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Quicksilver Outer Barrier Reef Pontoon

Quicksilver Reef Cruises  is probably one of the best known reef operators in Cairns and Tropical North Queensland and the largest operator of reef tour vessels in Tropical North Queensland. Their company motto is “Quicksilver is the Great Barrier Reef.”

The Quicksilver vessel operates out of Port Douglas (optional transfers available Palm Cove) and travels to one of the best reef sites - Agincourt Ribbon Reef. Quicksilver is the largest Wave Piercer in Cairns and is just the most favourite boat to go out on if you suffer from seasickness or if it is a windy day.  They have all the best toys, great food, great facilities and a great team of people working for them.

Quicksilver has two permanent pontoons out at Agincourt Ribbon Reef. These pontoons have all the toys such as  semi-submersible submarines , and helmet diving where you don’t even get your hair wet, scuba diving , an underwater observatory where again you experience the reef without getting wet, optional snorkel trips with a Marine Interpreter, and of course yummy morning and afternoon teas, a big buffet lunch as you work up a big appetite on the reef and enjoying the activities throughout the day.

Quicksilver has scenic helicopter flights  that take you out to the Agincourt pontoon from Port Douglas with a Fly/Cruise option or even Fly/Fly. Or while out on the pontoon you can experience the reef from above with a 10 minute scenic flight - these are popular and should be booked at time of booking your reef trip. They provide an award winning 5 star level of service 365 days of the year and cater for families with prams, people with disabilities and provide hydraulic lifts to get the guests in and out of the water. Quicksilver’s hull is designed to cut through the waves that ensures a smooth and very fast ride to the Outer Barrier Reef. Quicksilver is a very professional company and they ensure a day with 5 star service standards for all to enjoy.

All in all, it’s a wonderful day and no time to get bored at all. So much to see and do that the whole family will enjoy themselves - Plus families enjoy 2nd child free offer. *

Call us to book on 1300 761 612 or 07 4059 5959

Great Barrier Tours From Palm Cove - Dive & Snorkel 3 Reefs Off Port Douglas

Silversonic Reef Tour

Silversonic has a rare swim with   whales license permitting swimmers in the water with the Dwarf Minke Whales (during Whale Season) and is part of the award winning Quicksilver Group of Companies.

Silversonic travels from Port Douglas to the spectacular region of Agincourt Ribbon Reef with pick ups from your Palm Cove accommodation.

Silversonic has the luxury of owning a multitude of licenses for visiting varying reefs on the Australian Continental Shelf so you can enjoy 5 hours on the reef, visiting 3 exclusive reef sites.

Two of Silversonic’s biggest selling features are the stabilizing ride control system which is great for travelers who experience motion sickness, and the fact it also has hot water shower facilities.

As soon as you board Silversonic, you can dine on tasty fruit muffins, Danish pastries, foccacias, biscuits, tea and coffee.  You are then separated into the three groups that are snorkellers, introductory divers and qualified divers.  You will then be fitted with your equipment for the day, briefed on safety procedures and how to use the equipment properly.

On the way out to the reef, they also give a great talk on the reef which is fascinating and gets you excited about jumping in the water to meet all your new friends.  And yes the fish are very friendly.    Lots of them have been named by the boat crew as they live on certain reefs for most of their fishy lives.

During your day on Silversonic you can have underwater photographs and DVDs taken of you so you can relive the amazing experience you had.

All in all a great boat and a great boat crew as well it’s a lot of fun. Silversonic is part of the Quicksilver Group of Companies.

Great Barrier Reef Tours From Palm Cove - Interactive Pontoon Off Cairns

Reef Magic Cruises

What a popular boat Reef Magic is! This company’s pontoon on Moore Reef is called Marine World and that is exactly what it is.

Reef Magic has a new pontoon and features all the toys: glass bottom boat, semi-submersible submarine, underwater observatory with fish feeding conducted daily, spacious sun decks with sun lounges, Marine Biology presentations, and a helicopter pad for scenic flights as well.

There is even a safe swimming enclosure for the little ones, so it’s great for families .

The families are well catered for. They provide little swimming masks, snorkels and fins for them to join their parents in the fun water activities.

Moore Reef is a professional diver’s dream. This reef is so pristine and vibrant with the diversity of coral and marine life, it really is Reef Magic.

Join a Biologist on a snorkel tour and get to know the reef and its biodiversity intimately.

We highly recommend this tour from Palm Cove and picks up can be included for your Great Barrier Reef tour.

Great Barrier Reef Tours From Palm Cove - Michealmas Cay

Ocean Spirit Cruises

Ocean Spirit Cruises Michaelmas Cay day tour to the Great Barrier Reef is a premium reef tour that departs from Cairns Marlin Marina daily and heads out to a beautiful sandy coral cay island for a relaxing day of snorkelling and scuba diving onboard a sailing catamaran.

Enjoy one of the most memorable days of your life while sailing effortlessly along the coral waters of the Great Barrier Reef on this beautiful catamaran to one of the most treasured locations on the Great Barrier Reef; Michaelmas Cay.

Michaelmas Cay is a National Marine Park because it is an important seabird breeding and resting site as they travel from all parts of the world on their migration paths.

Although passengers are not permitted to enter the birds nesting grounds, you will still be able to enjoy the soft white sandy shores and coral rimmed beach of Michaelmas without interrupting the protected bird site.

For ornithologists or bird watchers this island is a dream come true as you can get up close to so many varied types of sea going birds and get those photographs that you will treasure forever.

Because of Michaelmas Cay’s protected Green Zone status it is also off limits to fisherman and many other day tour boats. Ocean Spirit holds a rare permit to this area and the vibrancy and illumination of fish, turtles and corals around Michaelmas are thriving because of the protection from these external forces.

Your day with Ocean Spirit Cruises departs Cairns at 8:30 and arrives back to Cairns at 5:00. You will spend four full hours on the reef, giving you plenty of time to swim in the azure blue coral waters, sunbake on the cays sandy beach, relax on the sailing vessel, try an introductory scuba dive from the safety of the slopping beach or venture deep below the water during a certified scuba dive to see the myriad of marine life and corals.

As soon as you board the boat you can enjoy light refreshments tea and coffee while on your day tour journey out to the Great Barrier Reef. Learn more about the marine environment that surrounds you during an informative ecological presentation from the ships marine biologist.

Once you arrive at Michaelmas Cay how you wish to spend your time is totally up to you. Watch a snorkelling demonstration and get insider tips on where to find the best snorkelling spots and there are assistance and flotation devices are available if necessary.

Enjoy a  semi- submersible submarine/glass bottom boat tour to view the corals and fish from beneath the deep blue sea without even getting wet. Join a guided nature tour and see Nemo’s, turtles, puffer fish and many others. 

Morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch is included in the day tours price and consists of a hot and cold buffet which also lets you indulge in some of the regions famous fresh seafood; drinks can be purchased from the bar.

Those interested in trying an introductory scuba dive may listen to an informative session and if certain medical requirements are fulfilled, you can try a supervised introductory dive.

After you have enjoyed four hours on the reef it is time to settle in for the sail back to Cairns on the front deck of the catamaran and enjoy the scenery and partake in a complimentary glass of wine and listen to the live on board entertainment as you reflect on the fantastic day you have just had.

This popular Great Barrier Reef tours can pick up from Palm Cove accommodation as the reef tour departs from Cairns or Port Douglas.

