Spend a day exploring and relaxing on Green Island with Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises. Enjoy a day on one of the most spectacular tropical Island's on the Great Barrier Reef!
Discover the beauty of Green Island on Great Barrier Reef as you take an epic full day expedition with Big Cat.
This exciting expedition departs Cairns, taking you on a relaxing 45 minute journey from the mainland to Green Island, a coral cay on the reef.
Upon arrival you'll have the day to explore this stunning island, including the tropical rainforest and surrounding reef. If you're feeling adventurous, take your pick from a number of walking trails and boardwalks throughout the island and get up close to the natural environment this island is known for.
You'll also have the option to add on water based extras. Explore the majestic underwater world by self guided snorkel, or see the reef from up above on board a glass bottom boat. You will save if pre purchased at checkout, or purchase on the day of travel subject to availability.
The ultimate way to experience this slice of paradise!
This purchase will provide you with a return from from Cairns to Green Island. If you wish you can add on some of the following extrascan be booked directly with Big Cat Green Island Reservations:
All prices are shown in AUD ($)
Boat ride was comfortable and the staff were really good. We rented some beach loungers and took our own lunch. Glad we did the cafe area didn’t look very nice. There is a bit of a bad smell along the walkway to the beach but it is only bird poo and you can’t smell it on the beach. The snorkelling is very safe a bit cloudy in places. I have seen better but was still good. The beach was sandy and didn’t need reef shoes. I didn’t walk all the way round the island as I was too busy relaxing on the beach but what I did walk round was very pretty and quiet. All in all a lovely day
Best trip, great value and green island is amazing
Well, I would suggest consulting the tide table before choosing a date. While we were there, the tide was way out and the only place deep enough to snorkel was a small spot by the ferry. Even then the water was at most 3 feet deep. There are things to see, but not in these conditions. The Island has the usual amenities and a croc exhibit
The trip to Green Island took a leisurely 75 mins each way & the crew were helpful & courteous enough. However, the boat was full & Green Island itself was packed. We walked around to the far side of the island & snorkelled away from the masses. There's also an attractive rainforest walk through the centre which is certainly worth doing. Overall, if you want a really good Great Barrier Reef snorkelling experience, then we'd recommend taking a tour out to the edge of the reef; but if you just want a convenient day's outing on a small, pretty island, then this trip would suit.
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Louise Mercer from Australia wrote on 03 April 2025
A Top Day!
We had a smooth trip with smiling attentive crew to a magical place! Green Island offers day trippers so much! Food, swimming pool, and a patrolled sandy beach as well as a variety of snorkeling experiences. Not to mention the beautiful turtles ❤️