Green Island Discovery tour A wonderful day of sightseeing with transfers, snorkelling equipment, a glass-bottom boat excursion, and up to 7 hours on the island
Green Island Discovery tour takes you on a journey to beautiful Green Island.
Hop onboard Green Island boat trips departing daily from Cairns. Then sit back and enjoy the 45-minute boat tour that will have you ready to explore Green Island.
Things to do and see on Green Island
A Reef surrounds this island with diverse marine life and a unique rainforest.
Next, participate in the island’s activities or relax on the beach and enjoy your day on Green Island. Then wander through the rainforest, relax on white-sand beaches, swim, dive, and snorkel.
While on the island, visit the Jetty for excellent snorkelling and fish-watching.
Enjoy a variety of optional activities.
During your visit, you may scuba dive, snorkel and even walk underwater with Seawalker.
Next, sign up for parasailing and a helicopter flight for a birds-eye view of the island and the nearby coral reefs.
Return on air-conditioned, fast catamaran Up to 7 hours on Green Island Tea and coffee served until departure from Cairns Great Adventures beach bag Self Guided Eco Island Walk Snorkel equipment hire Glass Bottom Boat coral reef viewing tour Use of day visitor facilities Use of Island swimming pool exclusive for Great Adventures guests.
Coach Transfers
Optional Lunch
Optional Activities
– Introductory scuba diving
– Certified Scuba Diving (subject to availability on the day)
– Snorkel boat trips
– Seawalker Helmet Diving
– Parasailing
– Beach Hire: Canoeing, windsurfing and beach volleyball
– Scenic helicopter flights
– Marineland Melanesia and crocodile show.
Green Island is a stunning 6000-year-old coral cay in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This is a beautiful tropical island with pristine white sand and a rainforest.
You may choose your preferred departure times from Cairns and Green Island.
Departs Cairns at 8.30 am or 10.20 am
Departs Green island at 2.30 pm or 4.30 pm
Travel time to/from Green Island Day Tour is approx. 45 minutes
Swimwear and towel
Sunglasses and a hat
Lycra (stinger) suit if you have one (available for hire)
Beach towel and reef-friendly sunscreen
Comfortable shoes
Spending money on drinks, souvenirs and optional activities
Check in at the Great Adventures desk with our reservations staff.
Check-in Time: 1 hour before your departure.
Our friendly staff will give you your boarding pass and direct you to the Green Island Ferry.
Sit back and relax as the ferry takes you to Green Island.
Important Information for Scuba Diving and Seawalker
The minimum age for Scuba Diving is 12 years.
Certain medical conditions, medications and height restrictions may preclude some people from participating in optional in-water activities, especially for scuba diving. Check out our ‘Scuba Diving Questionnaire’ for some insight.
Diving can be a strenuous activity. Please use caution and inform our crew of any medical conditions.
Flying after Scuba Diving
For a single no decompression scuba dive, you should not fly or go to altitude for at least 18 hours after a scuba dive. You should not fly for 24 hours after your last di for multiple dives.
A minimum of 24 hours' notice is required to re-schedule or alter all or part of a reservation.
Any date and/or name change will incur a $20 administration fee.
We are 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 our standard business hours (9 am-5 pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider. All cancellation requests must be in writing and sent via email to: [email protected]. Any emails received outside of these hours will be considered received the following day.
Cancellation fees are as follows:
20% cancellation fee 24 hours or more before departure
100% cancellation fee within 24 hours before departure and for "No Show"
There will be no refund of any part of your tour costs should you fail to arrive at a scheduled tour departure time. Tour departures may not be delayed due to passenger circumstances - including events beyond your control, medical problems, airline delays, weather, etc.
All passengers are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation insurance, evacuation, and medical cover.
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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.
We are not liable for changes to tours, pricing, or itineraries; all of which are subject to change without notice.
Neither this site nor any associated company or agent advertised through this site is responsible for your costs or losses resulting from alterations, cancellations, loss of personal belongings, property damage, delay, or personal injury.
All passengers are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation insurance, evacuation, and medical cover. Please read the wording of your insurance policy carefully and ensure it covers you for all potential activities. In a medical emergency, any evacuation, vessel relocation, medical or other expenses are the financial responsibility of that passenger. Please be aware that scuba diving and other in-water activities are not covered by all travel insurance companies.
Please inform us of any special requirements before your date of travel; such as dietary requirements, allergies, mobility and disability issues. This can be done in the 'Booking Message' section of your online reservation or by contacting our friendly reservations team
