Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises | Half Day Transfers
Departure Times
Departure Point: Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns
Pricing Options
For those short on time, book your convenient half-day ferry transfers to Green Island from Cairns!
- Ferry transfers from Cairns to Green Island aboard a comfortable catamaran
- Spend 2 hours enjoying the serenity of Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef
- Optional activities on the island like snorkelling or a glass bottom boat tour
- A quick, half-day adventure perfect for those on a tight schedule
Looking for the perfect half-day adventure from Cairns? Join Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises on a half-day trip to Green Island! This pristine sand cay nestled on the Great Barrier Reef has beaches, rainforests, and activities for travellers of all ages. Jump on a spacious catamaran, cruise to this tropical paradise, and have 2 hours of free time before returning to Cairns and continuing with your Australian adventures.
Highlights
- Return ferry transfers from Cairns to Green Island
- Departs at 9am and returns to Cairns at 1pm
- A convenient half-day trip from the city
- Enjoy around 2 hours of free time on the island
- Hire snorkel gear and explore the underwater reefs
- Lounge on idyllic beaches
- Stroll along tranquil rainforest boardwalks
- 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
Meet at the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns for check-in with Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises. Your ferry departs at 9am, so try to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure. Board the catamaran and begin your cruise to 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
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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. Your ferry departs at 9am, so try to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure. Board the catamaran and begin your cruise to 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
It's roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes to get to Green Island from Cairns. This leaves you with around 2 hours to enjoy the wonders of this tropical island! You can relax on the beaches, swim in the refreshing Coral Sea, explore Green Island Resort, or walk through the lush rainforest.
You can also add on optional activities like snorkelling, glass-bottom boat tours, or semi-submarine tours to enhance your time on Green Island!
1pm - Arrive back in Cairns
After frolicking around the island, jump back on the ferry and return to the mainland. You'll arrive in Cairns around 1pm, leaving you with plenty of time left in the day to continue your onward travels or indulge in more of the delights that Cairns has to offer.
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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
- Access to island boardwalks and beaches
- Snorkelling demonstration & reef presentation onboard the boat
- 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 2 hours of free time to enjoy Green Island
- Access to island boardwalks and beaches
- Snorkelling demonstration & reef presentation onboard the boat
- 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
Optional Add-On Price List from 01 April 2025 onward
- Glass bottom boat tour - $33pp
- Snorkel gear hire - $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 time does the ferry depart?
Your ferry to Green Island departs at 9am. There is also a 1pm option, so please enquire to book this one!
What time will we return to Cairns?
You'll return to Cairns at 1pm. If you choose the 1pm departure option, you'll return to Cairns around 5pm.
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.
How much time do we have on Green Island?
You'll have around 2 hours of free time to enjoy Green Island. This is a half-day tour, so if you want more time you can choose the full day ferry transfers!
Are any activities included?
This tour only includes your return ferry transfers. You can add on optional activities like snorkelling or glass-bottom boat tours either on the island or at check-out.
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.
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.