Reef Encounter
Reef Encounter
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4.5
리뷰 335건
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12
jacnic
폴딩브리지, UK포스팅 68건
2023년 3월 • 가족
I did this day trip with my daughter today and we had a fabulous day. Only booked it last night. Well organised, friendly and kind staff. Was picked up from hotel, had bacon and egg in a roll and fruit. Staff were so good with people that had never snorkellled before. Lunch was large portions and tasty. There was an option with marine biologist in afternoon where he pointed out and talked about things whilst snorkeling . I thought it was worth it. There was then cheese and a complimentary glass of wine before we headed back.
We were offered antisickness tablets and I am glad I took them as it was choppy.
We were offered antisickness tablets and I am glad I took them as it was choppy.
2023년 3월 20일 작성
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Jake K
컬럼비아, 사우스캐롤라이나포스팅 428건
2023년 2월
My wife and I previously had zero diving experience. We thought the Great Barrier Reef would be a great place to experience diving and get certified. We did the Top Deck for the sole purpose of having a private instructor, who also provides some extra service/hospitality while on board. Our instructor was Santi and he was fantastic. He met us on the dock as we were boarding the boat to take us out to the Reef Encounter, immediately making us feel welcome and comfortable for what we were about to do. We had already completed all of our online training/education so it was all hands on training at the reef. We did 3 days/2 nights, and in that time did one snorkel trip, and 9 dives. We also passed our written test. The night dive was intense but pretty fun. During all of our lessons/dives, Santi was very patient and explained everything that we were going to be practicing before getting in the water, and then would demonstrate the exercise on himself, followed by us repeating it. After a 5-10 minute session of training, we would then go for a 25-30 minute dive guided by him. At the end of the 3 days, he was not only our instructor, but felt like a good friend!.
With the Top deck, we were able to eat dinner on the top deck of the boat, and the late checkout was great.
With this being our first diving experience, we didn't really know what to expect. There were all different levels of divers from instructors from other resorts who were now customers, to very experienced and well traveled divers, to people like us with little to no experience and everyone was very encouraging and excited to talk about diving/our experiences/give tips without making us feel any less of a diver. Highly recommend this boat trip/diving training and if you could get Santi that would be a plus!
With the Top deck, we were able to eat dinner on the top deck of the boat, and the late checkout was great.
With this being our first diving experience, we didn't really know what to expect. There were all different levels of divers from instructors from other resorts who were now customers, to very experienced and well traveled divers, to people like us with little to no experience and everyone was very encouraging and excited to talk about diving/our experiences/give tips without making us feel any less of a diver. Highly recommend this boat trip/diving training and if you could get Santi that would be a plus!
2023년 2월 14일 작성
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Dunes111
Florida포스팅 17건
2022년 12월
My wife and I spent 5 nights on the boat in December. We had a wonderful time. The snorkeling was great and all the staff on the boat were very friendly and helpful.
We did Top Deck which I highly recommend. Top Deck gives assigns you a hostie who serves as your snorkel/dive guide and makes sure you have everything you need while onboard. Our personal hostie was Lauren, who I want to give a shout out to as she was absolutely fantastic. She took great care of us on the boat and guided us to snorkel spots that we would not have found on our own.
Thanks Lauren for making this a fantastic trip for us. You're the best!
Definitely take this trip. We were in Australia for 3 weeks and this was the best part of our trip.
We did Top Deck which I highly recommend. Top Deck gives assigns you a hostie who serves as your snorkel/dive guide and makes sure you have everything you need while onboard. Our personal hostie was Lauren, who I want to give a shout out to as she was absolutely fantastic. She took great care of us on the boat and guided us to snorkel spots that we would not have found on our own.
Thanks Lauren for making this a fantastic trip for us. You're the best!
Definitely take this trip. We were in Australia for 3 weeks and this was the best part of our trip.
2023년 1월 28일 작성
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Anthony
포스팅 3건
2023년 1월 • 커플
Fantastic experience with reef encounter. My wife and I did a 2 night stay with no prior scuba experience during our honeymoon. With the resort scuba option they had us in the water enjoying the incredible fish and coral in no time. Ship was nice, food was very good, staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Truly a magical part of our special trip. Would recommend to beginners and experienced divers alike. Snorkeling was great too
2023년 1월 14일 작성
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pulmcc
매리에타, 조지아포스팅 63건
2022년 12월
Our family of four signed up for the 3-day open water dive certification on Reef Encounter and three of us completed the course but unfortunately, the fourth did not. This was no fault to the instructor but rather reflects the challenge of passing the skills in the ocean when the waters are choppy and you have a person who is not a strong or confident swimmer. I bring this up simply because if you have a person who is not a good swimmer, dive certification on the reef may not be the best option. For the remaining 3 of us, it was not an issue, and we had a blast. We were on the top deck so had 1 instructor to 2 people. If you're not on top deck, it's a 1:4 instructor to student ratio. Why does that matter? You lose some dive time when an instructor has to test four vs two students, so I highly recommend the top deck if you are going to do the minimum 3-day course. If you have a longer time to spend, then a regular stateroom might be fine.
