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Green Island Half-Day Trip from Cairns

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Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

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Explore the tropical paradise of Green Island on a half day trip from Cairns. Enjoy around two hours exploring the Great Barrier Reef island with plenty of time to snorkel. You can even take an optional semi-submersible submarine tour to get close to the reef without getting wet.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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

1

Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises - Day Tour

This is where guests start their tour, at the Reef Fleet Terminal.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Green Island Cruise - Day Tour (Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruise)

Spend time at Green Island either snorkelling or join a glass bottom boat tour

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Glass bottom boat tour (if selected)

Semi-submersible tour (if selected)

Cruise transfers to and from Green Island by modern air-conditioned catamaran

Use of Snorkel Gear (if selected)

Optional activities. (Can be booked locally, subject to availability. Payable directly on the day)

Food and drinks (available to purchase)

No transfer pick up/drop off

Options

9am Cruise + Snorkel Gear

9am Cruise Only: Green Island roundtrip cruise; 2 hrs free time and use of snorkel gear. NO hotel pickup included in this option

1pm Cruise + Glass Bottom Boat

Includes Glass Bottom Boat

9amCruise + SemiSub + Snk Gear

Semi-submarine + Snorkel Gear: Semi-submarine tour is available while enjoying your time on Green Island
AM Tour 9AM

9am Cruise - Transfers Only

No other inclusions

9am Cruise + Glass Bottom Boat

Includes a Glass Bottom Boat

1pm Cruise + Snorkel Gear

1pm Cruise : Green Island roundtrip cruise; 2 hrs free time and use of snorkel gear.

1pmCruise + SemiSub + Snk Gear

Semi-submarine + Snorkel Gear: Semi-submarine tour is available while enjoying your time on Green Island
PM Tour 1PM

1pm Cruise - Transfer Only

No other inclusions

Reviews

4.12

205 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Green Island Great Barrier Reef Half Day Tour

    James G,Mar 11, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    The half day tour was ample time to see plenty of sea life in the reefs. We did both the glass bottom boat and the semi submersible tours. Definitely recommend both, you see different parts of the reef and get different perspectives. Crews were very friendly and knowledgeable.

  • Definitely not.

    Christian G,Mar 10, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Beautiful and impressive Worth it, great guide and super nice reef with lots of fish and turtles

  • Great half day trip

    Wendy W,Mar 10, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great friendly service, unfortunately our glass bottom boat was cancelled due to rough conditions. We were offered snorkelling instead.

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  • It is a great experience,...

    Allan W,Mar 3, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    It is a great experience, the self paced rain forest walk & glass bottom boats are great value, thanks

  • Green Island Adventure

    Scott Z,Mar 1, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    The ride out to Green Island took 45 minutes each way, but it was well worth the ride. I found the time there was adequate but some snookers thought it was too short. The glass bottom boat although short was very good.

  • Fantastic half day at Green Island!!

    O1357RBdebbiem,Feb 24, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Thank you for a fantastic half day trip to Green Island. Absolutely loved it!! All staff were friendly, knowledgeable & helpful!!

  • Recommended !!!

    LarsUwe P,Feb 18, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Very well organized, friendly staff and exact time when which activity starts on the island. If you want to spend more time on the beach, you should book the full-day tour.

  • A jungle paradise of an island and fabulous way to engage either the Reef.

    Margaret T,Feb 17, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    A beautiful tropical island, away from it all. Pleasant and patient staff on the vessels.we chose to take the glass-bottomed boat. It was fantastic to see the reef and an abundance of fish beneath us. We saw turtles too. As we embarked sabotaged passenger recommended that we waited for the fish feeding part of the trip to take photos. That was spectacular for sure, but there was plenty to see anyway. We didn’t bother with the crocodile world on the island. We had seen them elsewhere previously and it seemed expensive for what it offered in a tight time frame. The walk around the island is a must.

  • Highly recommend

    Claire K,Feb 15, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    Overall a great experience for a day trip to the GBR. Wildlife in abundance, with plenty putting on a show. Boat ride was smooth even on a mildly rough sea - some local commentary would be beneficial. A guide on snorkelling spots (not just beginner/advanced areas) would also be nice for visitors wanting to see better pieces of reef. Snorkelling gear could do with an update and some extra anti fog application for better use of gear - our hired gear was leaky and required many frequent breaks to clear. Staff were all very welcoming and added to a great experience.

  • Green island mini submarine

    Niki J,Jan 31, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This is a fantastic tour for seeing the fish in the mini submarine. We were ferried to the green island the we boarded the ferry to the mini submarine and we saw beautiful fish, shark, turtles. It was the best tour and worth it. We did not do snorkeling as we did on another tour and did not see much. There not much to see on the island but it’s nice and covered to walk in the shade. I would highly recommend the mini submarine.

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