Call 1300 761 612 or 07 40 595959  

Great Barrier Reef Tours From Palm Cove - Interactive Pontoon - Waterslide

A popular Great Barrier Reef tour for families - as Sunlover Reef Cruises pontoon features the only theme park style slide on the Great Barrier Reef! With transfers available from Palm Cove your full day Great Barrier Reef trip includes - guided glass bottom boat and semi-submersible submarine tours, plus fish feeding.  There is an Underwater observatory and touch tank presentation by marine naturalists along with a kids enclosed wading pool for the young ones.  During your day enjoy a buffet lunch curated by MasterChef guest judge and executive chef at Nu Nu Restaurant Palm Cove  with a selection of hot and cold dishes featuring local produce and Coral Sea prawns.

Book the most popular way to explore the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns. Fly in a helicopter to and from Cairns and see the reef from above and below the water - ensure to book your helicopter transfer at time of booking!

Meet some of Moore Reef’s resident characters, including Wally the giant, intricately marked  Maori Wrasse  fish and Dora the friendly sea turtle. 

Green Island Tours from Palm Cove

Green Island from Palm Cove is a popular reef tour option, with full day tours and half day Green Island tours departing from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal.   Green Island ferry tickets include a range of options depending on what you'd like to do during your Island day trip.  A half day Green Island trip includes your choice of one activity or including both snorkelling and glass bottom boat tour with options for morning departures, or 1pm departures from Cairns. While on Green Island enjoy a self guided eco-walk, snorkel, relax - or check out the optional activities such as a scenic helicopter flight , kayak hire, Seawalker, Parasailing.   If you'd like to try the  Seawalker  at Green Island, ensure to book in advance to avoid missing out.  There is also a great option to include both Green Island and Outer Reef in the one day.  Enjoy Green Island for 2 hours then continue onto to a Pontoon all in the one day.  It's a great one day combo tour  to include it all!  How to get to Green Island from Palm Cove?  Private transfers can be arranged at an additional cost, or if you have a hire car during your stay you can self park at the nearby carpark in Cairns CBD for a fee. Ensure to leave extra time to park and walk to the Reef Fleet Terminal.

Palm Cove Great Barrier Reef tours are available with coach or self transfers to Cairns or Port Douglas, as all reef tours to the Great Barrier Reef depart from these Marinas.   There is a wide selection of full day and half day reef tours suitable for swimmers, snorkelers, scuba divers, families and even the non-swimmers!  You may wish to read some helpful Great Barrier Reef  Travel Tips and useful information on choosing which Reef Trip is suitable for you.   Contact the local Palm Cove holiday specialists who can arrange your Palm Cove reef tour along with your Accommodation and any further advice and bookings for your holiday in Palm Cove.

The Great Barrier Reef has no surf due to the vast amount of coral reef; it can just get a little choppy on very windy days. All the boats have staff members on safety watch for the whole period of time you are in the water.

Before you go on a snorkel tour  you are given full instructions on how to use the equipment safely. And if you feel you are in a spot of trouble or tired, they will show you how to get their attention.

All boats provide you with both morning and afternoon tea, as well as a lovely buffet lunch, which is included in your ticket price. Any extras such as packets of chips, sweets, or alcoholic beverages are payable by cash on the vessel.

The vessels have relaxation areas for those that want to catch the sunshine or those that would like to stay away from the sun’s rays. Bathroom facilities are on board and some boats have showers and locker facilities.

Boats that go to permanently moored pontoons on the reef offer all the toys for the day: semi-submersible submarines for non-swimmers to view the fish, coral, snorkellers and divers; glass bottom boats an alternative for the non-swimmers; and helmet diving if you want to go to the ocean floor without getting your hair wet.

You can even take a scenic helicopter flight from the pontoon over the coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef which is simply and amazing experience.

If you suffer severely from seasickness, choose either a larger vessel called the Wave Piercer or a boat that has built in stabilizers which ensure a better ride across the ocean. Otherwise choose a motor powered catamaran. This will provide more stability than a single hull.

Each vessel offers passengers a ginger tablet to assist with motion sickness. For some stronger alternative medication, you can go to the chemist at the Clifton Village Shopping Centre, which is just five minutes drive or a 20 minute beach walk away.

As mentioned earlier, all Great Barrier Reef tours offer pick ups from Palm Cove for trips to the Great Barrier Reef from both Cairns and Port Douglas.

Please note  you will not be permitted to purchase alcohol until all guests are out of the water and the vessel is preparing for the journey home. The same goes for scuba diving.  You will not be permitted to scuba dive if the crew perceives you have had too much alcohol  the night before  as this would put your life and possibly theirs in danger.

Great Barrier Reef Facts

Did you know the Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef structure in the world? It extends for 2300 kilometers along the north-eastern coast of Australia and consists of about 2900 individual reefs—covering an area about the same size as the United Kingdom, half the State of Texas or the length of the entire Japanese Island chain.

Wow it’s going to take some snorkeling to cover this area on your holiday!

Pontoons on the Outer Barrier Reef

Larger vessels are great for groups of families and friends, travelers who suffer motion sickness, little children and for the non-swimmers. The larger boats go out to permanently moored interactive pontoons on the edge of the Barrier Reef.

Some of these pontoons have permanent staff who live here. They maintain the pontoon on a daily basis and keep off unwelcome visitors.

They also do some important Marine Biology research. These pontoons have a lot of technical equipment on board which the Australian Government, Weather Bureau and Universities who undergo Marine Studies utilize constantly.

They provide invaluable information on the conditions of Marine Life, under water currents etc.  These outer barrier reef pontoons are used regularly for large Conference and Incentive groups for early morning breakfasts prior.

If you were so inclined or wealthy enough, you could charter a helicopter and have the whole pontoon with breakfast all to yourself to make a romantic proposal to a loved one.

These pontoons have all the toys for the swimmers and non swimmers like semi-submersible submarines, glass bottom boats, underwater observatory, and helmet diving. You can book to go on a snorkel tour with a qualified Marine Biologist or Marine interpreter.

Taking a Scenic Flight on the Great Barrier Reef

You can choose to fly in a helicopter out to the Great Barrier Reef and cruise back on the boat or vice versa. Or enjoy a scenic flight when you are out at the reef.

When you get to experience the view from above in the helicopter, you will be amazed at the colours and how close the coral is to the surface. The marine life makes it even more exciting for great photos to take back home and share with friends.

It’s a must do activity, just like swimming with the whales . How many times in your life can you do this? Just think about it and just do it. You can’t take it with you.

But you definitely need to book in advance and you need to disclose your true weight .

Yes, your true weight, otherwise you may not be granted take off if you have greatly underestimated your weight which is then combined with other passengers if you are doing a shared helicopter charter.

Think of the great pictures you will get!

Great Barrier Reef Tours From Palm Cove - Dive & Snorkel 3 Reefs Off Port Douglas 

Poseidon Port Douglas Great Barrier Reef Tours

During the annual whale migration season Poseidon has a Whale License allowing ten snorkellers at a time to be in the water and have close encounters with little Minke whales.

What can we say... No wonder the  Silversonic and Poseidon reef boats are so popular considering they are the only ones in Tropical North Queensland with the “whale swimming permits” .

Poseidon is the same sized vessel as Silversonic. Poseidon travels to the Outer Barrier Reef area and Agincourt Ribbon Reef traversing three different spots each day of the year.

Poseidon does not travel to the same reef every day as they like to spread the human traffic all over the reef to give it an opportunity to re-generate and show off the region with its variety of reef structures.

During the annual whale migration season, which is normally July  to September (this can extend either side, subject to water temperatures) Poseidon extends a long line of rope off the side of the boat that allows ten snorkellers at a time to be in the water and have close encounters with these little Dwarf Minke whales.

The absolute thrill of a lifetime! You could be innocently snorkeling away and up pops a Dwarf Minke to have a look at you! Wow!

Poseidon has a very good reputation with the locals and visitors alike  as it is a part of the Quicksilver group of companies. 

