Green Island Half-Day Trip from Cairns
Overview
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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)
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 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.
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
Options
9am Cruise + Glass Bottom Boat
Includes a Glass Bottom Boat
1pm Cruise - Transfer Only
No other inclusions
1pm Cruise + Snorkel Gear
1pm Cruise : Green Island roundtrip cruise; 2 hrs free time and use of snorkel gear.
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
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 - Transfers Only
No other inclusions
Reviews
166 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Greta experience. Highly recommend.
DEBRA R,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00We just did the half day with the semi submersible & wow. What a great trip we had. Saw lots of reef wildlife in the semi submersible. The staff were helpful, friendly and experienced - just what you need on a trip like this. We were also blessed with fabulous weather and nice calm waters so that was a win too!
Best view under the sea
Ivonne L,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Highly recommended for those unable to snorkel or scuba dive to get closeup view of coral, fish and turtles with narration
Good experience over all
Louise K,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
4.00Good trip although not much time to explore the island. I should have booked the full day! Sea was rough and i forgot my motion sickness meds, so felt a bit poorly. The sub was really swaying which made it worse so highly recommend something for sea sickness!! Did spoil it a bit but was my own fault! Island is beautiful
Quick boat beautiful island
Holly D,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
4.00The island was beautiful, the boat was nice and quick to get there. We were even lucky enough to see a turtle! However everyone vomitying were asked to go outside to the back, unfortunately the family right beside us didn’t listen and just allowed their 2 kids to vomit right near us. Not the crews fault at all but it really ruined it for us as the smell was horrendous and made us feel sick.
Big Cat Green Island cruise
David P,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
4.00You can see a lot more of the reef and fish on the glass bottom boat and the semi-submersible. Snorkeling was hard with the currents and trying to take pictures. You have to go a long way out to get great views.
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