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Green Island Day Trip from Cairns: Tropical Paradise on the Great Barrier Reef
4.1
955 Ratings
Cairns City
Embark on a journey from Cairns to Green Island, a haven of tropical bliss situated on the Great Barrier Reef. Choose between a four or five-hour stay at Green Island, allowing ample opportunity for snorkeling, exploring the reef via a glass-bottom boat, or observing the coral through a semi-submersible submarine.
Embark on a journey from Cairns to Green Island, a haven of tropical bliss situated on the Great Barrier Reef. Choose between a four or five-hour stay at Green Island, allowing ample opportunity for snorkeling, exploring the reef via a glass-bottom boat, or observing the coral through a semi-submersible submarine.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Green Island Cruise - Day Tour (Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruise) - Discover the Great Barrier Reef island with a glass-bottom boat tour or by using snorkeling gear.
- Green Island - Stroll through the rainforest or delight in exploring the coral gardens along the beach.
- Great Barrier Reef - Observe the incredible marine life at Green…
- Green Island Cruise - Day Tour (Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruise) - Discover the Great Barrier Reef island with a glass-bottom boat tour or by using snorkeling gear.
- Green Island - Stroll through the rainforest or delight in exploring the coral gardens along the beach.
- Great Barrier Reef - Observe the incredible marine life at Green Island. Spot turtles, fish, sharks, and stingrays from the glass-bottom boat, semi-submersible, or while snorkeling.
What's Included
- Cruise transfers to and from Green Island by modern air-conditioned catamaran
- Buffet lunch (if option selected)
- Semi-submersible tour (if option is selected)
- Choose a glass-bottom boat tour or use of snorkeling gear for the day (selected in options)
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
- Morning tea / coffee (served on 9am full day only)
- Cruise transfers to and from Green Island by modern air-conditioned catamaran
- Buffet lunch (if option selected)
- Semi-submersible tour (if option is selected)
- Choose a glass-bottom boat tour or use of snorkeling gear for the day (selected in options)
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
- Morning tea / coffee (served on 9am full day only)
What's 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
- 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
Additional Information
- 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.
- 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.
Location
1 Spence St
Spence Street
Please call to reconfirm your booking prior to travel to receive your boarding pass. If you have not received your boarding pass, please meet directly at the Reef Fleet Terminal, 30 minutes prior to your departure time
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.1
(955 Ratings)
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Goudie_k
Jun 2, 2026
Swim, walk around the island, croc shows! Something for everyone in the family. - It was great!!
Handy to have dive shoes so you can neatly walk out far enough to snorkel during low tide (not a problem during high tide).
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Chloe_m
May 12, 2026
Worth it - My friends and I were originally booked for another tour and so they rebooked us with this one! This was a pretty good tour! The island is fun to explore and we were able to swim with sea turtles and see lots of colorful fish. The coral itself isn’t that vibrant but it’s still pretty cool. The food and drink accommodations were very good as well.
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Alexis_o
Apr 6, 2026
Relaxed and beautiful day - The Big Cat tour is smooth and pretty organized. The marine biologist explained and shared about the reef and reef creatures well and we saw the cute sea turtles and other fishes like Trevally readily. It is a relaxed and beautiful time in Green Island, no wonder it is a popular spot for tourists and locals.
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Adarsha_p
Mar 14, 2026
Highly recommended - I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the services provided by BiG CAT and I am thoroughly impressed. From start to finish, their team demonstrated professionalism, friendliness, and a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction. The itinerary was well-organized, informative, and tailored to our interests, making the entire trip seamless and enjoyable. The guides were knowledgeable, engaging, and attentive to our needs. Overall, their exceptional service exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend BIG CAT to anyone looking for a memorable travel experience. I look forward to booking with them again in the future.
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924maddiel
May 24, 2026
I want to go back! - Green Island itself was amazing. We saw turtles by the pier, got to snorkel right off the beach, and there's a log of amenities. I could easily spend days hear, much less the 6 hours we had.
It looked quite busy when we arrived, but it didn't feel overcrowded at any point. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful.
There is a fee to hire wetsuits/life vests if needed.
Also, if you get sea sick, take tablets before the boat ride over. it's 45-55 minutes of the most insane bouncing ever 😠but it was worth it!
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Laurie_c
Apr 26, 2026
Good tour for the money - Bring a towel, check out the crocodile feeding at 1:30, there is a limited selection of food for sale on the island but they have showers and restrooms and a path thru the island that’s paved. The boat ride is bumpy so consider Dramamine. Loved the snorkeling but the coral by the island is pretty dead although the fish are beautiful and abundant. Don’t see a sea turtle but others did. The walk around the island took about 30 minutes. Nice safe beach for kids with a lifeguard. If you pay more you can get a guided tour away from the island where it’s probably more pristine. Felt we got our moneys worth.
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Leahaz434dv
Apr 12, 2026
Wonderful day out - We had a lovely day on Green Island. The boat ride over was a bit choppy and my daughter became sea sick but the lovely crew went out of their way to help her by taking her outside for fresh air and giving her ice cubes.
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Lawrence_f
Feb 28, 2026
Great Barrier Reef - The lunch location is very crowded. Better announcement about Green island as a place to go after lunch.
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Cesarine
Jun 5, 2026
Green island snorkeling - This tour group was not the best for first-time snorkelers or non-swimmers. They didn't give any instructions on how to use the equipment or direct to where one could watch an instructional video during the cruise.
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Janicelz4703st
May 26, 2026
Green island - The day we went the island was smelly not pram friendly and not warned of blue/green algae in the water where snorkeling was it looked like a horrible oil slick and no one from the boat ,no signs warning people of this
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