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Big Cat Green Island – Full Day
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Discover the best of the Great Barrier Reef with a full-day trip to Green Island, a picturesque coral cay just 45 minutes from Cairns. Travel in comfort aboard Big Cat, a spacious catamaran, and enjoy up to five hours to explore this unique island where lush rainforest meets soft sandy beaches and vibrant fringing reefs. Whether you prefer to stroll the shaded boardwalks, unwind by the shoreline, or add a little more adventure to your day—this tour offers the flexibility to do it your way. Snorkelling, glass bottom boat tours, and semi-submarine experiences are available at an additional cost. A relaxing island escape with reef and rainforest all in one.
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Product Name:
Big Cat Green Island – Full Day
Tour Type: Full Day | Operates: Daily | Departs: 9:00 am | Returns: 5:00 pm | Transfers: Yes, extra
HIGHLIGHTS:
Discover the best of the Great Barrier Reef with a full-day trip to Green Island, a picturesque coral cay just 45 minutes from Cairns. Travel in comfort aboard Big Cat, a spacious catamaran, and enjoy up to five hours to explore this unique island where lush rainforest meets soft sandy beaches and vibrant fringing reefs. Whether you prefer to stroll the shaded boardwalks, unwind by the shoreline, or add a little more adventure to your day—this tour offers the flexibility to do it your way. Snorkelling, glass bottom boat tours, and semi-submarine experiences are available at an additional cost. A relaxing island escape with reef and rainforest all in one.
| AVAILABLE ON THIS TOUR: | |
|---|---|
| Full Day Cruise: Yes, 9:00 am thru to 5:00 pm | All Snorkel Gear: Optional Extra Cost |
| Meals: No | Glass Bottom Boat: Optional Extra Cost |
| Nature Walks: Yes, | White Sandy Beaches: Yes, |
| Great Value: Yes, | Warm Water: Yes |
Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises – Full Day Tour
Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises has been operating Green Island day tours for over two decades. This full-day tour departs Cairns at 9:00am and returns at 5:00pm, offering guests up to five hours to explore the unique coral cay of Green Island at their own pace. Relax on the beach, enjoy a self-guided rainforest walk, swim in the clear lagoon, or visit the resort bar for refreshments. Please note: scuba diving is not available on this tour.
Departs: 9:00am Returns: 5:00pm Tour Code: FDBC
“Big Cat” is a comfortable 35-metre catamaran featuring air-conditioned indoor areas, spacious sundecks, and plenty of seating across multiple levels. Travel time to and from Green Island is approximately one hour each way. The operator holds Advanced Ecotourism Accreditation and is recognised by Ecotourism Australia as a Climate Action Leader, showcasing a commitment to sustainable tourism practices.
Green Island is the only coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef with its own rainforest ecosystem. Guests can explore this lush environment via shaded boardwalks with informative signage, or simply unwind on the sandy beaches, some of which are patrolled by lifeguards. Snorkelling directly off the beach under the island’s jetty is a popular option for those wishing to see coral and marine life.
Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises offers flexibility to suit different preferences and budgets. All tours include tea and coffee in the morning, fish feeding, and activity briefings onboard. Optional extras—such as snorkelling equipment, glass bottom boat tours, a buffet lunch, and semi-submersible tours—can be added during the booking process. Please refer to the booking form and pricing table for more details on available packages and upgrades.
All prices in Australian Dollars:
| CHOOSE OPTION | INCLUDES | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| SNORKELING: | ||
| Adult | Ferry Transfer Only | $109.00 |
| Child | Ferry Transfer Only | $55.00 |
| Family (2 x Adults + 2 x Children) | Ferry Transfer Only | $328.00 |
| Ferry Transfer Only | ||
1 x FREE Underwater Camera Hire!
Enjoy 1 x FREE Underwater Camera Hire: Only when you book your reef tour with us and spend over $550. Conditions Apply!
Itinerary:
The Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises day tour commences with check-in at Cairns’ Reef Fleet Terminal at 8.30am. From there, it’s a short walk to the Big Cat catamaran, moored at the Marlin Marina, with boarding in time for a 9am departure. Complimentary tea and coffee is served on arrival. Pre-recorded introductory and safety messages are played in English, Chinese and Japanese as Big Cat pulls out of the marina and begins its one hour transfer to Green Island. The onboard screens also show snorkelling demonstration videos and provide an introduction to the Great Barrier Reef environment, during your transit time.
Snorkelling equipment is issued from the middle deck (Optional Extra Cost). On arrival at Green Island, Big Cat moors at the jetty, allowing guests the opportunity to come and go from the boat throughout the day. Snorkelling can be done directly from Green Island’s beaches, while other pre-booked activities, like glass bottom boat tours and semi-submersible tours, are conducted throughout the day from the boat itself. Times are advised on notice boards. If you have upgraded to include the buffet lunch in your price, then this is served onboard the boat. Guests should be back on the boat by around 3.30pm for a final head count, before Big Cat makes its return trip to Cairns, arriving around 5pm.
Diving:
Big Cat Green Island Cruises do not offer scuba diving. Green Island is a wonderful island beach day but not the best place to do scuba diving. If you would like to scuba dive then it is recommended to choose one of the outer reef day boats that travel much further offshore past Green Island.
Snorkeling:
Green Island snorkelling is conducted directly from the island’s sandy beaches and is suitable for people of all ages and abilities. You can choose to book it as an added extra. Flotation vests and lycra suits are good for prevention against jellyfish and can be hired from Big Cat: this is charged in addition to the standard ticket price. Snorkelling instruction is provided via the onboard video presentation. Equipment is available in adult and child sizes. The best Green Island snorkelling is at the jetty, where your boat is moored.
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Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises Review
By Julie |
Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises had friendly Reservations staff and on-board crew, providing advice and assistance throughout the day. The children enjoyed the day out, despite the windy start and passing rain showers. Big Cat and Green Island provided a protected environment, allowing them to run and explore in safety, with the added bonus...
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Remember to try any form of scuba diving everyone needs to be medically fit with no asthma and not be taking any prescription medication. PADI recommends allowing up to 24 hours after diving before flying in an airplane. Some tour operators have a no refund policy for any dives not completed for whatever reason. Please note the art of freediving is not permitted on any of the day boats or liveaboard dive boats from Cairns & Port Douglas. With the high instances of (shallow water blackout) companies do not allow this for safety reasons. It is highly recommended that passengers take out full comprehensive travel insurance for all tours and travel arrangements.
Do you have Medical Issues:
Please note if you have any medical issues you will need to go see your local GP where you live and get them to write you a letter on the practice letterhead signed and dated by your doctor that you are “Fit to dive” If you have one of these letters then all dive companies in Cairns will take you diving. Please note these letters are only valid for three months from their date of issue.
Departs: 9:00am Returns: 5:00pm Tour Code – FDBC
Family: (2 x Adults 2 x Children Age 4-14 years)
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FREE UNDERWATER CAMERA HIRE*
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.