Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises | Half Day Tour + Snorkelling
Departure Times
Departure Point: Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns
Pricing Options
Enjoy a magical and time-efficient half day boat trip from Cairns to Green Island!
- Round trip ferry transfers on a comfortable catamaran from Cairns to Green Island
- Half day tour allowing for 2 hours of fun on the island
- Snorkel equipment included so you can explore underwater on a budget
- Observe the precious corals and marine life of the Great Barrier Reef
Venture to Green Island on a Half Day Tour + Snorkelling with Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises! This half-day tour lets you spend a few hours on Green Island at your leisure and return to Cairns in a timely manner. Snorkel gear is included so you can save money on your underwater explorations, and you can also add on optional activities like glass bottom boat tours or a semi-submarine tour.
Highlights
- Return ferry transfers from Cairns to Green Island
- Spacious catamaran with air-conditioning
- Departs at 9am and returns to Cairns at 1pm
- Afternoon departures also available
- A convenient half-day trip from the city
- 2 hours of free time on Green Island
- Explore the island's beaches and forest trails
- Snorkel gear included
- Marvel at the coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef
- A customisable, half-day adventure
- Ideal for travellers who are short on time
For half-day ferry transfers departing at 1pm, contact our staff!
Sample Itinerary
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9am - Depart Cairns
Check-in with Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises at the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns! Your ferry departs at 9am, so try to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure. Hop aboard the vessel and get ready for a fun few hours at Green Island.
Note: You can also book an afternoon half-day transfer departing at 1pm. Please enquire for more info!
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9am - Depart Cairns
Check-in with Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises at the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns! Your ferry departs at 9am, so try to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure. Hop aboard the vessel and get ready for a fun few hours at Green Island.
Note: You can also book an afternoon half-day transfer departing at 1pm. Please enquire for more info!
2 hours on Green Island with snorkelling included
Arrive on Green Island and enjoy 2 hours of free time to do whatever you like. You can stroll through the lush forests, relax on the picture-perfect beaches, or check out Green Island Resort and its amenities. Or purchase extra activities like a glass bottom boat tour or a semi-submarine tour.
This tour includes snorkel gear, so make sure you take the opportunity to dive below the surface and admire the coral reefs and marine life that thrive around Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef!
1pm - Arrive back in Cairns
Arrive back on the mainland around 1pm, with plenty of time left in the day to continue your onward travels or enjoy the vibrant city of Cairns. If you book the 1pm departure, you'll return to Cairns at 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 2 hours of free time to enjoy Green Island
- All snorkel gear (fins, mask, snorkel, flotation device, lycra suit)
- Snorkelling demonstration & reef presentation onboard the boat
- Use of Big Cat vessel as an air-conditioned base while o...
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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 2 hours of free time to enjoy Green Island
- All snorkel gear (fins, mask, snorkel, flotation device, lycra suit)
- Snorkelling demonstration & reef presentation onboard the boat
- Use of Big Cat vessel as an air-conditioned base while on the island
- Access to island boardwalks and beaches
What's Extra
Optional Add-On Price List
- Glass bottom boat tour - $32pp
- Semi-submersible tour - $33pp
Optional Add-On Price List from 01 April 2025 onward
- Glass bottom boat tour - $33pp
- Semi-submersible tour - $45pp
Terms and Conditions
Important Information:
- Please enquire to book a ferry option that departs at 1pm
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 on this tour?
This tour option includes return ferry transfers from Cairns to Green Island, plus snorkel equipment. Booking this option saves you $21 per adult compared to booking your snorkel gear hire when you arrive on the island!
How long do we have on Green Island?
As this is a half-day tour, you have around 2 hours of free time on Green Island. For more time on the island, choose the full day option!
Do we have time for other activities besides snorkelling?
You can choose to add on a glass bottom boat tour or a semi-submarine tour to your half-day excursion on Green Island!
Where and when is 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.
Is there an afternoon departure option?
Yes! This tour departs at 9am and returns at 1pm, but you can also choose a 1pm departure that returns to Cairns at 5pm. Contact our team to book the afternoon option!
Is Green Island suitable for those with wheelchairs?
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 family friendly?
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.