2023년 1월 4일 작성
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Rob
멜버른, 호주포스팅 8건
2022년 12월 • 개인
Have done several diving trips on "Reefy" and each time delighted with professionalism of staff, comfort and safety. Highly Recommended
2023년 1월 2일 작성
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Jacqui
포스팅 1건
2022년 9월 • 가족
I booked my overnight trip for 3 through a hotel website. The deal included glass boat, scuba and snorkeling. Our plans changed to 2 I gave notice of this and was assured a credit. Weeks before the trip I was informed that the site I booked through was not live, therefore the deal was not valid, I was assured a credit for the excess money I payed. Once onboard we could not SCUBA because of medical condition and refund was assured. None of my money or a credit receipt has been received after many attempts to contact.
In addition, my daughter's dinner , taco, meat was raw!
I have attempted to contact via phone and email and have had no response.
Will never use or recommend this company.
In addition, my daughter's dinner , taco, meat was raw!
I have attempted to contact via phone and email and have had no response.
Will never use or recommend this company.
2022년 12월 31일 작성
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Per_Ahblom
런던, UK포스팅 3건
2022년 12월
I booked this trip via Sightseeing Tours Australia as a three day live aboad. I had an amazing trip on all counts! Excellent value for money. The cabins were great, all with sea view and private toilet/shower and good beds. The food was fantastic and I really liked the communal areas on the boat. The main thing is of course the reef which delivered all I would expect with great corals and different types of species, including sea turtels and reef sharks. You see three different reef sites each day to get some variety and new things to explore. The staff was really efficent, friendly, fun and competent. I took beninner dive sessions at a great price that also let you see things up close. The whole thing was small scale, about 25-30 passengers which worked well as a solo traveler to get to know and hang out with. All in all I really recommend this!
2022년 12월 22일 작성
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Kevin S
포스팅 5건
2022년 12월 • 커플
The whole trip was fantastic. The transfer out on Reef Experience, the overnight on Reef Encounter, the crew and finally the reefs we visited. All of the crew were enthusiastic, helpful, friendly and did their best to make our stay memorable. We were particularly impressed by the help we were given snorkelling on one occasion when the current was stronger than anticipated.
2022년 12월 15일 작성
이 리뷰는 트립어드바이저 LLC의 의견이 아닌 트립어드바이저 회원의 주관적인 의견입니다. 트립어드바이저에서는 리뷰를 확인합니다.
Wrightmostofthetime
포스팅 6건
2022년 11월 • 가족
Me and my 2 girls 24/25 years did 3d2n in early Nov '22. We found the accommodations to be just fine. Clean and tidy but very small as to be expected. I singled and had a great roommate who I ended up diving w several times. We didn't upcharge to the white table linen treatment. We ate in the commons w the rest of the 30ish guests. Had a blast meeting people from around the world and talking w Scott the captain. The food was quite good from pork chops to salmon. Eggs n bacon, etc at breakfast, snacks/tea and dessert times.
The crew took safety very seriously. A team member will interview you and if you have health issues like childhood asthma or they won't let you dive.. safety/liability and all that so download the forms and get yr Dr to clear you to avoid this risk. It's all on the web site. I thought the mgr of the dive team, Jewel, had eyes in the back of her head. They had lookouts and a boat out in the water should it be needed.
I hadn't been diving in forever and my guide Chelsee was ever so patient. As my skills came back ever so slowly I went w my girls w/o a guide and another time with a no charge instructor diver in training The dive sites were amazing from giant clam gardens to passive sharks, sea turtles and lion and clown fish and massive coral. The certification program was quiet a good value versus USA cost and the dive master really took them tbrough their paces and safety protocols.
I wish them fantastic good fortune as they put the past few turbulent years of covid impacted business behind them.
The crew took safety very seriously. A team member will interview you and if you have health issues like childhood asthma or they won't let you dive.. safety/liability and all that so download the forms and get yr Dr to clear you to avoid this risk. It's all on the web site. I thought the mgr of the dive team, Jewel, had eyes in the back of her head. They had lookouts and a boat out in the water should it be needed.
