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

Options

9am Cruise + Glass Bottom Boat

Includes a Glass Bottom Boat

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

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

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

Reviews

4.01

121 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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.
I found this excursion...
Teresa N,
Mar 16, 2025
- Viator
3.00
I found this excursion underwhelming after what I had read about it. The path on the island was short. The vegetation was beautiful, but not unlike that of other Australian and New Zealand rain forests. The island seemed mostly to be about the resort on it. Unfortunately, it rained when we were there so we couldn't see many fish clearly in the glass-bottom boat. That is no fault of the excursion company.
Would totally recommend it if you have elderly parents and not sure what to do in Cairns!
GAURAV C,
Mar 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Wonderful experience! Friendly hosts and Great Barrier Reef is breathtaking with great marine life at display!