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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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About
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
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Awards
Travellers' Choice
2024
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Mandi T
Brisbane, Australia3 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Our family visited as part of our Christmas mini break. We did everything that was promised and had fun along the way. Our first crab pot was empty but the guys let us pull up another which was a winner!
Written 3 January 2020
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Thanks for your 4 star review we appreciate it. We try to make the experience fun while also explaining the features of our wonderful environment.
Written 4 January 2020
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jessicamcgillivray
Melbourne, Australia78 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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yuan
Singapore, Singapore8 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
This trip was very interesting. The humorous captain Dave and his beautiful assistant provided us with a service of up to 3 hours. Dave made me understand the good natural environment and rich ecological protection of the local area. I also tried fishing, catching crabs and shrimps, and saw bats hanging upside down in the mangroves, eagles in bird nests, and cute pelicans. Finally, I returned to the restaurant on the shore and enjoyed a seafood platter, delicious fish and chips, especially the crabs were very delicious. This was a pleasant and satisfying activity, which was impressive.
Written 9 November 2023
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Kevin C
2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
We had an amazing time with 4 and 6 years old children. Super kid friendly, the tour was very entertaining and well organized from start to finish. We really enjoyed the entire time and also enjoyed the great food at the restaurant after the tour. Highly recommend.
Written 6 April 2023
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Cameron S
26 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
Great trip for young family . Well organised and tidy set up. Great way to spend the morning followed by lunch .
Captain was very funny and helpful, even though the weather wasn’t ideal .
Captain was very funny and helpful, even though the weather wasn’t ideal .
Written 22 September 2023
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Jet573502
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • Family
Very nice trip, myself and the whole family enjoyed the tour. Good lunch, bisr very clean and neat, highly recommended. Host Dave, Mark and Song were just superb especially Dave
Written 5 February 2020
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Thank you for your great review, our crew want everyone to enjoy the experience so they will be very happy to hear your kind comments, especially Dave.
Written 6 February 2020
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samoeunchea
1 contribution
Dec 2023
Captain Dave and Tara were great host for our trip.
They’re very friendly and very knowledgeable and great people in general.
Learnt a lot about Mud Crabs Oysters and other marine species in the Tweed River.
Highly recommended for anyone after a fun day out with family and kids food was amazing as well after the trip out on the boat.
They’re very friendly and very knowledgeable and great people in general.
Learnt a lot about Mud Crabs Oysters and other marine species in the Tweed River.
Highly recommended for anyone after a fun day out with family and kids food was amazing as well after the trip out on the boat.
Written 18 December 2023
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Lilly L
Melbourne, Australia2 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
The experience was unique: the captain complimented the journey, 1st mate and deck hand were very helpful. I wish the journey could have lasted for longer. Thoroughly enjoyed by Mum, Dad and a young son. Highly recommended for young families!
Written 29 March 2023
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lwj0075000
1 contribution
Our family booked Caitch a crab tour without lunch. We have 5 people including an infant and paid $201. In the beginning, the yabby catching is allright and had some fun. But then when it's time to pull up the crab trap, we got a big one in the basket. We were all excited, because we thought we could take it home. But then we found all the crabs were collected together ready to cook, and my husband asked staff, she said all the Crab were only for lunch, and if we didn't book the lunch we couldn't take the crab. That's really disappointed because we didn't see them set the trap and we even didn't know if they just put the crabs in the traps by themselves. How could helping to pull up the trap up count 'Catch a crab'? Then when we got off the cruise, we saw there were many crabs kept in a big tank. Then We suspected this is a fraud even more. Each trap had at least one crab, All the crabs exceeded restricted size, how could they get that lucky? And also almost all the tourists were from Asia travel groups, there were no a single local. In the end, we didn't get anything and felt totally cheated, our boy nearly teared. So I strongly suggest if you don't want to waste your money, don't go'catch a crab'.
Written 13 January 2013
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MatthewNg
Singapore, Singapore2 contributions
Feb 2014 • Family
Hi. We booked thru penthouse apartment ard 2nd week of February 2014. Initially the trip was nice. When we came back to our apartment our nightmare started. Our group of 5 adults and 3 children got bitten so badly by sand flies that till today fourth week of February we still suffer from the massive sand flies bites all over our body.
The operator could at least state in the guidebook that we should bring insect repellent or take precautions.
If it gets any worse. We might consider taking legal actions against the irresponsible operator.
My email address is matthew.ng@innotec.com.sg.
The operator could at least state in the guidebook that we should bring insect repellent or take precautions.
If it gets any worse. We might consider taking legal actions against the irresponsible operator.
My email address is matthew.ng@innotec.com.sg.
Written 21 February 2014
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Hi There,
Thank you for your review on Catch a Crab, we are sorry to hear that your family did not have an enjoyable time after the cruise.
Unfortunately, as we are a river based activity with an abundance of mangroves we are not able to ward off all the Sandflies. We do offer repellent on board the boat at all times and staff do suggest in the safety talk that if you are inclined to get bitten to utilise the spray. We also have Sandfly procedures in place in our cafe. Due to Catch a Crab operating in a natural environment we do not have complete control over insects that may share the river with us.
Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you on Catch a Crab again soon.
Kind regards
The Catch a Crab Team
Written 2 March 2014
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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.
Written 23 November 2019
Hi. Please advise how many people and we will try and get a cost for you, a lot of people just get Uber
Written 23 November 2019
Tingting T
Singapore, Singapore
Hi, Are there any specific season for catching crabs?
Written 17 September 2019
I am not sure about that. Probably between late summer and early autumn. Sunny and cool weather.
Written 17 September 2019
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?
Written 29 August 2018
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
Written 29 August 2018
Is I stay at surfers paradise, do you provide pick up arrangements since it departs in morning? What happens during wet weather?
Written 20 November 2015
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
Written 25 November 2015
Where do I book just the Catch a Crab tour? how long does it last? what are the timing? What is the itinery?
Written 27 October 2015
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
Written 28 October 2015
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
Written 30 September 2015
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.
Written 1 October 2015
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.
Written 29 December 2014
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.
Written 13 January 2015
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