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Green Island Tour | HALF DAY | By Great Adventures

Tour Code: 675

Departing: Cairns

Tour Highlights

• Green Island is a nesting island for turtles so you may very well come across a few whilst snorkelling in the islands lagoon. 
• Take a selfie with the World's Largest Captive Crocodile "Cassius" in the background at Marineland Melanesia on Green Island.
• Take a half day reef tour away from Cairns and snorkel with the vibrant fish on the Great Barrier Reef on Green Island.
• There is so much to see and do on Green Island, scenic helicopter flights, Seawalker helmet diving, scuba diving, boat snorkel tours, parasailing, Marineland Melanesia, restaurants, bars, swimming pool, showers, lockers and shops.
• Family Deal -  Save $58 based on 2 adults 2 children

Description & Tour Inclusions

Included in price.

• Return air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise to Green Island
• Morning tea and coffee prior to departure from Cairns
• Choice of Glass Bottom Boat coral viewing tour OR Snorkel Equipment
• Self-guided eco island walk on Green Island
• Entry to Green Island Swimming Pool
• Use of day visitor facilities

Spend a morning or an afternoon snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef for two hours or riding in the Glass Bottom boat. Great Deal tour for family budgets makes it a cheap day on the Great Barrier Reef and Green Island.

Jump on board our Great Barrier Reef tour to Green Island for two hours of fun and adventure for the whole family.

This is a perfect option for cruise ship passengers in Cairns .

Green Island Packages

Green Island DISCOVERY includes: Morning tea/coffee on boarding, snorkelling equipment  AND  glass bottom boat tour, use of island swimming pool, self-guided eco island walk, use of day visitor facilities, beach bag.

Green Island ECO ADVENTURE includes: Morning tea/coffee on boarding, choice of snorkelling equipment  OR  glass bottom boat tour, use of island swimming pool, self-guided eco island walk, use of day visitor facilities.

You may even upgrade your island activity options on this great value Green Island tour to try scuba diving, take a helicopter scenic flight (Infant age 3 must pay child price) from the beach or put on a Seawalker helmet and walk on the bottom of the ocean and meet Gavin the famous Parrot Fish.

On this Green Island tour you have the privilege of free access to the island swimming pool and use of the day visitor facilities.

In the ferry ticket price you have the choice of Glass Bottom Boat coral viewing tour or the use of Snorkel Equipment or you may upgrade to both activities.

We have the fastest catamarans from Cairns to get you to Green Island so you may spend more time snorkelling the coral reefs and exploring all the attractions on Green Island and enjoying navigating the island on our self-guided eco pathways.    

We have shops and restaurants on the island for full lunches and meals or for little treats and snacks for the family.

You can also select a full day trip to Green Island .

If you are a cruise ship passenger looking for the best shore tours in Cairns read more on our  cruise ship shore tours  page.

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Half Day Green Island Ferry Tour

Firstly you need to choose your departure time from Cairns from the 3 options of 8.30am / 10.30am /13.00pm

Our advice for families that wish to add on the extra optional activities is to choose the 10.30am departure as the timing on this Green Island tour will allow you to add the helicopter scenic flight (Infant age 3 must pay child price), a scuba dive or a Seawalker helmet dive.

If your idea of a half day tour to a tropical island is purely for relaxation then take the 8.30am or the 13.00pm Green Island ferry boat tour. 

Whilst booking online you may choose for a coach pick up from your hotel or you may use the public car park for your rental car that is just next to the Reef Fleet Terminal.

We recommend you park underneath the Pier Shopping Centre as that will keep your car cool for the day and you pay your parking fee on the way out.

Boarding Your Green Island Ferry Tour

Once you have made your online booking and have your ferry boat tickets you will see that you need to check in at the Reef Fleet Terminal at 1 Spence Street Cairns at least 1 hour prior to departure time.

This will enable you to get set and relaxed for the next few hours of your half day Great Barrier Reef tour and plan your arrivals first activities.  

The crew will be serving tea and coffee as a welcome gesture and once the boat is underway they will give everyone a safety briefing and lessons on how to use snorkel gear.

The crew will answer all questions you may have and are prepared to assist at all times should the need arise.

Arriving Green Island

Should you have booked optional extra Green Island activities the boat crew would have given you allocated times and places to meet to complete your activities.

Otherwise all guests depart the boat and head off to the dive shop and collect all snorkel gear and then head to the island lagoons and begin their snorkel adventures

Please note: For scuba diving and Seawalker you will be subject to completing a Medical Questionairre and for the helicopter scenic flights (Infant age 3 must pay child price) there may be weight requirements.

Things You May See On Green Island

Green Island is a turtle nesting island so it is highly likely if you are out snorkelling or scuba diving you very well may run into one of the resident sea turtles.

During the months of July to August it is the prime time for the annual Humpback and Dwarf Minke Whales migration and the channel between Green Island and Cairns is frequently visited by breaching whales showing off to each other to the delight of our guests, so make sure you have your camera at the ready at this time.     

On the island we have many non-flight birds and many migratory birds so if you are an ornithologist or twitcher then you may well just be in heaven on this half day island tour.

We have no snakes but we do have the little cute lizards that simply love the sun and the tropics.

Marineland Melanesia is a high recommendation from us as you will see the world’s largest crocodile in captivity.

His name is Cassius and he is simply awesome so you have to see him for yourself to believe it!

As you are in one of the world’s most iconic aquariums your snorkel tour will have you seeing a myriad of fish and corals dependent on how far away from the island you dare to snorkel.

As the island is like a pyramid coming up from the ocean floor the water immediately around the island is warmers so the corals tend to be softer and less vibrant in colour.

As you get into the deeper colder water the corals thrive and this is where the hard corals can be found along with the brilliantly brightly coloured fish and marine life.

If you are not a confident swimmer always ensure you have on a bouyancy jacket or a noodle to keep you floating above the water    

A half day on Green Island is sometimes never enough as there is so much to see and do and if you and your family are quite active we recommend our full day Green Island Tour 

Accommodation Return Transfers

Please note: All return transfers will depart Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal 17.30pm. Ocean Sprit and Silverswift passengers will need to wait for up to 1 hour for their return bus. Reservations staff will be contacting all passengers with transfers the day prior to travel to update them on locations and times if it will be a Taxi etc and also advise the OS and SWS pax of the delay with the return time.

Please see below timetables:

Pick up time@ 06:40 MANTRA AMPHORA (49-63 Williams Esplanade Palm Cove) PARADISE ON THE BEACH RESORT (119-121 Williams Esplanade Palm Cove) PEPPER'S BEACH CLUB & SPA PALM COVE (123 Williams Esplanade) PULLMAN PALM COVE SEA TEMPLE RESORT & SPA REEF HOUSE (99 Williams Esplanade Palm Cove) REEF RETREAT (10-14 Harpa Street Palm Cove) SANCTUARY PALM COVE (6 Cedar Road)

Pick up time @ 06:45 MANGO LAGOON (81-85 Cedar Road Palm Cove)

Pick up time @ 07:00 CNR Moore & Trinity St Bus Stop

Pick up time @ 07:30 CAIRNS SHERIDAN (295 Sheridan Street) THE LAKES CAIRNS RESORT & SPA (2 Greenslopes Street) PALM ROYALE HOTEL (7-11 Chester Court) CAIRNS COCONUT HOLIDAY RESORT (23-51 Anderson Road) HOLIDAY INN CAIRNS HARBOURSIDE (209-217 The Esplanade) CAIRNS COLONIAL CLUB (18-26 Cannon Street) QUEEN'S COURT (167-171 Sheridan Street) RYDGES ESPLANADE RESORT (Bus Area - Esplanade Side)

