Gold Class is a private luxury lounge on the second floor/deck of a 35m Superyacht "Evolution" which operates day tours to the Outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns, Tropical North Queensland. Concierge service and private hotel transfers, exclusive time with a Marine Biologist is also unique and special inclusion of this VIP experience.
Posted By : G5758QQamandac
I booked this for my husband and I not expecting a true VIP experience (I thought it was just an advertisement tactic), and we were pleasantly surprised by the service we received. We were escorted by Eddie away from the check-in line and were the first people to enter the boat. We had a private room for the duration of the journey and Sammy was available to use to help sign us up for excursions or anything else we may have needed. Even delivering us our return journey meal personally. The room was very modern and well appointed for the journey with plenty of drinks/snacks available to use between meals. You will receive lunch on the ship and it was nice to be able to eat and relax away from the crowds. Given the price of the regular trips, I didn't feel like I paid much extra to get the VIP experience so I felt it was good value for money.
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Posted On : 2024-07-06 15:23:42 
Posted By : Deborah_E
This was a well done day of snorkeling, loved the glass bottom boat. The crew was very friendly and extremely helpful. Sammy and Eddie were great! We got the VIP package and it was nice to have a separate room, but as a heads up, it wasn’t quite as nice as the picture indicated.
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Posted On : 2024-06-21 06:33:00 
Posted By : Maitely_S
The VIP experience included hotel pick-up and they were on time to get us. At the pier we were greeted by very nice staff. The boat ride was perfect and snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef is a must. Recommend 100%.
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Posted On : 2024-06-02 19:00:57
Posted By : beachvalt
The boat went out and sped through very choppy water. I take motion sickness meds and even doubled down on them prior to the rode but was sick the entire time. I went on 2 other boat rides this trip and never got sick. The snorkeling was probably the worst we have done. There are just so many people and everyone is just in each other's way. You aren't even told which direction to swim or look. We were supposed to have a guide with this package but she said the water was too choppy and it wouldn't be worth a personal guided tour. The guide was very nice and knowledgeable but mostly gave info at the beginning and then was gone the ret of the time. I wouldn't go on this tour again. Too many people and no one directing people to the right spots to snorkel. The private room also smells pretty bad, like stale and moldy.
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Posted On : 2024-05-28 00:05:16
Posted By : 466juergenn
As Gold Class guests, we were given excellent and extra care from the moment we arrived. The lounge was perfect, there were drinks, coffee and snacks. Sammy is super nice. She showed us around and answered all of our questions patiently. She also went snorkeling with us, and we felt very safe. It was unique despite the bad weather. The lunch was very tasty. I can only recommend this trip. The extra cost for Gold Class was definitely worth it.
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Posted On : 2024-04-12 05:22:44
Posted By : Meraiah_M
Had a great time underwater on this trip.
Kiki and Ruth were great navigators underwater and Sammi was an excellent host in the cabin.
Food was good and the marine life were out in full force.
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Posted On : 2024-03-09 18:53:05
Posted By : Meraiah_M
Had an incredible time on the boat in this tucked away room. We got to start snorkeling first and saw a huge wrasse, turtle and octopus.
Both snorkel sites were incredible.
Sammi and Rach were fantastic!
Highly recommend this tour!
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Posted On : 2024-03-03 17:17:47
Posted By : alexandermD9295DU
This was truly amazing and lived up to every 5 star review that we read. FIrst the GBR, it must be seen. To see it with your own prvate marine biologist for the first 30 minutes.makes it so understandable
I am not a swimmer and Sammy made me so comfortable that I really enjoyed it.
It is all first class, the best
If you can swing it, Gold Class is the way to go.
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Posted On : 2024-03-02 17:08:26
Posted By : 559lesliei
This was a very enjoyable trip right from the start at check in when Eddy picked us up and took us on board. We had the gold cabin to ourselves which made the experience even more special for me and my wife. We were very impressed with the attention to detail over everything relating to safety. Our briefing was given by Nick our personal host and marine biologist. He was very knowledgeable and made the trip very easy. I would recommend this VIP trip if you’re considering going to the reef and if you make it to Cairns why wouldn’t you do it.
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Posted On : 2024-01-18 02:03:27
Posted By : F6898EGalexandraa
I booked this trip for my daughter and I.
I would definitely recommend not only this tour with this company but also the Gold Class option.
What a difference it made to be able to retreat to our own private air conditioned cabin.
Included was a well stocked mini bar with soft drinks, chocolates and chips, cakes , tea and coffee.
The personalised attention was also amazing. We were greeted by Nic, the Marine biologist, and were able to bypass the queue for check in. We were given a personalised introduction of what the day included and later had a private snorkel tour with Nic outside of the area the other passengers were swimming.
We paid additional for an introductory dive which I would recommend. The pre dive information and instruction was given by Phil, who is also amazing. I don’t think you could find a more professional and accommodating team and there safety measures seem impeccable.
It goes without saying that experiencing the Great Barrier Reef is a must for anyone… breathtakingly beautiful.
I would recommend this tour and would definitely book the Gold Class option again.
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Posted On : 2023-10-27 07:08:42
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