Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises | Full Day Tour + Glass Bottom Boat
Departure Times
Departure Point: Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns
Pricing Options
Combine your exploration of the stunning Green Island with an enlightening glass-bottom boat tour!
- Full-day expedition to Green Island from Cairns
- Spend around 5 hours enjoying the natural beauty of Green Island
- Join a glass-bottom boat tour with an expert guide
- Admire the marine life and coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef from the safety of a boat
Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises offers the perfect, flexible, family-friendly day trip to Green Island from Cairns. Have up to 5 hours of free time on the beautiful oasis that is Green Island, a sandy cay in the midst of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This tour includes a glass bottom boat tour so you can relax on a guided tour and admire the unique corals below you. You can also add on optional activities like snorkelling or semi-submarine tours to customise your day on Green Island!
Highlights
- Full day tour to Green Island
- Departs Cairns at 9am
- Cruise on a spacious, stable catamaran
- Reef presentation on the boat ride
- Have up to 5 hours of free time on the island
- Access to Green Island beaches and boardwalks
- Use of Big Cat vessel as an air-conditioned relaxation spot
- Glass bottom boat tour included
- A safe and relaxing way to admire the Great Barrier Reef while staying dry
- See the corals and marine life below
- Perfect for families and travellers of all ages
Note: Please enquire to book the same tour departing at 11am instead of 9am!
Sample Itinerary
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9am Departure from Cairns
Board the spacious Big Cat vessel at the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns. Boarding starts at 8:15am, with final boarding at 8:45am and departure at 9am. Then enjoy a scenic cruise through the Coral Sea as you make your way to the idyllic shores of Green Island!
5 Hours on Green Island
Upon arriving at Green Island, you'll have 5 hours of free time to enjoy the delights...
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9am Departure from Cairns
Board the spacious Big Cat vessel at the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns. Boarding starts at 8:15am, with final boarding at 8:45am and departure at 9am. Then enjoy a scenic cruise through the Coral Sea as you make your way to the idyllic shores of Green Island!
5 Hours on Green Island
Upon arriving at Green Island, you'll have 5 hours of free time to enjoy the delights of the island. Explore the beaches, rainforests, and amenities of Green Island Resort, or book optional activities like snorkel gear hire, a guided snorkel safari, or a semi-submarine tour. You can also hop back on the Big Cat vessel at any time to relax in the air-conditioning onboard.
Glass Bottom Boat Tour Included
For those hoping to see the Great Barrier Reef without getting wet, a glass bottom boat tour is perfect! Relax onboard the spacious vessel with glass viewing windows so you can see into the underwater ecosystems below. This is a great activity for all ages and those who aren't confident swimmers.
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What To Bring
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Change of clothes
- Extra cash or credit card for onboard purchases
What's Included
- Cruise to Green Island aboard a spacious catamaran from Cairns
- Around 5 hours of free time to enjoy Green Island
- Free time to enjoy island boardwalks and beaches
- Snorkelling demonstration & reef presentation en route to Green Island
- Glass bottom boat tour
- Use of Big Cat vessel during time at island a...
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What To Bring
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Change of clothes
- Extra cash or credit card for onboard purchases
What's Included
- Cruise to Green Island aboard a spacious catamaran from Cairns
- Around 5 hours of free time to enjoy Green Island
- Free time to enjoy island boardwalks and beaches
- Snorkelling demonstration & reef presentation en route to Green Island
- Glass bottom boat tour
- Use of Big Cat vessel during time at island as an air-conditioned base
What's Extra
Optional Add-On Price List
- Snorkel Experience Tour with Marine Biologist - $60pp
- Snorkel Safari Tour with Marine Biologist - $70pp
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour - $32pp
- Semi Submarine Tour - $33pp
- Buffet Lunch onboard (lunch must be prebooked for catering purposes) - $33pp
- Return hotel transfers from Cairns and Northern Beaches - prices vary
Optional Add-On Price List from 01 April 2025 onward
- Snorkel Experience Tour with Marine Biologist - $75pp
- Snorkel Safari Tour with Marine Biologist - $85pp
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour - $33pp
- Semi Submarine Tour - $45pp
- Buffet Lunch onboard (lunch must be prebooked for catering purposes) - $39pp
- Return hotel transfers from Cairns and Northern Beaches - prices vary
Terms and Conditions
Important Information:
- Please enquire to book a tour option that departs at 11am
All information provided at any time by Cairns Tours and our affiliates is subject to these Terms & Conditions. This includes but is not limited to tour information, pricing, blog posts, travel advice, itinerary information and availability.
