Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises | Full Day Transfers
Departure Times
Departure Point: Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns
Pricing Options
Spend a full day on Green Island your way with comfortable ferry transfers from Cairns!
- Return ferry transfers from Cairns to Green Island on a spacious catamaran
- Gorgeous tropical views on the boat ride and on the island
- 5 hours of free time to explore the magic of Green Island at your leisure
- Optional add-ons like snorkelling, glass-bottom boat tours, and more
Choose Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises for your next day trip to Green Island from Cairns if you want the ultimate flexible adventure! These full-day ferry transfers can get you from the mainland to the stunning island paradise on the Great Barrier Reef seamlessly, leaving you with a full day to enjoy Green Island how you choose. Relax on the beach, hike through the rainforest, or purchase water sports and guided tours to enhance your stay. The entire day is up to you!
Highlights
- Return ferry transfers from Cairns to Green Island
- Departs at 9am and returns to Cairns at 5pm
- Spacious catamaran with air-conditioning
- Tropical views of the Coral Sea
- 5 hours of free time on Green Island
- Hire snorkel gear and explore the Great Barrier Reef
- Book guided snorkel safaris with marine biologists
- Add-on glass bottom boat tours
- Plan your own itinerary
- Access to the island's gorgeous beaches and rainforest walks
- A customisable, full-day adventure
- Suitable for all ages
Sample Itinerary
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9am - Depart Cairns
Meet at the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns for check-in with Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises. The ferry to Green Island departs at 9am, so try to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure. Board the comfortable catamaran and head across the Coral Sea to your pristine island destination.
5 hours on Green Island
Upon arriving at Green Island, you'll have the day free to...
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9am - Depart Cairns
Meet at the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns for check-in with Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises. The ferry to Green Island departs at 9am, so try to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure. Board the comfortable catamaran and head across the Coral Sea to your pristine island destination.
5 hours on Green Island
Upon arriving at Green Island, you'll have the day free to enjoy the island how you choose. Lounge on white-sand beaches, swim in turquoise sea, or stroll through the lush rainforests on the tranquil bushwalking trails. There is lots to do on this amazing Great Barrier Reef destination!
Optional Activities
In addition to the free activities on Green Island, you can add on some optional tours and activities for an extra cost. Hire snorkel gear or book a guided snorkel safari with a marine biologist so you can observe the Great Barrier Reef up close. Or admire the reef from above on a glass-bottom boat tour or a semi-submarine tour. The day's activities are up to you!
5pm - Arrive back in Cairns
After 5 hours of fun on Green Island, the ferry will bring you back to Cairns. You'll arrive on the mainland around 5pm.
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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
- Snorkelling demonstration & reef presentation onboard the boat
- Access to island boardwalks and beaches
- Use of Big Cat vessel as an air-conditioned base while on the island
What's Extra
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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
- Snorkelling demonstration & reef presentation onboard the boat
- Access to island boardwalks and beaches
- Use of Big Cat vessel as an air-conditioned base while on the island
What's Extra
Optional Add-On Price List
- Glass bottom boat tour - $32pp
- Snorkel gear hire - $32pp
- Semi-submersible tour - $33pp
- Buffet lunch onboard - $33pp
- Snorkel safari tour with marine biologist - $70
- Snorkel experience with marine biologist - $60
Optional Add-On Price List from 01 April 2025 onward
- Glass bottom boat tour - $33pp
- Snorkel gear hire - $33pp
- Semi-submersible tour - $45pp
- Buffet lunch onboard - $39pp
- Snorkel safari tour with marine biologist - $85
- Snorkel experience with marine biologist - $75
Terms and Conditions
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
How much time do we get on Green Island?
You'll have around 5 hours of free time to enjoy the wonders of Green Island!
Where and when do we check-in?
Guests must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure at the Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns Marlin Marina, 1 Spence Street, Cairns QLD. Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises will be available prior to departure to direct and assist you in locating and boarding your vessel, and to answer any questions.
What activities can we do on Green Island?
You can enjoy the beaches and forests of Green Island for free, or you can add on any optional paid activities like a glass-bottom boat tour, guided snorkel safari, snorkel gear hire, semi-submarine tour, and more!
Is any food included?
Food is not included, but you can add-on a buffet lunch to eat on the boat or you can purchase food on 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.
Is Green Island suitable for young children?
Yes, this is a family-friendly day trip that is suitable for all ages! Green Island has shallow, calm waters and patrolled beaches with lifeguards, so it is safe for kids.
What should we bring for the day?
Bring a small day bag with a swimsuit, towel, sun protection, water bottle, change of clothes, camera, and money for extra purchases!