Green Island Day Tour – incl Seawalker
Travel from Cairns to stunning Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Snorkel, swim, stroll the rainforest, or just unwind in paradise-adventure and relaxation your way.
Quick read before you book.
- Travel by fast catamaran for a 45-minute journey from Cairns to Green Island
- Discover a 6000-year-old coral cay in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
- Enjoy direct beach access for swimming and snorkelling in lifeguard-patrolled areas
- Stroll through a unique rainforest environment on Green Island
- Choose from a range of optional activities: scuba diving, snorkel excursions, Seawalker helmet dive, parasailing, helicopter flights, and Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat
- Flexible departure times from Cairns and Green Island
What people say about this operator.
What they like?
Easy beach snorkelling with turtles, glass bottom boat and semi sub tours, and a well organised day with helpful crew on beautiful Green Island.
What could be better?
Honestly, not much. Pick your add ons before you go so you can make the most of your island time.
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Included in this tour.
- Return catamaran transfers from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Green Island
- Complimentary tea and coffee served onboard until departure
- Snorkelling demonstration and Eco video presentation during transit
- Glass bottom boat tour (bookable onboard or at the island)
- Snorkelling equipment: mask, snorkel, and fins (with buoyancy vests and optical masks available for hire)
- Self-guided Eco Island Walk booklet
- Access to Day Visitor Swimming Pool
Commonly asked questions.
Check in at the Great Adventures counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns, at least 30 minutes before your 8:30am or 10:30am departure. Arriving closer to an hour early gives you time to collect your boarding pass without a rush. Return boats leave Green Island at 2:30pm or 4:30pm, and the crossing takes about 45 minutes each way.
Parking is available outside or undercover at the Pier, with more nearby at the Reef Casino and Cairns Hilton. Return coach transfers to the terminal are also available from most Cairns and Northern Beaches properties.
Cancel before 12 noon on the day before travel and there's no fee. Cancelling between 12 noon and 6pm the day before incurs a 50% fee, and after 6pm the day before the full fare is charged. Refunds go back to your original payment method.
Great Adventures checks Bureau of Meteorology forecasts daily. If a cruise doesn't operate, you'll be offered another day of travel or a refund, and in severe weather you can change dates without penalty, subject to availability.
Yes, the trip suits all ages including infants. Child fares cover ages 4 to 14, under 4s travel free, and a family fare covers two adults and two children. Children need to be with a responsible adult at all times, and smaller buoyancy vests are available.
Wheelchair facilities are available, though there are some restrictions and some mobility may be needed. Green Island has accessible toilets and boardwalks, so contact Great Adventures before booking to talk through your needs.
More about this tour.
Set sail from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal aboard Great Adventures' fast catamaran for a 45-minute journey to Green Island, a 6000-year-old coral cay in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This world heritage site offers an unforgettable blend of marine life, pristine rainforest, and white coral sand beaches, perfect for anyone craving nature and adventure.
Upon arrival, you're free to explore Green Island at your own pace. Snorkel straight off the lifeguard-patrolled beach, swim in the Day Visitor Swimming Pool, or wander enchanting rainforest trails. Snorkelling equipment is included and can be picked up from the island Dive Shop, and there's a self-guided Eco Island Walk booklet for curious explorers.
When you're ready for more action, optional activities include scuba diving, snorkel excursions, Seawalker helmet diving, parasailing, scenic helicopter flights, and visiting Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat for daily shows. Glass bottom boat tours are also available and depart from the bend in the jetty at pre-booked times.
You can select from morning or midday departures from Cairns (08:00 or 10:00), with return options from Green Island at 14:30 or 16:30-enjoy a day as laidback or action-packed as you please in this tropical island paradise.