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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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Choice of glass bottom boat tour or the use of snorkel equipment
Cruise transfers to and from Green Island by modern air-conditioned catamaran
Semi-submersible tour (if option is selected)
Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
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
Semi-submarine Tour: Semi-submarine tour is available while enjoying your time on Green Island
Semi-submarine: Semi-submarine tour is available while enjoying your time on Green Island
Green Island roundtrip cruise; 2 hrs free time; the choice of a glass-bottom boat tour or use of snorkel gear. NO hotel pickup included in this option
Green Island roundtrip cruise; 2 hrs free time, the choice of a glass-bottom boat tour or use of snorkel gear.
Operated by Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises
97 reviews
Angela S,
Jan 14, 2025
Semisubmersible boat was an amazing experience. The trip was well organised staff we approachable and Ethan the marine biologist gave a very informative talk on the creature of the sea and coral.
Robert L,
Jan 12, 2025
We boarded the cataraman, which took us out 40 mins to beautiful Green Island. We walked the rainforest tracks, enjoyed the beautiful beach views and then headed back to board the semi-submersive submarine. This was the highlight of the trip! We walked to the bottom submarine area and journied into another world; under the sea! We were fully submerged into the ocean a few metres under, drifting through the world of sea creatures. We saw a massive stingray, small shark, turtle, large clam, sea cucumber and many varieties of fish. All going about their lives under the sea in grassed areas, bush, rainforest, and at the beach. Their world mimicks ours up above, yet until you go under to live it with them, to us it's just a vast ocean of water. Life down under is incredible and thriving! The Marine biologist explained all the life forms live, and seating was comfortable, despite the air conditioner not working. It was an incredible experience!!! We went back to the large cataraman and from there boarded the glass floor boat. This was scenic and beautiful as its open, we got to see underneath the ocean and above. The skipper explained what we saw, and fed the fish to give us a live feeding show. It would be better to do the glass floor boat tour first, then lead up to the semi-submersive submarine as the final wow! It's a shame the waters have stingers so opted not to swim or snorkel. Time on the island was too short. Time on the semi-submersive was wayyyy to short! We are wanting a tour just on the semi-submersive submarine for a few hours as it truly was incredible!
Kelvin A,
Dec 14, 2024
There is not very clear instructions regards to the tickets pick up. Thus caused us have to drop by the cruise counter to get the boarding tickets. But as per the counter staff told us that tickets can be obtained by email.
Deardrie C,
Nov 15, 2024
Booked the Glass bottom boat and the semi submarine, but as time was short we enjoyed swimming in the sea so much we didn't bother with the glass bottom boat and just did the semi submarine which was brilliant and not to be missed, would have loved more time
Pamela S,
Nov 1, 2024
The ferry trip was comfortable despite the waves, thanks to the captain's expertise. The island has two beaches that also offer snorkeling. We did the 1/2 day cruise, so we only had time to explore one beach. Lots of fish around but not as much coral as expected. Great experience for new snorkeling and anyone who wants to enjoy the beach!