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Catch a Crab
Catch a Crab
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:00 AM
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An Experience of a lifetime: Enjoyed by all ages, the multi-award-winning "Catch-a-Crab" tour offers a truly unforgettable experience. From the moment you step aboard, you'll take part in an exciting range of fun activities. You'll see some of the natural wonders of this spectacular region up close and catch a glimpse of the unique Australian lifestyle. Enjoy activities of pelican feeding, trapping for crabs, fishing, yabbie pumping (tide permitting) learn how we farm our oysters and enjoy freshly opened oysters in the riverside oyster farm cafe. Try Freshly cooked mudcrab or spanner crab combined with local oysters or one our mixed seafood platters for a delicious seafood experience.
Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia
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warrenhampson
Lismore, Australia1 contribution
Nov. 2023 • Family
Great day, had a blast. Fun captain.All went fine.Caught fisf, went in chest deep water to catch yabbies.
Written 14 November 2023
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lhen13
Brisbane, Australia70 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Family
I was unsure if the kids would have loved this but they really enjoyed it. It was a great way to keep the family entertained and learn about crabs, we all enjoyed it. The seafood lunch was also awesome, great atmosphere and really lovely people, everyone was nice, excellent service.
Written 9 November 2023
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lee e
Thank you for your really great review
Written 11 November 2023
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Traveler23269792305
2 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
Really interactive and plenty of activities that everyone of all ages can join in. The captain and his first mate were very knowledgeable and answer any questions we had. Also had a great sense of humour 👍😂
Food was delicious!!! 👍
Food was delicious!!! 👍
Written 7 November 2023
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lee e
Thank you for your great review
Written 8 November 2023
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LewisMan2023
Brisbane, Australia1 contribution
Nov. 2023 • Family
My first trip with Catch A Crab happened in 2013 with my father-in-law and mother-in-law. My father-in-law passed away few years ago, I joined the trip again in Nov 2024 and this trip bought back a lot of memories of him and the scene was just like it was happened in yesterday. Thanks Catch a Crab!
Written 7 November 2023
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yagiza
Singapore, Singapore295 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Family
Participated in this tour which we learnt much about crabs and the ecosystem around this area. Caught 3 crabs and a fish. My child had a thrilling time too!
Written 29 October 2023
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jessicamcgillivray
Melbourne, Australia42 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Family
Had a visit with the family and one 9yr old child.
It was a great time for the young children.
If your an experienced fisher man or women, I wouldn't recommend.
Expect to see alot of people from different countries aboard. Which can be a great laugh. The crew were very funny and welcoming.
We started with a small cruise around and feeding the seagulls and one pelican who we are pretty sure ate one of the seagulls 🤣
Then pulled up some crab nets. 🦀
Pumping for yabbies was a really good laugh, and a bit of hard work. Expect to get a little muddy and wet.
Fishing is done on some cheap rods and only have enough line to drop down into crystal clear waters. A few of us onboard caught a few brim.
It's an adventure im glad I done with the family but it would only be a once off visit.
It was a great time for the young children.
If your an experienced fisher man or women, I wouldn't recommend.
Expect to see alot of people from different countries aboard. Which can be a great laugh. The crew were very funny and welcoming.
We started with a small cruise around and feeding the seagulls and one pelican who we are pretty sure ate one of the seagulls 🤣
Then pulled up some crab nets. 🦀
Pumping for yabbies was a really good laugh, and a bit of hard work. Expect to get a little muddy and wet.
Fishing is done on some cheap rods and only have enough line to drop down into crystal clear waters. A few of us onboard caught a few brim.
It's an adventure im glad I done with the family but it would only be a once off visit.
Written 19 October 2023
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MaggieT2345
Sydney, Australia1 contribution
Sep. 2023 • Family
The tour is fine as we can catch the crab and fish but sadly not any crab can be eaten unless you pay more to stay after for a lunch with the affiliate restaurant. We book a table for a la carte menu but the service was not good. We won’t recommend it.
Written 6 October 2023
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Wander58445320598
1 contribution
Sep. 2023 • Family
Excellent tour for family. Dave the skipper was awesome and the rest of the crew were great and very friendly. I suggest bundle the tour with lunch option or tell the crew for additional lunch after tour since all the activities will bring up your appetite.
Written 1 October 2023
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Maggie T
Sydney, Australia2 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Family
The most unhappy experience in my Gold Coast Tour ever!
We enrolled the Catch a Crab Tour for my parents and my kids . As my parents wanted a-la-carte menu of the Oyster Shed Restaurant we booked a table online well beforehand.
The tour was ok .
Back to the restaurant issue, we finished the tour and arrived in the restaurant around 12:45 with a booking. The staff were busy to serve the pre-booked seafood platter and we had to wait for more then 40 mins for the first dish to come! It’s onion rings ! My kids were starving so I asked if we can pay what we got and move on but they kept saying they have only one chef and was preparing ours so it was a NO !
The lady even blamed us that we should have pre-ordered the food online but I told them an hour wait was unacceptable!
At the end of my story, we ordered 4 dishes but only 3 dishes arrived after an hour wait 1:35pm.
From what we observed, other a la carte table got food earlier than us even we ordered earlier but still no apologies from any of their unfriendly bad mannered staff!!!!!
We, with elderly and children, left with furious feelings and half emptied stomach!!!!
The most terrible thing is that I have to request the reception lady ( with my poor mum) to get the ordered food in front of other dinners few times !
Very unpleasant experience seriously!
Totally terrible that you won’t experience that in your life! It absolutely ruined our day!!!
We enrolled the Catch a Crab Tour for my parents and my kids . As my parents wanted a-la-carte menu of the Oyster Shed Restaurant we booked a table online well beforehand.
