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Couple snorkeling among abundant coral reefs and marine species at the Green Island Reef in Cairns
Green Island, Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Green Island, Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

By Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises
8.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$105 per adult
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Features
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

Activity location

  • Green Island
    • Cairns, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Marlin Wharf
    • 1 Spence Street
    • 4870, Cairns City, Queensland, Australia

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes8h 30m8h 30m
  • 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.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 am
Price details
AU$105.00 x 1 AdultAU$105.00
Total
Price is AU$105.00
Until Sun, 24 Nov
Cruise incl Snorkel OR Glass Bottom Boat
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • 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.

Language options: English
Price details
AU$116.00 x 1 AdultAU$116.00
Total
Price is AU$116.00
Until Sun, 24 Nov
Cruise with Lunch
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h6h
  • 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.

Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00 am
Price details
AU$148.00 x 1 AdultAU$148.00
Total
Price is AU$148.00
Until Sun, 24 Nov
Cruise & Semi-Submarine Tour
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • 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.

Language options: English
Price details
AU$149.00 x 1 AdultAU$149.00
Total
Price is AU$149.00
Until Sun, 24 Nov
Cruise, Lunch and Semi-Submarine Tour - Family (2 adults & 2 children)
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h6h
  • 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.

Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00 am
Price details
AU$181.00 x 2 AdultsAU$362.00
Total
Price is AU$362.00
Until Sun, 24 Nov
Cruise, Lunch and Semi-Submersible Tour
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • 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-submersible tour and delicious buffet lunch.

Language options: English
Price details
AU$181.00 x 1 AdultAU$181.00
Total
Price is AU$181.00
Until Sun, 24 Nov
Cruise, Lunch and Semi-Submersible Tour with Cairns Pickup
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • 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-submersible tour and delicious buffet lunch with hotel pickup from Cairns.

Language options: English
Price details
AU$211.00 x 1 AdultAU$211.00
Total
Price is AU$211.00
Until Sun, 24 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedCatamaran cruise to Green Island
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnorkelling demonstration and reef presentation
  • What's includedWhat's includedChoice of snorkelling gear rental or a glass bottom boat tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedIsland rainforest boardwalks
  • What's includedWhat's includedBuffet lunch (if selected)
  • What's includedWhat's includedSemi-submarine tour (if selected)
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transfers from hotel (if selected)
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrice is inclusive of all levy fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGuided 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
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESGreen Island
    • Cairns, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMarlin Wharf
    • 1 Spence Street
    • 4870, Cairns City, Queensland, Australia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLECairns Hotel Pickup
    • Cairns, Queensland, Australia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLENorthern Beaches Hotel Pickup
    • Cairns, Queensland, Australia