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Ocean Free 25 guest Great Barrier Reef & visit Green Island Tour

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Overview

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9 hours

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Extremely low passenger number Great Barrier Reef & Green Island tour (max 25 guests). In fact the only small sail, reef and tropical island experience in Cairns. Swim, snorkel or dive straight off the boat onto an exclusive magnificent GBR site - no crowds. The boat is moored just 1Km off Green Island - a highly protected Marine Park zone. From Cairns, sail to this reef site and Green Island in style on a two-mast schooner and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch on board. After snorkelling off the boat take a tender transfer to explore the beauty of Green Island, see the rainforest or laze on the white sandy beaches.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

A maximum of 25 people ensures a unique and personalized experience

Please note: All DIVERS will be required to complete a medical questionnaire on board prior to diving. Please only book the diving options if you have no medical conditions nor taking medication as some conditions/medication preclude you from diving

Tour requires you to be stable and mobile enough to move around a moving vessel and to transfer from main vessel onto tender and back

Guests come from many countries and many only have a small opportunity to visit the reef. The vessel will operate in all weather conditions (apart from gale force and severe weather warnings) and has extra procedures to make the day the best possible. If you are concerned about the weather, please visit www.bom.gov.au cairns coastal report - it will give you a 4 day forecast. 10-20 knots is a normal good day. Date of travel can be changed subject to availability and also full refund if cancelling with minimum 24hrs notice. Our vessels are open air with good boat movement so less likely to suffer seasickness than some other closed vessels however, if prone to motion sickness we recommend taking travel sickness tablets 20 minutes before boarding the vessel.

If intending to take part in diving all divers (whether certified or introductory diver) will be required to fill out a diving medical questionnaire on board. If diving is an important option for you, please advise if you have any medical issues (past or present) or taking any medications so we can advise if any QLD diving medical clearance is required. Some medical conditions and medication may preclude you from diving. It is imperative for your safety that you answer the questions on the form truthfully.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Large smorgasbord lunch with seafood

Fish Feed

Reef talk by a marine interpreter

Complimentary glass of wine on the return sail to Cairns

Environmental Management Charge / Port / Ram fees

Sailing cruise to Green Island & the Great Barrier Reef

Exclusive reef site

Snorkeling equipment (snorkel, marks, flippers, buoyancy vests)

Transfers to/from the schooner to Green Island

Coffee and/or Tea

Morning and Afternoon tea

Snorkeling tuition, tours and in-water crew assistance if required

Food and drinks, unless specified

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Only Pre-book diving if no medical conditions/taking medication - some may preclude you from diving

Optional diving - x 1-2 Certified / x 1-2 Intro dives possible on day .10-12m depth .

What To Expect

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These are the two most personal Great Barrier Reef tours in Cairns. Sail on Ocean Free - our 16M classical sailing schooner for this extremely personal Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Tour. Sail, snorkel , dive (optional extra) - reef and beach all in one day with only a small group of up to 25 guests - pure bliss!

30 minutes • Admission Included
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Great Barrier Reef

Admire the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef on this very personal day tour .Ocean Free sails to its exclusive Great Barrier Reef mooring just 1 km off Green Island. Step straight off the boat and see a coral garden teeming with colourful reef-fish and marine life on this highly protected Marine Park zone of the Great Barrier Reef. Only our guests snorkel this site making it a very personal experience! Turtles and large schools of fish a common site amongst the coral "bommies" (outcrops) that rise form about 10-12M up to just under 1M under the surface making it an ideal area for great snorkelling Spend the morning snorkelling & / or SCUBA diving (optional extra) over an incredible reef system and view the most unique and colourful marine life under the guidance of our very attentive crew. Afterwards hop back on board your vessel for a scrumptious large smorgasbord lunch after which you can hop into the tender as the skipper takes you to Green Island beach - your 2nd site to explore!

5 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Tour + Two Introductory Dives

Two Introductory Dives: Some medical conditions and medication may preclude you from diving. Please contact supplier.

Snorkel Family Pack (2ad+2ch)

Snorkel Only Family Pack: Green Island & Reef, Sailing Cruise Family Pack from Cairns including snorkeling (2 adults + 2 children 4- 14 years)

Tour + One Certified Dive

One Certified Dive: Some medical conditions and medication may preclude you from diving. Please contact supplier.

Tour + Two Certified Dives

Two Certified Dives: Some medical conditions and medication may preclude you from diving. Please contact supplier.

Tour + One Introductory Dive

One Introductory Dive: Some medical conditions and medication may preclude you from diving. Please contact supplier.

Tour Snorkelling

Green Island Sailing Cruise from Cairns including snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef

Reviews

4.89

632 reviews

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  • Unforgettable ❤️

    Debora B,

    Aug 31, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Unforgettable. The crew was super friendly, professional and respectful. This was my very first time snorkeling and I’m terrified of the ocean. I was feeling so comfortable with them that when I realised I was having fun and enjoying swimming around with the most beautiful fish - and even spotted a shark without freaking out 😂. The fact we were a small group was great too, I felt very well assisted! Would come back thousand times if I could.

  • Great Barrier Reef and green island.

    Michelle Z,

    Aug 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was a great trip to the Great Barrier Reef and Green island Australia. Matt the Skipper, Dan, crew,and Sarah the dive instructor were excellent. They provided an excellent trip that was greatly enjoyed by all. One of us dove and the other snorkeled. So we had the chance to see both perspectives of the trip. This would be a wonderful adventure for anyone who wants an experience on the Great Barrier Reef.

  • Book this trip!

    Anna B,

    Jul 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had the best time aboard Ocean Free with Blair, Paul and Marie. They looked after us so well and the snorkeling was great. So happy we chose a small group trip and on a proper sailing boat. Food was good too. Highly recommend. Thanks so much 🥰

  • Rain or shine, a beautiful world at the Great Barrier Reef!

    Jeremy J,

    Jul 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    2 hours on a sailboat out, 2 hours back. Pure delight along the way and at the reef. Great food and great staff as well.

  • Greatest tour in Cairns!

    Julien M,

    Jul 17, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Greatest decision we made! The experience is fantastic, take the dive(s) it is so worth it where the boat goes around Green Island. Big big thanks to Matt, Shane & Hailey who were a superb crew and made 50% of the experience - the other 50% of the experience coming from the scenery and magnificence of the spot where we went. It is so nice to be between 15 & 20 on this boat instead of being stacked on a big boat with 50 other people.

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4.89
632 reviews
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