The tour was ok .
Back to the restaurant issue, we finished the tour and arrived in the restaurant around 12:45 with a booking. The staff were busy to serve the pre-booked seafood platter and we had to wait for more then 40 mins for the first dish to come! It’s onion rings ! My kids were starving so I asked if we can pay what we got and move on but they kept saying they have only one chef and was preparing ours so it was a NO !
The lady even blamed us that we should have pre-ordered the food online but I told them an hour wait was unacceptable!
At the end of my story, we ordered 4 dishes but only 3 dishes arrived after an hour wait 1:35pm.
From what we observed, other a la carte table got food earlier than us even we ordered earlier but still no apologies from any of their unfriendly bad mannered staff!!!!!
We, with elderly and children, left with furious feelings and half emptied stomach!!!!
The most terrible thing is that I have to request the reception lady ( with my poor mum) to get the ordered food in front of other dinners few times !
Very unpleasant experience seriously!
Totally terrible that you won’t experience that in your life! It absolutely ruined our day!!!
Written 27 September 2023
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Ashwin V
1 contribution
Aug. 2023 • Family
This school holidays My son and I was staying at Coolangatta for couple of days. I found catch a crab activity near by and went for it.. it was an amazing experience! We both thoroughly enjoys all the activities.. feeding birds, catching crabs, pumping out yabbies and fishing too! The trip was very engaging and educational about crabs and fishing rules of Queensland..
We do these sort of activities in other countries but never appreciate what we have here!
The lunch package was good.. to come out and get a feed straight away..
I would really recommend this activity even for couples to spend some quality time! It’s a team work!!
We do these sort of activities in other countries but never appreciate what we have here!
The lunch package was good.. to come out and get a feed straight away..
I would really recommend this activity even for couples to spend some quality time! It’s a team work!!
Written 27 September 2023
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Hi we stay at Surfer Paradise and we are trying to book trip with return transfer however we don’t see the option in the website. Can you please advice. Thanks.
CatchaCrab
Gold Coast, Australia33 contributions
Hi. Please advise how many people and we will try and get a cost for you, a lot of people just get Uber
Tingting T
Singapore, Singapore
Hi, Are there any specific season for catching crabs?
Queenie
3 contributions
I am not sure about that. Probably between late summer and early autumn. Sunny and cool weather.
I am going to buy Gold Coast Attraction Passes. In this case, is there any chances that you can arrange a pick at Palm Beach? If yes, how much it will be per adult?
Lee Eyre
Tweed Heads, Australia
Dear Chung,
We can organise this for you.
It is a $100 AUS return for the direct private transfer for up to 4 people.
Please email me directly on the company website if you wish to proceed.
Best regards
Matt Eyre
Is I stay at surfers paradise, do you provide pick up arrangements since it departs in morning? What happens during wet weather?
CatchaCrab
Gold Coast, Australia33 contributions
Dear Melody,
Yes we can assist with return transfer pick up from hotels in surfers paradise. It is $25 per adult. Pick up time is from 7:30am onwards.
We still operate in wet weather. Our boat is sheltered and our staff will ensure you are comfortable.
Thank you ,
Catch A Crab
yayawu
6 contributions
Where do I book just the Catch a Crab tour? how long does it last? what are the timing? What is the itinery?
CatchaCrab
Gold Coast, Australia33 contributions
Dear Yayawu,
You may head to our website + select tours & bookings. All the packages are listed on the website with the menu options , prices etc.
Our tours are 2 hours on the boat + inc lunch 3 hours.
Tour activities depart at 9:30am QLD Time , including : Pelican feeding , Yabby catching , Crab catching , Morning tea , Fishing , Crab Show , Crab tasting , Oyster farm show & talk.
Thank you
Catch A Crab
Singapore Views
Singapore2,059 contributions
We are a group of 6 seniors from Singapore. Can your tour accommodate all of us together? Is the entire session strenuous? What would be suitable attire when we do Catch A Crab in end Nov 2015?Can we have an idea of charges? Do we get to keep our catches? Tks
Vietnam_rocks8
Nha Trang, Vietnam41 contributions
The session is pretty laid back and the boat takes many people. Suitable clothes would be something casual that you can get wet in, as you go to catch yabbies in the water. You get to taste the catch but it's only a small plate with a couple of pieces. You should try the restaurant if you want to eat fresh crabs.
CatchaCrab
Gold Coast, Australia33 contributions
Dear KK_Lee1357 ,
Thank you for your feedback. Catch A Crab management team appreciates every review.
We are very upset to hear this about our staff - our staff are trained to be courteous & polite and happy to assist customers.
We need to investigate this further and would like to ask the date you travelled on the Catch a Crab ? Also please provide your name if possible so we may check staff whom were working on the day & try to get to the bottom of this complaint; to allow it not to happen again.
Was your trip with on CAC with a tour guide / group ? Or travelling separate ?
There is another company very similar to Catch A Crab & we hope this is not mistaken for CAC.
Thank you , I look forward to hearing from you.
CatchaCrab
Gold Coast, Australia33 contributions
Dear KK_Lee1357 ,
Thank you for your feedback. Catch A Crab management team appreciates every review.
We are very upset to hear this about our staff - our staff are trained to be courteous & polite and happy to assist customers.
We need to investigate this further and would like to ask the date you travelled on the Catch a Crab ? Also please provide your name if possible so we may check staff whom were working on the day & try to get to the bottom of this complaint; to allow it not to happen again.
Was your trip with on CAC with a tour guide / group ? Or travelling separate ?
There is another company very similar to Catch A Crab & we hope this is not mistaken for CAC.
Thank you , I look forward to hearing from you.