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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

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    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$ 110

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    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

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

    Frankland Islands Tours

    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

    Top experiences in Cairns

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    Cruise boats on clear waters near Green Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
    Cairns to Green Island Half Day Cruise with Activity Upgrades
    Great Barrier Reef Cruises
    from
    AU$110
    Cairns to Green Island Half Day Cruise with Activity Upgrades. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 36 ratings.From AU$110
    Free cancellation
    Catamaran docked at Green Island, surrounded by coral reef and turquoise waters.
    Cairns to Green Island Full Day Cruise with Activity Upgrades
    Great Barrier Reef Cruises
    from
    AU$110
    Cairns to Green Island Full Day Cruise with Activity Upgrades. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1447 ratings.From AU$110
    Free cancellation
    Catamaran cruising in Whitsundays on ZigZag Day Tour, Australia.
    Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Beach Premium Cruise with Lunch & Activity Upgrades
    Whitsundays Island Cruise
    from AU$239
    AU$203.15
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    Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Beach Premium Cruise with Lunch & Activity Upgrades. Rated 4 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From AU$203.15
    Sailing catamaran on clear waters during Airlie Beach Camira adventure.
    From Airlie Beach: Camira Sailing Adventure with BBQ Lunch
    Whitsundays Island Cruise
    AU$285
    From Airlie Beach: Camira Sailing Adventure with BBQ Lunch . Rated 4 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From AU$285
    Selling out fast
    Aerial view of a pontoon with tourists in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
    Cairns to Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise with Pontoon Activities and Lunch by Reef Magic
    Great Barrier Reef Cruises
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    AU$325
    Cairns to Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise with Pontoon Activities and Lunch by Reef Magic. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 950 ratings.From AU$325
    Free cancellation
    Tourists observing marine life through a glass-bottom boat on a Cairns to Green Island cruise.
    Cairns to Green Island Full/Half-Day Cruise with Glass Bottom Boat Tour
    Great Barrier Reef Cruises
    AU$122
    Cairns to Green Island Full/Half-Day Cruise with Glass Bottom Boat Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings.From AU$122
    Free cancellation
    Snorkelers exploring coral reefs at Fitzroy & Green Islands.
    From Cairns: 2 Islands in 1 Day Trip of Fitzroy & Green Islands
    Great Barrier Reef Cruises
    from
    AU$196
    From Cairns: 2 Islands in 1 Day Trip of Fitzroy & Green Islands. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$196
    Glass bottom boat cruising near Airlie Beach with scenic island views.
    From Airlie Beach: Whitsundays Glass-Bottom Boat Tour
    Whitsundays Island Cruise
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    AU$99
    From Airlie Beach: Whitsundays Glass-Bottom Boat Tour. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From AU$99
    Free cancellation
    Sundowner cruise with people enjoying sunset near Airlie Beach.
    From Airlie Beach: Sundowner Whitsunday Cruise with Sparkling Wine
    Whitsundays Island Cruise
    AU$75
    From Airlie Beach: Sundowner Whitsunday Cruise with Sparkling Wine. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$75
    Free cancellation
    Docked boat at Green Island pier, Cairns, with clear turquoise waters and distant boats.
    [Family Package] Cairns to Green Island Full Day Cruise
    Great Barrier Reef Cruises
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    AU$299
    [Family Package] Cairns to Green Island Full Day Cruise. Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From AU$299
    Free cancellation
    Snorkel cruise boat with tourists on turquoise water near Airlie Beach, Whitsundays.
    Airlie Beach: Whitsundays Snorkel and Hill Inlet Tour with Hotel Transfers
    Whitsundays Island Cruise
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    AU$249
    Airlie Beach: Whitsundays Snorkel and Hill Inlet Tour with Hotel Transfers. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 161 ratings.From AU$249
    Tourists riding jetskis in the Whitsundays with lush green hills in the background.
    Whitsundays Islands 1.5-Hour Guided Jet Ski Tour
    Whitsundays Island Cruise
    AU$259
    Whitsundays Islands 1.5-Hour Guided Jet Ski Tour. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$259
    Free cancellation
    Snorkelers near Thundercat boat in Whitsundays, Australia, enjoying a full day tour.
    Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Beach Snorkel Cruise with Hill Inlet Tour and Buffet Lunch
    Whitsundays Island Cruise
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    AU$240
    Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Beach Snorkel Cruise with Hill Inlet Tour and Buffet Lunch. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 2611 ratings.From AU$240
    Free cancellation
    Tourists on a chartered catamaran sailing in the Whitsundays.
    Airlie Beach: Whitsunday Islands Sail, SUP & Snorkel Premium Cruise with Lunch
    Whitsundays Island Cruise
    AU$230
    Airlie Beach: Whitsunday Islands Sail, SUP & Snorkel Premium Cruise with Lunch. Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From AU$230
    Free cancellation
    Cruise ship on the Great Barrier Reef with passengers enjoying the view.
    Cairns to Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise with Lunch
    Great Barrier Reef Cruises
    AU$275
    Cairns to Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise with Lunch. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings.From AU$275
    Free cancellation
    Boat near tropical shoreline with mountains, Great Barrier Reef Guided Snorkel & Eco Tour.
    From Cape Tribulation: Great Barrier Reef Guided Snorkel & Eco Tour
    Great Barrier Reef Cruises
    AU$217
    From Cape Tribulation: Great Barrier Reef Guided Snorkel & Eco Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 74 ratings.From AU$217
    Free cancellation
    Fitzroy Island pier with tour boat, clear waters, and lush greenery, Cairns day trip.
    From Cairns: Fitzroy Island Round Trip Ferry Transfers
    Cruises
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    AU$109
    From Cairns: Fitzroy Island Round Trip Ferry Transfers. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$109
    Free cancellation
    Sailing boat on the ocean during Cairns to Great Barrier Reef and Green Island cruise.
    Cairns to Green Island and Outer Reef Sailing Cruise with Guided Snorkel and Lunch
    Great Barrier Reef Cruises
    AU$289
    Cairns to Green Island and Outer Reef Sailing Cruise with Guided Snorkel and Lunch. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$289
    Free cancellation
    Viper boat cruising through turquoise waters in the Whitsundays.
    Airlie Beach: Outer Great Barrier Reef & Whitehaven Beach Snorkel Tour
    Whitsundays Island Cruise
    AU$319
    Airlie Beach: Outer Great Barrier Reef & Whitehaven Beach Snorkel Tour. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$319

