Why choose this Cairns & the Tropical North tour ?

Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. You’ll spend either four or five hours at Green Island, with plenty of time to snorkel, tour the reef on a glass-bottom boat or view coral from a semi-submersible submarine.



Make the most of your Cairns & the Tropical North adventure

What makes Green Island Day Trip from Cairns a unique experience ?

Explore the Great Barrier Reef island either with a glass bottom boat tour or snorkelling equipment.

Walk through the rainforest or enjoy exploring the coral gardens the the beach.

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.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • Full Day with Lunch – 11am
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    Buffet Lunch: Enjoy a buffet lunch served on board the Big Cat vessel
  • Full Day with Semi-Sub – 11am
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    Semi-Submarine Tour: View coral and marine life from below the waters surface while keeping dry on this 30 minute tour
  • Full Day with Lunch – 9am
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    Buffet Lunch: Enjoy a buffet lunch served on board the Big Cat vessel
  • Return Ferry Transfers 11am
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    Return FerryTransfers only
  • Full Day Cruise 11am
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    5 hours on Green Island, and the choice of a glass-bottom boat tour or use of snorkel gear. No hotel pick up
  • Full Day+Lunch & Semi-Sub 9am
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    Semi-Submarine Tour: View coral and marine life from below the waters surface while keeping dry on this 30 minute tour
    Buffet Lunch: Enjoy a buffet lunch served on board the Big Cat vessel
  • Full Day with Semi-Sub – 9am
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    Semi-Submarine Tour: View coral and marine life from below the waters surface while keeping dry on this 30 minute tour
  • Full Day+Lunch & Semi-Sub 11am
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    Semi-Submarine Tour: View coral and marine life from below the waters surface while keeping dry on this 30 minute tour
    Buffet Lunch: Enjoy a buffet lunch served on board the Big Cat vessel
  • Return Ferry Transfers 9am
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    Return FerryTransfers only 9am
  • Full Day Cruise – 9am
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    9am Cruise Only: Green Island round trip cruise; 5 hours on Green Island,and the choice of a glass-bottom boat tour or use of snorkel gear. NO hotel pick-up is included with this option

Green Island Day Trip from Cairns Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • Choice of a glass-bottom boat tour or use of snorkeling gear for the day (if option selected)
  • Cruise transfers to and from Green Island by modern air-conditioned catamaran
  • Buffet lunch (if option selected)
  • Semi-submersible tour (if option is selected)
  • Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
  • Morning tea / coffee (served on 9am full day only)

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

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Special Instructions:

    PLEASE NOTE: you need to arrive at the departure time 30 Minutes prior to departure to ensure you have enough time to check in and board the vessel.

    Please meet your cruise at The Reef Fleet Terminal building. Inside you will see Big Cat Green Island Cruises desk. Please check in here and you will receive your ticket for boarding the vessel.

    This option is for self drivers only, who are meeting their at the Reef Fleet Terminal. No transfers from hotels is available with this option. If you require transfers, please contact Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises on +61 7 4051 0444 at least 24 Hour(s) prior to your tour/activity date to verify your pick-up time and pick-up location. If you are not arriving within the specified time frame, please contact Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises prior to your travels, or immediately upon arrival at your destination.

    Please be advised..

  • This Tour is Provided by Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Australia/Brisbane.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 879 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.