Green Island is a 6,000 year old coral cay located just 50 minutes by boat from Cairns. The island has a reef system which is part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The reef is located just off the beach so an easy access. the The island has also a rainforest which is home for 120 species of native plants.
The island is quite small is size measuring approximately 12 hectares. You can even walk around the island and it takes about 1 hour to complete the loop.
The beaches on the Island are quite unique, the sand is very white and the ocean water is crystal clear, making Green Island a paradise place.
There are many departures during the day available from Cairns to Green Island, so customers can have a full day or a half day experience. The trip to the island takes around 1 hour by a high speed catamaran. Please see our "Half Day Green Island Ferry Transfers" for half day tours.
At Green Island visitors have lots of activities to choose from. The activities available are:
The types of helicopter flights available are: 10 minute flight from the island,15 minute flight from the island and fly to the island from Cairns / cruise back. Please see our helicopter tours page for more information.
For those costumers interested in hiring snorkeling gear or doing a glass bottom boat tour, please see our tour pages: Green Island Activity Pass 1 & Green Island Activity Pass 2. Pre-booking this activities means getting them for a better price.
Green Island is the perfect place for those who are looking to sit, relax and enjoy a paradisaical environment.
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 7:30 - 8:15 | Check-in inside the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street |
| 8:30 | Boat departs Cairns Marina |
| Travel time is around 1 hour direct to Green Island on a fast stable motor catamaran | |
| 9:30 | Boat arrives at Green Island |
| Enjoy your full day exploring Green Island and all the activities available | |
| 16:30 | Boat departs Green island |
| 17:30 | Boat arrives in Cairns |
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:30 | Check-in directly at the boat, Fitzroy Island Adventures, located at A Finger, Marlin Marina |
| 9:00 | Boat departs Cairns Marina |
| Travel time is around 1 hour direct to Green Island on a fast stable motor catamaran | |
| 10:00 | Boat arrives at Green Island |
| Enjoy your full day exploring Green Island and all the activities available | |
| 16:00 | Boat departs Green Island island |
| 17:00 | Boat arrives back in Cairns |
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 9:30 - 10:15 | Check-in inside the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street |
| 10:30 | Boat departs Cairns Marina |
| Travel time is around 1 hour direct to Green Island on a fast stable motor catamaran | |
| 11:30 | Boat arrives at Green Island |
| Enjoy yourday exploring Green Island and all the activities available | |
| 16:30 | Boat departs Green island |
| 17:30 | Boat arrives in Cairns |
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 10:30 | Check-in directly at the boat, Fitzroy Island Adventures, located at A Finger, Marlin Marina |
| 11:00 | Boat departs Cairns Marina |
| Travel time is around 1 hour direct to Green Island on a fast stable motor catamaran | |
| 12:00 | Boat arrives at Green Island |
| Enjoy your full day exploring Green Island and all the activities available | |
| 16:00 | Boat departs Green Island island |
| 17:00 | Boat arrives back in Cairns |
Please Note:
All Divers: In accordance with the Australian diving law, ALL DIVERS must complete a medical questionnaire on board, before diving.
Introductory Divers - NOTE: Certain medical conditions may prevent you from diving (e.g. Asthma, Heart Disease), please contact our office. Min. age to dive is 12 years.
Flying after Diving: If only one dive is undertaken then a minimum of 12 hours is recommended before flying. If more than one dive is conducted in the day, an interval of 24 hours is recommended. This is not applicable for low helicopter flights over the reef.
| Season: 2024 - 2025 Rates | Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Itinerary 1 (8:30am - 5:30pm) - 7 hours on the island |
$102.00 per adult $52.00 per child $260.00 per family |
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| Itinerary 2 (9:00am - 5:00pm) - 6 hours on the island |
$105.00 per adult $52.00 per child $262.00 per family |
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| Itinerary 3 (10:30am - 4:30pm) - 5 hours on the island |
$102.00 per adult $52.00 per child $260.00 per family |
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| Itinerary 4 (11:00am - 4:00pm) - 4 hours on the island |
$105.00 per adult $52.00 per child $262.00 per family |
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| Additional Extras | Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 | |
| Snorkelling gear | $14.00 per adult / $10.00 per child | |
| Glass bottom boat tour | $14.00 per adult / $10.00 per child | |
Age: Adult age: 15 yrs + / Child age: 4-14 years inclusive.
Family Price: 2 Adults & 2 Children.
Reef Tax: Reef Tax is levied for all adults and children entering the Great Barrier Reef. This charge and other levies are INCLUDED in the cruise fares.
This is the complete reef and island experience!!!
Great Adventures takes clients to Green Island to enjoy two hours on this unique reef and rainforest coral cay and then they travel to their spacious floating platform located in the outer reef.
Booking fees: Tourism Cairns do not charge any booking fees.
Deposit and final payment: At Tourism Cairns clients are required to pay a deposit only at the time of booking. Final payment is usually paid directly to the tour operator on the day of travel, depending on each tour operator's policy. Some tour operators request full payment at the time of booking.
Cancellation by the traveller: If the tour is cancelled by the client up to 7 days prior to departure, a full refund is applicable. If the tour is cancelled by the client 7 days prior to departure, the deposit amount might be retained. If the tour is cancelled by the client 48 hours prior to departure, 100% cancellation fee may apply.
Booking amendments: If the date of a tour needs to be changed, Tourism Cairns must be notified in writing by the client up to 48 hours prior to the tour date.