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Green Island Half-Day Afternoon Cruise from Cairns

(12 Reviews)
  • Departs from Cairns
  • 4 hours

 

Highlights

  • Travel on the fast, air-conditioned Reef Rocket catamaran, only 45 minutes from Cairns
  • Choose to snorkel, or stay dry with semi-submarine and glass-bottom boat experiences
  • Relax on Green Island’s white sandy beaches and soak up the tropical atmosphere

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What to expect

Discover the beauty of Green Island National Park on a convenient half-day tour from Cairns. Just 45 minutes away aboard the modern, air-conditioned Reef Rocket catamaran, this experience gives you the perfect taste of the Great Barrier Reef within a shorter timeframe.

Once on the island, explore at your own pace. Choose to snorkel among coral gardens teeming with reef fish, or upgrade to a scuba dive for a closer look at the underwater world. If you prefer to stay dry, take a ride on the semi-submarine or glass-bottom boat to admire colourful coral and marine life in comfort.

For those looking to unwind, Green Island also offers white sandy beaches and rainforest boardwalks where you can simply relax and enjoy the tropical setting. Whether you’re short on time or just want a quick island escape, this half-day tour is the ideal way to experience the reef and rainforest of Green Island.

Afternoon Half-Day Tour: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

 

 

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

★★★★★

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Diane

18 July 2025

Easy walking access from our central accommodation. Instruction emailed were really clear. Informative Half day went smoothly and was enjoyable.

★★★★★

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Camilla

15 Aug 2025

Communication in the run-up to the half day cruise was awesome. I knew exactly where to go & timings were clear. The crew were helpful & very friendly. There was 2 hours we could spend snorkeling or strolling the beach. I snorkelled & it was a fantastic experience.

What you need to know

Included in your tour

  • Catamaran trip
  • Visitors will spend around 2 hours and 15 minutes on the island
  • Snorkeling OR glass-bottom boat tour (if option selected)
  • Safety gear
  • Semi-submarine tour (if option selected)

Extra

  • Hotel pick up and drop off

Time and Departure Location

Make your own way to the Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns, for check-in.

Check availability to see starting times.

Afternoon Half-Day Tour: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

What To Bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear
  • Change of clothes
  • Towel
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Cash

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will be offered for customer-requested cancellations made up to 6 days prior to travel. Cancellations made within 5 days of travel will incur a 100% cancellation fee, including no-shows.
  • Should supplier be required to cancel or the operation of the tour for any reason, including on the rare occasions due to inclement weather, an alternative date or itinerary will be offered to the passenger. If the alternative date or itinerary cannot be arranged or agreed upon, a full refund will be authorised. If the passenger accepts the alternative date or itinerary, no refunds will be issued.
  • Please note that credit card processing fees paid at the time of booking are non-refundable.
  • Tour itinerary may be subject to change without notice due to weather conditions or operational requirements.
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! – Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
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Emily

Solo Traveller

AMAZING! One of the best things I’ve ever seen in my life.

June 22, 2025

Julie

Solo Traveller

Trip to as fantastic from start to finish. Crew were very helpful.

June 16, 2025

Jean

Solo Traveller

No improvement necessary altogether a lovely trip.

June 5, 2025

Ros

Family Traveller

Glass bottom boats & Dee- Awesome Glen – Marine Biologist. – very informative and engaging Ingrid- very competent and a credit to our enjoyment ‘ Kiwi Lass’ didn’t’ see her name was very good and handled passengers well

May 18, 2025

Anastasia

Family Traveller

Wow, I really wish we could have stayed longer on Green Island! The whole experience was incredibly relaxing and enjoyable. Despite the bumpy ride near the island, the kids absolutely loved it. The tours were so informative, educational, and engaging – we enjoyed every single moment of it!

May 10, 2025
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