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 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).
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).
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
229 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A well organised trip
Denise C,
Jul 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Green island was amazing. The beaches were beautiful and the pool an added bonus. The self guided walk was interesting but the highlight of the day was the glass bottomed boat.
Disorganised for the snorkeling
Martin M,
Jul 29, 2025
- Viator
3.00Some improvements needed in communicating just given masks and flippers and told to go off beach ,no reef snorkeling ,needs more organisation perhaps in groups
The amount of rain limited the activities
Debbie P,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
4.00This is an awesome trip - just wish it hadn’t rained so much! People were still able to snorkel and the glass bottom boats were a good experience. Staff were very professional
A fabulous experience
Helen D,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great if you are not wanting to get wet on this occasion but want to experience the wonderful sights of the reef.
Amazing experience
Ruwantha W,
Jul 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00The service is professional and friendly. Glass bottom boat was an amazing experience. Snorkeling in waters surrounding the green island is so cool. Next time I’ll probably do the diving too.
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