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My kids and I didn’t really know what to expect but this experience exceeded all expectations. We were collected and driven to the airstrip, and treated to an amazing flight over the reef, with incredible vistas and by the time we landed, knew it was a highlight of our holiday. Definitely recommend.
It was truly a great experience. 2 hours simply wasn’t enough. Met up with other couples where we danced , laughed and had a memorable time.
We had a great time learning to Sail, meeting new people and enjoyed snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef in two snorkels. The water at Whitehaven is crystal clear and such a beauty. The crew where knowledgeable about the local area and looked after us. The food onboard was tasty. It was good having the option to BYO drinks. We had a trip to remember but we loved it so much we want to go again with friends later in the year.
Lovely team, best customer service I’ve ever experienced in Aus ???. Just want to say that I love your music playlist and the “roller coaster” experience so much! 110% satisfied! I would rate you guys 6-star out of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Nice cruise out friendly staff very relaxing only thing was the complementary wine. They should give a choice of a soft drink for the people that don’t drink wine !
As I'd never been in a kayak before, I was unsure of this experience... but so pleased we gave it a go. The operator was friendly, polite, & very informative. Definitely kayak around to the bay, as this is where we saw the most turtles. Actually saw more turtles here, than we did during our whole 2wk stay in Airlie Beach. If you're keen to see turtles, then this is the place. Maybe we were lucky on this particular day, as there's no guarantees....but definitely worth a try, given it was a cheap couple of hours!
It's been a awesome trip. Really enjoyed my stay at the matador! Nice food and super crew!
Such a great day! Awesome attitude from the Zigzag boys.. they’re the new kids on the block but felt like they’ve been doing their tours for a long time.. even had time to checkout Long Island.. highly recommended!
Kayaking around in the Whitsunday aqua waters was magical when we spotted several large turtles rising through the water.
With friendly and helpful staff, it was a fun day out taking in the great sights of the Whitsundays and beautiful water while catching some nice fish. Staff prepared the fish so they were ready for the pan that night. Great day out.
Really enjoyable, peaceful tour in a beautiful clean, newish boat with a great host. We were able to see many turtles not too far from the boat but not many close up probably due to it being a day after record rainfalls. Nevertheless it was a wonderful way to spend an hour in beautiful surroundings and company. Thanks Dale.
We had an amazing private tour as no one else booked the same time. Tour guide was amazing and very knowledgeable. 100% turtle spotting guarantee! We saw at least 50 in an hours. The boat is really comfortable and our 4 year old twins had an amazing time aswell. I strongly recommend the tour to anyone visiting the area! Thanks again to whisper cruises.
Great day out from Airlie Beach to Blue Pearl Bay on Hayman Is - sadly no wind so had to motor out but very scenic, great snorkel with fish and coral and nice lunch on board.
Andrew was great! Very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
Captain, Kelly and the funny crew are amazing. Sadly a big part of the reef is dead ?, so if you want to see more corals ? ? you have to take a sailing trip and go bit more far. ⛵️
From the moment we were given our suits and jackets( thank God for those)the fun and adventure began. Captain Rahn and 2 wonderful crew, packed our day with thrilling boat rides, incredible snorkelling ( including f beautiful turtle) whales breeching, tale slapping and rolling ( the crew were so excited for us) delicious lunch and relax on Whitehaven and then the final surprise, an opportunity to relax with a cocktail! So professional yet incredibly relaxed. Thank you all for such a special day!
If you do one tour in the Whitsundays, do this one. The boat is amazing, the crew are brilliant and the locations are breathtaking. Absolutely cannot recommend this more, loved it!
Unfortunately didn’t get to see many fish while snorkelling but that can’t be avoided. Simon and Amy were super fun, entertaining and knowledgeable. Lunch was WAY better than expected for a tour lunch too. Can only recommend!
We had the best day out on the water with Wazza and Tina! Learnt lots about the surrounding islands, Tina let us know average cost to stay at the different islands which was helpful. Wazza pointed out lots of turtles and was very entertaining. Lunch at Whitehaven was exceptionally delicious, potato salad was to die for (would love the recipe...) The reef was beautiful and we saw so many fish! Highly recommend Big Fury, this was my second trip to the reef with them, my first being in 2014.