Pick up time @ 07:35 181 ESPLANADE P/Up Lake Street Side (181 Esplanade) BAY VILLAGE (Cnr Lake & Gatton Streets) CORAL TREE INN (162-172 Grafton Street) TROPICAL HERITAGE CAIRNS (8 Minnie Street) CAIRNS PLAZA HOTEL (145 Esplanade)

Pick up time @ 07:40 RILEY (p/u from DOUBLETREE BY HILTON - Abbott St side) WYNDHAM RAMADA( (p/u from DOUBLETREE BY HILTON - Abbott St side) IBIS STYLES CAIRNS (p/u DOUBLETREE BY HILTON) DOUBLETREE BY HILTON (121-123 Esplanade)

Pick up time @ 07:45 BAILEY CRYSTALBROOK COLLECTION (163 Abbott St) FLYNN BY CRYSTALBROOK (p/u Abbott Street entrance near Night Markets) MANTRA TRILOGY (p/u Abbott Street entrance near Night Markets) NOVOTEL CAIRNS OASIS RESORT (122 Lake Street) THE BENSON HOTEL (Cnr Grafton & Spence) GILLIGANS - P/up The Benson (50 Grafton St)

Pick up time @ 07:50 PARK REGIS CITY QUAYS APARTMENTS (2-4 Lake Street)

Pick up time @ 08:00 SOUTHERN CROSS ATRIUM APARTMENTS (3-11 Water Street) YHA CAIRNS CENTRAL (20-26 McLeod Street)

Tour Details

Tour languages offered.

Departs From

Departure time, departure instructions.

Departure from Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns. Check in 45 minutes prior to departure. Coach transfers are not available

Destinations

• Great Barrier Reef
• Green Island

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Half Day Tour

Available for Purchase / Hire

• Introductory scuba diving Available on 10.30am departure only
• Seawalker helmet diving – Available on 1.30pm departure only
• Scenic helicopter flights – Available on 10.30am departure only
• Infants age 3 will be charged the child price for any helicopter component booked, this charge will be added to your booking total
• Boat snorkel trip – Available on 10.30am departure only
• Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat entry
• Green Island Resort Club Spa Massage and Beauty
• Dine at the Resorts award winning Emeralds Restaurant
• Lycra sun suits and wetsuits
• Optical masks from the Green Island Dive Shop

Fitness Level Required

Low, Medium

Restrictions

Scuba Diving – minimum age 12

IN-WATER RESTRICTIONS

Scuba Doo and Helmet Diving Restrictions

• Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from helmet diving and scuba doo.
• Participation is subject to a medical questionnaire completed on board with the tour operator
• Minimum age for helmet diving/scuba doo is 12 years.
• Flying after scuba diving: a wait of 12 hours is recommended after one dive, 18 hour after 2 dives and at least 24 hours after multiple dives, before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater.

Read more about Diving Safety on the Great Barrier Reef.

What to Bring

• Camera (charged)
• Cash or credit card
• Swimming costume

Child Policy

• Family Fare: 2 Adults and 2 Children (not applicable with other discounts)
• Child Fare 4-14 years inclusive

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be in writing.

We understand things may change, so we have made cancellations very easy.

In every instance we always recommend you purchase travel insurance for life’s last-minute hiccups.

Please see our   terms and conditions  for details prior to booking.

Operators policy:

• Cancellations received within 24 hours are subject to full cancellation.
• Note: Infants age 3 will be charged the child price for any helicopter component booked, this charge will be added to your booking total

Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.

Child: au $62.00 Family: au $298.00

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Quicksilver Outer Barrier Reef — Agincourt Reef  

Sleek wavepiercing catamarans will take you to a spacious reef activity platform at Agincourt Reef, at the very outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. The perfect destination for swimmers and non-swimmers to experience this stunning reef world. With Quicksilver you can choose to dive, snorkel, or stay dry and explore from of a semi-submarine and underwater observatory. Optional activities include scuba diving, guided snorkelling tours, Oceanwalker helmet diving and scenic helicopter flights. More Info Book Now

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The best value 2 in 1 Great Barrier Reef tour. Visit Green Island in the morning and then go out to the outer reef and spend the afternoon on a floating pontoon. Snorkel the coral gardens, ride the semi-submersible submarine or try Scubadoo More Info Book Now

Low Isles — Wavedancer Port Douglas 

Set like a jewel in the Great Barrier Reef, Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt coral cay island — a tropical island paradise. Combined with the romance of big ship sailing aboard Quicksilver's luxury sailing catamaran, Wavedancer, this is the perfect day for families and couples seeking island relaxation. From the moment Wavedancer moors in the calm waters of the island's picturesque lagoon, a host of reef activities await. Friendly crew will take you on a leisurely, informative day where island visitor numbers are limited. Discover the mysteries of marine life while snorkelling or glass bottom boat viewing. Take a guided beach walk and snorkelling tour with a marine biologist or just relax on the beach under a thatched umbrella More Info Book Now

Green Island Tours | Full Day Snorkel & Dive | Cairns | Great Barrier Reef - 

Spend a full day on Green Island just off Cairns. Coach pick up from Palm Cove 7 days a week. Scuba dive, Seawalker, snorkelling and more, take a peek at all the things to see and do on Green Island More Info Book Now

Silverswift Outer Barrier Reef Tour 

If you are a certified scuba diver or an adventurous snorkeler then this is the boat to be booking to see the Great Barrier Reef in all its Glory. With daily departures from Cairns this boat takes you to 3 unique locations on the Outer Barrier Reef to see the best of the best the reef has to offer. The skipper chooses the destinations the morning of departure based on the weather and the whale action. Another great attraction about this reef tour is the boat has stabilisers should the ocean be a bit turbulent giving guests a smoother ride over the ocean. More Info Book Now

Silversonic Outer Barrier Reef Tour 

Departing from Port Douglas daily and travelling to the world re-known Agincourt Ribbon Reef area Silversonic is the boat to book if you are a certified scuba diver or a keen snorkeler. This is the sister boat to Silverswift and its skipper also chooses the scuba diving locations on the morning of departure. Another big attraction of Silversonic is its Whale Licence. Dwarf Minke Whales head to Agincourt between May – September and just love to interact with snorkelers. Ask our team more about booking your swimming with the whale’s day tour. More Info Book Now

Great Adventures Great Barrier Reef Platform 

Are you staying in Palm Cove with your family or a group of friends and looking for that perfect Great Barrier Reef tour that would suit everybody? If so take a peek at the Great Adventures day tour that departs from Cairns city on a daily basis. Taking you to the outer Barrier Reef to a stable platform you can scuba dive a pristine reef, snorkel, ride around on an underwater motor bike, take a Helmut dive, see the reef from above on a helicopter scenic flight, take a semi-submersible submarine tour or partake in a guided snorkelling safari or just watch everybody else from the underwater observatory. There is so much for everyone to see and enjoy on this platform even if they are not swimmers More Info Book Now

Ocean Spirit Cruises 

From young to old cruising along on the ocean on a stable luxury air-conditioned catamaran ticks all the boxes for those looking for a day out to enjoy the tropical sunshine and the brilliant blue waters of the Cairns Great Barrier Reef. Leaving Cairns at 8.30 am the boat heads out to a coral sand cay called Michaelmas Cay which is surrounded by fringing reef and home to many turtles and colourful marine life along with being an important migratory island for sea birds from the world over. Whilst here you can scuba dive, snorkel and take a ride around in the semi-submersible submarine and hear about the inhabitants of the ocean form the marine biologist. More Info Book Now

