Green Island Reef Cruise - Half-Day Trip from Cairns
Description
Explore the tropical paradise of Green Island on a half day trip from Cairns. Enjoy around two hours exploring the Great Barrier Reef island with plenty of time to snorkel. You can even take an optional semi-submersible submarine tour to get close to the reef without getting wet.
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Itinerary
This is where guests start their tour, at the Reef Fleet Terminal.
Spend time at Green Island either snorkelling or join a glass bottom boat tour
A picturesque coral cay situated only an hours boat ride from Cairns. Perfect place for a half day reef/island experience.
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessibility is available but limited. Passengers must have some mobility and/or the presence of a carer who can assist them.
Reviews(239)
I opted for half day tour with Big Cat Green Island cruise on a Friday. The crew were all wonderful, professional and kept us informed about the cruise there and back. I really enjoyed it.
We did the Semi submersed activity and snorkelling on Green island. We thoroughly enjoyed the semi submersed activity and would recommend it for sure. The snorkeling I wouldn’t bother it’s extremely rocky, very shallow where your snorkeling limits were and extremely hard to walk to get anywhere I wouldn’t recommend doing this activity it was better on Fitzroy Island. The crew and cruise itself on board the GREEN ISLAND cruiser was good, but we couldn’t hear what the crew were saying on the microphone far too many people talking whilst this was happening instead of listening to instructions. Overall was good
The half day trip with Big Cat lasted about 4 hours including return cruise by Reef Rocket, the smaller boat and glass bottom boat trip. The itinerary was quite flexible, depending on a choice of a half day or a full day trip that cost the same. The full day trip allowed you to stay on the island longer. If you engage in water sports, the full day option may be more suitable. Green Island has nothing to excite. On the small island, it houses a small-scale commercial kiosk network, for food and diving gear rental, on top of a small resort. The beach around the island is quite small too. There was also not much to hike, given the size of board walk. Water was clear but reef was not clear through the glass bottom. What the visitors should be aware of is the chopping wave that could give you a nightmare on the small boat. The larger boat for full day trip could be better if you are prone to sea sickness easily. Check the wind speed that should be below 10 Km/h for a more pleasant ride into the rough sea. It may upset your mood for the whole trip.
Loved the boat trip and atmosphere there. Appreciated the swimming pool as the rocky corals made swimming in the sea very challenging. Relaxing day
Fun afternoon swimming and snorkeling.
For the high price, nothing was offered; there was nothing to see in the sea. The time was far too short, the food options were completely sold out in the afternoon, the boat trip was so rough that people felt sick and at least 1 person vomited.
The weather plays a major role in the activities of this excursion. The glass bottom boat is an amazing way to see the wildlife and stay dry.
We booked snorkeling + semi- submarine. It was a little rush since we only booked for half day. My kids are 9 and 11. They still enjoyed snorkeling a lot. It would be more clear if the description mentioned that it is self snorkeling. You have to manage your own time. Semi submarine was definitely worth the value. The marine biology lady was fantastic. She was super friendly and introduced lots of marine creatures to us. Overall, it was a great experience.
Professionally operated service that adhered to schedule. The island itself had lots to do including two beaches a nature trail swimming pool etc. the glass bottom boat excursion over the reef was amazing with a multitude of different fish and aquatic animals including a glimpse of a turtle
Rough seas, most of the people were sick