Your Responsibilities:
Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip.
You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Cairns Tours/Mr Travel and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.
It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.
It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.
You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time. Please refer to the specific tour page for full check-in instructions.
Prices/Extra Costs:
All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.
We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.
Travel Risk/Insurance:
It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances.
Transport
It should be noted that any transport you have booked (buses, flights and ferries) through Cairns Tours is non-refundable and non-transferable. It might be possible to change flights however do note this must be done directly with the flight operator and we are unable to offer any support with this. This may incur change fees or cancellation fees, it depends on the T+Cs of the flight operators themselves. As we acted as a booking agent for you, it is possible to liaise with the airline directly should there be any unexpected events and the airline is forced to cancel your flights. If there are any changes to your flight times or days, we will get notified and send this email directly to you in a reasonable time.
Merchant Fees:
Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.
Other:
Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages.
All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.
Transfers:
The Service Operator reserves the right to limit courtesy transfers to select local accommodations. Private residences or Airbnb properties may be asked to meet at the closest confirmed location. Failure to meet at the specified pick-up location may be treated as “No Show”, for which the Client Cancellation Policy applies. Not all tours offer transfers, please refer to the individual product to see if this is applicable to your tour.
Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:
Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value.
E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.
You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.
Cancellations
Client Cancellations:
All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. No shows or client cancellations made within 24 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price.
Groups Cancellation Policy – Groups with a minimum of 15 paying passengers are required to cancel at least 72 hours prior to travel to avoid a cancellation fee.
Cairns Tours is required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period. It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during standard business hours (9am-5pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider.
Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee.
It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.
Supplier Cancellations:
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.
All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.
All add-on activities (including but not limited to scuba diving, stand-up paddleboarding, helmet diving, guided snorkel tours, banana boat rides and waterslides) are subject to availability and price changing, and may not be available during your tour without notice. Guests are not eligible for refunds on the grounds of non-operating extra activities.
In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Travel Shop retail outlet located in Cairns, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Cairns Tours/Mr Travel online department.
Refunds:
All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Cairns Tours/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.
Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.
You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.
Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Cairns Tours/ Mr Travel. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in this tour?
This tour includes round trip catamaran transfers from Cairns to Green Island, as well as a glass bottom boat tour once you arrive on Green Island. Optional activities can be pre-booked or purchased on the day!
Where and when is check-in?
Check-in starts at the Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises desk inside the Reef Fleet Terminal at 1 Spence Street, Cairns. Please check-in 30 minutes prior to your departure time.
Are accommodation transfers available?
Return transfers are not included in the price, but they can be booked for an additional cost. Please enquire upon booking!
How long is the boat ride from Cairns to Green Island?
Full day tours departing at 9:00am travel on the catamaran and take about 1 hour 15 minutes to get to Green Island.
Is Green Island wheelchair accessible?
Depending on the tides, it may be necessary to board and disembark the boat from different levels. Please note that the bathrooms on the boat are not wheelchair accessible, but there are disabled facilities on Green Island. These guidelines apply to standard wheelchairs only. Big Cat are unfortunately unable to accommodate electric wheelchairs on any vessels or coaches.
Can I book this tour if I'm not a confident swimmer?
This is a great option for those who aren't confident swimmers, as a glass bottom boat lets you see the corals below from the safety of the vessel! Flotation/buoyancy vests are available for hire at the Green Island Dive Shop for use whilst swimming and snorkelling. There is also a lifeguard patrolled beach, so it is best to swim between the red and yellow flags to ensure there is also someone watching out.
Is Green Island suitable for families with young children?
Green Island is a great option for families of all ages. As the island is relatively flat, and has paved pathways and boardwalks, it is suitable for prams and wheelchairs alike. There is also a lifeguard patrolled beach, making it safe for children and first time snorkellers to swim.