Green Island Tours from Cairns
Surrounded by white sand beaches and the beautiful coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef, Green Island is an idyllic coral cay located only 15 nautical miles offshore from Cairns. It offers the best elements of the tropics in one destination: beautiful island beaches, shady emerald rainforest and a world-renowned coral reef. Your day on Green Island can be as active or relaxing as you want. Choose between resting on the beach, snorkelling, swimming or indulging in some of the many activities available.Visit Mainland Melanesia on Green Island. Mainland Melanesia is a privately run attraction, created by the Craig family, who have lived and operated it on Green Island since the early 1950s. It was established as both a crocodile breeding facility and a Melanesian cultural museum.. It’s one of the longest-standing and most unique tourist displays on the island, offering a fascinating combination of Melanesian art, cultural artefacts, and live crocodile exhibits.. Entrance Fee Family $75 Adult $30 Child $15 Daily Croc Feeding Show -10:30 am and -1:30 pm
Green Island & Outer Great Barrier Reef Tour from Cairns
Special save up to $30 per person
Adult $299.00| Child $164.00 (4-14yrs)
Family 2Ad+2Ch (4-14yrs $770.00
Adult $329|Ch $180| Family $846Departs daily 8.30am - 5.30pm
Enjoy the best of both worlds with this complete Reef and Island tour. Fast 45-minute catamaran ride to Green Island to enjoy 2 hours on this iconic coral cay. Continue your day adventure to Great Adventures spacious activity platform. Spend 3 hours discovering the wonders of the reef, with plenty of time to snorkel, relax, and take in one of the world’s most extraordinary natural treasures.
Green Island • Seawalker Helmet Dive Tour
Adult $278| Child 4-14yrs $228
Family 2A+2C$1012
Departs Cairns 8.30am or 10.30am
Returns 5.20pm
Underwater helmet diving experience on the Great Barrier Reef. Immerse yourself in the marine wonderland of the Great Barrier Reef and discover the underwater world from a different perspective. It’s a fun and engaging and easy to do. There is no equipment to operate, and non-swimmers are welcome; Seawalker is accessible to almost everyone and you don’t even have to get your hair wet!
Green Island Cruise Half or Full day
Adult $122| Child $66 4-14yrs
Family2A+2C $316
Half Day 8.30am or 10.30am -return 3.20pm
Full Day 8.30am or 10.30am -return 5.20pm
Green Island is an idyllic coral cay located only 15 nautical miles offshore from Cairns, snorkel and swim in the clear, cool island waters straight from the white sand beach. Encounter a wide variety of colourful fish, turtles and other marine creatures whilst exploring the beautiful coral reef gardens surrounding Green Island. Includes choice of snorkelling equipment OR glass bottom boat.
11:00am Green Island Full Day Tour
Adult $120 |Child $60
Family 2A+2C $300
Full Day 11.00am - 5.00pm
Snorkel and swim in the clear, cool island waters straight from the white sandy beach. Encounter a wide variety of colourful fish, turtles and other marine creatures whilst exploring the beautiful coral reef gardens surrounding Green Island. Semi Submersible and guided snorkel tour options available.
09:00am Green Island Full Day Tour
Adult $120 |Child 4-14yrs $60
Family 2A+2C $300
Full Day 9.00am - 5.00pm
Snorkel and swim in the clear, cool island waters straight from the white sandy beach. Encounter a wide variety of colourful fish, turtles and other marine creatures whilst exploring the beautiful coral reef gardens surrounding Green Island. Semi Submersible and guided snorkel tour options available.
Green Island Sailing Day Tour
Adult $279| Child $220 4-14yrs
Departs Daily 8.00 am - 5.00 pm
Renown as the most exclusive, personal, customer-oriented Great Barrier Reef tour in Cairns with only 25 guests. Join this amazing personalised team on the 16.5 meter sailing schooner 'Ocean Free' for a day to remember on the Great Barrier Reef. Ocean Free sails you to Pinnacle Reef, an exclusive reef site located in the highly protected Marine Park zone just off Green Island offering excellent coral coverage and vibrant marine life.
09:00am Half Day Green Island
Adult $120|Child 4-14yrs $60
Family 2A+2C $300
Departs daily 9.00am - 1.00pm
Green Island is a beautiful island on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef only 45 minutes ferry ride from Cairns. It is a Marine National Park uniquely rainforested and surrounded by white sandy beaches and magnificent coral reefs and abundant marine life.
1:00pm Half Day Green Island
Adult $120|Child4-14yrs $60
Family 2A+2C $300
Departs daily 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Green Island is a beautiful island on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef only 45 minutes ferry ride from Cairns. It is a Marine National Park uniquely rainforested and surrounded by white sandy beaches and magnificent coral reefs and abundant marine life.
Green Island Cruise
- Cruise in comfort aboard modern air-conditioned catamarans
- Free choice of snorkel gear OR Glass Bottom Boat Tour
- Ideal for both swimmers and non-swimmers
- Licensed bar on board offering refreshments
- Change facilities on the island including freshwater showers & restrooms
- Shops, bar & restaurants available
- Beach umbrellas & sun lounges available for hire
- Other beach activities available for hire – canoes, surf skis, beach volleyball gear
- Sheltered beach with plenty of shady retreats
- Explore sandy beaches to find your own secluded spot
- Rainforest boardwalks with interpretative signage
- Self-guided island walk
- Snorkelling demonstration and activity presentation- en route to Green Island
Green Island & Outer Barrier Reef
- Return air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise
- Morning tea & coffee served until departure
- Morning tea cake selection
- Two (2) hours on Green Island
- Three (3) hours on Outer Reef platform
- Snorkelling equipment included at Green Island and the Outer Reef
- Lycra/Stinger suit included at the Outer Reef
- Use of buoyancy vests at the pontoon
- Reef education presentation
- Hot and cold buffet lunch
- Semi-submersible coral reef viewing tour
- Underwater observatory
- Guided Eco Reef Talk in the underwater observatory
- Afternoon tea and coffee available whilst at the platform
- Cheese and biscuits on return journey
What to bring:
Towel, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and swimwear. Cash for beverages, snacks & souvenirs.
