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Green Island Day Trip from Cairns: Tropical Paradise on the Great Barrier Reef
4.1
917 Ratings
Cairns City
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.
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
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…
- 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 Island. View turtles, fish, sharks and stingrays from the glass bottom boat, semi-submersible or by snorkelling.
What's Included
- Glass-bottom boat tour or snorkeling gear (if option selected)
- Cruise transfers to and from Green Island by catamaran
- Buffet lunch (if option selected)
- Semi-submersible tour (if option selected)
- Environmental Management Charge included
- Morning tea / coffee (on 9am full day only)
- Glass-bottom boat tour or snorkeling gear (if option selected)
- Cruise transfers to and from Green Island by catamaran
- Buffet lunch (if option selected)
- Semi-submersible tour (if option selected)
- Environmental Management Charge included
- Morning tea / coffee (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
- 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.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(917 Ratings)
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Lisa_g
Jul 14, 2025
We had a great day. Very... - We had a great day. Very well organised. Lovely lunch , very flexible and wonderful way to see the reef
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David_r
Jul 6, 2025
Great Day Trip - Big Cat provide a professional and friendly servicev- certainly recommend this option. Punctional and smooth crossing. Glass bootom boat trip was an additional bonus and a great experience
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O2639godavidg
Jul 3, 2025
Green Island day trip - A comfortable boat trip out and back. Very relaxing on the island. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Well organised day
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590cathg
Jun 28, 2025
Great experience! - Really enjoyed exploring the lush island. Brought a packed lunch so food was not an issue. We took the glass bottom boat. It was a clear day so visibility was good and we saw lots of action on the sea bed.
Also, highly recommended for people with mobility issues. All the crew, including the captain, made sure my mother was safe and comfortable.
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Dyzg22
Jun 7, 2025
Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling! - A truly amazing experience...
As we got closer to the Island the colours of the water & the scenery was spectacular. We had lunch before walking down the jetty to snorkel off Green Island & it only got better from here! So many different fish, a reef shark & turtle's swimming just below us or even right in front of us. The tour operators were lovely & made sure everything ran on time from start to finish.
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4thwaller
May 29, 2025
Amazing Experience - I would definitely recommend this tour. As after I redeemed my ticket at the office, I joined the queue to board the cruise and I loved it from start to finish. Everyone working on the boat was so welcoming and friendly.
And all the extras included in my package were great too. These being the food on the boat, the glass bottom boat and the semi-sub cruise too. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I would certainly recommend it as a good way to see the beautiful coral reefs.
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Rakesh_b
May 18, 2025
It was a pleasant... - It was a pleasant experience
Proper time was given for activities
Food was good, although we are vegetarian but still had no problem
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Jamesmm2340xk
Jun 21, 2025
Turtle fun - Turtle fun, like green swoosh under the water, mate. O yeah, red back, dunny, crikey dingo who knows what’s going on, but it was some fun, why not. Proper underwater paradise, cruising with fish and floating like a legend. Pretty cool, laidback adventure bit of exploration, bit of nature, bit of discovery. Good times, would go again for sure, maybe with a snorkel and a cold one after.
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Navigator09700520287
May 15, 2025
Nice nature experience - We were 20 people (5 families) that went together on cruise and spend the whole day on Green Island. Everything started on an exciting note, however, half of us started to feel sick and started to vomit on the cruise. The staff was very kind and helpful but we all were really affected with motion sickness. After reaching the island we had to stay back for hour to 2 hour for getting back to our normal senses. Due to which we missed out scuba diving and snorkeling. Finally, we all went on glass boat ride and that was amazing. Do not miss out the feeding session on the boat ride. Its really amazing to experience it.
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Q9397wkdaniell
Jul 16, 2025
Great boat trip, bad island. - Okay I have a few main points:
First of all, loved the boat trip there. Absolutely lately terrific and exciting despite nothing much happening. Loved the complimentary coffee, better than most I've tasted. There were okay prices for food, so I didn't buy much. There was tons of time to do what I enjoy on the ride there.
The actual island was... Underwhelming to say the least. I'm not the best swimmer, nor do I enjoy it, and they kept promoting swimming to me EVERYWHERE. There was even a goddamn POOL on the island meanwhile you travel 50 meters in any direction and you're at the beach.
Souvenir prices were really high, that crocodile tour wasn't really a tour and was really basic.
Trip back was alright but it was less fun than going there cos I didn't enjoy the island much.
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