• Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef and Green Island aboard a luxury, air-conditioned 35-metre catamaran 
• Take a rainforest walk and discover the Green Island’s prolific birdlife and unique tropical rainforest
• Jump aboard a custom glass bottom boat for 30 minutes of reef viewing pleasure around Green Island
• Snorkel straight off the beach and explore stunning coral gardens and colourful marine life on Green Island

Green Island tour, air-conditioned 35-metre catamaran for an unforgettable Great Barrier Reef tour from Cairns to Green Island – the only coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef with a rainforest.

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Snorkel straight off the beach, glass bottom boat, island rainforest walks, pristine beaches.

With Green Island ferry tours leaving Cairns at both 9.00am and 11.00am, this is the perfect Great Barrier Reef tour choice for both the early riser and those wanting a holiday sleep in. 

Your Great Barrier Reef tour to Green Island includes a great range of activities:

• Snorkelling straight off the beach on Green Island
• Stay dry and view the spectacular underwater reefs from a glass bottom boat
• Laze on the white sandy beach
• Take a walk through the island rainforest and spot native wildlife

On the trip out to Green Island, a friendly crew member will provide a snorkelling demonstration and detailed descriptions of some of the amazing marine life you’re likely to encounter on the reef and around the island.

Your snorkel, fins and mask are included in the Green Island ferry tour price.

From the boat to the jetty, you’ll then be transported to a magical stretch of shoreline and it's time to enter an underwater world of coral gardens, dazzling reef fish, sea turtles and giant clams.

Nature enthusiasts will love the self-guided eco walk around Green Island.

You can also choose from a range of fun-filled optional extra activities:

• Visit Marineland Melanesia - See world's largest crocodile in captivity 
• Scenic helicopter flights from the beach
• Semi-submersible submarine tours
• Snuba Diving
• Snuba Doo - Power Snorkelling

Cairns Island Tour - Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Tour

Choose from rising with the birds to board the early 9.00am Cairns Island Tour to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef (you may see sea eagles and osprey soaring alongside the boat) or sleep in and take the 11.00am reef tour.

Your trusty steed for the day is a luxurious, air-conditioned 35-metre catamaran, equipped with spacious air conditioned cabins. 

Sip a complimentary coffee or tea upon boarding then get ready for the trip of a lifetime. 

Travel time to the beautiful coral cay of Green Island is just under an hour. 

Snuba Diving & Snuba Doo - Power Snorkelling

Snuba is a new way to see the Great Barrier Reef.

Very easy and you don't need any experience or training.

You can choose either Snuba Diving or Snuba Doo - Power Snorkelling.

With Snuba (diving) you can descend to a maximum depth of 3 metres, with Snuba Doo you stay on the surface making it a great activity for family with children (minimum age 6) or guests wanting to build their confidence.

Easier than snorkelling: the air tank stays on the surface and you simply breathe through hoses connected to it.

Just like scuba diving, Snuba is available top anyone over 12 years of age and is subject to a medical questionnaire.

Both Snuba and Snuba Doo are guided tours taking a maximim of 4 guests at a time.

Glass bottom boat tour

Jump aboard a custom built glass bottom boat tour for 30 minutes of reef viewing pleasure.

You'll view the coral gardens and colourful fish from a different perspective and hear all about the Great Barrier Reef and its eco-system from a marine naturalist. 

This small but unforgettable facet of the tour even includes fish feeding!

The perfect Great Barrier Reef tour activity for non-swimmers.

Learn to Snorkel (optional)

Excellent for beginners or to help build your confidence in the water.

During this 45 minute session you will practice using your equipment in the shallow waters at Green Island straight off the beach.

Once you are comfortable you will explore the coral gardens with the assistance of an experienced snorkeller.

Maximum 4 people per guide, includes Snorkel Equipment (Mask & Fins), Lycra Suit and Floatation Vest.

• Great way to get your confidence in the water
• Snorkelling techniques
• 45 minutes experience
• Ideal for beginners
• Practice in the shallow waters straight off the beach
• Explore the coral gardens
• Experienced Snorkeller to assist and supervise
• Includes Snorkelling Equipment – Mask & Fins, Lycra Suit and Floatation Vest
• Use of the above equipment for the rest of the day

Semi-submersible submarine tour (optional)

Imagine exploring the vibrant reef and marine life from the comfort on an air-conditioned semi-submersible submarine tour.

