Green Island is a beautiful coral cay located on the Great Barrier Reef with tropical rainforests surrounded by white sandy beaches, beautiful coral reefs and extensive marine life.
This half day on Green Island offers two daily departures from Cairns and two returns from Green Island so travellers can choose to spend the morning or afternoon on the island. Visitors spend around 2 hours on this tropical island with a range of exciting optional activities. Visitors have the option to get in the water and snorkel or dive, or choose to stay dry and go on a glass bottom boat tour or semi-submersible coral viewing tour.
Also Green Island is the perfect place for those ones seeking relaxation. There are beach chairs available around the island and this is a great place to sit, relax and enjoy the beautiful view.
The travelling to the island is around 1 hour by their 35 metre catamaran or 45 minutes on their "Reef Rocket", modern, comfortable, air-conditioned, high speed catamaran.
Extra activities include:
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:15 - 8:50 | Check-in at the Big Cat Cruises inside the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street |
| 9:00 | Boat 1 departs the Reef Terminal, Cairns |
| Travel time is around 1 hour direct to Green Island on a fast stable motor catamaran | |
| 10:00 | Boat 1 arrives on Green Island |
| Enjoy the morning exploring Green Island and all the activities available | |
| 12:00 | Boat 1 departs Green Island to return to Cairns |
| 13:00 | Boat 1 arrives back in Cairns |
| 13:00 | Boat 2 departs the Reef Terminal, Cairns |
| Travel time is around 45 minutes direct to Green Island on a fast stable motor catamaran | |
| 13:45 | Boat 2 arrives on Green Island |
| Enjoy the afternoon exploring Green Island and all the activities available | |
| 16:00 | Boat 2 departs the island |
| 17:00 | Boat 2 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: 2020 - 2021 Rates | Dates: 1st April 2020 - 31st March 2021 | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Departures (9am - 1pm) |
$99.00 per adult $49.50 per child $247.50 per family |
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| Departures (1pm - 5pm) |
$99.00 per adult $49.50 per child $247.50 per family |
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| Additional Extras | Dates: 1st April 2020 - 31st March 2021 | |
| Return Coach Transfer (Cairns City) | $18.00 per adult / $9.00 per child / $45.00 per family | |
| Return Coach Transfer (Northern Beaches) | $22.00 per adult / $11.00 per child / $55.00 per family | |
| Semi submarine | $22.00 per adult / $11.00 per child / $64.00 per family | |
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 full day on Green Island offers two daily departures with the return at the end of the afternoon. Visitors can spend up to 5 hours on this tropical island with a range of exciting optional activities. Visitors have the option to get in the water and snorkel or dive, or chose to stay dry and go on a Glass Bottom Boat tour or Semi-submersible coral viewing tour..
This is a fun and adventurous day for the whole family. Fly over the Great Barrier Reef including islands, cays and beaches, take amazing photos of the area and then cruise to Green Island for a full day on this beautiful tropical paradise.
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 to be completed 48 hours prior to departure or on the day of travel, depending on each tour operator's policy.
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.