We had a fun day visiting the Whitsundays. Good price if you’re mainly interested in seeing Whitehaven Beach. You get to stop at two beautiful beaches. We were slightly disappointed with the snorkelling locations but we did it only a few days after our visit to the GBR in Cairns which was hard to top. Reef is still amazing to see. Speed boat is fun and the guys who work for Zig Zag are energetic and friendly.
Amazing experience!! the crew was very friendly all the time! the place where we did snorkel was incredible and lunch at white heaven was very good, the time that the excursion lasted was perfect for the price we paid, we really had a great time and we totally recommend it! thanks for an unforgettable day!
Excellent trip, beautiful sights, very friendly staff. The island was lovely and relaxed. Highly recommend.
Unforgettable,we loved this experience from the get go,staff were friendly attentive and fun. Zigzag made our stay at Arlie Beach a memorable one. We will be doing this again next time we are up here. Thank you for a fantastic day.
We had a fantastic day with the ZigZag crew. Our trip was full of adventure, fun and excitement. Highly recommend.
Fantastic day, everything ran on time. Simone and Luke are great guys and so was the lovely girl who picked us up from our hotel.
We had a great day out! The crew were friendly and knowledgeable, excellent music was played on the boat and the food was delicious. I have been on many one-day trips to the reef (about ten times over the last 20 years), so I thought I’d try a new company and one I hadn’t been on before. I need a fast boat, as my sons and I get motion sickness. This trip is more for adrenaline types, as it can get rough and bouncy on the water. It is like a roller coaster - my bad back is aggravated today from the boat slamming on the water, so that is my only negative. But I’m old lol. Ben and the Ladies were utterly professional, fun, kind, polite and knowledgeable. Even though I have been out on the reef many times, I was actually taken to two places I had never been! Snorkeling at “Sol Bay’ and ‘Palm Bay Resort’ on Long Island. My two teenage sons absolutely loved every minute. The amount of time at each place was perfect and you get out to Whitehaven FAST. (45 mins). The stinger suits and snorkeling gear is the best quality I’ve ever been provided with on my trips to the reef. Personally I prefer a barbecue lunch with hot food, but the wraps, rolls, cold meat and salad were delicious. (The potato salad was divine) Plenty of cold water on offer but no toilet on board and no food or drinks on board the boat as it’s too rough. No liquor served (hence the stop off on Long Island -bring cash) and I probably would have liked to be able to buy a soft drink to have with my lunch. Bring potato chips as the snorkelling makes kids hungry!! All-in-all, a very good value day out, especially with kids or teens or the adrenaline-seekers who want to get out yo the reef the fastest! Well done Zig-Zag!!
I had such a fabulous day with Zig Zag Whitsundays and I highly recommend this day tour. We were so lucky to have dolphins swimming along side the boat and Whitehaven beach being an absolute highlight. Knowledge of the Whitsundays was good. Snorkeling in beautiful locations. Will, you are a legend and so funny. And the name being Zig Zag didn’t disappoint either. ??? great job guys
Perfect day out entertaining lots of fun will definately go out on a Zig Zag tour again highly recommended
Was fantastic! The boat was so much fun! My friends and I had really a wonderful time . Definitely recommend.
Absolutely LOVED this day out - by far the best value day tour, included 2 snorkel stops (in which the incredible staff came out and snorkelled with us), a visit to palm beach resort and plenty of time on Whitehaven beach. Plenty of food provided throughout the day too!! I couldn’t compliment the staff more - absolutely incredible, lovely and friendly, all so smiley and willing to help and chat to you about everything from wildlife to the geography of the islands. All round so impressed!! Cheers guys!
It is a great combination of the best beach I've ever been with snorkelling. The service on board was fantastic and the time for each activity perfectly planned. I had a wonderful day.
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour to Whitehaven Beach. Staff were great and very accommodating. Safety was paramount while we were snorkeling. Lunch was perfect. Boat was lots of fun. Highly recommend ZigZag.
The tour was amazing as well as the all you can eat lunch. The staff made the journey great with all his knowledge and excitement in his voice. Highly recommend Big Fury tour!!!!