Cruise and Fly Full Day Reef Trip 

If you want to see the Great Barrier Reef in all its glory and from all angles then book this boat and helicopter combination to see the ocean from below the water’s surface and above the water at 500 feet in a helicopter ride that is a full 25 minutes of visual splendour. In the one day you will visit two spectacular outer reef locations for snorkelling and diving, enjoy a barbeque luncheon a glass bottom boat tour and then finish the day off with a rock star transfer back to Cairns on a beautiful helicopter. Flying only 500 feet above the reef you will see a myriad of colours, picturesque reef systems and sand cays and lots of marine life. A great time for taking helicopter tours is in the months of May to September as the whales migrate to the Great Barrier Reef to calve. More Info    Book Now

Full Day Reef Fishing 

When visiting the famous Great Barrier Reef you just have to book a day’s fishing out on the reef to catch those highly prized red table fish the Coral Trout and Red Emperors. These fish have white flesh and have a very sweet flavour and you can cook them any way you like. This full day reef fishing charter leaves daily from the Marina in Port Douglas at 8.30am and returns at 4.00pm. The reef fishing charter boat takes a maximum of 8 anglers and goes to the outer reef to catch the bigger fish like Tuna, Wahoo, Spanish Mackerel, Giant Trevally and of course the Black Marlin and mighty Sailfish. Private fishing charters are also available More Info Book Now

Passions of Paradise III 

Passions of Paradise III is a new state-of-the-art maxi-catamaran designed to travel to the Great Barrier Reef in comfort, style and speed. Outfitted with the latest cutting edge technology, Passions of Paradise III has awesome sailing capabilities and plenty of room to relax both inside and out. Passions of Paradise won the 'Winner of Excellence' at the 2006 Queensland Tourism Awards. Travelling on a daily basis to two fantastic Great Barrier Reef destinations, Passions will show you the best of the reef in style. More Info Book Now

Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises 

Green Island is a tropical island paradise on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises offers full and half day reef cruises departing daily from Cairns. Activities that are offered include snorkelling, diving, glass bottom boat and semi-submersible coral viewing tours, relaxing on the beach and exploring Green Island National Park. Transfers are by modern air-conditioned catamaran. More Info Book Now

Frankland Islands

The diversity that you encounter when traveling to the Frankland Islands makes for a very interesting fun-filled day out. Your day begins with a convenient pick up from your accommodation from Palm Cove to Cairns. The adventure begins with an informative bus ride south to a little town called Deeral. Here we all load onto the boat which cruises along the Mulgrave River up to the mouth of the Coral Sea. From here you listen to the interpretive talks about the mangrove-fringed banks and hear stories of the Yidiniji indigenous Aboriginal people who have potentially called the Mulgrave their home for thousands of years. It is the shortest open water crossing ride in Queensland to the Frankland Islands and this company is the only tour operator allowed to visit the uninhabited and undeveloped pristine Island. The cruise is spectacular as the journey combines a river cruise as well as a reef and Island experience. It is a visual delight to have the backdrop of the mainland all day. More Info Book Now

Reef Magic 

Marine World (located at Moore Reef, approx 60 km east of Cairns), on the Outer Great Barrier Reef is a site of rare beauty, snorkel, scuba dive, take a semi-submersible tour, scenic helicopter flight, visit the underwater observatory or simply relax on a sundeck and let your day drift by. With 5 full hours at the reef, you have time to do it all. More Info Book Now

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Take a full day or a half day tour to the Great Barrier Reef from Palm Cove. Upgrade your reef adventure and book a scenic flight in a helicopter, snorkel and scuba dive 2 magnificent reef sites from our newly built reef boat More Info Book Now

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Take a boat to Fitzroy Island for the day and take a hike to the lighthouse, snorkel at Nudey Beach (No Nudes Here), take sea kayaking tour, enjoy a nice pub lunch. a really nice day on a tropical island More Info Book Now

Great Barrier Reef Tours | Best Combo Deals | Scenic Flight & Green Island Trip

Take a combo package tour deal and spend time on Green Island snorkelling the coral gardens under the water and take a low level scenic flight above the water to see the coral formations. A great value combo package tour deal More Info Book Now

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Book a seat on a scenic helicopter flight from Cairns and see the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. Book a               

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Lizard Island & Cooktown Day Tour - Ultimate Scenic Flight 

Snorkel the pristine coral reefs and Clam Gardens surrounding Lizard Island

Visit historic Cooktown's Grassy Hill Lookout, Sovereign Hotel & James Cook Museum. Have a beer with the locals in the pub.

Panoramic scenic flight over the Daintree Rainforest , Cape Tribulation & Port Douglas

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Cairns and surrounding areas offer some of Queensland’s most unforgettable and iconic experiences. The gateway to Tropical North Queensland, a visit to Cairns offers world-class tours and experiences as well as easy access to Palm Cove, Port Douglas, Kuranda, The Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.

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Experience the best of The Great Barrier Reef in this full day tour including 3 hours at Outer Reef Activity Platform + 2 hours on Green Island. Hot & cold buffet lunch and all equipment included.

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Fitzroy Island Adventures Full Day Trip with Optional Lunch

Departing Cairns, cruise stunning reef waters to Fitzroy Island. Then enjoy five hours of land and sea activities  including snorkelling, glass bottom boat tours, kayaking, island adventures + more.

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Hartleys Crocodile Adventures Entry Tickets

One of the “must-do” experiences while in Tropical North Qld for wildlife lovers of all ages! Get up close with native crocodiles with our wildlife presentations and boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon.

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Cairns Great Barrier Reef Scenic Plane Flight – 40 Minutes

What better way to take in the breathtaking beauty of the Great Barrier Reef than from above! Soar over Cairns, Green Island, Airlington Reef, Middle Cay, Michaelmas Cay, Upolu Reef and Palm Cove whilst complete with pilot commentary.

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Green Island Full Day Trip + Snorkelling OR Glass Bottom Boat

You’ll love this scenic cruise to Green Island with 5 hours to explore this stunning location, with your choice of free snorkelling gear or a glass bottom boat tour included in your ticket price.

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Cairns Aquarium Entry Tickets

Experience the state-of-the-art Cairns Aquarium with over 72 different habitats and 11 amazing ecosystems to explore. Your entry tickets include all day admission and all shows and presentations.

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Green Island Coral Viewing

Experience Green Island’s underwater world, part of the Great Barrier Reef on a 30 minute Glass Bottom Boat tour. View the diversity of the reefs coral gardens and their wonderful array of sea life with the added fun of lively fish feeding. A commentary by your driver enables you to learn about the Great Barrier Reef and the different types of corals and fish that can be found surrounding beautiful Green Island.

No need to pay extra, passengers that choose this standard tour will receive this as part of their free inclusion or have the option of snorkelling equipment instead. (Free inclusion not available on Transfer only fare)

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Green Island Tour | HALF DAY | By Great Adventures

Short 45 minute ferry ride from Cairns to Green island, best value half day reef tour from Cairns. Choose from Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat tour or upgrade to do both.

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Green Island Tour & Outer Great Barrier Reef Tour on Pontoon by Great Adventures

The only island and outer reef tour available on the Great Barrier Reef. Spend 2 hours on Green Island, 3 hours on activity pontoon.

Pickup: Cairns, Cairns Northern Beaches, Palm Cove

Green Island FULL DAY Tour by Great Adventures

Best Value Green Island Tour Ferry Tickets. Book a Full Day Day Green Island tour. Green Island is extremely popular as it caters to every travellers budget. Great for young families and non swimmers.

Cairns Reef Tour | HALF DAY Green Island Snorkelling Tour | By Big Cat

Green Island half day snorkel tours depart Cairns in the morning or afternoon, spend two hours snorkelling the reef or joining a glass bottom boat tour.

