Enjoy a beautiful island retreat. Green Island is part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This 12-hectare island is surrounded by coral reefs and features a rainforest centre.
Begin with the Green Island ferry, a 45-minute boat ride. Then relax on the pristine sandy beach and take a refreshing swim in the brilliant blue seas. There is a lifeguard-protected beach and various private beach spots if you prefer to be alone.
Things to do and see on Green Island
- Snorkelling (equipment included)
- Glass Bottom Boat tour (included)
- Crocodile Habitat
- Scuba diving
- Helmet diving
- Kayaking
- Parasailing
- Helicopter flights
- Emerald’s restaurant
Included
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.
Optional Extras
- 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.
Highlights
- Up to 7 hours on Green Island, with a choice of departure and return times
- Return transfers on an air-conditioned, fast catamaran – approximately 45 minutes each way
- Glass bottom boat coral viewing tour included, so you can see the reef without entering the water
- Snorkel equipment hire included
- Self-guided eco island walk on the coral cay
- Use of day visitor facilities, plus a Great Adventures beach bag and tea and coffee before departure from Cairns
- Optional extras available, including introductory and certified scuba diving, Seawalker helmet diving, snorkel boat trips, parasailing and scenic helicopter flights
Itinerary
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
What to bring
- 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
How to get there
- Head to the Reef Fleet Terminal at 1 Spence Street, Cairns.
- 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
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 dive for multiple dives.