Lachey and Dane did a wonderful job at showing my friends and I the beauty of the Whitsundays! They were informative, knowledgeable, and so much fun to have around the boat. They made sure every passenger was having the best possible time and took us to an awesome snorkeling spot! 10/10 would recommend this tour!
What an amazing experience. Naomi and Josef were fantastic from the first hello to the last see you next time! This was without a doubt the best experience I have had, great customer service, fantastic vessel and so much knowledge!!!! Can’t wait to come back and do a dive in September with you!!!
I have experienced many trips in Airlie beach, running a tourism booking agency in the Sunshine Coast myself: I know what a good day out looks like! Zigzag is on top of my 'must-do'experiences! From start to finish absolutley fantastic. Suitable for all ages, awesome crew, the best vessel and very well organised. Welcoming, engaging and a true tripocial & thrilling experience. Great value for money. Thanks allot guys!
My partner and I had a week long holiday, and the only thing we talk about was our day trip to the Whitsundays! Very friendly and knowledgeable crew! They made the whole experience that little more unforgettable. Perfect amount of time at each destination, and was all hassle free. Compared to other tour groups around us, I felt we had a lot more benefits and getting on & off the boat was a breez even for children. We will definitely be going again. And can’t wait to take the kids! Thank you so so much!
Had an amazing day out! Loved the view & the boat ride. The crew were efficient & knowledgeable friendly & professional. Got to see & hear Mumma n baby whales! Snorkelling visibility wasn't optimal & the water a bit chilly but saw heaps of fish & clams. The boat ride was windy definitely recommend grabbing a spray jacket from the staff before you leave the dock & views were glorious! Whitehaven beach was beautiful & the lunch was yummy. Dave made the boatride extra fun in the way back in. Overall an amazing day & a fantastic experience..Would definitely recommend.
This was my second experience booked with zigzag, my first time was back in March unfortunately my girlfriend and I had terrible weather... however the team were so accommodating and tried to keep everyone uplifted and altered the day to make it work as best as possible given the weather and kingside. I enjoyed the staff and the extra effort they put in so much that I wanted my partner and I to come back and experience it again. And yet again zigzag tours and the staff were outstanding, one of the girls Kay was on the boat again and created a great atmosphere and energy for everyone. The zigzag team were great, good selection of food and great snacks. Perfect spots for snorkelling and fun way to be transported to and from Whitsundays. Definitely will use them again.
Great, funny and helpful crew for the day. Beautiful snorkeling spots. Awesome lunch. Great smooth ride in a fast boat. Awesome family day out.
I had no idea how beautiful the sunset would be at Airlie Beach! You are offered complimentary glasses of champagne and some finger food. This is a must do at Airlie Beach.
I took my 9 year son on the zig zag snorkel and Whitehaven tour. We had the best day. We visited 2 snorkelling locations and saw abundant fish and marine life. We even had a turtle sighting. There was quality snorkel gear and we felt Very safe the entire tour. The crew were super friendly and knowledgeable. We were served Morning tea , lunch and afternoon tea. We had ample time on Whitehaven. As my son exited the boat he told me I had to give it 5 stars that’s how much of impression it made on him. We would definitely recommend this tour
This tour is great for families, couples and singles. What makes this tour stand out is the personal approach of the crew. They engage with each person one on one and make you feel like you are on your own personal tour. They spent a lot of effort ensuring that we saw the best of the reef and islands. The fast boat, while being a lot of fun in itself, was a plus in making sure we had plenty of time to explore each location. The crew also had fun playing with the kids, allowing them freedom to explore the area and also teaching them about the wildlife and nature in that most beautiful part of the world. Will, Kaylee and the captain made the trip extremely memorable and fun. The consideration shown by the crew to all was top notch. I highly recommend this tour if you want to see as much as possible and have a wonderful time doing it.
Really happy with the whole experience, great price, 2 snorkel spots, Whitehaven Beach for lunch the a beautiful little resort for refreshments before heading back. So much wildlife to see! The team were great very friendly.
Crew were super friendly and informative, a fun boat ride and tones of great sites to see. Had a great time seeing plenty of fish while snorkelling. Gluten free food was offered for lunch. Overall experience was amazing and would highly recommend.