Spend half the day exploring the beautiful Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef with a half day tour departing Cairns at 9am. Aboard the luxurious catamaran, 'Reef Rocket', you'll make your way over to Green Island, a coral cay on the reef which is just a short 45 minute journey from the mainland.
Once you've reached the island you'll be able to enjoy a total of 2 hours exploring the tropical rainforest on the island and the reef surrounding. With optional complimentary snorkelling equipment to use during your stay on the island or a ride on the glass bottom boat to see the reef from a dry, comfortable position.
Tours will return to Cairns by 12:45pm, giving you more than enough time to explore more of the region's popular attractions. Book your half day tour to Green Island departing at 9am online today to avoid missing out.
Inclusions
- Cruise to Green Island by catamaran
- 2 hours to enjoy Green Island
- Optional choice of snorkelling gear or glass bottom boat tour
- Snorkelling demonstration & reef presentation en route to Green Island
- Use of Big Cat vessel during time at island as an air-conditioned base
- Island rainforest boardwalks
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
- Lunch
- Semi-submarine tour
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, semi-submarine, scuba diving and helmet diving
- Licensed bar on board offering refreshments and a wide selection of souvenirs
Time
- Check in at 8:15am for a 9am departure from Marlin Warf
- Check in for your return trip at 11:50am for a 12pm departure, returning at approximately 1pm.
- All guests will complete check-in onboard the vessel, proof of vaccination is required
- Guests will receive a text message the afternoon prior to departure with berth number and vessel as well as a link to a map directing them to the correct location
Departure Location
- Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, just a short walk from most major Cairns City Hotels
Additional Information
- All guests under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- No responsibility will be accepted for loss of personal items while on tour. Guests are urged not to bring valuable items.
- Please notify our reservations teams of any special dietary requirements upon booking.
- Certain medical conditions and some medications may exclude individuals from participating from optional in-water activities.
- Inclusive in all marine cruise rates, the Environmental Management Charge is vitally important to the management of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and World Heritage Area.
- Big Cat Green Island Cruises will not be operating on 25th December.
Cancellation Policy
- A cancellation fee of 100% will apply if less than 24 hours notice is given prior to departure. Some services may be cancelled or modified as a result of weather / tidal conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. In the rare event that Big Cat Green Island Cruises needs to cancel, the guest will be provided with an alternate day or travel, offered another Reef Unlimited product, or a full refund.
Booking Information
- It is highly recommended to reconfirm your booking on arrival in Cairns. For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details are included on your tour voucher
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on the day of the tour. Vouchers presented on a mobile device are also accepted
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control. We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements