Great Barrier Reef Cruises

Get an intro to the reef with a boat trip that includes a snorkeling demonstration and reef presentation while you travel over the water.

Check in at the Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises desk inside Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, then board your boat for the short crossing to the island.

Travel over reef waters to Green Island in the Great Barrier Reef, taking in ocean views on the way and island scenery once you reach the shore.

Take a 30-minute glass-bottom boat tour for views of the reef below as the boat moves over the water near Green Island during your trip.

Choose a half-day or full-day cruise to Green Island, and stay on Green Island for 2 or 5 hours with a self-guided walk on island trails.

Upgrade to add a buffet lunch, vegan, halal, vegetarian, gluten-free options available, when you choose the full-day cruise to Green Island.

Experience Moore Reef on the Great Barrier Reef from water and sky, combining reef time with an aerial view over coral lagoons and sand cays.

Make your own way to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, check in at Sunlover Cruises counter 7:00 to 7:30 am, then board for 8:00 sail with fuel included.

Spend 2.5 hours at the Moore Reef pontoon snorkeling with gear in the lagoon, then cool off on the waterslide, toddler pool or sundeck.

Sail to Moore Reef, explore by glass bottom boat, semi-sub and observatory, then take a 25 min helicopter flight back with transfer to Cairns Marina.

Earn your first PADI certification on the Great Barrier Reef, moving from pool practice to real-reef training days designed for new divers.

Start each day with included transfers from your Cairns stay to the dive center, then check in for swim and treading water tests and safety briefings.

Spend two pool days with your instructor using PADI materials, dive gear and air fills, with tuition, chilled water, tea, coffee and fees covered.

Head out on two Outer Reef day trips from Cairns, cruising to coral sites for four open water training dives plus snorkel time at shallow cays.

Visit Fitzroy and Green Islands in one day, with over 6 hours to explore the Great Barrier Reef.

Join expert marine commentary and a biology presentation; snorkel or relax among colorful fish, turtles, and coral reefs.

Explore rainforest walking trails, pristine beaches, and rich marine life; snorkelling gear included with selected options.

Travel comfortably between islands with smooth, well-timed transfers.

Upgrade your experience with a Fitzroy glass-bottom boat tour, snorkelling gear for both islands, or a picnic lunch.

Ideal for time-limited travelers, two iconic islands in one seamless day.

Cruise from Cairns to Fitzroy Island on a high-speed catamaran and spend the day exploring tropical rainforest, white-sand beaches, and coral-filled waters.

Snorkel straight from the shore using the provided gear and flotation vest, or stay dry with a guided glass-bottom boat tour over vibrant reef gardens.

Enjoy a fresh tropical lunch box filled with island-style bites—perfect for a relaxed beachside meal or quick break between swims.

You’ll have up to 4.5 hours of free time to explore the island at your own pace—swim, sunbathe, hike rainforest trails, or just slow down and soak in the serenity.

With everything taken care of, this day trip is ideal for families, couples, and solo adventurers looking for a no-fuss Great Barrier Reef island experience.

Spend a full day exploring Fitzroy Island with round-trip cruise, snorkel gear or glass-bottom boat tour, and access to rainforest trails.

Discover vibrant marine life with ample time to snorkel at Welcome Bay, under the jetty, and Nudey Beach—Australia’s top-rated beach.

Hike rainforest trails to the Summit or Lighthouse track for sweeping island and reef views, or relax on pristine coral beaches.

Learn from an onboard reef presentation and visit the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre to deepen your understanding of island ecology.

Choose variants with snorkel safaris, kayak tours, or helmet diving to customize your adventure and enhance your reef experience.

Cruise to both Fitzroy Island and the outer Great Barrier Reef in one epic day—two distinct reef environments, one seamless itinerary.

Start your day at the Moore Reef floating pontoon, a marine playground teeming with coral and tropical fish, before transferring to Fitzroy Island to wander rainforest trails and unwind on white-sand beaches.

Snorkel with guidance from marine experts, slip down a 30-meter spiral waterslide into the ocean, or stay dry with glass-bottom boat and semi-submersible tours.

Enjoy a premium buffet lunch on Fitzroy Island before heading back to the beach or reef.

Customize your day with optional upgrades like a Snorkel Safari, a Seawalker helmet dive, or a visit to the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre.