Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

Overview

Available languages

German

Japanese

English

Chinese (China)

Italian

Mobile ticket

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.

6 hours•Admission Not Applicable

Great Barrier Reef

Explore the Great Barrier Reef snorkeling or hop on board a Glass Bottom Boat Tour

6 hours•Admission Not Applicable

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).

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 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).

Reviews

4.04

221 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

112

Amazing
Kell P,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Fantastic day on the island. All at your own pace. Explore the crocs, it’s worth it then hopefully swim with a turtle. I did.
Fast and steady cruise!...
Xuerong J,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Fast and steady cruise! The island was really nice! Would be great to tell us where to look during snorkeling
Way to short
Mark K,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Time on the boat was very short. Excluding loading and unloading, we spent just over 20 minutes looking at/for fish and turtles. Captain was knowledgeable and helpful. We did see quite a few fish. There is too much light coming from the sides of the boat reflecting off the glass floor to be able to take good photos.
Over too quickly
Michelle S,
Jun 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The island was so beautiful and to be able to see the reef was an exciting experience. Unfortunately it isn’t very long, it is over too quickly. However our captain was very knowledgeable and entertaining.
Don’t waste your time.
Miguel G,
May 12, 2025
- Viator
2.00
Most of the reviews i write are positive because when i pick one tour i have done the research to match my preferences. This experience was not good. Green island is overhyped, and unless you do scuba diving, not much to do, as the beach is not that good either. Facilities are dirty, no good food. We took the glass bottom boat tour; it’s too short, the fish we got to see are “artificially” attracted by the boat operator feeding them, and the corals are underwhelming. On the positive side the staff of the catamaran are very good, helpful, cheery and with a contagious enthusiasm.