Snorkelling Green Island Tour | By Big Cat

One of our most popular Cairns reef tours, Green Island is a tropical island paradise and guests can enjoy full day and half day snorkel trips that depart daily.

Green Island Helicopter Flights On The Beach | 15 Mins

15 minute helicopter flight from the beach on Green Island.

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Cairns Charter Boat | Snorkelling OR Dive Tours | Up to 8 Guests or 4 Guests for Diving

Cairns charter boat available for fishing and snorkelling (up to 8 guests) as well as scuba diving (4 certified divers max), full or half day charter tour to the outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns Marlin Marina

Seawalker & Green Island Snorkel Tour

Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef is only a 45 minute boat ride from Cairns and home to the exciting Seawalker Helmet Diving experience.

Pickup: Cairns, Cairns Northern Beaches

Cairns Charter Yacht - Green Island Pinnacle Reef

Cairns charter boats, sailing across the waters of the Great Barrier Reef with up to 35 of your closest business associates or friends and family on a private charter boat can be such an exhilarating feeling!

Cairns Reef Tours | 25 Guests | Snorkelling & Diving Tour

Cairns sailing tours. Setting sail with only 25 guests our 16m schooner sails daily from Cairns to an exclusive mooring on Pinnacle Reef just 1km off Green island.

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Cairns premier luxury one day private charter boat option that is all inclusive of scuba diving, snorkelling and fishing. Meals and soft drinks are included. Luxury 47 foot Riviera that is fitted with more options than other boats in the Cairns charter boat fleet.

Aboriginal tours in Cairns with the Mandingalbay clan. Authentic Indigenous Tours guided by the traditional owners - 15min River Cruise.

Great Barrier Reef tour from Cairns for guests who wish to see the reef in as many ways as possible.

The Daintree Cape Tribulation Rainforest in North Queensland Australia is one of the most diverse and beautiful examples of Mother Natures work in the world. This ecologically unique rainforest is home to an extensive range of rare plants and animals - the largest chunk of protected tropical rainforest in Australia

Cairns is the gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, with most dive and snorkel tours leaving here each day taking visitors on Great Barrier Reef tours to explore this World Heritage listed reef system. Visitors can charter boats, take scenic flights in helicopters or liveaboard extended dive tours on the reef.

Cairns things to do region guide, all you need to know about Cairns tours and attractions. Explore Cairns things to see and things to do, learn about the Great Barrier Reef, book tours and holiday accommodation. So much to do and see you will never want to leave!

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Cairns stands proud in offering a wide variety of things to do and see in Cairns for those of all ages including handicapped and disabled people.

There is no better place in the south pacific region than Cairns Great Barrier Reef to host a Challenge Iron Distance Triathlon

The Cairns Tennis Centre is located in Cairns North on the Captain Cook Highway next to the Tobruk Swimming Pool

Getting married in a tropical destination is high on the list for all brides to be and the beautiful destinations of Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas do not disappoint.

DONT MISS 2018 Port Douglas Carnivale! Port Douglas will be packed to the rafters during Carnivale week with the annual celebration of food, wine, friendship, fun and frivolity with a few sporting events thrown in for good measure!

Where can you have your photograph taken cuddling a cute Australian Koala? Well you can do that right here in some of Cairns most popular tourist attractions.

Cairns is one of the most picturesque places in Australia and the millions of tourists that flock to the region to experience all the local tours and attractions of the Great Barrier Reef and the World Heritage listed rainforests need a wide choice of hotels, apartments and resorts to accommodate their personal requirements. The Cairns Holiday Specialists team are locals and just love living in Cairns and they really enjoy helping tourists and arranging your dream holiday in their backyard.

Everyone dreams of a beach side holiday and there is no better place than the Cairns Beaches and the Great Barrier Reef as it is a safe tropical paradise all year round. From cute little beach side cabins, to family friendly resorts and Luxury 5 Star style accommodation the Cairns Holiday Specialists offer accommodation options at the best available rates for your holiday in Cairns and they even guarantee that if you think you found a better deal they will match it or beat it.

Each one of Cairns Islands Resorts offer their own unique ambience to experience the best of the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel straight off the beach into the tropical underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef or lay back and enjoy a peaceful massage for two. If you are feeling active and adventurous you can also partake in the islands lively water sports activities such as helmet diving, aqua jet, glass bottom kayaking, windsurfing and much much more.

Cooktown is not only known as the location that the English sailor Captain James Cook set foot on this land in 1770 but it is also known as the first white settlement location for new Australian’s and also for the gold and tin mining booms that were thriving here between 1872 and 1907. Today some tourists flock to Cooktown to see the township that they learnt about in their school history books and others so they can follow in the footsteps of their ancestors.

All of the lodges, cabins, resorts and bed and breakfast accommodation properties trees in the World Heritage listed Daintree and Cape Tribulation Rainforest have been built to blend in with the natural environment with as little as possible impact on the natural resources and bio diversity of the surroundings whilst still offering guest the choice of minimalistic accommodation or the very luxury top end accommodation and food and beverage services to match.

Mission Beach is visually spectacular when you hit the beachfront esplanades. The quality and position of holiday accommodation here is spectacular to say the least and you can be assured you will find the perfect accommodation to suit your personal desires. Although Mission Beach is a sleepy little hollow don’t be mistaken for thinking there is not much to see and do as it is known as one of the most serious action and adventure places to visit for the adrenaline junky.

A very classy little beachside village located just 30 minutes-drive north from Cairns that offers the perfectly safe holiday destination for families, conference delegates, and honeymoon couples. In Palm Cove you can choose from small studio suites for short stays or full penthouse suites with cooking facilities, private swimming pools and spas or you can even rent a luxurious private holiday house with most of the holiday accommodation is located beach side or walking distance to the beach.

Port Douglas is known due to the publicity that surrounded its development as an international holiday destination in the heady days of excesses in the 80’s when luxury resorts where built which in turn attracted the rich and famous and also more developers to build the wide choice of holiday options we have today. Even though Port Douglas is still on the radar of celebrities and movie makers you can still feel its warmth and laid back charm that only the tropics can offer.

The Atherton Tablelands are a destination for the tourist wanting to take a scenic drive or for the couple looking for that quaint little romantic getaway in a bed and breakfast or tree house cabin. The quality of the accommodation is very high and most accommodation places are located near the scenic attractions and the places where tourists can get involved in all the things there is to see and do on the Atherton Tablelands

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The whole family really loved the Kuranda train and Skyrail and we upgraded to the Gold Class on the train and Diamond View on the Skyrail. Spent lots of time in Kuranda exploring this lovely place it was great thank you

Went and had a great day at Josephine Falls sliding down the granite rock slide was awesome but the water from the mountain bloody freezing well worth the trip it was a blast!

The family saw this tour to the rainforest and said they want to book it so we booked on line in Dubai and we are very happy we did. Billy Tea driver very good information enjoyed tour greatly thank you Adhil

We had good time Jungle Surfing with the family. Great for the young one fun on the hampster wheel thank you Adhil

Just got off the magnificent ocean freedom machine. What a vessel, what wonderfull helpful staff. I had dived before in Tahiti 20 years ago and felt comfortable, but today I could get a grip of it and with as much help and reassurance from the staff I couldn't dive today. No matter at all as the snorkelling is amazing and the barracuda swimming around the back of the boat was truly amazing. There are 4 different places to relax and we used them all at some point during the day. Money very well spent and I would recommend this to anyone at any level of competence.

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Green Island Tour - Great Barrier Reef Tour Cairns 

***Always Pre Book For The School Holidays*** Save $58.00 on our Green Island Tour on the Great Barrier Reef Tour Deal from Cairns, 2nd Child Travels Free! 

