Green Island Day Trip: Tropical Paradise Tour on the Great Barrier Reef
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Green Island Cruise - Day Tour (Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruise)

Depart from Cairns and journey to Green Island - a lush haven based in the Great Barrier Reef. You have the option to spend four to five hours on the Island, ample time for snorkeling or exploring the reef through a glass-bottom boat ride or in a semi-submersible submarine that offers views of the coral.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Green Island Cruise - Day Tour (Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruise) - Explore the Great Barrier Reef island either with a glass bottom boat tour or snorkelling equipment.
  • Green Island - Walk through the rainforest or enjoy exploring the coral gardens the the beach.
  • Great Barrier Reef - View some of the amazing marine life at Green Island. View turtles, fish, sharks and stingrays from the glass bottom boat, semi-submersible or by snorkelling.
What's Included
  • Return hotel transfers from Northern Beaches accommodation
  • Choice of glass-bottom boat tour or snorkeling gear for the day
  • Cruise transfers to and from Green Island by air-conditioned catamaran
  • Option for buffet lunch
  • Option for semi-submersible tour
  • Environmental Management Charge included
  • Morning tea and coffee provided
What's Not Included
  • Optional activities. (Can be booked locally, subject to availability. Payable locally. Introductory Scuba Dive AU$152, Seawalker Helmut Dive AU$165, Semi-submersible Coral Viewing Tour AU$20)
  • Food and drinks (available to purchase)
  • Flotation vests and lycra suits are available for hire
Additional Information
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessibility is available but limited. Passengers must have some mobility and/or the presence of a carer who can assist them.
Location
Green Island Cruise - Day Tour (Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruise)
Reef Fleet Terminal, 1, Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence St
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(8 Ratings)
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Isobel_l
Feb 4, 2024
Great day out - We left Cairns in a tropical downpour. We left the clouds behind us and were greeted with sun and a turtle as we walked to the island. The snorkelling was easy to access, there were many beautiful beaches to sit on and there was everything you needed accessible in the resort
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Road440996
Dec 28, 2020
Easy to enjoy close Great Barrier Reef Island - A great full day cruise, with catamaran return transfer direct from Cairns marina. Easy booking service, checkin and launch. Although the onboard boat staff appear busy, your needs are met. The tour included a glass bottom boat tour of the surrounding reef, showing huge tropical fish, live coral, large clams, turtles, reef sharks and marine life. We took our own snorkel equipment and stinger suits, the on-site life guard was very helpful, informative and friendly. This way, you can enjoy and experience everything the island has to offer. The island team are great, providing exceptional professional service. You can snorkel directly from shore and will instantly see huge tropical fish, memo and turtles. The resort had great amenities, and will make a perfect mid year tropical island getaway. As the island is teaming with birds, you’re greated at the jetty with bird life, the rooms and accommodation is further away and relaxing. The crocodile enclosures and show is fabulous, the family team are passionate and love their crocodiles as their treasured family. The passion for the crocodiles is high and genuine. Well worth the small entry fee. The kids and adults alike loved the personalised crocodile feeding tour. The natural rainforest on the island is in pristine condition and easy to walk along the timber boardwalks. This is a great way to easily experiencing and enjoy Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, without seasickness and hassle. The scenic Green Island is surrounded by Cairns city and nearby mountains and islands. A great day trip and holiday destination.
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Savvytraveller2050
Oct 3, 2020
Snuba one of a kind - Was an amazing experience out to green island, snorkelling around looking at all different kind of fish. The best part of the day was when we went out to snuba diving with benny the instructor, it was the most wonderful experience ever. When we got to the bottom we had the opportunity to feed the fish that was around us with the specialised fish food which was just an awesome experience. A big thanks to benny for making my fiancé and my first time snuba experience so unbelievable. Benny was so knowledgeable and helpful i would recommend it to anyone who wants to try out something amazing.
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Jess_m
Jul 25, 2020
Huge croc - Cumfy boat, only 75mins to island. Crocs are huuuge and amazing (not in the ocean) at the croc park. Swam with a turtle.
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24brendand
Mar 5, 2020
Great day seeing the Great Barrier Reef - Unbelievable day with Great Adventures. My fiancé and I got the Discovery package which include a boat to Green Island, a glass bottom boat ride, snorkel equipment, and use of the pool on the island. Couldn’t have imagined a better day on the island. Seeing the GBR was an incredible experience through them. Highly recommend.
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Shaz198300
Dec 9, 2019
Beautiful day - Our trip to Green Island was beautiful. I took my five year old twins and they had a wonderful time snorkelling and playing in the pool. The island itself is beautiful, however I did notice quite a bit of rubbish around, including some glass on the beach. I truly wish tourists would take care of this island paradise and take more care with ensuring its preservation. Island staff also need to do more to ensure rubbish is picked up and ensure the daily mass numbers of tourists are not damaging this treasure.
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Adventurer716834
Nov 20, 2019
Worth a visit - Awesome snorkeling day out - well worth the trip. Beautiful island. Boat spacious and lunch delicious.
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759treacyb
Aug 31, 2023
Very pleasant and relaxing. - Beautiful Island . The variety of lunch options on the Island limited eg no cake available. Beautiful walk around the Island.
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