Green Island Day Trip from Cairns

Overview

Available languages

English

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 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.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Green Island National Park

Walk through the rainforest or enjoy exploring the coral gardens the the beach.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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

Options

11am Transfer + Lunch + GBB

Buffet Lunch: Enjoy a buffet lunch served on board the Big Cat vessel
Includes Glass Bottom Boat

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 + Lunch + Snorkel

Buffet Lunch: Enjoy a buffet lunch served on board the Big Cat vessel
Includes Snorkel Equipment

11am Transfer + Semi + Snorkel

Semi-submarine tour: View coral and marine life staying dry in our semi-submarine
Includes Snorkel Equipment

11am Transfer + Snorkel Gear

Use of 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 + 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 + GBB

Includes Glass Bottom Boat

9am Transfer + GBB

Includes Glass Bottom Boat

9am Transfer + Snorkel Gear

Includes Snorkel Equipment

Reviews

4.11

950 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

464

258

131

Good tour for the money
Laurie C,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Bring a towel, check out the crocodile feeding at 1:30, there is a limited selection of food for sale on the island but they have showers and restrooms and a path thru the island that’s paved. The boat ride is bumpy so consider Dramamine. Loved the snorkeling but the coral by the island is pretty dead although the fish are beautiful and abundant. Don’t see a sea turtle but others did. The walk around the island took about 30 minutes. Nice safe beach for kids with a lifeguard. If you pay more you can get a guided tour away from the island where it’s probably more pristine. Felt we got our moneys worth.
Wonderful day out
leahaZ434DV,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We had a lovely day on Green Island. The boat ride over was a bit choppy and my daughter became sea sick but the lovely crew went out of their way to help her by taking her outside for fresh air and giving her ice cubes.
Relaxed and beautiful day
Alexis O,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The Big Cat tour is smooth and pretty organized. The marine biologist explained and shared about the reef and reef creatures well and we saw the cute sea turtles and other fishes like Trevally readily. It is a relaxed and beautiful time in Green Island, no wonder it is a popular spot for tourists and locals.
Highly recommended
Adarsha P,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the services provided by BiG CAT and I am thoroughly impressed. From start to finish, their team demonstrated professionalism, friendliness, and a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction. The itinerary was well-organized, informative, and tailored to our interests, making the entire trip seamless and enjoyable. The guides were knowledgeable, engaging, and attentive to our needs. Overall, their exceptional service exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend BIG CAT to anyone looking for a memorable travel experience. I look forward to booking with them again in the future.
Great Barrier Reef
Lawrence F,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
The lunch location is very crowded. Better announcement about Green island as a place to go after lunch.
Green island snorkeling and semi submarine trip
Paul F,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fabulous day ..staff were excellent food was great .. Throughly enjoyed it would highly recommend this to everyone
Green Island Feb 17, 2026
David Z,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Day long cruise to a beautiful island. Well staffed. Friendly and helpful staff. Many options once you reach the island. We saw many fish and marine life. Walk around the island is very beautiful.
Great Service
bullc990,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The trip from cairns to green island and back was fantastic you get a coffee or tea when you bored the cruise over to green island it takes about 50 minutes and back again they have two sailing 8:30am or 10:30 from cairns and coming back to cairns 2:30pm or 4:30pm but the trip was great the staff was amazing
Great Family Day Out
Andrew H,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great and professional service. Friendly staff. Green island is amazing. Well worth it. This is a ‘self guided’ product, but with plenty of options to personalize and get more assistance to enjoy the reef.
Great day on the Green Island trip
floydr44,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed our trip to Green Island. We loved the glass bottom boat and semi-submersible trip around the reef. The staff was engaging and pleasant.

Related Experiences

Operated by Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises

Green Island Day Trip from Cairns

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

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 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.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Green Island National Park

Walk through the rainforest or enjoy exploring the coral gardens the the beach.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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

Options

11am Transfer + Lunch + GBB

Buffet Lunch: Enjoy a buffet lunch served on board the Big Cat vessel
Includes Glass Bottom Boat

9am + Lunch + Semi + Snorkel

9am Transfer + Lunch + Snorkel

Buffet Lunch: Enjoy a buffet lunch served on board the Big Cat vessel
Includes Snorkel Equipment

11am Transfer + Semi + Snorkel

Semi-submarine tour: View coral and marine life staying dry in our semi-submarine
Includes Snorkel Equipment

11am Transfer + Snorkel Gear

Use of 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 + 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 + GBB

Includes Glass Bottom Boat

9am Transfer + GBB

Includes Glass Bottom Boat

9am Transfer + Snorkel Gear

Includes Snorkel Equipment

Reviews

4.11

950 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

464

258

131

Good tour for the money
Laurie C,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Bring a towel, check out the crocodile feeding at 1:30, there is a limited selection of food for sale on the island but they have showers and restrooms and a path thru the island that’s paved. The boat ride is bumpy so consider Dramamine. Loved the snorkeling but the coral by the island is pretty dead although the fish are beautiful and abundant. Don’t see a sea turtle but others did. The walk around the island took about 30 minutes. Nice safe beach for kids with a lifeguard. If you pay more you can get a guided tour away from the island where it’s probably more pristine. Felt we got our moneys worth.
Wonderful day out
leahaZ434DV,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We had a lovely day on Green Island. The boat ride over was a bit choppy and my daughter became sea sick but the lovely crew went out of their way to help her by taking her outside for fresh air and giving her ice cubes.
Relaxed and beautiful day
Alexis O,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The Big Cat tour is smooth and pretty organized. The marine biologist explained and shared about the reef and reef creatures well and we saw the cute sea turtles and other fishes like Trevally readily. It is a relaxed and beautiful time in Green Island, no wonder it is a popular spot for tourists and locals.
Highly recommended
Adarsha P,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the services provided by BiG CAT and I am thoroughly impressed. From start to finish, their team demonstrated professionalism, friendliness, and a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction. The itinerary was well-organized, informative, and tailored to our interests, making the entire trip seamless and enjoyable. The guides were knowledgeable, engaging, and attentive to our needs. Overall, their exceptional service exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend BIG CAT to anyone looking for a memorable travel experience. I look forward to booking with them again in the future.
Great Barrier Reef
Lawrence F,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
The lunch location is very crowded. Better announcement about Green island as a place to go after lunch.
Green island snorkeling and semi submarine trip
Paul F,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fabulous day ..staff were excellent food was great .. Throughly enjoyed it would highly recommend this to everyone
Green Island Feb 17, 2026
David Z,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Day long cruise to a beautiful island. Well staffed. Friendly and helpful staff. Many options once you reach the island. We saw many fish and marine life. Walk around the island is very beautiful.
Great Service
bullc990,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The trip from cairns to green island and back was fantastic you get a coffee or tea when you bored the cruise over to green island it takes about 50 minutes and back again they have two sailing 8:30am or 10:30 from cairns and coming back to cairns 2:30pm or 4:30pm but the trip was great the staff was amazing
Great Family Day Out
Andrew H,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great and professional service. Friendly staff. Green island is amazing. Well worth it. This is a ‘self guided’ product, but with plenty of options to personalize and get more assistance to enjoy the reef.
Great day on the Green Island trip
floydr44,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed our trip to Green Island. We loved the glass bottom boat and semi-submersible trip around the reef. The staff was engaging and pleasant.