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Stunning aerial view of the Green Island Reef in Cairns
Tour group on catamaran cruise to stunning coral reefs in Cairns
Green Island, Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Green Island, Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

By Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises
4.2/5
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Price is AU$66 per traveller*

Features

Free cancellation available
6h+
Printed voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages
Cleanliness and safety

Cleaning and safety practices

Contactless tickets
Vehicles and venues disinfected
Personal safety equipment

Overview

  • Catamaran cruise to stunning coral cay with rainforest
  • Snorkelling among abundant coral reefs & marine species
  • Glass bottom boat offers unique portal to underwater world
  • Informative lecture on reef habitat & snorkelling demo
  • Optional semi-submarine tour & delicious buffet lunch

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Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Free cancellation
8h 30m
English

Live commentary in English. Surrounded by white sandy beaches and the beautiful coral gardens of the Great barrier Reef, Green Island is an idyllic coral cay located only 15 nautical miles offshore from Cairns. Travelling with Big Cat Green Island Cruises, your day can be as active or relaxing as you want. Choose between resting on the beach or indulging in some of the many activities available.

• Expore the white sandy beaches of Green Island

• Flexibility of 3 departure times

• Fun for all ages

This is the transfer only option, there are no inclusions.

Languages available: English
Starting time: 8:30 am

Price details

Price is AU$94.00 per ticket, price for 1 Adult is AU$94.00
AU$94.00

Total

Price is AU$94.00

Cruise - Family (2 adults & 2 children)

Free cancellation
8h
English

Catamaran cruise to spend 5 hours on Green Island, with the choice of snorkelling around the coral cay or enjoying a glass-bottom boat tour for 2 adults and 2 children.

Languages available: English
Starting time: 9:00 am

Price details

Price is AU$87.33 per ticket, price for 3 Travellers is AU$262.00
AU$262.00

Total

Price is AU$262.00
* Select 4 travellers to get the lowest price of AU$65.50

Cruise, Lunch and Semi-Submarine Tour - Family (2 adults & 2 children)

Free cancellation
8h
English
Food only

Catamaran cruise to spend 5 hours on Green Island, with the choice of snorkelling around the coral cay or enjoying a glass-bottom boat tour, plus a semi-submarine tour and delicious buffet lunch for 2 adults and 2 children.

Languages available: English
Starting time: 9:00 am

Price details

Price is AU$135.67 per ticket, price for 3 Travellers is AU$407.00
AU$407.00

Total

Price is AU$407.00
* Select 4 travellers to get the lowest price of AU$101.75

Cruise incl Snorkel OR Glass Bottom Boat

Free cancellation
8h
English

Catamaran cruise to spend 5 hours on Green Island, with the choice of snorkelling around the coral cay or enjoying a glass-bottom boat tour.

Languages available: English

Price details

Price is AU$105.00 per ticket, price for 1 Adult is AU$105.00
AU$105.00

Total

Price is AU$105.00

Cruise & Semi-Submarine Tour

Free cancellation
8h
English

Catamaran cruise to spend 5 hours on Green Island, with the choice of snorkelling around the coral cay or enjoying a glass-bottom boat tour, plus a semi-submarine tour.

Languages available: English

Price details

Price is AU$135.00 per ticket, price for 1 Adult is AU$135.00
AU$135.00

Total

Price is AU$135.00

Cruise, Lunch and Semi-Submarine Tour

Free cancellation
8h
English
Food only

Catamaran cruise to spend 5 hours on Green Island, with the choice of snorkelling around the coral cay or enjoying a glass-bottom boat tour, plus a semi-submarine tour and delicious buffet lunch.

Languages available: English

Price details

Price is AU$163.00 per ticket, price for 1 Adult is AU$163.00
AU$163.00

Total

Price is AU$163.00

Cruise, Lunch and Semi-Submarine Tour with Cairns Pickup

Free cancellation
8h
English
Food only

Catamaran cruise to spend 5 hours on Green Island, with the choice of snorkelling around the coral cay or enjoying a glass-bottom boat tour, plus a semi-submarine tour and delicious buffet lunch with hotel pickup from Cairns.

