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Cruise ship docked at Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, with vibrant coral visible underwater.

Great Barrier Reef Cruises

Journey to the Great Barrier Reef. Dive into the ocean with our Green Island catamaran cruises or helicopter flight. Discover the reef's marine life.

from AU$ 108

Green Island cruise boat on clear waters near Cairns, Australia.

Green Island Cruises

Sail from Cairns to Green Island in the Great Barrier Reef. Dive into our catamaran cruises or semi-submarine tour. Experience the reef's beauty.

from AU$ 108

Fitzroy Island ferry approaching Cairns, Australia coast.

Fitzroy Island Cruises

Embark on a journey to Fitzroy Island near Cairns. Explore coral beaches, snorkel in clear waters, and hike trails. Dive into the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

from AU$ 108

Couple walking on a sandy beach at Frankland Islands, with ocean and trees in the background.

The Frankland Islands are five uninhabited national park islands on the Great Barrier Reef, 40km from Cairns and accessible by cruise boat with snorkelling, swimming, and glass-bottom boat viewing included. Find day cruise tickets, snorkel combo options, and guided reef walk formats here.

from AU$ 260

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Samita N

Australia

Family

Aug 2026

We had a wonderful experience with Big Cat Cruises to Green Island from Cairns. The cruise was comfortable, well organised, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout the journey. The glass-bottom boat tour was a highlight for our family. We loved seeing the beautiful coral, colourful fish, and marine life without needing to snorkel. Green Island itself was beautiful and perfect for a relaxing family day out. A fantastic experience and highly recommended for families visiting Cairns. Thank you Big Cat Cruises for making our day so memorable! 🐠🌴

Cairns to Green Island Half Day Cruise with Activity Upgrades

Adam H

Australia

Family

Apr 2026

It was a magical day with my family, even our 4yo snorkeled with us. We were very lucky with the weather, saw sea turtles, lots of fish and even reef shark. Corals are amazing!

Cairns to Green Island Half Day Cruise with Activity Upgrades

Simon S

Australia

Group

Jun 2026

Friendly crew, comfortable boat, great facilities made for a fabulous day out. Highly recommended for half day or full day

Cairns to Green Island Full Day Cruise with Activity Upgrades

Nancy H

United States

Couple

2 weeks ago

We enjoyed the glass bottom boat especially the commentary of the guide, however we would have liked it to have been a bit longer. We didn't realize that the half day tour would give us such little amount of time. Most of the time was getting to the island and getting back.

Cairns to Green Island Full/Half-Day Cruise with Glass Bottom Boat Tour

Natalie F

Australia

Couple

May 2026

Everything was absolutely brilliant, from staff the ride across and glass bottom boat tour, highly recommend for everyone

Cairns to Green Island Full/Half-Day Cruise with Glass Bottom Boat Tour

Marcia J

Australia

Solo

Jul 2026

The sights were amazing , staff were lovely . For people having a short stay in cairns better to do 2 islands in one day , recommend to do 1 island full day tour to have a relaxed holiday

From Cairns: 2 Islands in 1 Day Trip of Fitzroy & Green Islands

Sightseeing Cruises in Cairns

Popular things to do

Great Barrier Reef Cruises

Green Island Cruises

Fitzroy Island Cruises

Frankland Islands Tours

Top experiences in Cairns

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Nearby cities to explore

How Headout makes choosing experiences effortless

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