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Great Adventures: Green Island – Half Day (8:30am – 2:30pm)
FROM: $122.00
Discover beautiful Green Island in just half a day! Cruise from Cairns at 8:30am and enjoy 5 hours to relax on white sandy beaches, snorkel straight off the shore, wander lush rainforest boardwalks, or take a glass-bottom boat tour over vibrant coral gardens. Depart the island at 2:30pm and be back in Cairns by mid-afternoon. Plenty of cafés, bars and picnic spots make lunch easy.
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$122.00
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Great Adventures: Green Island – Half Day (8:30am – 2:30pm)
Tour Type: Half Day | Operates: Daily | Departs: 8:30am | Returns: 2:30pm | Transfers: No Transfers
HIGHLIGHTS:
Discover beautiful Green Island in just half a day! Cruise from Cairns at 8:30am and enjoy 5 hours to relax on white sandy beaches, snorkel straight off the shore, wander lush rainforest boardwalks, or take a glass-bottom boat tour over vibrant coral gardens. Depart the island at 2:30pm and be back in Cairns by mid-afternoon. Plenty of cafés, bars and picnic spots make lunch easy.
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| Travel Time – 45 Minutes Cruise across the Coral Sea on a fast, comfortable catamaran. Inside and outside seating makes the journey an easy, scenic start to your island escape. | All Snorkel Gear Included Mask, snorkel and fins are all provided. Slip straight into the water and explore Green Island’s fringing reef at your own pace. |
| Meals – Buy on Island There’s no set lunch, but Green Island has plenty of cafés, bars and takeaway options. Perfect for a relaxed, choose-your-own-lunch break. | Glass Bottom Boat or Snorkel Gear – Your Choice Stay dry and glide across coral gardens on a glass-bottom boat tour, or opt for snorkelling gear and head out for your own underwater adventure. |
| Island Walks – Explore the Rainforest Stroll the shady boardwalks and discover the island’s unique rainforest ecosystem. Plenty of photo spots and interpretive signage along the way. | Beach Hire – Extra Comfort Available Hire sun lounges, umbrellas or beach chairs and enjoy your own little slice of island paradise. |
| Island Time – 5 Full Hours Soak up five glorious hours relaxing, swimming, exploring and unwinding in one of Tropical North Queensland’s most iconic island settings. | Bring Your Own Lunch (Optional) Prefer to pack a picnic? Bring your own food and snacks — just please leave glass bottles and alcohol at home. |
Depart Cairns – 8:30am | Depart Green Island – 2:30pm
Just 26km offshore from Cairns lies Green Island, a stunning coral cay where rainforest meets the reef. With sugar-white sand, calm turquoise water and easy snorkelling straight from the beach, this is one of the most effortless and enjoyable Great Barrier Reef experiences you can have in a single morning.
Operated by Great Adventures Cruises (part of the trusted Quicksilver Group), this tour offers a smooth, comfortable 40–45 minute catamaran transfer aboard a fast, air-conditioned vessel — complete with complimentary tea and coffee before departure. It’s the easiest way to enjoy the Great Barrier Reef without committing to a full day at sea.
What You Can Do on Green Island:
Green Island offers an impressive amount of variety for such a small 12-hectare cay, making it ideal for families, couples, first-time snorkellers and anyone tight on time: (You can choose snorkel gear or a glass bottom boat tour).
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Snorkel from the beach and explore shallow fringing reefs teeming with colourful fish.
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Choose a glass-bottom boat tour if you’d prefer to stay dry but still want to see coral gardens and marine life.
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Wander the self-guided rainforest boardwalks, featuring interpretive signage and shady pathways under the island’s unique canopy.
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Visit optional extra Marineland Melanesia, home to impressive crocodiles, marine displays and fascinating cultural artefacts.
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Enjoy access to the island resort’s exclusive day-guest swimming pool, a great spot to cool off between activities.
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Relax on the beach, hire sun loungers, or simply enjoy the warm tropical breeze.
Food & Facilities:
Lunch is flexible — choose from the island’s cafés, pool bars, takeaway outlets or restaurants, or bring your own picnic (just no glass or alcohol). Washrooms, freshwater showers and plenty of shaded areas make it comfortable for all ages.
Why Choose This Half-Day Green Island Tour?
