Hop on board a catamaran and spend an afternoon in paradise on a cruise from Cairns to Green Island. Explore the island's lush rainforest, go snorkeling, or explore the reef on a glass-bottom boat.

About this activity

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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Instructor: English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Set sail from Cairns and visit Green Island for an afternoon
Relax on white sandy beaches or explore the island's rainforest
See the island's reef from a glass bottom boat or while snorkeling

Full description

Board a catamaran in Cairns and set sail towards the idyllic Green Island. Discover the natural beauty of this 600-year-old coral cay in an afternoon and explore the very best of what the island has to offer.

You decide how you'll spend your time once you arrive at Green Island. Indulge in a few hours of relaxation and lounge on white sandy beaches or take a self-guided walk through the island's lush forest.

If you prefer to stay dry, join a tour of the island's reef on a glass-bottom boat. Feeling more adventurous? Make use of the snorkeling gear provided and view the thriving marine life and reef up close.

Includes

Return transfer from Cairns to Green Island on a catamaran
Snorkel equipment hire or glass-bottom boat tour

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairns
Food and drinks

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

Masks are optional for this activity

Meeting point

Check-in is directly on the vessel at Marlin Wharf, located at 1 Spence Street.

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Swimwear
Towel

Know before you go

Visitors will spend around 2 hours and 15 minutes on the island
This activity includes either snorkel equipment rental or a glass-bottom boat tour of the reef, not both

Customer reviews

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4.1 /5

based on 9 reviews

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It was a great day, got to see the Barrier reef and all the beautiful coral and fish and still stayed dry. I feel this afternoon tour is great for people with younger children 10yrs and under and for us older folk. You get to see Green Island and enjoy a lovely afternoon on the water and still be home in time for Dinner and not exhausted after a full day.

April 16, 2022

It was great for family with young kids if they can't snorkel. The tours were a fantastic way to let our kids see marine creatures without getting wet (during the winter too). Thank you for the awesome experience!

July 17, 2022

Really enjoyable and well organised afternoon. The weather was windy and a bit cold but can’t blame the tour for that! Kids loved the snorkeling, I loved the boat trip. Green Island is in a lovely spot.

July 11, 2022

From Cairns: Afternoon Cruise to Green Island

From Cairns: Afternoon Cruise to Green Island

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