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    What our guests say

    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

    Iwona G

    Poland
    Solo
    Jan 2026
    Island is relatively small but very enjoyable to walk around it. I did snorkling and it was amazing: unlike in open ocean snorkling (i paid double price for it) where very little could be seen, here just next to deck such a diverse fish. Coral not so much but variety of fish was amazing. Many sharks was a bonus:) A double bonus for many turtles that simply live there so they can be always seen. It was amazing The only minus: masks are one size fits all so better to have your own mask

    Cairns to Green Island Full Day Cruise with Activity Upgrades

    Isaias V

    Australia
    Couple
    Jan 2026
    Green Island is a paradise. Snorkeling there is an amazing experience — you can see turtles and so many different fish. If I go back to Cairns, I’ll 100% go there again!

    Cairns to Green Island Full Day Cruise with Activity Upgrades

    Natalie F

    Australia
    Couple
    2 weeks ago
    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

    Miss Andrea S

    Family
    Apr 2026
    We had a great day but the weather was terrible. When getting off the boat we were told the glass bottom boat had been cancelled. When reboarding they were running. It would have been nice to get a message to say they could reschedule it when it was safe.

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

    Robert L

    United States
    Couple
    Feb 2026
    Everything was incredibly well organized well thought out and seamless. I would never consider booking with anybody else. Absolutely fabulous experience.

    Airlie Beach: Whitsunday Islands Sail, SUP & Snorkel Premium Cruise with Lunch

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