Green Island Ferry & Activities – Half Day Options

$109.00

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Green Island is a beautiful coral cay with white sand, tropical rainforest and is only a short 50 minute boat ride from Cairns. You can do this tour as a half day cruise traveling in a fast, air-conditioned catamaran. On Green Island you have options to swim, snorkel, explore the Island’s nature walks, play on the beach, enjoy a semi-submersible or glass bottom boat tour, grab a bite to eat and relax with a cold drink. With flexible inclusion options you can create your own perfect package.

Your Preferred Date
Your Preferred Time
Adult $109.00
Child $55.00
Family $273.00
Adult + Snorkel or Glass Bottom Boat $120.00
Child + Snorkel or Glass Bottom Boat $60.00
Family + Snorkel or Glass Bottom Boat $300.00
Adult + Snorkel or Glass Bottom Boat + Semi Sub $165.00
Child + Snorkel or Glass Bottom Boat + Semi Sub $85.00
Family + Snorkel or Glass Bottom Boat + Semi Sub $415.00
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Rates are valid until 31st March 2026.  Child: 4-14 years.  Family: 2 adults & 2 children.

24 Hour Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received within 24 hours prior to departure and no shows are subject to 100% cancellation fee.  Cancellations received with greater than 24 hours notice are entitled to a full refund or travel credit.

 

Green Island is a beautiful coral cay with white sand, tropical rainforest and is only a short 50 minute boat ride from Cairns. You can do this tour as a half day cruise traveling in a fast, air-conditioned catamaran. On Green Island you have options to swim, snorkel, explore the Island’s nature walks, play on the beach, enjoy a semi-submersible or glass bottom boat tour, grab a bite to eat and relax with a cold drink. With flexible inclusion options you can create your own perfect package.

SNORKELLING

Snorkel at Green Island in the clear cool Great Barrier Reef waters at your leisure from the beach.  Mask, snorkel and fins are included with the hire of snorkel gear. Lycra suits and floatation vests are also included. On your journey to Green Island safe snorkel tips are given and there is a life guard service operating at the island.

GLASS BOTTOM BOAT TOUR

Experience Green Island’s underwater world, part of the Great Barrier Reef on a 30 minute Glass Bottom Boat tour. View the diversity of the reefs coral gardens and their wonderful array of sea life with the added fun of lively fish feeding. A commentary by your driver enables you to learn about the Great Barrier Reef and the different types of corals and fish that can be found surrounding beautiful Green Island.

SEMI SUBMERSIBLE

Explore Green Island’s underwater world, part of the Great Barrier Reef in air-conditioned comfort on our exclusive Semi-Submarine tour… without even getting wet!  Seated below water level, passengers are treated to a divers view of the coral reef and marine life with informative commentary by the crew and see the lively fish feeding. This vessel seats 27 passengers and cruises for approx. 30 minutes. Don’t miss this exciting tour during your time at Green Island. Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises operate the only Semi Submarine at Green Island.

 

TRANSFERS ONLY – Half or Full Day

  • Half Day Options:  Depart Cairns 9am – Return Cairns 1pm
  • Depart Cairns 1pm – Return Cairns 5pm

PACKAGE OPTIONS:

  • Include return boat transfers and choice of snorkel gear OR a glass bottom boat tour
  • Include return boat transfers and choice of snorkel gear OR a glass bottom boat tour PLUS semi-submersible

This is an example of a suggested half day morning itinerary:

  • 8:15am – Check in onboard the vessel at the Marlin Jetty
  • 9.00am – Depart Cairns.  Sit back and relax and talk to our friendly team while you cruise to Green Island
  • 10.00am-12.00pm – Arrive at Green Island – Snorkeling or Glass Bottom Boat.  Snorkel right off the beach, or if you don’t want to get wet, join our glass bottom boat tour or semi submersible boat tour
  • 12.00pm – Depart Green Island.  Review photos, relax and enjoy the return cruise
  • 1.00pm – Arrive back in Cairns