Green Island Cruise 1pm to 5pm

from A$122

4 hours

Great Barrier Reef

All Ages

Enjoy a half day tour to Green Island from Cairns with a 13:00 departure aboard Reef Rocket. Spend two hours on the Great Barrier Reef Marine National Park, take a glass bottom boat tour, relax on white sandy beaches, and receive assistance from friendly crew.

Key Highlights

Visit Green Island, a coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef Marine National Park
Travel from Cairns aboard Reef Rocket, a modern high-speed catamaran
Enjoy a 45 minute cruise each way to and from Green Island
Experience spectacular underwater views on a glass bottom boat tour
Relax on white sandy beaches or explore unique rainforests
Friendly crew to assist in organising your island activities
Spend two hours on Green Island with convenient afternoon departure

What’s included

Return transfers from Cairns on Reef Rocket catamaran
Two hours on Green Island
Glass bottom boat reef viewing tour
Assistance from friendly crew for activity planning

Overview

Experience the natural wonders of Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef with this half day tour departing from Cairns at 13:00. Your journey begins with a 45 minute ride aboard Reef Rocket, a modern and comfortable high-speed catamaran offering air-conditioned facilities and a relaxed atmosphere.

Once you arrive at Green Island, you will have two hours to enjoy a range of activities. Choose to snorkel, join a glass bottom boat tour for spectacular underwater reef viewing, or simply relax on the pristine white sandy beaches. The friendly crew are on hand to help you make the most of your time on the island.

Green Island is a Marine National Park and a stunning coral cay, renowned for its unique rainforests, beautiful beaches, and magnificent coral reefs teeming with marine life. Explore the natural beauty both above and below the water at your own pace.

The Reef Rocket departs Cairns at 13:00 and returns at 17:00, providing a convenient afternoon escape to one of the most beautiful destinations on the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns.

Commonly asked questions.

Passengers are no longer required to check in inside The Reef Fleet Terminal. Guests travelling to Green Island can now check in directly at the vessels Big Cat & Reef Rocket based at Marlin Wharf. Guests will receive an email and SMS message the afternoon prior to their day of travel outlining everything they need to know. This includes a map of the marina and where the vessels are located.

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.

We have our large stable catamaran leaving for the Full Day Tours at 9am – takes approximately 1 hour 15mins to get to Green Island. Or we have the smaller speedier boat ‘Reef Rocket’ for half day and full Day 11am departures – takes approximately 45 minutes

Yes. The island has plenty of trees inland and spots around the beach to seek shelter. The lyrca stinger suits are great sun protection too. The Big Cat Green Island boat is open all day if you wish to have a break from the sun and heat and enjoy the air conditioned vessel.

We recommend you bring a towel, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and swimwear. Also, cash for drinks, snacks or souvenirs you may want to buy. Credit cards are accepted at most shops at the Island however surcharges may apply. Drones are not permitted to be carried or flown on any of our tours.

Our cruises are suitable for people of all ages, including families with young children. Our half day option is ideal for small children, infants and babies. Additionally snorkelling directly from the beach is perfect for children and first time snorkelers. Children under 4 years of age are classed as infants. There is no cost for infants to travel however you still need to add them to your booking for our boat passenger numbers.

Consuming BYO alcohol is not allowed on our vessels or on the resort’s premises. Green Island is considered as a public space. You can’t drink alcohol in a public place in Queensland, unless the area is a licensed premises. Alcohol may be purchased on the vessel and on the licensed bar on the island.

The Semi-submarine tour is approximately a half hour coral viewing tour. This tour is recommend as it is a great opportunity to see plenty of marine life swimming right past your window! Similar to a divers perspective of the reef. This tour also has an informative commentary and fish feed included. The Glass Bottom Boat is also approximately 30 minutes and has a commentary and a fish feed. The main difference is the Glass Bottom Boat is more like a snorkelers view from the surface looking down.

Additional info by the operator.

Start: Cairns QLD 4870

Departure Time: 13:00 from Cairns Return Time: 17:00 to Cairns Vessel: Reef Rocket (air-conditioned high-speed catamaran) Travel Time: 45 minutes each way Duration on Green Island: 2 hours Operator Assistance: Friendly crew available for activity organisation