Green Island Day Trip from Cairns
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll spend either four or five hours at Green Island, with plenty of time to snorkel, tour the reef on a glass-bottom boat or view coral from a semi-submersible submarine.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Choice of a glass-bottom boat tour or use of snorkeling gear for the day (if option selected)
Cruise transfers to and from Green Island by modern air-conditioned catamaran
Buffet lunch (if option selected)
Semi-submersible tour (if option is selected)
Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
Morning tea / coffee (served on 9am full day only)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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
Options
Full Day with Lunch - 11am
Buffet Lunch: Enjoy a buffet lunch served on board the Big Cat vessel
Full Day with Semi-Sub - 9am
Semi-Submarine Tour: View coral and marine life from below the waters surface while keeping dry on this 30 minute tour
Return Ferry Transfers 9am
Return FerryTransfers only 9am
Full Day Cruise 11am
5 hours on Green Island, and the choice of a glass-bottom boat tour or use of snorkel gear. No hotel pick up
Full Day+Lunch & Semi-Sub 9am
Semi-Submarine Tour: View coral and marine life from below the waters surface while keeping dry on this 30 minute tour
Buffet Lunch: Enjoy a buffet lunch served on board the Big Cat vessel
Full Day with Semi-Sub - 11am
Semi-Submarine Tour: View coral and marine life from below the waters surface while keeping dry on this 30 minute tour
Return Ferry Transfers 11am
Return FerryTransfers only
Full Day Cruise - 9am
9am Cruise Only: Green Island round trip cruise; 5 hours on Green Island,and the choice of a glass-bottom boat tour or use of snorkel gear. NO hotel pick-up is included with this option
Full Day with Lunch - 9am
Buffet Lunch: Enjoy a buffet lunch served on board the Big Cat vessel
Full Day+Lunch & Semi-Sub 11am
Semi-Submarine Tour: View coral and marine life from below the waters surface while keeping dry on this 30 minute tour
Buffet Lunch: Enjoy a buffet lunch served on board the Big Cat vessel
Reviews
906 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Green Island - fantastic tour!
Edward T,
Apr 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was very professional tour. The boat has 3 floors and there were many crew members present who were very helpful. The ride was smooth. We took the glass bottom boat option which was great. It was really easy to board as that boat came to the main boat for us. We could easily see a lot of coral, clams and fish. Green island itself was very fun. Beach had chairs and umbrella to rent. Also a trail through the forest. And plenty of eating options on the little island.
Good for the glass floor boat & snorkeling
Fatima A,
Apr 19, 2025
- Viator
3.00The staff during the tour were wonderful. However I would have liked more direction as to where to go to get to the activities. I had to ask around and they definitely didn’t show it in the video on board. The submarine experience was cool, however it was very hot and claustrophobic. The company also booked with only a few minutes in between that and the glass floor boat so it was a bit too much. I felt sick after. The glass floor experience was great, we saw some fish and turtles. The food on the island is ridiculously priced so I’d suggest packing your own food & water. There isn’t much to do on the island except the crocodile adventure ($30). The beaches are very nice and if you like snorkelling there’s a lot of amazing things to see.
Recommendable
NicolasAram D,
Mar 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Good experience, I always get my tickets through Viator and I am happy with thei service. When it comes to the ferry operator, I liked the service they provided so much.
Well organised trip and...
Sue S,
Mar 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Well organised trip and staff very welcoming and helpful. Activities (Glass Bottom Boat, Semi Sub) so well done and the lunch was lovely. Plenty of time to explore Green Island and the Crocodile Farm (which isn't very well advertised but a great experience)
Green Island Experience
Susan M,
Mar 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was fantastic. Don’t forget your sunscreen and water. Loved the glass bottom boat. The marine biologists were excellent. Swimming was refreshing and relaxing. Don’t miss the rainforest trail.
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