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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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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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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

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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

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Robert G

Australia
Family
Sep 2026
Green Island was amazing and a fantastic day out for the whole family. The kids absolutely loved it, and we were surprised by just how much there was to see and do throughout the day. There was plenty to keep everyone entertained, while still having time to relax and enjoy the beautiful island. The cruise was easy and enjoyable, and the whole experience was definitely one of the highlights of our Cairns trip. Highly recommend it for families!

Cairns to Green Island Full 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

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

Simone C

Australia
Couple
6 days ago
Sitting in open air looking at views. The boats themselves need a new paint job on the outside - inside boats were nice and clean and staff were welcoming.

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

Amanda B

Australia
Family
3 weeks ago
We had a great day trip to Green Island. Staff on the boat were very helpful. Glass bottom boat trip was informative. Snorkeling was lots of fun.

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

Megan W

New Zealand
Couple
Sep 2026
The cruise was exceptionally organised, the staff were entertaining and helpful, the boat was lovely and the food at lunchtime was really tasty and fresh. Although there were 150 people on the trip everything was well planned and flowed easily. Would def recommend worth every cent 👍👍

Cairns to Outer Reef Snorkel Cruise with 2 Reef Visits & BBQ Lunch

Matthew S

New Zealand
Couple
Sep 2026
What a fabulous experience. Loved the reef, staff were very accomodating, and the tour came with a glass bottom boat, and semi-submersible experience. Food was below par though, nowhere near enough variety for a buffet and ran out quickly. Was disappointed with the food. But everything else was terrific!

[Latest Pontoon] From Cairns: Outer Reef Snorkel Cruise with Pontoon Activities & Lunch by Reef Magic

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

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