点评:Outstanding day on the reef, exceptional crew, captain and service
My 10-year-old son and I (Noah & Matt) chartered with Reef Runner from Cairns, and it was the highlight of our trip. We arrived during the trade winds, when the sea is rough and reef fishing is difficult. Lucy handled our booking and worked with us over five days, keeping in regular contact and watching the marine forecast for a window. She was honest and candid, and wouldn't compromise safety or the quality of the day just to take a booking. The winds only eased on our final day, so we got a half day instead of a full one, and it was still fantastic. She even arranged to pick us up from our island accommodation.
Lucy also organised the catering, asking about dietary needs beforehand. We got warm croissants, fruit platters, snacks and plenty of fresh sandwiches, all delicious.
The two deckhands were brilliant. When my son hooked big reef fish, they asked what he needed and helped where required, but let him fight his own fish. He felt like he was mixing it with the big boys. They shared plenty of knowledge on species, baits and techniques, and guided us without ever being condescending to newbies.
Captain Dan is a top bloke and a true professional. He gave a clear plan and safety briefing, and answered every question with humour and experience. Reef Runner also does diving and research for the marine park authorities, so his knowledge of the reef and its future is impressive, and he was great with my son.
The crew knew exactly where to fish and when to move on. Every stop produced great catches across a wide variety of species, and we both landed our target species.
Highly recommended for skill, safety and value. We can't wait to return for a full day.
Trip type: Family
Rating: 5 of 5
翻译:在珊瑚礁上的美好一天:出色的船员、船长和服务
我和10岁的儿子(诺亚和马特)从凯恩斯包下了“Reef Runner”号游船,这成了我们此行最难忘的体验。我们出发时正逢信风季节,海面波涛汹涌,在珊瑚礁区域垂钓也相当困难。露西负责我们的预订事宜,在接下来的五天里一直与我们保持联系,密切关注海况预报以寻找合适的出航时机。她为人诚实坦率。她绝不会为了接到订单而牺牲安全性或当天的体验质量。直到最后一天风势才减弱,因此我们只享受了半天而非一整天的活动,但体验依旧棒极了。她甚至还安排人从我们下榻的岛上住处接我们。
露西还负责安排餐饮事宜,事先询问了我们的饮食需求。我们吃到了热乎乎的牛角面包、水果拼盘、各种零食以及大量新鲜三明治,全都美味至极。
那两位水手也表现得极其出色。当我儿子钓到了大型珊瑚礁鱼类时……他们询问他需要什么帮助,并在必要时施以援手,但让他独自与鱼群搏斗。他感觉自己仿佛是在和那些高手们同场竞技。他们分享了大量关于鱼种、饵料及钓鱼技巧的知识,即便面对新手也毫无居高临下之感,给予我们悉心指导。
丹船长是个极其出色的人,也是一位真正的专业人士。他详细说明了行动计划与安全注意事项,并以幽默风趣的态度结合自身经验解答了我们的所有提问。此外,Reef Runner还承担着为海洋公园管理部门进行潜水考察与研究的任务。他对这片珊瑚礁及其未来走向的了解令人钦佩,而且对我儿子也照顾有加。
船员们清楚地知道该在哪里钓鱼以及何时转移位置。每到一个钓点都能钓到各种各样的鱼,我们俩也都成功捕获了各自想要的目标鱼种。
无论从技巧、安全性还是性价比来看都值得极力推荐。我们已经迫不及待想再来体验一整天的垂钓之旅了。
旅行类型:家庭出游
评分:5分(满分5分)