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Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns
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Reviewed 17 April 2019 via mobile

This snorkeling tour was amazing. The staff was great food was good. It be sure to bring seasickness pills with you since about half of the boat was vomiting is it because of the choppy waters. I highly recommend this to tour.

Date of experience: April 2019
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steph_kennelly, Manager at Down Under Cruise & Dive, responded to this reviewResponded 23 November 2021

Very important to check the weather on your date of travel especially if you know you suffer from motion sickness!

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Reviewed 15 April 2019 via mobile

Crew members are really kind and they do an amazing job. It was a fantastic experience. The best cruise to enjoy the barrier reef! The entertainment on board with live music was wonderful.

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HappyTravellersDownU, Operations at Down Under Cruise & Dive, responded to this reviewResponded 17 April 2019

Thank you very much for your review and more importantly we are happy that you had a great day out with us.

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Reviewed 15 April 2019 via mobile

“Evolution” was by far the prettiest big cat out on the wharf when we approached in the morning. We did get a little confused at check in and had to walk back to the Terminal and join the line to check in. The crew’s instructions/safety briefing was clear and engaging. The entire day was outlined to the group and any extra charges were noted. They were VERY encouraging of the travel calm tablets but clearly some people on board ignored their warnings. You are given a safety number and it is checked multiple times through out the day, which I found very efficient!
The snorkeling was great, we didn’t join the divers so I can’t say how that was but they seemed well taken care of. Lunch was yum, drinks were plentiful and smiles and friendly staff were everywhere when you needed help.
I highly recommend spending your time out of the water on the top deck!
Thanks for a great day on such a beautiful boat!

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HappyTravellersDownU, Manager at Down Under Cruise & Dive, responded to this reviewResponded 23 April 2019

Hi Emily and thank you for your review.
Evolution is a fantastic boat and we are very proud of her and her crew and we are always pleased to hear that our valued guests have had such a good time.
Safe travels,

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Reviewed 15 April 2019 via mobile

We had an awesome day out with a Great crew on a great boat. Very professional operation was a rough trip out but that was only due to weather the crew we amazing looking after everyone making sure they were okay. Lunch was great cooked by Tommy t-bone who was simply an all rounder cook ,musician and an all round great bloke we really enjoyed his company. It was a great day out. Thanks down under.

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Reviewed 14 April 2019 via mobile

Extremely friendly and attentive crew, who created a fun an enjoyable atmosphere. They were always ensuring we were safe and looked after, even my daughter with terrible sea sickness.
The reef speaks for itself.....but I highly recommend the free tour offered by the Laurence, with a life preserver. I was able to see so much more than I was confident to reach on my own and even saw a turtle and reef shark. The suits provided were stinger proof and they ensured everyone had gear fit for them when snorkelling, as well a complimentary life jackets.
The food was in abundance and was completely restocked for the full 45 min lunch that was available. No concern of missing out and plenty for everyone to have seconds and thirds. On the way back from the reef returning to cairns, Tom have us some amazing entertainment to keep the spirits high and enthusiastic to end the afternoon. Leaving the boat, the crew all formed up to say goodbye, a lovely touch to end a great day!

Date of experience: April 2019
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