partner and I. You kept a bloody good secret, here is me thinking I’m going fishing and 5 minutes later I’m being proposed too on a private beach. I did not see that coming!! Thankyou for getting up early and going above and beyond to make our proposal so perfect. You guys are honestly amazing humans so Thankyou!

Written 26 March 2021
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mimandjosie
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
I’ve been on a couple of jet boat rides across Australia and nothing compares to this torture.
If you like being drowned at high speed this ride is a must . You can’t see anything due to the stinging of salt water in your eyes and you’re trying not to suffocate by the amount of water up your nose . Waste of $400
Written 16 February 2024
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Hi mimandjosie, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations. It was an uncommon instance and we’ll do better in the future.
Written 7 March 2024
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