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 or scuba dive, tour the reef on a glass-bottom boat or view coral from a semi-submersible submarine.
The beautiful coral cay of Green Island is a protected Marine National Park, topped with emerald rainforest and surrounded by white sandy beaches and magnificent coral reefs. The marine life includes endless varieties of colorful fish, turtles, giant clams, shells, starfish and sea anemones.
Green Island is 15 nautical miles (27 kilometers) from Cairns, and you'll cruise there aboard an air-conditioned catamaran with spacious, luxurious cabins and decks to enjoy Queensland's warm, tropical climate.
En route to Green Island you'll see a snorkeling demonstration and an informative presentation on how you can make the most of your day on Green Island. There are so many activities to choose from: glass-bottom boat tours, semi-submarine coral viewing tours, scuba diving and supervised snorkeling trips. A buffet lunch is served aboard the catamaran for those who have chosen this option and a licensed bar offers refreshments throughout the day.
You can also visit Green Island Resort to browse through the shops and use the facilities, including showers, change rooms and restrooms. canoes, surf skis, sailboards, shade umbrellas and beach lounge chairs are available for hire. The island also has short walking tracks through the national park.
There are two departure times to choose from, 9am or 11am and different package options to select from. You have the flexibility to mix and match the inclusions to make this Green Island experience suit your needs. From a cruise only package that includes a glass bottom boat tour and the use of snorkeling equipment to the ultimate Green Island experience which is also inclusive of transfers from your Cairns hotel, a buffet lunch and semi-submarine tour, the choice is yours.
Green Island round trip cruise; 5 hours on Green Island, a glass-bottom boat tour and use of snorkel gear
Mon thru Sun
59EUR
30EUR
Free
Green Island round trip cruise; 5 hours on Green Island, a glass-bottom boat tour and use of snorkel gear and buffet lunch
Mon thru Sun
74EUR
37EUR
Free
Green Island round trip cruise; 5 hours on Green Island, a glass-bottom boat tour, use of snorkel gear; buffet lunch & pickup/drop off from Cairns hotels
Mon thru Sun
87EUR
43EUR
Free
Green Island round trip cruise; 5 hours on Green Island; glass-bottom boat tour and use of snorkel gear & semi-submarine coral viewing tour
Mon thru Sun
74EUR
37EUR
Free
Green Island round trip cruise; 5 hours on Green Island, a glass-bottom boat tour, use of snorkel gear; semi-submarine coral viewing tour & pickup/drop off from Cairns hotels
Mon thru Sun
87EUR
43EUR
Free
Green Island round trip cruise; 5 hours on Green Island, glass-bottom boat tour, use of snorkel gear; buffet lunch & semi-submarine coral viewing tour
Mon thru Sun
90EUR
45EUR
Free
Green Island round trip cruise; 5 hours on Green Island; glass-bottom boat tour and use of snorkel gear; buffet lunch; semi-submarine coral viewing tour & pickup/drop off from Cairns hotels
Mon thru Sun
102EUR
51EUR
Free
Green Island round trip cruise, 4 hours on Green Island, glass-bottom boat tour and use of snorkel gear
Mon thru Sun
59EUR
30EUR
Free
Green Island round trip cruise; 4 hours on Green Island, glass-bottom boat tour and use of snorkel gear; buffet lunch
Mon thru Sun
74EUR
37EUR
Free
Green Island round trip cruise, 4 hours on Green Island, a glass-bottom boat tour, use of snorkel gear; buffet lunch & pickup/drop off from Cairns hotels
Mon thru Sun
87EUR
43EUR
Free
Green Island round trip cruise, 4 hours on Green Island, a glass-bottom boat tour, use of snorkel gear & semi-submarine coral viewing tour
Mon thru Sun
74EUR
37EUR
Free
Green Island round trip cruise, 4 hours on Green Island, a glass-bottom boat tour, use of snorkel gear; semi-submarine coral viewing tour & pickup/drop off from Cairns hotels
Mon thru Sun
87EUR
43EUR
Free
Green Island round trip cruise, 4 hours on Green Island, a glass-bottom boat tour, use of snorkel gear; buffet lunch & semi-submarine coral viewing tour
Mon thru Sun
90EUR
45EUR
Free
Green Island round trip cruise; 4 hours on Green Island, a glass-bottom boat tour, use of snorkel gear; buffet lunch; semi-submarine coral viewing tour & pickup/drop off from Cairns hotels
Tour departs from Cairns hotels (if option selected at time of booking). If hotel pickup not selected you must make your own way to the Reef Fleet Terminal
Departure Time:
9:00am
11:00am
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Return Details: Returns to Reef Fleet Terminal at 5pm Itinerary:
The buffet lunch includes: (if option selected)
Vegetarian Napolitana penne pasta with tomato, garlic, mixed herbs and finished with parmesan cheese
Tasty beef and vegetable curry
Steamed jasmine rice
Honey soy chicken drummettes
Sliced champagne ham
Mescalin salad of mixed green lettuce leaves
Coleslaw salad of red and green cabbage, with carrot and mayonnaise
Tomato and cucumber salad with onion and fetta cheese
Fresh bread
Diced beetroot
Sweet corn kernels
Grated tasty cheese
Condiments
Seasonal Tropical Fruit Platter
Menu subject to change
Additional Information
Inclusions:
Cruise transfers to and from Green Island by modern air-conditioned catamaran
Hotel pickup and drop off (if option selected)
Morning tea / coffee
Buffet lunch (if option selected)
A glass-bottom boat tour
Use of snorkeling gear for the day
Semi-submersible tour (if option is selected)
Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Exclusions:
Optional activities
Hotel pickup and drop off (if option not selected)
Other Information:
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Special Policy:
Travel Voucher
For every confirmed booking you will be required to print a voucher for presentation at the destination. You will receive a link to your voucher via email once your booking is confirmed.
Local Operator Information
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
Note: Flights are NOT included and unless otherwise stated above transfers and car hire are also NOT included.