Sightseeing Cruises

Green Island Full Day Cruise with Snorkel & Buffet Lunch

4.2/5(11)

Benjamin B

Family

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The staff are friendly, professional and very helpful. The boat ride was smooth and although it was raining, we enjoyed the ferry trip. I especially enjoyed the food catered for lunch. The best part was snorkelling at the beach on Green Island. We saw all manner of coral and fish close to shore. An exploration of the island found secluded beaches and coral reefs.

Robert C

Family

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Green island is beautiful. The Big Cat, while slow, is just the pace we were looking for. The water can get a bit rough- that's not in the control of the tour operator- but they lol after you with ample staff to help you when you aren't feeling too good. Take the lunch option- the food is really nice and better than the fried options at the cafes on the island.

Melanie F

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

Having access to marine professionals able to advise you on what wonderful creatures we could see and tips on where to see them made our visit to Green Island special. Every aspect of the day was smooth and easy. The buffet lunch tasty and the service on point throughout the day. Highly recommended.

Experience a full-day cruise to Green Island with snorkelling, reef time, and buffet lunch included.

Cruise across the Coral Sea to Green Island, surrounded by fringing reefs and white sandy beaches.

Enjoy a snorkelling demo and reef presentation en route to learn about coral and marine life.

Spend around 5 hours on Green Island with time for self-guided rainforest walks or beach relaxation.

Snorkelling gear included plus buffet lunch with vegan, halal, vegetarian & gluten-free options.

Full-day cruise to Green Island

Stay on Green Island for 5 hours with a self-guided walk

Snorkeling demonstration & reef presentation en route to Green Island

Buffet lunch with vegan, halal, vegetarian, & gluten-free options available (menu here)

Snorkeling gear including mask, snorkel, fins, Lycra suits, & flotation vest

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

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What our guests say
Benjamin B
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The staff are friendly, professional and very helpful. The boat ride was smooth and although it was raining, we enjoyed the ferry trip. I especially enjoyed the food catered for lunch. The best part was snorkelling at the beach on Green Island. We saw all manner of coral and fish close to shore. An exploration of the island found secluded beaches and coral reefs.
Robert C
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Green island is beautiful. The Big Cat, while slow, is just the pace we were looking for. The water can get a bit rough- that's not in the control of the tour operator- but they lol after you with ample staff to help you when you aren't feeling too good. Take the lunch option- the food is really nice and better than the fried options at the cafes on the island.
Syeda A
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
Snorkel either microbiologist guide
Melanie F
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Having access to marine professionals able to advise you on what wonderful creatures we could see and tips on where to see them made our visit to Green Island special. Every aspect of the day was smooth and easy. The buffet lunch tasty and the service on point throughout the day. Highly recommended.
Scott P
Solo
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Clean enviroment, comfortable, great food friendly helpfull staff Ella particulary good on tour and snorkle experience, friendly and informative

Enjoy a full-day cruise to Green Island with snorkelling gear and buffet lunch included.

Getting started

The full-day cruise departs from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal and travels across the Coral Sea to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef. After a comfortable transfer, you’ll arrive at the island and have approximately 5 hours to explore at your own pace.

What to expect

Cruising to Green Island: Relax on the scenic journey to the reef while marine crew deliver a snorkelling demonstration and informative reef presentation, helping you understand the marine life and coral ecosystems before you arrive.

Island exploration: Spend up to 5 hours on Green Island enjoying white sandy beaches and rainforest walking trails. Follow a self-guided island walk through the national park or unwind by the shoreline between snorkelling sessions.

Snorkelling & reef time: Snorkelling gear is included — mask, snorkel, fins, Lycra suits, and a flotation vest — so you can explore the fringing reef directly from the beach and discover colourful coral and tropical fish.

Buffet lunch: Refuel with a buffet lunch offering a variety of dishes, including vegan, halal, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, making it suitable for different dietary needs.

What to bring

Bring your swimmers, towel, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, change of clothes, and extra cash or a credit card for onboard purchases.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

This experience is pram/stroller accessible.

Service animals are allowed on this experience.

Additional information

For everyone's safety, you must evaluate your physical health before choosing to participate in diving or snorkeling. The instructors are responsible for safety and may advise against participation if they have concerns about your fitness for the activity on the day.

A deposit is required on the day to use the snorkeling gear. You can also rent optional items like Lycra suits (stinger suits), life jackets, and wetsuits.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers.

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.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.

Boarding point

Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.