Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns
Overview
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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
What To Expect
Green Island National Park
Green Island is a beautiful 6000 year old coral cay. It's the only coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef with a rainforest! You will have a choice of snorkel equipment to snorkel from the white sandy beaches or to stay dry and see the island's reef from the glass bottom boat. Enjoy a walk through the lush rainforest.
Great Barrier Reef
Explore the Great Barrier Reef snorkeling or hop on board a Glass Bottom Boat Tour
Options
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).
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).
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).
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).
Reviews
257 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Glass bottom boat was...
Karen H,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Glass bottom boat was awesome just wish it went for longer the best part of our trip was the turtle and croc feeding
Very nice staff....
alan g,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice staff. Excellent experience. Enjoyed the tour and the boat ride. I would definitely recommend this company.
Wonderful day exploring...
Sandra W,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful day exploring and enjoying Green island. The whole day was well organised from picking up tickets at the Reef terminal, organising time for glass bottomed boat and where to collect snorkelling equipment. The staff were pleasant and welcoming and at the end of the day we saw the most beautiful turtle, what more could we want. Thanks to the Quicksilver group.
Great for families
Gary P,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Fun way to spend an hour. Nicely laid out. Great for small children. Doesn’t take more than an hour to get through the entire space.
Total failure
David L,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Unwilling to work with cruise ship schedule, yes the ship changed it's departure time, but they could of reworked their schedule one hour.
Green island glass bottom boat
Margaret P,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Non expensive trip to Green Island. You can do as little or as much as you can fit in. Lots to choose from. Food available on the Island.
Green Island and Great Barrier Reef tour
Kaushik B,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience we had when we made a half day trip to Green Island We did go on the glass bottom boat but next time we will go for snorkelling . We would highly recommend this trip to everyone who just want to do a half day trip to the Great Barrier Reef.
Very fun excursion would...
Jonni H,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Very fun excursion would of liked it to include both snorkeling and boat for price. Good weather and friendly staff
The glass bottom boat was...
John U,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The glass bottom boat was a waste of time as it was only 1/2 hour long and only went a few metres from the shore. Only fish seen were fish that were being fed to be at a certain location. Not a very good experience.
Fast cat to Green Island...
Gavin B,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fast cat to Green Island and snorkelling, half day. Entire process was conducted by staff who were cheerful and inclusive. Once at Green Island, our expectations were met by what had been explained (were able to go straight to the facility of our choice), exceeded expectations by the lush greenery and cobbled path to the beaches. Once in the water we were taken into another world where we could join all the other life under the sea - absolutely wonderful!!! At the end of the day however I had forgotten to take into consideration the sun could burn through the water and suffered sunburnt legs.
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