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 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
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
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 + Glass Bottom Boat
Includes Glass Bottom Boat
9am Cruise + Glass Bottom Boat
Includes a Glass Bottom Boat
9am Cruise - Transfers Only
No other inclusions
1pm Cruise - Transfer Only
No other inclusions
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
9amCruise + SemiSub + Snk Gear
Semi-submarine + Snorkel Gear: Semi-submarine tour is available while enjoying your time on Green Island
AM Tour 9AM
Reviews
207 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
overall a good day, felt...
Mollie B,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00overall a good day, felt a little disorganized and no one like told us where the best snorkeling was / where to go or offered us cleaning liquid for the snorkeling masks and the masks weren’t great (kept leaking etc) but definitely recommend going to the island and visiting! such a cute little area
Delightful Half Day Reef Experience
Kathleen S,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful trip out to the Great Barrier reef. We chose glass bottom boat trip...wish we were able to snorkel.! Everyone was helpful and pleasant. While we did this as an independent tour from a cruise ship docked in Yorkey's Knob, I wouldn't recommend this. Timing cuts too close and we almost missed the sailing. But if your schedule is more flexible, totally recommend.
Would have been awesome, had the weather cooperated
Samantha S,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The weather was super choppy on March 17th, 2026. I would encourage folks to book at the correct season, what ever that may be for this area.
Green Island Great Barrier Reef Half Day Tour
James G,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The 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
5.00Beautiful 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
5.00Great friendly service, unfortunately our glass bottom boat was cancelled due to rough conditions. We were offered snorkelling instead.
It is a great experience,...
Allan W,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It 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
5.00The 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
5.00Thank 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
5.00Very 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.
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