Languages available: English

Price details

Price is AU$188.00 per ticket, price for 1 Adult is AU$188.00
AU$188.00

Total

Price is AU$188.00

Cruise - Family (2 adults & 2 children)

Free cancellation
6h
English

Catamaran cruise to spend 4 hours on Green Island, with the choice of snorkelling around the coral cay or enjoying a glass-bottom boat tour. For 2 adults and 2 children.

Languages available: English
Starting time: 11:00 am

Price details

Price is AU$65.50 per ticket, price for 4 Travellers is AU$262.00
AU$262.00

Total

Price is AU$262.00
* Select 4 travellers to get the lowest price of AU$65.50

Cruise, Lunch and Semi-Submarine Tour - Family (2 adults & 2 children)

Free cancellation
6h
English
Food only

Catamaran cruise to spend 4 hours on Green Island, with the choice of snorkelling around the coral cay or enjoying a glass-bottom boat tour, plus a semi-submarine tour and delicious buffet lunch for 2 adults and 2 children.

Languages available: English
Starting time: 11:00 am

Price details

Price is AU$101.75 per ticket, price for 4 Travellers is AU$407.00
AU$407.00

Total

Price is AU$407.00
* Select 4 travellers to get the lowest price of AU$101.75

Cruise with Lunch

Free cancellation
6h
English
Food only

Catamaran cruise to spend 4 hours on Green Island, with the choice of snorkelling around the coral cay or enjoying a glass-bottom boat tour, plus a delicious buffet lunch.

Languages available: English
Starting time: 11:00 am

Price details

Price is AU$133.00 per ticket, price for 1 Adult is AU$133.00
AU$133.00

Total

Price is AU$133.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's included
    Catamaran cruise to Green Island
  • What's included
    Snorkelling demonstration and reef presentation
  • What's included
    Choice of snorkelling gear rental or a glass bottom boat tour
  • What's included
    Island rainforest boardwalks
  • What's included
    Buffet lunch (if selected)
  • What's included
    Semi-submarine tour (if selected)
  • What's included
    Return transfers from hotel (if selected)
  • What's included
    Price is inclusive of all levy fees
  • What's excluded
    Guided snorkelling tours: choose from a Snorkel Experience or a Snorkel Safari Tour

Know before you book

  • Children 3 and younger are complimentary.
  • Family rate applies to 2 adults and up to 2 children (ages 4–14). Any additional children require their own ticket. The tour provider will charge the price difference on incorrectly booked tickets.
  • Check-in is 30 minutes prior to the booked tour start time and is directly on the vessel, no need to go to Reef Fleet Terminal
  • Price is inclusive of all levy fees
  • A deposit is required for snorkelling option.
  • Lycra suit / flotation vest / wetsuit are not included in price

What you can expect

Cruise to Green Island, the only coral cay in the Great Barrier Reef with a lush rainforest. Spend the day exploring this protected Marine National Park—immersing yourself in its surrounding undersea universe teeming with coral and marine life.

Your journey begins aboard a high-speed catamaran steering for the soft, white beaches of Green Island. This 6000-year-old coral cay boasts its own rainforest—the only of its kind in the Great Barrier Reef. Mid-cruise, tune in to your local guide's informative snorkelling and reef presentation.

Upon arrival, step ashore to soak up the turquoise waters, glittering sand, and fringe of emerald palms ringing the island. Climb into a glass-bottom boat and lean over the railings to get an up-close look at a colourful underwater world. Feast your eyes on brilliant colonies of zany Brain Coral, orange sea stars, and scores of blue damselfish flitting to and fro.

If you're craving a swim, strap on a snorkel and mask to see everything up close: black and white angelfish feeding on sponges and striped clownfish nestled among anemones. Emerge from the water to amble around the island at your leisure. Relax on the beach to soak up the sun, or choose to indulge in an optional semi-submarine tour, or buffet lunch before cruising back to Cairns.

Please note: The world has changed and we are changing with it. We want you all to know we are taking the current health crisis very seriously and will always put your health and safety at the forefront of our operations.

In addition to our existing safety measures, we have implemented a few new protocols to help you feel at ease when you travel with us.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants

Social distancing

  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners

Location

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Activity Location

  • Green Island
  • Cairns

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Marlin Wharf
    • 1 Spence Street
    • Cairns City Queensland 4870
    • Cairns Hotel Pickup
    • Cairns Queensland
    • Northern Beaches Hotel Pickup
    • Cairns Queensland

4.2 average out of 5 rating of 115 reviews

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