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Great Adventures | Green Island & Great Barrier Reef

FROM: $318
SingleDay
Min. Age
All Ages
5.0 (15 Reviews)

Departure Times

Departs: Cairns 8:30am - Daily
Returns: Cairns 5:30pm - Daily

Departure Point: Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal

Pricing Options

$185 AUD / Person - Add On: Scuba Doo (Between: 28 Jul 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$318 AUD / Person - Adult (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$172 AUD / Person - Child (4-14 years) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$204 AUD / Person - Family (2A+2C) ($816 Total) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$0 AUD / Person - Infant (0 - 3 years) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$80 AUD / Person - Add On: Guided Reef Snorkel Tour (Adult) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$42 AUD / Person - Add On: Guided Reef Snorkel Tour (Child 4-14 years) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$51.5 AUD / Person - Add On: Guided Reef Snorkel Tour (Family 2A+2C) ($206 Total) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$194 AUD / Person - Add On: 1 Intro Dive (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$142 AUD / Person - Add On: 1 Certified Dive (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$212 AUD / Person - Add On: 2 Certified Dives (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$199 AUD / Person - Scenic Helicopter Reef Flight (Between: 01 Apr 2025 and 31 Mar 2025)
$198 AUD / Person - Seawalker Experience (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)

The ultimate excursion combining the stunning Green Island and the Outer Great Barrier Reef!

  • A relaxed catamaran cruise to your island and reef destinations
  • Enjoy two relaxed hours on Green Island, a unique reef and rainforest coral cay
  • Three adventurous hours at the activity pontoon on the Great Barrier Reef
  • Experience world-class snorkelling, coral viewing, underwater observatory, beach time and more
  • Learn about the reef with crew education and a guided eco-reef talk 

The Great Adventures: Green Island & Great Barrier Reef offers the best of both worlds, in one spectacular day! Start your day on a fast 45 minute comfortable catamaran cruise towards the magnificent Green Island, where you will have ample time to explore this spectacular reef and rainforest coral cay.

Your adventure continues from there, arriving at the Great Adventures spacious activity platform which is situated on the breathtaking Outer Great Barrier Reef. From here you can snorkel, scuba dive and enjoy seeing the reef from a semi-submersible boat or underwater observatory. This fun tour is a great way to explore the marine park and all it has to offer, frmo beaches to coral reefs and more!

aerial view of green island on the great barrier reef

Features

  • Return fast catamaran cruise
  • Air-conditioning onboard
  • Tea and coffee served until departure from Cairns
  • Morning tea cake selection on the outward journey
  • 2 hours at Green Island
  • 3 hours at Outer Reef Activity Pontoon
  • Use of snorkelling equipment
  • Use of lycra suits and buoyancy vests
  • Reef education presentation
  • Semi-submersible coral reef viewing tour with commentary 
  • Underwater observatory at the platform
  • Interesting Eco Reef Talk 
  • Delicious hot and cold buffet lunch
  • Great tour for swimmers and non-swimmers
  • Optional extras such as scuba diving, guided snorkel tours, use of underwater scuba-doo and scenic helicopter flights

Sample Itinerary

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  • 8:30am - Depart Cairns Marina - 45 minute cruise to Green Island
  • 9:15am - Arrive to Green Island - 2 hours on the island
  • 11:20am - Depart Green Island
  • 12:30pm - Arrive at the Outer Reef activity platform - 3 hours at the pontoon
  • 3:30pm - Depart Reef
  • 5:30pm - Arrive back to Cairns Marina

girl pointing at green island from a boat


Green Island

Visit the stunning Green Island, a 6000 year old World Heritage Site located in the heart of...

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  • 8:30am - Depart Cairns Marina - 45 minute cruise to Green Island
  • 9:15am - Arrive to Green Island - 2 hours on the island
  • 11:20am - Depart Green Island
  • 12:30pm - Arrive at the Outer Reef activity platform - 3 hours at the pontoon
  • 3:30pm - Depart Reef
  • 5:30pm - Arrive back to Cairns Marina

girl pointing at green island from a boat


Green Island

Visit the stunning Green Island, a 6000 year old World Heritage Site located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. A visit to this coral cay will have you speechless, with its sparkling white sands and turquoise waters. Enjoy the island your way, choosing from activities including snorkelling off the beach, exploring the bushwalks through the tropical rainforest, or relaxing with your toes in the sand on the white coral beach.


Great Barrier Reef Pontoon

The spacious and stable Outer Reef activity platform is great for swimmers and non-swimmers alike, offering the perfect afternoon for all ages. Choose from included activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, visiting the underwater observatory, cruising in a semi-sub, or just relaxing on the sundeck with a delicious buffet lunch. The abundant marine life and colorful corals are truly breathtaking. In addition to your included activities Great Adventures’ activity platform also has a wide range of optional activities to choose from such as helicopter flights.


