Green Island Day Trip from Cairns: Tropical Paradise on the Great Barrier Reef

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Embark on a journey from Cairns to Green Island, a haven of tropical bliss situated on the Great Barrier Reef. Choose between a four or five-hour stay at Green Island, allowing ample opportunity for snorkeling, exploring the reef via a glass-bottom boat, or observing the coral through a semi-submersible submarine.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Green Island Cruise - Day Tour (Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruise) - Explore the Great Barrier Reef island either with a glass bottom boat tour or snorkelling equipment.
Green Island - Walk through the rainforest or enjoy exploring the coral gardens the the beach.
Great Barrier Reef - View some of the amazing marine life at Green…

What's Included

Cruise transfers to and from Green Island by modern air-conditioned catamaran
Buffet lunch (if option selected)
Semi-submersible tour (if option is selected)
Choose a glass-bottom boat tour or use of snorkeling gear for the day (selected in options)
Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
Morning tea / coffee (served on 9am full day only)

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Optional activities. (Can be booked locally, subject to availability. Payable locally. Introductory Scuba Dive AU$152, Seawalker Helmut Dive AU$165, Semi-submersible Coral Viewing Tour AU$20)
Food and drinks (available to purchase)
Flotation vests and lycra suits are available for hire

Additional Information

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Wheelchair accessibility is available but limited. Passengers must have some mobility and/or the presence of a carer who can assist them.

Location

1 Spence St

Spence Street

Please call to reconfirm your booking prior to travel to receive your boarding pass. If you have not received your boarding pass, please meet directly at the Reef Fleet Terminal, 30 minutes prior to your departure time

Cancellation Policy

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

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Markmcgowan

Sep 28, 2025

Green island. - Great place to see great barrier reef. Nice beaches and there is food and drinks available if needed.

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K7511jykennym

Sep 22, 2025

Amazing snorkeling in Green Island - We arrived in Cairns and took a trip to Green Island to do some snorkeling. We booked our snorkeling on the Green Rocket ship/boat. The guide who took us out was named Anzac, he was from New Zealand, a great guy who took us through so many shoals of fish, giant clams and turtles it was unbelievable. We also had a bonus while walking along the pier, two eagle rays leapt out water right in front of us. Definitely worth the trip.

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Daisy

Sep 17, 2025

Parasailing at Green Island - Had a fantastic time with Steve and his offsider when parasailing on the green island. Steve made it fun and made sure we were at ease. He had a very friendly and cheerful personality. Would highly recommend participating in this experience with Steve. Photos were brilliant and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you Steve.

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Debby_b

Aug 27, 2025

A must do - Dont expect 5 star resort. It is very eco friendly. Do expect pristine beach with crystal clear ocean swimming with fish and snorkling. Definitely recommemd a glass bottom boat ride. The reef and what swims below was amazing. Spotted whales on the trip back to cairns. A perfect day.

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Sharon_b

Aug 26, 2025

Great day, great spot and very helpful informative staff on the Big Cat - we took our own snorkelling and goggles, and went on the glass bottom boat which was very good, we got see a lot of fish.

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Logit44

Aug 20, 2025

Turtles galore - Excellent journey out to Green Island. The staff on board were very helpful. I completed the glass bottom boat ride which had two staff members who were willing to share their knowledge. The only downside was I could have spent all the trip on board this boat instead of the short time the ride is. Lovely island.

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Marianom79

Aug 19, 2025

Great day out with the family - We went on this day trip with kids of various ages and interests and got it all covered. Relaxed cruise to the island and back with plenty of useful information including pointing out a whale that happened to pass by. Plenty of time on the island for snorkeling with the opportunity to get back to the crew with any question that might occur. Thanks for a beautiful day and great customer service.

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Mina_c

Oct 8, 2025

Walk around the island... - Walk around the island was very pleasant and the snorkeling was a great experience. Crew was very helpful and courteous

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Guide21167430899

Aug 25, 2025

Stunning as the pictures but not independently accessible - I’m a wheelchair user and found getting on to a boat easy but you can’t go inside nor access bathroom but it’s short trip. Tides make huge difference so see a travel agent to book right times. Glass bottom boat isn’t accessible, I had hubby carry me on n off which was totally feasible. Pathways on islands boardwalked so was fab as was accessible to food and bathrooms. Beach isn’t accessible, they do offer a beach chair for use I’ve heard. Sitting on a beach chair under umbrella doesn’t cost but hubby carried me the few metres to those easily. There is a pool bit again in lift etc. was lovely day trip but unsure without my helper to carry I would have enjoyed

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