Green Island Day Trip from Cairns

Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll spend more than 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 5.5 hours at 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 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, lunch and semi-submarine tour, the choice is yours.

Schedule details

Departure Point:

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

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point

Pricing information

Click the link below for a price quote on your preferred travel date. Our pricing is constantly updated to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible.

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)
• Morning tea / coffee
• Buffet lunch (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

Itinerary:

The buffet lunch includes: (if option selected)

• Cold meat platter - selection of roast beef and ham
• Vegetarian Lasagne - layers of fresh vegetables served with a tomato and cheese sauce
• Beef Curry - Japanese tasty beef&vegetable curry
• Steamed Rice
• Garden Salad - lettuce, tomato, onions, cucumber
• Pasta Salad - pasta spirals, tangy tomato sauce, tomato sauce, corn, Italian herbs, shallots, green and red pepper
• Coleslaw - cabbage, celery, red cabbage, carrots, mayonnaise
• Fresh Bread
• Tropical Fruit - pineapple and watermelon
• Condiments

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.