You can marvel at the multi hued coral gardens and rainbow shoals of tropical fish while listening to an informative briefing of how the two have co-existed for millions of years. 

This is a wonderful way to view the Great Barrier Reef for people of all ages and abilities – perfect for non-swimmers or if you don't feel like getting wet. 

Lunch on Green Island (optional)

If you’re just in need of a few snacks and a cold drink, these can be purchased on the boat.

You might want to bring a little spare cash for these goodies.

Or for a small extra fee, you can order a delicious hot and cold buffet lunch with seasonal tropical fruits.

Marineland Melanesia Wildlife Park (optional)

Head to Marineland Melanesia Wildlife Park to see the biggest crocodile in captivity!

The colossal Cassius boasts a weight of over one ton, is 5.48 metres long and 116 years old.

He resides at Marineland along with 50 of his smaller mates. 

Catch the feeding of the crocs daily at 10.30am and 1.30pm. 

While you're there, visit Marineland's aquarium, and view the collection of primitive tribal artefacts and other fascinating exhibits. 

Green Island Rainforest Walk

What makes Green Island so unique is it is the only coral cay in the Great Barrier Reef to have a rainforest and is home to over 120 species of plants and over 55 species of birds. 

Explore Green Island’s unique flora and fauna on a rainforest walk.

Stroll along the beautiful island boardwalk, which winds around sandy coves and threads through lush rainforest.

You’ll find little gems of information about the island's unique flora and fauna on placards along the way.

Keep your eye out for some of the rare native birdlife, including:

• Silvereye
• Ruddy Turnstone
• Reef Heron
• Torres Strait Pigeon
• Bull Branded Rail
• Osprey 

Cairns Scenic helicopter flight (optional)

Enjoy spectacular views as you soar like a bird over the world’s largest coral reef in a scenic helicopter flight from Green Islands golden beaches.

Seeing the beauty of this World Heritage-listed site from above is a memory that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

During June  – September, you might even see the dark shadows of migrating humpback whales and Dwarf Minke whales or a pod of playful dolphins. 

Tour Languages Offered

• Chinese
• English
• Japanese

Departs From

Cairns

Departure Time

9:00am or 11:00am

Departure Instructions

• Boarding at 8.15am for 9.00am cruise
• Boarding at 10.30am for 11.00am cruise
• Cruise departs from the Marlin Marina – 1 Spence Street, Cairns
• Passengers making their own way are required to check-in 30 min prior to departure
• Please advise at the time of booking if you require accommodation transfers

Pickup Locations

• Cairns
• Cairns Northern Beaches
• Palm Cove

• 9.00am cruise: 7.20am and onwards pick up from Palm Cove and Northern Beaches accommodation
• 9.00am cruise: 7.55am pick up from Cairns City accommodation
• 11.00am cruise: 9.45am and onwards pick up from Palm Cove and Northern Beaches accommodation
• 11.00am cruise: 10.25am pick up from Cairns City accommodation

Destinations

Green Island

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Surcharge applies on Christmas Day

Duration

5 hours on Green Island – 9:00am departure
4 hours on Green Island – 11:00am departure
Return to Cairns at 5:00pm for both tours

Available for Purchase / Hire

• Snuba & Snuba Doo
• Transfers to and from accommodation in Cairns, Palm Cove and Northern Beaches are available for a small extra fee
• Marineland Melanesia
• Helicopter scenic flights (subject to availability, needs to be pre booked)

Fitness Level Required

Low

Additional Information

Refundable deposit of $30 is required for the hire of snorkel gear on the day of travel

Eco Certifications

• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Swimming costume
• Towel
• Cash or credit card for drinks and snacks

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• Child Fare 4 - 14 years inclusive
• Infants 3 and under travel free
• Family Fare: 2 Adults and 2 Children (not applicable with other discounts)
• Parents can take prams, strollers and capsules on boat
• Children from ages 4-14 will receive a free tour of the Big Cat Wheelhouse, membership to the Turtle Rescue Club & Cool Cat colouring sheet

• Subject to availability, changing of travel date is possible and permitted at no extra charge
• Subject to circumstances, tour operator reserves the right to apply a cancellation fee for bookings cancelled within 24 hours of travel
• COMBO Cancellation Policy: Full refund for cancellations received outside 48 hours of departure time. No refund for no-show.