Take the ferry to the most popular island on the Great Barrier Reef,  Green Island for a day of snorkelling, scuba diving, seawalker helmet diving, scenic helicopter flights and much more.

Full Day Green Island Tours:

Our full day island tours offer 2 ferry tours per day at 8.30am and 10.30am  from Cairns Marlin Marina for a short 45 minute boat ride to the island allowing 5 to 7 hours of snorkelling, scuba diving and just relaxing on its glorious beaches.

Half Day Green Island Tours:

Our half-day reef trips depart at  8.30am , 10.30am and 1.00pm to the tropically enchanted Green Island, an idyllic and lush coral cay on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, situated off the divine tropical coast of Tropical Far North Queensland allowing guests to spend a blissful 2 to 3 hours enjoying its ambience. 

Green Island & Outer Great Barrier Reef Combo Package Tour Deals

The best combo package tour deal in Cairn is a combination of a visit to Green Island for 2 hours and visiting the outer Great Barrier Reef for 3 hours allowing you to see the real Great Barrier Reef in just one day. This is the best value Green Island tour in Cairns and if travelling with a family you can also access out famous family discount deals.  

Coach transfers from Cairns and Cairns Northern Beaches can also be arranged for your day on Green Island. 

Our company owns the Green Island lease so we are able to offer our guests a lot more privileges and activities at better prices on the island. 

Green Island is reputed to be the most popular island National Park within Australia's Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area as there are so many things to do and things to see for visitors.

The beautiful coral cay of the island is a protected Marine National Park, topped with emerald rainforest and surrounded by white sandy beaches and magnificent coral reefs that beg to be explored.

Visitors to the island can choose to explore all its shops and restaurants or upgrade to some of the other reef activities such as introductory scuba diving, Seawalker helmet dives on the ocean floor or enjoy a guided snorkelling tour to the outer edge of the Green Island Reef.

Visitors can view the vast array of marine life and corals by participating in snorkeling, glass bottom boat or guided coral viewing tours.  

For those less adventure bound, simply walking around the island or laying around and relaxing on the island and soaking in the sights and sounds is also highly recommended!

Things To Do On Green Island

Activities offered include snorkelling, glass bottom boat coral viewing tours, scuba diving, Seawalker helmet diving , scenic helicopter flights, massages, water sports equipment, shopping and dining, a visit to Marineland Melanesia and time to ourself to explore Green Island or simply relax on the white sandy beach.

Our friendly crew will help you to organise your activities to make the most of your time on Green Island.

The Beautiful Coral Cay of Green Island

The beautiful coral cay of Green Island is a protected Marine National Park, topped with emerald rainforest and surrounded by white sandy beaches and magnificent coral reefs that beg to be explored.

Visitors to Green Island can choose to explore the island and its facilities, scuba dive, Seawalker helmet walk on the ocean floor or enjoy a guided snorkeling trip to the outer edge of the Green Island Reef.

Visitors can view the vast array of marine life and corals by participating in snorkeling, glass bottom boat or a guided snorkel tour on the outer reef. 

The Cairns Green Island Reef Cruise

The tropical paradise that is Green Island is located 15 nautical miles (27 kilometers) off Cairns city. As a passenger you will cruise to the island aboard the fastest and most modern fleet of boats for our full day tours, and our half day tours.

Our fleet of Green Island boats are air-conditioned wide bodied catamarans with spacious, luxurious cabins and decks to enjoy Queensland's warm, tropical climate.

Our crew will have you on Green Island in under 45 minutes after departure. Whichever half day or full day reef tour option you choose, your time spent at Green Island will be the ultimate island getaway.

Full Day or Half Day Great Barrier Reef Tours

Whether you want to stay for a full day or merely spend a half day tour on Green Island , our half day and full day Green Island Reef tours will have a cruise departure time to suit you.

Green Island Reef Cruises offers a range of packages where you can choose to include the activities you want to do, or you can take it easy and relax on the idyllic sandy beach.

Do as little or as much as you please. Green Island Reef tours are fun for the whole family, as there is so much to see and do for all ages in the one day.

What is there to see on Green Island?

Even if you are not a swimmer you can still see the Great Barrier Reef up close. The choice of enjoyable activities on and around Green island include snorkeling, exploring aboard the glass bottom boat, introductory and certified scuba diving, trips aboard the semi-submersible coral viewing tour, Marineland Melanesia where you see the largest crocodile in captivity and sometimes rescued Green Sea Turtles, browsing through Green Island Resort shops, beach hire activities such as canoeing or surf skiing, and so much more.

As you travel to Green Island you will be presented with an informative snorkeling demonstration and presentation on how you can make the most of your time at Green Island.

The licensed bar offers refreshments all day long, and a buffet lunch, a la carte restaurant and snack bars are located on the island for meals and in between snacks and beverages for those who have chosen the full day option.

Green Island also offers a range of fun, affordable activities including cruises,  scuba diving, snorkeling, wind surfing, glass bottom boat, reef scuba dives, kayaking, bird watching.

Visitors may choose to visit some of the shops for access to further activities, such as 'Beach Hire' for hiring lounge chairs, umbrellas, volleyballs, canoes, surf skis and windsurfing skis.

Great Barrier Reef Glass Bottom Boat Tours

A favourite among Great Barrier Reef tour enthusiasts is the glass bottom boat coral viewing tour with fish feeding and commentary.

This commentated reef tour shows passengers how truly diverse the Great Barrier Reef coral gardens really are, along with how they interact with the wonderful array of sea life.

Things get exciting in the water when the fish feeding begins from the side of the glass bottom boat . The glass bottom boat carries up to 35 passengers, and lasts 30 minutes.

Great for the kids and the whole family and again let's those non-swimmers enjoy the delights of the Great Barrier Reef

Snorkelling Tours

Snorkelling and swimming in the clear cool sapphire blue island waters, at your leisure from the sheltered, sandy beach, or choose instead to go on a supervised snorkeling trip.

The supervised snorkelling trip takes those wishing to snorkel to the wonders of the outer edge of Green Island Reef for a trip that treats participants to an extraordinary panorama of marine life.

We highly recommend you take this guided snorkel tour if you want to see some spectacular coral as the reef around Green Island is very shallow and coral thrives in deeper colder water.

Scuba Diving- Seawalker Helmet Diving

Scuba diving is available for both accredited and first time introductory scuba divers. Scuba divers are taken to the spectacular outer edge of gorgeous Green Island reef for their unforgettable diving experience.

Those wanting to experience the wild side of diving can opt to go Seawalker Helmet Diving - an innovative way of seeing the reef! The Seawalker is ideal for both swimmers and non-swimmers between the ages of 10 and 70.

Helmet divers walk along a pre-determined track at the bottom of the reef, coming face to face with the Great Barrier Reef's coral and fish life. This is where you willl meet Gavin the very famous photo bombing Parrot fish. 

Helmet divers receive a 10 minute briefing before beginning their hands-on journey under the sea! This activity must be pre-booked and a medical questionaire completed before diving.

Green Island Day Use Facilities

As we own the lease to Green Island our tour passengers have the privilege of the use of the island swimming pool and locker facilities. 

Picnics and day-use areas are provided on the island for visitors, which include much needed facilities such as toilets, showers, telephones and food.

The northern side of the island has a patrolled swimming area where visitors can immerse themselves safely in the glistening ocean.

Green Island also has short and easy walking tracks through the National Park, the most popular of which being the 1.3km boardwalk that takes hikers from the jetty and resort area of the island through the rainforest to the south-east beach, which usually takes between 20-50 minutes to complete on a return trek.

There are self-guided walk brochures offered at the Green Island Resort information counter that allow visitors to explore Green Island at their own pace.