This itinerary is perfect if you want:
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A relaxed, easy, reef-and-rainforest experience without rushing
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A tour that fits into a busy holiday schedule
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Calm, family-friendly swimming areas
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A taste of the Great Barrier Reef that doesn’t require a full day or long boat ride
With 5 full hours on the island, you have more than enough time to snorkel, stroll, lounge, explore and unwind — without ever feeling rushed. You’ll depart the island at 2:30pm and be back in Cairns at around 3:15pm, with the rest of your afternoon free. Check out our article on where is the best place to snorkel at Green Island for detailed information on the best snorkel spots.
All prices in Australian Dollars:
| CHOOSE OPTION | INCLUDES | DIVES | PRICE |
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| Adult | Snorkel or Glass Bottom Boat | - | $122.00 |
| Child | Snorkel or Glass Bottom Boat | - | $66.00 |
| Family (2 x Adults + 2 x Children) | Snorkel or Glass Bottom Boat | - | $316.00 |
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! Only available on reef tours.
Itinerary:
Itinerary
Check-in for your Great Adventures Green Island Half-Day Tour takes place at the Great Adventures counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal. We recommend arriving at least 45 minutes before departure to allow time to collect your boarding passes and make your way down to the vessel at a relaxed pace.
Check-in essentials:
- Location: Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns
- Arrive: 45 minutes prior
- Collect: Boarding passes & directions to the vessel
Once on board, enjoy complimentary tea and coffee before departure. The journey to Green Island takes approximately 40–45 minutes aboard a fast, air-conditioned catamaran offering both indoor and outdoor seating — perfect for soaking up the views across the Coral Sea.
Onboard experience:
- Complimentary tea & coffee served before departure
- Comfortable, air-conditioned catamaran
- Indoor & outdoor seating available
- Scenic 40–45 minute transfer to Green Island
Your time on the island will vary depending on the inclusions you’ve selected for your half-day package. Whether you choose snorkelling, a glass-bottom boat tour, or simply exploring at your leisure, you’ll have ample time to enjoy the natural beauty of this remarkable coral cay.
On the island:
- Snorkelling straight from the beach
- Glass-bottom boat tour (if selected)
- Rainforest boardwalks & interpretive signage
- White sandy beaches for relaxing, swimming or sunbathing
- Resort day guest pool access
For your return to Cairns, the Great Adventures vessel will be waiting at the Green Island jetty. Please ensure you are ready at the jetty 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time so boarding can begin smoothly.
Return details:
- Departure from Green Island: 2:30pm (unless otherwise stated)
- Be at the jetty: 15 minutes prior
- Vessel returns to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
Diving:
Diving at Green Island – Optional Extras Available:
Unlike most half-day reef tours in Cairns, this Green Island Half-Day Tour does offer diving as an optional extra. Guests can choose from a range of add-on experiences, including:
- Introductory Diving (No Experience Needed) – 1 dive with full gear
- Certified Diving – 1 dive with full gear
- Seawalker Helmet Dive – Walk on the seafloor without needing to swim or use a regulator
- Boat Snorkel Tour – Guided snorkelling from the vessel
All dive and Seawalker activities are run by experienced Great Adventures/Quicksilver crew and are subject to availability and standard medical requirements on the day.
If you’re interested in diving but prefer a shorter day on the water, this half-day option is an easy, convenient way to try it — no full-day tour required.
Remember to try any form of scuba diving or helmet diving everyone must be medically fit with no asthma and not be taking any prescription medication. PADI also recommends allowing up to 24 hours after diving before flying in an Aeroplan. If you have any known medical issues then it is advised to see you local GP doctor where you live and get them to write you a letter on the practice letter head signed and dated by the doctor stating you are “Fit to Dive”.
Snorkeling:
Green Island has fringing reefs and offshore sea grass beds. Snorkelling can be done directly from beach, making it ideal for those who are not confident in the water. The waters surrounding the island are relatively shallow and somewhat protected from ocean currents. You can choose snorkelling equipment as a part of your half day tour and hire lycra or wetsuits on the island (if required). Click here for tips on the best Green Island snorkelling locations.
Customer Reviews:
CUSTOMER TOUR REVIEWS & FEEDBACK
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CAIRNS DIVE ADVENTURES TRIP REVIEWS:
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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.
Inclusions: Tea & coffee served on the boat until departure from Cairns, choice of a glass-bottom boat tour or use of snorkeling equipment, use of resort’s exclusive swimming pool and self-guided island eco walks.
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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.