Green Island Half Day Trip from Cairns

Explore the tropical paradise of Green Island on a half day trip from Cairns. Enjoy around two hours exploring the Great Barrier Reef island with time to snorkel or take a glass-bottom boat. You can even take an optional semi-submersible submarine tour to get close to the reef without getting wet.

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 two hours at Green Island. You can choose from a glass-bottom boat tour or use of snorkeling equipment to get closer to the marine life. There is also an optional semi-submarine coral viewing tour, scuba diving and supervised snorkeling trips. A licensed bar onboard the catamaran 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 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 cruise only to the ultimate Green Island experience inclusive with transfers and semi-submarine tour, the choice is yours.

Schedule details

Departure Point:

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
• 1:00pm

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point

Pricing information

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Tour options:

Additional information

Inclusions:

• Cruise transfers to and from Green Island by modern air-conditioned catamaran
• Hotel pickup and drop off (if option selected)
• Choice of a glass-bottom boat tour or the 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)

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booking within 7 days of travel. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

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.