I hadn't been diving in forever and my guide Chelsee was ever so patient. As my skills came back ever so slowly I went w my girls w/o a guide and another time with a no charge instructor diver in training The dive sites were amazing from giant clam gardens to passive sharks, sea turtles and lion and clown fish and massive coral. The certification program was quiet a good value versus USA cost and the dive master really took them tbrough their paces and safety protocols.
I wish them fantastic good fortune as they put the past few turbulent years of covid impacted business behind them.
2022년 12월 14일 작성
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Australian
포스팅 4건
Will we be able to dive whilst leaving our children on the boat or out snorkelling? They are aged 9 and 12.
Charlie
Boyds, 메릴랜드포스팅 1건
Couple questions -
1) Is wifi available on the boat? Or is the Optus sim card still work in the GBR while in the middle of the ocean?
2) We are only doing snorkel, do we need a wetsuit in December?
3) Does anyone know is there a discount can be use for booking?
Thank you, can wait to be on the boat.
Luvocean3
웹스터, 뉴욕주포스팅 219건
We did not have Wi fi when we were there.
There are wet suits on board. We used them for snorkeling in August. One advantage of the wet suits is they help protect from any stinging things in the water (There weren't any in August) but I think that changes in the summer season.
traveledwell
미국포스팅 365건
Can anyone provide a valid email address for Reef Encounter? Thanks!
Karen
케언스, 호주
I sure can .. if you use info @ reef encounter . com . au
without all the spaces of course! Unfortunately Tripadvisor wont publish the answer wihtout using the spaces
The Mel Meister
SoCal포스팅 61건
We've booked several days on the Reef Encounter-Top Deck Experience. We are also American, so are used to being expected to tip. Is it expected--or indeed, appropriate and okay--to offer a tip to our valet/guide? What would be an appropriate amount, do you think? Thanks for any info!
Lara G
피닉스, 애리조나포스팅 50건
We just returned in June. We stayed two nights. We did not upgrade to the Top Deck. However my husband and I had a dive guide for ourselves on every dive and our children had a snorkel guide. We did each guide and they were very appreciative. We also tipped into the general box for the rest of the crew. It seemed that in heavy tourist areas tipping was fairly common.
Danielle D
코스타 메사, 캘리포니아포스팅 112건
For *recent* divers: What's the health of the reef in the sites you visited? There are so many stories of the reef bleaching and dying, and some of recovery, I'd like to hear more current status. TIA!
MelissaHebbard
완가라타, 호주포스팅 34건
We dived there in April this year and again in September this year at the same sites and I am pleased to say that there are lots of new coral growing and things are looking very healthy. The reef that took the worse hit because it is a shallow bowl of water and so heated more, had had a lot of staghorn deaths but I saw some regrowth there, and lots of other corals growing back.
Marty G
폰테 베르다 비치, 플로리다포스팅 20건
Ok I realize this is a little weird but here goes 2 questions
1 . My husband does not eat seafood will he survive?
2. He loves to snorkel and I love the sun no diving experience is this the right cruise for us?
Jeff W
Manawatu-Wanganui Region, 뉴질랜드포스팅 22건
I agree fully with all previous answers. It simply is the right cruise. Best wishes for a great time.
Also, take plenty of time to visit the aquarium in cairns. Well worth the cost and the few hours you can spend there.
freq_biz_tripper
Winchester포스팅 36건
Are you still operating as normal given the recent bad weather?
Karen
케언스, 호주
Hi! Yes, the trip will depart rain or shine and would only be cancelled in the event of a severe weather system such as a cyclone. After all, it is the wet season in the tropics - a little bit of rain doesn't scare us! :)
a23w
Singapore포스팅 156건
Hi there, seek clarification on the following:
(1) for scuba diving, please confirm that the diving fee include the diving gears (I.e. Mask + fin + regulator + dive computer + boogie).
(2) charges is only applicable for dive suit.
(3) read review that each day there will only be diving at 1 dive site. Hence if we opt to do 3-4 dives a day, it will always be at the same spot.
angeeleeta
샌루이스 어비스포, 캘리포니아포스팅 36건
1. The fee included all gear. If I remember correctly, it was $75 for the first dive and $65 for every dive thereafter.
2. I’m not 100% sure what you’re asking? We had stinger suits that we wore for both snorkeling and diving, no charge for those.
3. The boat moves several times a day. You might dive at the same spot twice, but not over and over again.