Green Island & Great Barrier Reef | Great Adventures
Departure Times
Departure Point: Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
Pricing Options
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
Overview
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, from beaches to coral reefs and more!
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
Green Island
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Reef Sites
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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.
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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.
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!
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.
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
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
- Coach transfers from Cairns or Northern Beaches
- 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.
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.
A refund in the event of cancellation is subject to both our Cancellation Policy and the terms of the supplier.
Terms and Conditions
Our Terms & Conditions apply to this experience. Please review them before booking.
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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.
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Overall Rating
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