Airlie Beach Glass Bottom Discovery Tour - 70 Minutes
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Mesmerising and Educational Sunset Boat Escape
I recently took the Glass Bottom Boat Tour with Pioneer Adventures, and it was truly a fantastic experience! The tour offered breathtaking views of the ocean, both above and below the surface. Seeing the vibrant marine life through the glass bottom was incredible, and the sunset made the entire journey even more magical. The staff were welcoming, knowledgeable, and made the experience even more enjoyable with their insightful commentary about the sea life and the area. The boat was clean, well-maintained, and comfortable, ensuring a smooth and relaxing ride. This tour is a must-do for anyone looking for a unique way to explore the ocean. I highly recommend it! 😊
A great afternoon activity
Very friendly and informative personal and guides. The under water view was great. As a whole a very nice afternoon activity.
What you can expect
Step into a whole new world without getting wet on this glass-bottom boat tour from Airlie Beach. For 70 minutes, you’ll glide across the tropical waters, soaking in the mesmerising beauty of the reef below. Look through the glass to discover vibrant marine life, from turtles and rays to colourful reef fish darting through the coral. Keep your eyes peeled for playful creatures as you cruise through this underwater wonderland. It’s the ideal family adventure to explore the wonders of this incredible ecosystem.
Sit back and relax on the shaded vessel as your guide shares fascinating insights into the reef and its inhabitants. With hotel transfers, live commentary, and even the chance to feed the fish, this is a hassle-free and exciting way to experience the Great Barrier Reef. Whether you’re travelling with kids, friends, or going solo, this tour is suitable for all ages and guarantees unforgettable memories on the water.
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What you need to know
- LIABILITY - Passengers must always adhere to the directions given by the Captain. Passengers agree to indemnify the supplier against any and all claims arising from their participation in the ride, including any and all claims for injury, damage or loss. Clients should note that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard our clients, we cannot be held responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of the clients which are beyond our control. A signed release will be required from all participants on departure. It is recommended you take out travel insurance & assess your suitability to this activity prior to commencement.
- 70-minute guided glass-bottom boat discovery tour
- Complimentary pick up from selected hotels
- Informative commentary about the reef
- Fully licensed bar on board
- All safety equipment
- Fully shaded vessel
- Parking fees (if making own way to terminal).
- Tours depart daily between 8am and 5pm AEST
- Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure
- This experience is approximately 70 minutes in duration.
- This experience is located at Shute Harbour Marina Terminal, Lot 296 Whitsunday Dr, Shute Harbour.
- Complimentary transfers are available from the following locations:
- Big 4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort (45 mins before departure)
- Mantra Club Croc (40 mins before departure)
- Mirage (40 mins before departure)
- Coral Sea Resort (30 mins before departure)
- Nomads Backpackers (30 mins before departure)
- Port of Airlie (30 mins before departure)
- Club Wyndham Resort (25 mins before departure)
- Tasman Holiday Park (20 mins before departure)
- Discovery Park (20 mins before departure)
- Big 4 Tropical Eco Resort (15 mins before departure)
- Camera
- Water bottle
- This experience runs with a maximum of 20 participants
- Participants need to be able to embark/disembark unassisted
- Tours may be cancelled due to poor weather/visibility, rescheduling options will be made available, and if no options are available, a refund will be issued
- Tickets are non-refundable.
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Accessibility
- Hearing Impaired friendly
- Hidden disability friendly
- Less than 5 steps/stairs at entrance
- All gender accessible bathroom available for use
- Outdoor environment includes ramps
- Multiple steps into vehicle
Recent reviews
Mesmerising and Educational Sunset Boat Escape
I recently took the Glass Bottom Boat Tour with Pioneer Adventures, and it was truly a fantastic experience! The tour offered breathtaking views of the ocean, both above and below the surface. Seeing the vibrant marine life through the glass bottom was incredible, and the sunset made the entire journey even more magical. The staff were welcoming, knowledgeable, and made the experience even more enjoyable with their insightful commentary about the sea life and the area. The boat was clean, well-maintained, and comfortable, ensuring a smooth and relaxing ride. This tour is a must-do for anyone looking for a unique way to explore the ocean. I highly recommend it! 😊
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A great afternoon activity
Very friendly and informative personal and guides. The under water view was great. As a whole a very nice afternoon activity.
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Do Yourself the Favour and Do This Tour! My Favourite in Airlie Beach
Unreal experience with Pioneering Adventures. Our group of friends did both the Jet Boat and the Glass Bottom Reef Tour, and I would 10/10 recommend them both. I have done most of the day trips in Airlie Beach and Pioneering Adventures were by far the best. Great customer service, tour guides were great, amazing atmosphere and just great tours. If you're tossing up between a couple tours do yourself a favour and jump in with these guys, I've already told my in laws to book with them when they visit from Canada in October.
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