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Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises - Full Day

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Spend a day exploring and relaxing on Green Island with Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises. Enjoy a day on one of the most spectacular tropical Island's on the Great Barrier Reef!

Spend a day exploring and relaxing on Green Island with Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises. Enjoy a day on one of the most spectacular tropical Island's on the Great Barrier Reef!

Highlights

  • Cruise in comfort aboard our modern air-conditioned catamarans
  • Ideal for both swimmers and non swimmers
  • View the reef by snorkelling, glass bottom boat or semi-submarine
  • Licensed bar on board offering refreshments

Discover the beauty of Green Island on Great Barrier Reef as you take an epic full day expedition with Big Cat.

This exciting expedition departs Cairns, taking you on a relaxing 45 minute journey from the mainland to Green Island, a coral cay on the reef.

Upon arrival you'll have the day to explore this stunning island, including the tropical rainforest and surrounding reef. If you're feeling adventurous, take your pick from a number of walking trails and boardwalks throughout the island and get up close to the natural environment this island is known for.

You'll also have the option to add on water based extras. Explore the majestic underwater world by self guided snorkel, or see the reef from up above on board a glass bottom boat. You will save if pre purchased at checkout, or purchase on the day of travel subject to availability.

The ultimate way to experience this slice of paradise!

This purchase will provide you with a return from from Cairns to Green Island. If you wish you can add on some of the following extrascan be booked directly with Big Cat Green Island Reservations:

  • Snorkel gear hire
  • Glass bottom boat tour
  • Freshly prepared lunch
  • Semi-submersible tour
  • Snorkel Experience Tour - approx 30 mins
  • Snorkel Safari Tour - approx 50 mins


Adult $109.00
Child $55.00 (4-14 years)
Infant $0.00 (0-3 years)

What's included

  • Return trip from Cairns to Green Island
  • Snorkeling demonstration & reef presentation en route to Green Island

Duration

  • The duration of this experience is 1 days

Location

  • Check in directly on the Big Cat vessel Marlin Marina 1 Spence Street, Cairns

Notes

  • All our vessels are pram friendly. The beach areas are not practical for prams however there are boardwalks and pathways throughout the island that are suitable. Prams can be stored on Big Cat if needed.

Available Bookings from 18 Aug to 31 Aug 2025

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  • Adult$98.00
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  • Adult$98.00
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  • Adult$98.00
  • Child$55.00
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  • Adult$98.00
  • Child$55.00
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  • Adult$98.00
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  • Adult$109.00
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  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
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  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
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  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
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  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
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  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
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  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
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  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
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  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
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  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
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  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Infant Free

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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anniebig from New Zealand wrote on 24 July 2025

Relaxing day

Boat ride was comfortable and the staff were really good. We rented some beach loungers and took our own lunch. Glad we did the cafe area didn’t look very nice. There is a bit of a bad smell along the walkway to the beach but it is only bird poo and you can’t smell it on the beach. The snorkelling is very safe a bit cloudy in places. I have seen better but was still good. The beach was sandy and didn’t need reef shoes. I didn’t walk all the way round the island as I was too busy relaxing on the beach but what I did walk round was very pretty and quiet. All in all a lovely day

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Hannah from New Zealand wrote on 23 July 2025

Green island

Best trip, great value and green island is amazing

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HARLEY from New Zealand wrote on 20 July 2025

Harls

The booking experience was easy and boarding was well organized. The boat trip was very comfortable and all options were explained by the crew . The island had service areas which were handy if required. Swimming and snorkeling beaches were very sheltered . Glassbottomed boats provided a great experience with lots of ecological information. Very enjoyable experience.

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dmac from Canada wrote on 24 July 2025

Green Island

Well, I would suggest consulting the tide table before choosing a date. While we were there, the tide was way out and the only place deep enough to snorkel was a small spot by the ferry. Even then the water was at most 3 feet deep. There are things to see, but not in these conditions. The Island has the usual amenities and a croc exhibit

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Vanessa Townsend from Australia wrote on 07 July 2025

Beautiful visit to Green Island

Really enjoyed our experience, we had a marine biologist on board sharing vital information. The staff were very friendly, at the end of the tour they finished off the day feeding the giant trevally. We saw turtles, black tip reef shark and loads of fish! Highly recommend it and the price was affordable.

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