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Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

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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

1

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
2

Great Barrier Reef

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

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

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).

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).

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

4.09

246 reviews

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  • The glass bottom boat was...

    John U,

    Oct 4, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    The 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

    - Viator

    5.00

    Fast 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.

  • Great snorkeling. Great day out

    Jane G,

    Oct 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Snorkeling was amazing. Great opportunities to see a range of fish and easy and accessible for children. We had a brilliant day out

  • Amazing exotic coral and sea life viewing

    David B,

    Oct 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The glass bottom boat viewing the coral and exotic sea life in the deep waters was a wonderful experience for us who did not want to snorkel in the shallow water off the island. A must do for any visitor to Green Island

  • Good Reef View on the Glass Boat

    Gina O,

    Sep 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The whole experience was great. You take the boat out and choose your extra expedition on board. I chose the glass boat and was able to see the reef so well. We even spotted a turtle and a stingray. The island itself has a little rainforest walk, food huts, bar, and of course, the beach. There was a pool included with this booking that they share with the hotel, but it looked pretty dirty. Plenty of washrooms and change rooms. Nice and relaxing day.

From A$122.00

4.09
246 reviews
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