You can enjoy a whole day on Green Island and experience the fringing reefs of the Great Barrier Reef, however if you don’t have enough time in a day you can spend half the day on Green Island.
Located just 15 nautical miles (27kilometres) offshore from Cairns in Australia’s World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef, Green Island is a beautiful coral cay which enjoys world acclaim as a tropical paradise. Discover the fascinating underwater world among coral reefs surrounding beautiful Green Island. Part of a protected Marine Park, these waters are home to an abundance of tropical sea life where you will see endless varieties of colourful fish, turtles, giant clams, starfish, shells, anemones, eels, sponges and many more incredible marine creatures.
Tropical and enchanting Green Island is an idyllic coral cay where you can relax on the beautiful white sandy beach or explore the walking tracks that lead you through the emerald island rainforest of the National Park. A coral cay is a build up of rubble and sediments from thousands of years of wave actions surrounding the reefs. Seeds and spores carried by the wind and birds his fertilized the island and enabled the growth of plant life.
The Green Island half day trip with Big Cat departs twice daily. Your return island transfers are onboard the Reef Rocket, which has the capacity for up to 120 passengers.
She travels at 22 knots, taking only 45minutes to arrive at Green Island. A half day reef cruise on the Reef Rocket gives people over 2 hours on Green Island, which is enough time to explore the island, do a dive or one of the fabulous snorkel tours.
If you are short of time and desperately want to visit the Great Barrier Reef during your visit to Cairns, this is the trip for you!
Departures
Check in is at the Big Cat check in desk, located in the Reef Fleet terminal.
- First departure is at 8:45am and arrives back into Cairns at 12:45pm
- Second departure is at 1:00pm and arrives back into Cairns at 5:00pm
Return coach transfers from Cairns & Northern Beaches accommodation are included in the trip price.
Activities available on the island:
Glass bottom boat tours throughout the day- Semi-submersible coral viewing tours throughout the day (for those who want a look at the Great Barrier Reef without getting in the water!)
- Sheltered beach with plenty of shady retreats
- Explore the island, walk the beach and rainforest tracks
- Browse the Resort gift shops
- Parasailing, surf ski & canoe hire is available on the island
- Visit Marineland Melanesia’s nautical museum and see the live crocodiles
Inclusions
Pak 5 includes:
- Return transfers to Green Island onboard Big Cat’s Reef Rocket
- Up to 2 hours to relax on Green Island
- Free choice of a glass bottom boat tour OR snorkelling equipment rental for the day (if you would like both then this is an additional $10). Please note that a $30 refundable deposit is required for the hire of snorkelling equipment.
- Morning tea & coffee
- Activity and snorkelling demonstration
- Reef taxes
Pak 6 Includes all Pak 5 plus a semi-submersible tour.
Cancellation Policy
This trip is fully refundable up until 24 hours prior to departure - please note all monies forfeited if cancelled within 24 hours prior to departure.
Cost
