Green Island Cruise

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Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises

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About this experience

Experience the beauty of Green Island – a tropical paradise in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef.

On this full-day tour from Cairns, you have up to 5 hours to explore the island Snorkel or dive at the colorful coral reefs, discover the underwater world on a glass-bottom boat tour or simply relax on the white sandy beach.

Green Island is a protected marine national park – a rare coral island surrounded by rainforest, white beaches and a fascinating variety of marine life. The crossing takes just over an hour, so you have plenty of time to enjoy this natural wonder at your leisure.

Highlights of this experience

  • Short journey: Just over an hour's boat ride from Cairns
  • Flexible experience: snorkeling, diving, glass-bottom boat tour or simply relaxing on the white sandy beach
  • Natural paradise: Green Island combines rainforest, white beaches, colorful coral reefs and a diverse underwater world

What's included

  • Outward and return journey by ferry
  • Snorkeling equipment (depending on the option booked - can be selected during booking)
  • Glass-bottom boat tour (depending on the weather and depending on the option booked - can be selected during booking)

What's excluded

  • $10 Life jackets and wetsuits
  • Meals

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Itinerary

Exact itineraries vary depending on the tour type. 

09:00 – Departure from Cairns
Board the Big Cat, a 35 m long, air-conditioned catamaran with spacious interiors and a relaxed atmosphere. After just over an hour you will reach Green Island.

Arrival & activities on Green Island
You have 5 full hours to explore the island. Choose from a variety of activities:

Snorkeling or diving on the spectacular reef

Semi-submarine or glass-bottom boat tour to experience the underwater world dry

Simply relax on the white sandy beach

Explore rainforest trails or book optional additional island activities

The friendly crew will help you organize your stay perfectly so that you can make the most of your day on Green Island.

17:00 – Return to Cairns
After an eventful day, the Big Cat will take you back to the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal.

Where we’ll meet

Cairns City, Queensland, 4870, Australia

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations within 1 day before the start date will be charged a fee of 100%.
Additionally, the terms and conditions of Ausventure Travel apply.
From $105 /person
  • Australia
    Cairns
    Queensland

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Experience FAQs

Paid parking is available at the Pier Shopping Complex/Shangri-La Hotel, directly opposite the Reef Fleet Terminal.

Yes – air-conditioned bus transfers from Cairns City Hotels are available on request from the operator: Return transfer: AUD $27 per adult, AUD $17 per child (only available for 09:00 tour) Northern Beaches: Pick-up available (to Ellis Beach) for AUD $38 per adult, AUD $25 per child

No – check-in at the Reef Fleet Terminal is no longer necessary. Guests check in directly at the boat (Big Cat or Reef Rocket) at Marlin Wharf. The day before you will receive an email & SMS with all the details and a map of the marina.

Yes – all boats are baby carriage friendly. However, please note that the beaches are not suitable, but there are boardwalks and paths on the island. Baby carriages can be stowed on board the Big Cat if required.

The journey takes approx. 1 hour 15 minutes

Our stable catamarans ensure a smooth ride, but seasickness depends on individual sensitivity. We provide free ginger tablets (to be taken approx. 30 minutes before departure as a preventative measure). If you are known to be susceptible, we recommend that you also take your own travel tablets.

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Green Island Cruise

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Experience the beauty of Green Island – a tropical paradise in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef. On this full-day tour from Cairns, you have up to 5 hours to explore the island Snorkel or dive at the colorful coral reefs, discover the underwater world on a glass-bottom boat tour or simply relax on […]

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