Sightseeing Cruises

Full Day Green Island Reef Catamaran Cruise

Sail away to Green Island by catamaran and spend your day snorkeling, exploring the ocean on a glass-bottom boat, or simply lazing on the beach!

Highlights

Sign up for just the perfect getaway to Green Island with access to fun activities like snorkeling and glass bottom boat tour with the gang.
Explore the boardwalks which display the rich European and Aboriginal histories of the island or relax on the white silky sand beaches.
Listen to your driver dish out important facts about the corals and the thriving marine life you’ll see from the comfort of a glass bottom boat.
Upgrade your experience to include a buffet lunch or 50-minutes of snorkeling to make your Green Island experience more wholesome.
Did you know? Green Island is home to the Nicobar Pigeon, which is considered the closest relative to the extinct dodo.

Inclusions

Full or half-day cruise to Green Island (as per option selected)
Choice of snorkeling gear or glass-bottom boat
Snorkeling demonstration and reef presentation en route to Green Island
Use of Big Cat vessel during time at island as an air-conditioned base (as per option selected)
Snorkeling safari for 50 minutes (as per option selected)
Self-guided walk on the island (as per option selected)
Commentary by a Marine biologist (as per option selected)
Experienced snorkeler (as per option selected)

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Semi-submarine tour (as per option selected)
Island rainforest boardwalks
Buffet lunch (as per option selected)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Ian

4/5

Oct, 2023

It was a great trip on the water there and back, great day ,plenty of fish and turtles, even seen a reef shark. I wish the captain would of given some commentary about the surroundings e ect besides how long we will take to get to reef and back to the mainland. Besides that , half day tour was enough time for what we went to see.

Girish

5/5

Jan, 2024

It was a Smooth experience right from ticketing to boarding to island charters and return.

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Your experience

The perfect island getaway

Indulge in a full-day tour on Green Island, located on The Great Barrier Reef - one of the seven natural wonders of the world. This island paradise is only 45 minutes away from Cairns and is home to a lush rainforest where over 120 plant species, diverse marine life and colorful bird life thrive. Once you step aboard the comfortable, air-conditioned catamaran “Big Cat,” simply kick back and relax as you cruise to this idyllic part of the Great Barrier Reef. Once you reach the island, you can go snorkeling and watch turtles eat grass or watch jellyfish and vibrant fishes swim from a glass-bottom boat ride without getting wet.

Hike, explore, or relax

If water adventures aren’t your thing, you could wander one of the many boardwalk trails that wind through the rainforest or the 1.6-kilometre circumference of the island along its beautiful shorelines. Alternatively, you could simply laze on the sandy beach and soak in the sun! You can choose to upgrade to include a buffet lunch If you've chosen it as an option, you can also dig into a buffet lunch or go on a snorkeling safari for 50 minutes to complete your experience.

Know before you go

What to bring

Have your ID ready for a seamless experience.
Bring a towel, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and swimwear to enjoy your day at the island.
Pack your meds – better to be prepared, just in case they’re not available onsite.

What’s not allowed

Keep in mind drones and alcohol are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Accessibility

The vessel is pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

Guests over 16 years of age can travel without adult supervision. However, photo identification will be required at check in.
Guests over 18 years of age must be with guests under 16 years of age at all times.
Don't forget to purchase some mementos for your loved ones from the souvenir shop inside the venue.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly
Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the ticket redemption point
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification
Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays

Ticket Redemption Point

Redeem your ticket at Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises, Reef Fleet Terminal
Address: 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
To locate this point on Google Maps, simply search for - Reef Fleet Terminal

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