Green Island Half-Day Trip from Cairns

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‘s Included

Glass bottom boat tour (if selected)

Semi-submersible tour (if selected)

Use of Snorkel Gear (if selected)

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

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)

No transfer pick up/drop off

What To Expect

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

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

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

9am Cruise + Glass Bottom Boat

Includes a 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

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 + Snorkel Gear

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

Reviews

4.04

133 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Disappointed as the sea...
chrysteena,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Disappointed as the sea was rough and visibility was poor and very windy for the older and young people I expect on a nicer day it would have been great would go again with another tour
Green Island GlassBoat May 2025
Sridhar S,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
4.00
The Glass Boat time is just 30 mins or so. But very good. Snorkeling or Scuba would be better if you are ok to do it. Not many activities to do in Green Island other than Nature walk, glass boat or underwater. There could have been some speedboat, parasailing etc if allowed. The crocodile and Turtle shows in the island sync with the cruise arrival and glassboat timing so may not be able to watch Also half day and full day is same rates.
Must do in Cairns
Jana P,
Apr 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The boat ride to Green Island was wonderful. Staff was very professional. The time spent on Green island was so memorable. The driver of the glass bottom boat was very knowledgeable and so funny. It was an incredible experience.
Enjoyed
SaTanna W,
Apr 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Loved the half day option We did the beach for an hour then did the glass bottom boat and semi-submersible submarine. Perfect amount of time
Barrier Reef
Ellen W,
Mar 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The sea wasn't very clear on our trip to see the coral reef colours. However, we did see plenty of fish. The commentary was really good from a marine biologist. Very informative.