FAQS – Frequently Asked Questions

What’s better – paid for snorkel tours or snorkelling from the beach?

This is a tricky one and it all depends. Snorkel tours are definitely worth it! You will see the best…

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Is diving at Green Island the same as the outer reef?

In short, no. The reef systems on the outer reef are closer to the continental shelf, so generally speaking, have…

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Are there currents at Green Island?

Yes and no. Of course there are currents in all places of the ocean. However, Green Island’s waters provide some…

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Does Green Island have child minding services?

No, it does not. There are no child minding services for any of Cairns’ Great Barrier Reef trips or islands.

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Does Green Island have child minding services?

No it does not. There are no child minding services for any of Cairns’ Great Barrier Reef trips or islands.

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Are there currents at Green Island?

Yes and no. There are currents in all places of the ocean. However, Green Island’s waters provide some protection from…

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Is snorkelling at Green Island the same as the outer reef?

In short, no. The outer reef is closer to the continental shelf, so there is clearer water more of the…

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Will I see turtles snorkelling at Green Island?

No promises, but you might! Sea turtles are a common sight around Green Island and 9 times out of 10,…

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What will I see snorkelling at Green Island?

We can’t make any promises, but you might see (and we have seen) sea turtles, reef sharks, clams, sea cucumbers,…

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Will I see turtles diving at Green Island?

No promises, but you might! Sea turtles are a common sight around Green Island and 9 times out of 10,…

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How do you get to Green Island’s offshore reefs – can I swim there?

The offshore reefs are about 1.5km from the island itself. We do not recommend swimming there, due to distance and…

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Do you need to bring your own snorkelling equipment?

No you don’t need to, although you can if you want too. Snorkelling equipment is provided and/or available for rent…

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Can certified scuba divers helmet dive?

The answer to this question is yes you can: whether or not you would want to, is a completely different…

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What’s better, an introductory scuba dive or a helmet dive?

This is a tricky question, to which there is no right or wrong answer. Basically, it all depends on the…

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Can I do a helmet dive and an introductory scuba dive?

Yes you can. Both of these activities can be booked together and done separately.

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What will I see during a helmet dive from Cairns?

It all depends! We can never make promises with exactly what you will see, but, you will definitely see fish…

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How long does a helmet dive take on the Great Barrier Reef

They usually last around 20-25 minutes and can easily be incorporated with other reef day tour activities, including snorkeling and…

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Can I get a discount if I bring my own dive gear to Port Douglas?

Most of the dive trips departing Port Douglas have rates that inlcude just tanks and weights, you should expect to…

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Can I do my learn to dive course on Christmas Day?

No you can’t.? Unfortunately all of Cairns’ dive schools will be closed on Christmas Day.? You can start your course…

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Can I go snorkelling and diving on Christmas Day?

Yes you can and what a memorable way to spend your Christmas, swimming with sea turtles and finding nemo.? All…

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FREE UNDERWATER CAMERA HIRE*

Cairns Underwater Camera Hire Service

Spend over $550.00 AUD on your Great Barrier Reef tour with us and receive the latest Digital Underwater Camera Hire. Take amazing High-Resolution images and 1080 HD Video. Only when you book online thru our website. 

Not available for any tours to the Islands as fine white sand damages the seals on the cameras and makes them leak!

You need to come into our shop located on the Cairns Esplanade the day before departure to pick up the camera before 5:30 pm. You also need to supply your own SD Camera Card and drop the camera off back at our shop before 5:30pm.

 

Please Remember there is no other way to collect our cameras! All passengers must come into our shop the day before departure day before 5:30 pm.