Snorkelling

Snorkel right off the side of the activity platform and see all the amazing marine life that awaits you below. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is the world's largest reef and is host to thousands of species of fish, sharks, rays, corals, and other amazing marine life. You can look forward to seeing the diversity as you enjoy a leisurely swim above the shallow reefs, enjoying the life on the reef below you!


Scuba diving

Those who want to see the reef in a more intimate way can enjoy the thrill of scuba diving! Great Adventures offers both introductory and certified scuba diving, getting to take an in-depth look into the reefs from up close! Certain restrictions and fees apply. 

scuba divers near the ocean floor around cairns


Underwater Observatory

If you want to see the reef from a new point of view, you can do so from the comforts of our underwater observatory. Take a look below the waves all while staying dry and comfortable on board our pontoon! You can watch snorkellers, divers and the local reef residents, getting to enjoy everything in a whole new way.


Semi-submersible boat

Be sure to try out the semi-submersible boat if you want to enjoy another way of viewing the reef! We'll take you around the reef as you enjoy the view from the comfort of the boat, immersed below the waves! The uniquely designed boat will allow you to enjoy the feeling of snorkelling or scuba diving, all without going in the water! Tours depart every 30 minutes.

Reef Sites

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Norman Reef

The Great Adventures Outer Reef Pontoon is located on Norman Reef, a fabulous location for spotting marine life and admiring unique, colourful corals. Whether you're snorkelling, scuba diving, or viewing the reef from a semi-submerisble or an underwater viewing chamber, you'll be amazed at the flourishing underwater world of Norman Reef. 

bright coloured corals on norman reef


Green Island

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Norman Reef

The Great Adventures Outer Reef Pontoon is located on Norman Reef, a fabulous location for spotting marine life and admiring unique, colourful corals. Whether you're snorkelling, scuba diving, or viewing the reef from a semi-submerisble or an underwater viewing chamber, you'll be amazed at the flourishing underwater world of Norman Reef. 

bright coloured corals on norman reef


Green Island

This day tour with Great Adventures also allows for free time on Green Island. This pristine sand cay is known for its picture-perfect beaches, though you can also snorkel off the shore here and try to spot sea turtles in the shallows below!

man snorkelling with a sea turtle off green island

More Information

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What To Bring

  • Hat
  • Towel
  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Protective clothing
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Cash or credit card for souvenirs or optional activities
  • Camera / Waterproof phone case (drones are not permitted)

What's Included

  • Return air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise
  • Tea and coffee served until departure from Cairns
  • Morning tea cake selection on outward journey
  • Use of snorkelling equipment
  • Use of lycra suits and buoyancy vests
  • Reef educat...

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What To Bring

  • Hat
  • Towel
  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Protective clothing
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Cash or credit card for souvenirs or optional activities
  • Camera / Waterproof phone case (drones are not permitted)

What's Included

  • Return air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise
  • Tea and coffee served until departure from Cairns
  • Morning tea cake selection on outward journey
  • Use of snorkelling equipment
  • Use of lycra suits and buoyancy vests
  • Reef education presentation
  • Semi-submersible coral reef viewing tour with commentary 
  • Underwater observatory at the platform and Eco Reef Talk 
  • Afternoon tea and coffee available whilst at the platform, cheese and biscuits on return  journey

What's Extra

Coach Transfers

Return Coach Transfers available from:

  • Cairns for $34/Adult $21/Child
  • Northern Beaches for $41/Adult $23/Child

Fuel Surcharge

  • With fluctuations in world oil prices, it may be necessary to apply a fuel surcharge to your ticket price. In such cases, any charge will be collected on departure.

Optional Add-on activities

  • Green Island At the Great Barrier Reef Platform
  • Introductory scuba diving
  • Certified diving is subject to availability (booked on day of travel)
  • Scuba-doo Scooter
  • Scenic helicopter flights
  • Guided snorkel tours subject to availability (booked on day of travel)

Please click here for more diving information and to read the medical questionnaire.

*Pricing subject to changes without notice.

Terms and Conditions

Important Information:

  • Divers must be aged 12 and up
  • Divers are subject to a medical questionnaire. Please click here for more diving information and to read the medical questionnaire.

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 vessel 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. 


Prices/Extra Costs:

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Surcharges over peak holiday seasons may apply. 

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. All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Tour Operator. 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. 


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.


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:

For cancellations after 6pm on the day prior to travel a 100% cancellation fee will apply.

