Green Island Day Trip from Cairns
Overview
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8 hours
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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
Cruise transfers to and from Green Island by modern air-conditioned catamaran
Buffet lunch (if option selected)
Semi-submersible tour (if option is selected)
Choose a glass-bottom boat tour or use of snorkeling gear for the day (selected in options)
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
What To Expect
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 National Park
Walk through the rainforest or enjoy exploring the coral gardens the the beach.
Options
9am Transfer + Lunch + Snorkel
Buffet Lunch: Enjoy a buffet lunch served on board the Big Cat vessel
Includes Snorkel Equipment
9am Transfer + Snorkel + Semi
Semi-Submarine Tour: View coral and marine life from below the waters surface while keeping dry on this 30 minute tour
Includes Snorkel Equipment
11am Transfer + Snorkel Gear
Use of Snorkel Equipment
9am + Lunch + Semi + Snorkel
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
Included Snorkel Equipment
9am Transfer + GBB
Includes Glass Bottom Boat
11am Transfer + Lunch + GBB
Buffet Lunch: Enjoy a buffet lunch served on board the Big Cat vessel
Includes Glass Bottom Boat
11am Transfer + GBB
Includes Glass Bottom Boat
11am Transfer + Semi + Snorkel
Semi-submarine tour: View coral and marine life staying dry in our semi-submarine
Includes Snorkel Equipment
11am +Lunch + Semi Sub + GBB
Semi Sub + GBB: Stay dry and view coral and marine life from a semi-submarine and glass bottom boat
Buffet Lunch: Enjoy a buffet lunch served on board the Big Cat vessel
9am Transfer + Snorkel Gear
Includes Snorkel Equipment
Reviews
928 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Green island.
MarkMcGowan,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great place to see great barrier reef. Nice beaches and there is food and drinks available if needed.
A must do
Debby B,
Aug 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Dont expect 5 star resort. It is very eco friendly. Do expect pristine beach with crystal clear ocean swimming with fish and snorkling. Definitely recommemd a glass bottom boat ride. The reef and what swims below was amazing. Spotted whales on the trip back to cairns. A perfect day.
Great day, great spot and very helpful informative staff on the Big Cat
Sharon B,
Aug 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00we took our own snorkelling and goggles, and went on the glass bottom boat which was very good, we got see a lot of fish.
Green Island was wonderful despite the rain and wind
Daphne R,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
4.00Obviously the sea can be rough and therefore not particularly pleasant. However the boat ride was rough and yet at Green Island it wasn’t bad. It did rain but it wasn’t a problem. I saw some beautiful fish just off the beach. My husband went out further and swam with 3 turtles. Despite the weather the day was wonderful.
We had a great day. Very...
Lisa G,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great day. Very well organised. Lovely lunch , very flexible and wonderful way to see the reef
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