Green Island Return Transfer | Great Adventures
Departure Times
Departure Point: Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence St, Cairns
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Pricing Options
Make your way to the stunning Green Island and experience all that this haven has to offer!
- Get ready for a full day of adventures on this lush island paradise
- Discover the Great Barrier Reef, exquisite marine life and exceptional tropical scenery
- Relax on the beach with the kids or embark on an island bush walk
- Perfect for families, couples, small groups and more, this flexible day is bound to bring adventure
Overview
Cruise to the beautiful Green Island for a day to remember! Your return ferry transfers include a delicious morning tea, access to excellent on-island facilities like a pool and showers, and the option to add an array of exciting activities to your day!
Whether you're planning to kick back for a relaxing beach day, embark on a self-guided eco hike or make memories with the family, Green Island is an unmissable Cairns gem! Head out to paradise with you and yours on this affordable and incredible nature experience!
Highlights
- A unique adventure through the Great Barrier Reef
- Up to 7 hours on Green Island
- Return island transfers included
- Eco self-guided walks
- Delicious morning tea & coffee
- Exciting add-ons like Wunyami Cultural Tour and scuba diving available!
- Use of excellent facilities (toilets, showers, pool etc)
To enjoy both snorkelling and glass-bottom boat experiences, check out Green Island Discovery!
Sample Itinerary
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Daily Departure Times
This tour offers are two different departure and return times each day.
- Departure Times: 8.30am or 10.30am
- Return Times: 2.30pm island departure for 3.20pm return or 4.30pm island departure for 5.20pm return.
Beachside Bliss
Unwind in paradise as you soak up that vitamin D and cool off in the crystal-clear waters! An utterly superb spot for some R&R, grab a good book, ...
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Our Delicious Sample Menu
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Available at an additional cost, choose between an array of delicious options on the island. Select from a Greens buffet lunch (adult $39, child $27, family $105) or an Emeralds Restaurant two-course set lunch (adult $51, child $35, family $137). Please book your preferred lunch options here.
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Important Information
- Children: 4-14 years, prices as shown, 3 years and under cruise free of charge.
- Family Fare is 2 adults and 2 children of the same family.
- Several lunch options are available on the island.
- Coach Transfers: available from Cairns and Northern Beaches (includes Palm Cove, Clifton Beach, Kewarra Beach, Trinity Beach, Yorkeys Knob and Holloways Beach).
- Helicopter Flights: Child policy, children 3 years and above are required to pay the full fare. Infants, 2 years and under, may travel free when seated on a guardian's lap. For bookings of more than one infant, conditions apply – please contact Reservations.
- Passenger weight must be advised at time of booking. Weight variances greater than 10% may incur an additional fee.
- Group FOC Terms: One bona fide Tour Escort travels FOC for every 15 full-paying adults.
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Scuba divers must complete this medical questionnaire and are subject to medical approvals.
What To Bring
- Swimmers
- Lycra suit if you have one (they are available for hire)
- Beach towel
- Hat, sunscreen and comfortable shoes
- Spending money for drinks, souvenirs and optional activities
What's Included
- Return transfers on board Great Adventures
- Up to 7 hours on Green Island
- Self-guided Eco Island Walk
- Use of day facilities (toilets, showers, pool etc)
- Morning tea and coffee
What's Extra
- Coach transfers
- Lunch
- Introductory scuba diving
- Certified Scuba Diving (subject to availability on the day)
- Seawalker Helmet Diving (12+ years)
- Parasailing
- Beach Hire: Canoeing, windsurfing, beach volleyball
- Scenic helicopter flights
- Marineland Melanesia
- Boat snorkel trip
Please pre-book the above optional activities here to secure your spots.
Scuba divers must complete this medical questionnaire and are subject to medical approvals.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I check in and where does the boat depart from?
Check in starts at the Great Adventures counters inside the Reef Fleet Terminal (1 Spence Street in Cairns) 1 hour before your departure time. The boat will depart from A Finger jetty, just outside the Reef Fleet Terminal.
How long does the boat ride take to get to Green Island?
The journey to Green Island takes about 45 minutes each way.
Can we change the departure time of our ticket to an earlier or later one on Green Island?
If there is availability, the crew at the information counter on Green Island can amend your ticket return time. If the boat is fully booked however, you will have to return on your original ticketed departure time.
Is Green Island considered to be a part of the Great Barrier Reef?
Yes it is! Green Island is situated in the inner part of the Great Barrier Reef.
What activities can I do on Green Island if I’m a non-swimmer?
There are plenty of activities to choose from if you are a non-swimmer! You can see the reef from a glass bottom boat, take a self-guided island walk, visit the marine life habitat to watch the turtle and croc feeding, take a scenic helicopter flight, rent kayaks, Jump on the Wunyami Indigenous tour, parasail, or even do a seawalker helmet diving tour (no swimming required!)
Does Green Island have wheelchair friendly facilities?
Wheelchair facilities are available, however there are some restrictions and some mobility may be required. There may be a few steps at the end of the gangway onto the jetty, depending on tide levels and the narrow gangways used when disembarking. Green Island has disabled bathroom facilities and pathways that are easy for wheelchairs to access. There is also a boardwalk that takes you directly through the rain forest into the centre of the Island.
Are lockers available at Green Island?
Coin lockers are available at Green Island and can be opened many times during the length of your hire.
Can I smoke on Green Island?
As a National Park, restrictions apply to smoking whilst on Green Island. Smoking is confined to the designated outdoor smoking area located near the Information Desk. This includes electronic cigarettes. Please note that smoking is not allowed on the jetty, the patrolled beach, or at picnic tables. Please ask the crew for further information if required.
Is Green Island pram friendly?
Green Island is suitable for taking a pram, with ample room on the boat and on the platform. The beach at Green Island has quite soft sand and therefore not practical for prams to be taken onto the beach area. There are however extensive wooden boardwalks that take you through the island’s rainforest, which are suitable for prams.
Are coach transfers available from my accommodation?
Unfortunately transfers are not available for this option. You will need to make your own way to the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal. It’s centrally located, and easy to walk to if you are staying in the city centre.