For cancellations between 12 midday and 6pm on the day prior to travel a 50% cancellation fee will apply.

For cancellations before 12 midday on the day prior to travel no cancellation fee will apply.

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.


Accountability/Misconduct:

All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators. 

Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.

Cairns Tours/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.


Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Mr Travel / Cairns-Tours.com . If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.


Frequently Asked Questions

Is this trip wheelchair friendly?

Wheelchair facilities are available, however there are some restrictions and some mobility may be required. Green Island has wide, paved pathways and accessible bathrooms. At the Outer Reef platform, there are steps to get into the underwater observatory and semi-submersible boat tour. Access from the Great Adventures boat to the pontoon is also via steps. A disabled toilet is available onboard the boat. It is recommended that you get in touch so we are able to advise you accordingly.

How many hours do we get at Green Island?

Enjoy 2 hours to explore and relax at Green Island before making your way back to the jetty for your transfer to the outer reef pontoon. 

Do I need to know how to swim or snorkel for the Scubadoo Seawalker helmet diving?

the Scubadoo Seawalker helmet diving experience does not require you to have any snokelling experience. To participate in this activity, you will need to complete an pass the diving medical questionnaire and complete and safety briefing. 

Are prescription masks available?

Standard masks magnify objects underwater by about 25%. Great Adventures have prescription masks up to -8.0 available. If you need a prescription mask, please let us know so the crew can make sure one is available for you. Supply is limited, especially in the higher prescription strengths.

Can I take a pram onto the boat, Green Island and the pontoon?

Yes you can. All are pram friendly. There is ample room on the boat, Green Island has paved and timber boardwalk paths and there is plenty of room on the outer reef activity platform. 

What is the minimum age for scuba diving?

Scuba divers must be at least 12 years old and complete the medical questionnaire

Where does the boat depart?

The Great Adventures boat departs from the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence St, Cairns. Please check in at the Great Adventures Reservation Counter inside at 8:00am.

Reviews

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Reviews by our Cairns Tours customers

Taylor, 05 Feb 23
What a great day! We started with 2 hours on Green Island, which I thought was the perfect amount of time. We had a stroll around the island, a quick dip in the sea, and had time to watch the croc feeding at the wildlife habitat. We were more than happy to just relax for the morning, but there were also kayak rentals, parasailing, scuba diving and guided snorkel tours -- plenty to do if you chose to spend the whole day on the island. The trip out to the reef went quickly with snorkel briefings and a really interesting marine bio presentation on the way. Once on the pontoon, we joined the first semi-sub tour, which made us so excited to get in the water! By the time this was done, lunch was ready. Such a good variety of really yummy food, and then we were ready to jump in and work off all the calories we just ate ;) you also had the opportunity to upgrade to ScubaDoo underwater scooter tours or add scenic helicopter flights. All in all, we had a really wonderful day, highly recommend these guys!
Jess Munro, 05 Feb 23
Green Island is a nice chill place. The walking tracks make it easy to get to the beaches. Cute little birds everywhere. There is a snack station on the patrolled beach which tells you the times of the tides. GA boats air con was turned up way too high and was freezing inside, so much preferred to sit outside in the warm fresh air. Didn't receive morning tea cake, which was a little disappointing, but not the end of the world. lol. Pontoon was great. The included Semi-Submersible was good to do first thing to get a feel for what to expect when snorkeling. Lunch was a good variety of hot and cold foods and fruit. Snorkel spot was nice, not a whole lot of sea life, no turtles or reef sharks that I saw, but an interesting array of fish, and the giant clams were cool. Overall the staff were lovely. I'd recommend it for sure as an intro the the GBR and GI.
Rhys Thomas, 05 Feb 23
I would highly recommend the day trip to Green Island and Great Barrier Reef to anyone that has the urge to get out there and see what it's all about. The journey from Cairns Marina was great, great staff and spacious indoor cabin which protected us from the small down pour early in the morning. Quick service to Green Island but still enough time to take in the views of the rainforest meeting the reef. After exploring Green Island for two hours, it was time to head to the pontoon on the Great Barrier Reef. With so much to do we boarded a submarine, checked out the underwater observatory and snorkeled the famous corals. All of this was broken up with a delicious hot and cold buffet which everyone raved about. The journey back to the mainland was relaxed, enjoying the sound of the water as sailed back to Cairns arriving around five pm. Definitely something for everyone on this tour. Five stars!
Kate Cohen, 05 Aug 22
I was originally just going to go to Green Island, and while I loved seeing Green Island and I'm very happy I got to see it ion this tour, the outer reef was so worth it! SO GOOD!!
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