Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

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4.04

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Overview

Available languages

German

Japanese

English

Chinese (China)

Italian

With the choice of three daily departures from Cairns, this Green Island cruise is perfect for visitors with limited time, offering a half or full day experience (up to 7 hours). You will have the choice of a glass bottom boat coral viewing tour or snorkelling equipment.

As a Great Adventures guest, you’ll also be able to enjoy many exclusive inclusions such as the use of the island swimming pool and a self guided eco island walk to discover some of the island’s unique rainforest flora. The island’s well appointed day visitor facilities include a pool bar, plus restaurant and retail outlets. A delicious range of lunch and snacks can be purchased from the island’s food and refreshment outlets. Advanced Ecotourism Certification.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Snorkelling can be a strenuous activity. We recommend informing crew of any medical conditions

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Use of island swimming pool, exclusive to Great Adventures

Self guided island walk

Return fast catamaran transfers from Cairns

Use of island day visitor facilities

Morning tea/coffee served onboard until departure from Cairns

Choice of snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel & fins) or glass bottom boat tour

Hotel pickup and drop off

Optional activities

Options

5 Hrs on Island/Depart 10:30AM

10:30AM-4:30PM: Return cruise and snorkeling gear or glass bottom boat. Departs Cairns at 10:30am, returns 4:30pm (arrival to Cairns 5:15pm).

7 Hrs on Island/Depart 8:30AM

8:30AM-4:30PM: Return cruise and snorkeling gear or glass bottom boat. Departs Cairns at 8:30am, returns 4:30pm (arrival to Cairns 5:15pm).

3 Hrs on Island/Depart 10:30AM

10:30AM-2:30PM: Return cruise and snorkeling gear or glass bottom boat. Departs Cairns at 10:30am, returns 2:30pm (arrival to Cairns 3:15pm).

5 Hrs on Island/Depart 8:30AM

8:30AM-2:30PM: Return cruise and snorkeling gear or glass bottom boat. Departs Cairns at 8:30am, returns 2:30pm (arrival to Cairns 3:15pm).

Reviews

4.04

207 reviews on TripAdvisor

105

This tour is ok if you're...
Sonya R,
Mar 25, 2025
3.00
This tour is ok if you're not really looking to see much of the reef. The snorkeling area isn't the best. There is very little to do on the island. We didn't really see much on the glass bottom boat either. Although he seemed to be knowlegeable, having Captain Jordan call himself a "racist" after he asked his co-worker to send the "Chinese group" to another glass bottom boat was an awkward moment. I had several tourists ask if I was offended being that I was the only black person on board. Again if seeing the great barrier reef isn't a big deal to you, then you may enjoy this trip.
Glass bottom great. Rest not so much.
Butch L,
Mar 23, 2025
5.00
If you’re not into snorkeling this is great to see the reef and fish. Captain of the boat was very informative. Not much else to do. Nature walk took about 30 min. Expensive to eat/drink. Spent remaining 2 hrs in pool and waiting for return trip.
Not good
Mihai I,
Mar 17, 2025
1.00
The experience was pretty bad. Probably the worst I had so far..ive done roughly about 30 with viatour and while all the other were at list ok this one was bad
3 hours was long enough.
Sue N,
Mar 16, 2025
3.00
Enjoyed the boat ride over to Green Island but was disappointed with the snorkeling. To better see the reef you had to swim quite a way out from the beach which I didn't feel confident to do . My sister and her husband really enjoyed the glass bottomed boat. The rainforest boardwalk was great too.
Tour had a little bit of...
Zilpher T,
Mar 15, 2025
4.00
Tour had a little bit of everything. Enjoyable and comfortable boat ride to the island. Snorkling was good if you wanted to venture further than the beach. Didn't like having to pay for the deck chairs though! Suggest taking extra snacks for kids as food was a bit pricy. Kids enjoyed the glass bottom boat especially the fish feeding. Pool on the island was a nice too. Enjoyable day had by all.