Green Island Half-Day Trip from Cairns
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
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 + 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 + Snorkel Gear
1pm Cruise : Green Island roundtrip cruise; 2 hrs free time and use of snorkel gear.
9am Cruise - Transfers Only
No other inclusions
9amCruise + SemiSub + Snk Gear
Semi-submarine + Snorkel Gear: Semi-submarine tour is available while enjoying your time on Green Island
AM Tour 9AM
1pm Cruise - Transfer Only
No other inclusions
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
Reviews
156 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
I was amazing experience...
Manmeet K,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00I was amazing experience first time but only thing we were confused with the time of the glass bottom boat …so couldn’t enjoy the time in between rides
Green island and reef trip
Mark N,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a lovely day out. The trip to green island was relaxing. The glass bottom boat commentary was so very informative.
A little disappointed
Sue H,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
3.00A little bit disappointed with the half day green island tour as this island does not appear to be reef proper which is the sole reason for my trip to Cairns. Lots of people in the water so it was quite churned up and murky but did see fish.
For me the half day was...
eveeather811,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
4.00For me the half day was sufficient. I took the glass bottom boat activity option which was well organised and informative. As I had had shoulder surgery recently I wasn’t able to snorkel but enjoyed time on the beach, and walking.
A definite must do
Gina M,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Marvellous experience Unreal seeing the coral turtle and the beautiful fish the colours are amazing water was so clear staff knowledge was superb
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