This convenience makes the island a popular destination for half day or full day reef trippers from Cairns and North Queensland.

Full day tours depart at 8.30am and 10.30am, allowing 5 to 7  hours on Green Island. Half day trips leave either in the morning or in the afternoon, departing at either 8.30am, 10.30am or 1pm, and allow visitors to Green Island for 2-3 hours enjoying this magical island paradise.

Coach transfers from Cairns and Cairns Northern Beaches hotels can also be arranged for this option.

All full day and half day Great Barrier Reef tours must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date, and all tours are operated in English unless otherwise specified.

Reef cruises operate daily from Cairns, in Tropical North Queensland, with a choice of optional extras that also should also be pre-booked especially during peak periods of travel like the school holidays.

What to Bring

Passengers are advised to bring along sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a towel, swimming costumes, credit cards or driver's licenses (for deposits on snorkeling gear), and cash for drinks and snacks. Sunscreen and souvenirs can all be conveniently purchased from onboard the boats themselves.

Environmentally Friendly Reef Cruise

We are Australia's most awarded marine tour operator and we have made a large effort to be highly environmentally-conscious, and have built our boats engines accordingly.

In further efforts to remain eco-friendly, we regularly undertake comprehensive greenhouse gas emissions audits as part of the Australian Government's Green house Challenge Plus program and the Tourism Tropical North Queensland Planet Safe partnership program.

Green Island beaches have in the past won two awards in the annual Keep Australia Beautiful Clean Beach Challenge, "Cleanest Beach" and "Resource Recovery Award", ensuring all visitors are treated to pristine beaches, water and reef.

Green Island Ecology

Green Island has been one of Cairns' primary tourist attractions for nearly fifty years. Originally named "Dabuukji " by the local Aboriginal people, Green Island was formed by waves of sand deposits, coral and other debris moving onto coral foundations approximately 6,000 years ago.

Seeds and spores carried from the mainland by the wind and birds have fertilized the island and enabled the unique growth of plant life.

The rainforest on Green Island supports a diverse group of birds and insects.

Green Island is home to 126 native plant species, a myriad of birdlife. The surrounding coral reef is surrounded by mesmerizing towers of kaleidoscopic coral gardens.

The outer edge of Green Island reef is home to multitudes of corals and marine life, including giant clams, fish, turtles, starfish, stingrays, sea anemones, eels, sponges, sea urchins and other reef life.

Green and hawksbill turtles can also be seen offshore.

You can rest assured that your visit to Green Island will be filled with memorable experiences with the local wildlife as you get a chance to observe them up close in their natural habitat.

Today there is a rich diversity of vegetation on Green Island that includes beach and dry coastal plants, the most diverse of all the coral cays in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

The island is covered in tropical vine forest that is supported by both rainwater and a small freshwater lens that is located beneath the island itself. In some places, the canopy of the island's rainforest can reach up to 25 metres in height!

The small coral cay island is approximately 15 hectares in size and has a circumference measuring roughly 1.5 kilometers.

The edges of the island are a combination of compacted coral and elegant sandy coral beaches. The island's interior is predominantly rainforest, and has plenty of space for people to escape to.

Green Island Travel Tip: Although the snorkelling off the beach at Green Island is fun you are encouraged to take the guided snorkelling adventure, glass bottom boat to enable you to see the coral and marine life at its best due to the fact that Green Island is a shallow water Island.

Green Island offers a fun full day tour or half day tour to suit the whole family and fold up prams are welcome if you are travelling with little one's.

For an outer Great Barrier Reef tour that combines Green Island and the pontoon see here

Green Island FULL DAY Tour Ex Cairns | Snorkel & Dive Great Barrier Reef Australia

• Location: Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal

7 or 5 hours on Green Island - boat ride 45 minutes each way

Times are approximate

Ferry to Green Island, enjoy 5 or 7 hours on the island (depending on the tour option you select) with 2 departures daily from Cairns (8:30am or 10:30am). The standard tour option includes your choice of snorkel equipment OR glass bottom boat tour but for a small upgrade fee you can include both. Other optional activities are introductory and certified scuba diving, helmet diving, scenic helicopter flights (10 or 15 minutes), parasailing and more something for the whole family to enjoy...

Green Island HALF DAY Tour Ex Cairns | Snorkel & Dive Great Barrier Reef Australia

• Location: Reef Fleet Terminal Cairns

2 or 3 hours

Times are approx

Green Island Ferry. Enjoy 2 or 3 hours on Green Island. FREE CHOICE of snorkelling gear or a glass bottom boat tour (you can also upgrade to do both). Optional extras you may want to consider: Seawalker helmet diving, Scenic Helicopter flight, semi-submersible submarine rides, snorkel among the corals, fish and sea turtles.

Green Island & Outer Reef Combo Package

• Location: Cairns
• Duration: 7 hours

This is the best value Green Island and outer Great Barrier Reef tour combo package tour deal in Cairns. The day is full of things to do and things to see and it is all hosted and catered. Upgrade to include a helicopter ride. Save $164 on our family deals.

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Activities are abounding in Tropical North Queensland from visiting the Great Barrier Reef to exploring the 'World Heritage' listed tropical rainforests or traveling inland to the outback.

For the adventurous there is whitewater rafting, hot air ballooning, skydiving, bungy jumping, 4WD tours and much more. For those who want to unwind there are tropical beaches and islands to explore or you can travel on the world famous 'Skyrail' rainforest cableway or the scenic 'Kuranda Train' to explore the wonders of the Atherton Tablelands.

Alassio on-site tour desk means you will receive the best guidance on things to do and places to see from our highly experienced team. All tours can easily be arranged whilst you simply relax and enjoy our beautiful region. Our staff will monitor weather conditions and advise best conditions suited to your tour. We also ensure your day commences on right track and hassle free and all major tour operators can pick you up directly from Alassio resort so the need to hire a car is generally not necessary.

Here are some of the possibilities:

• Outer Great Barrier Reef
• Green Island
• Fitzroy Island
• Hot Air Ballooning
• Safari to Cape Tribulation
• Safari to Wooroonooran
• Cairns Highlands Tour
• The Rainforest Habitat
• Rainforestation
• White Water Rafting
• Botanical Gardens
• Art Galleries
• Cairns Tropical Zoo
• Hartley's Creek Crocodile Farm

...just to name a few

When time is valuable, it pays to have local advice. Different trips and experiences suit different needs. Our experienced staff is more than willing to discuss what your preferences are and make recommendations and organize the booking accordingly.

Enquire now to organise tours for your stay.

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Ferry times.

Monday & Wednesday & Friday *)

Saturday & sunday.

Ferry Transfer

Green Island return transfer

• 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

Green Island Eco Adventure

• Snorkel equipment hire OR Glass Bottom Boat tour

Green Island Discovery Tour

• Snorkel equipment hire
• Glass bottom boat tour
• Great Adventures beach bag

Outer Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef Adventure

• Return air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise
• Two (2) hours on Green Island
• Three (3) hours at Outer Reef platform
• Snorkelling equipment included at Green Island and outer reef platform
• 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

All taxes and levies are included in the total price. A Government Environmental Management Charge (EMC) applies to all adults and children 4 years and over entering the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area. This charge is currently waivered to 30/6/23. Credit card surcharge may apply.

General Conditions

• 4 -14 years are classed as children, and under 4 free, i.e. 3 or below.
• Family fare – maximum of 2 adults and 2 children of the same family. Normal fare applies for additional children. Not applicable with any other discount.
• All schedules, activities and prices may be varied without notice. Listed fares in Australian dollars include Goods and Services Tax. Prices valid 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025.

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Full or half day tours to fitzroy island.

Join us on a journey to Fitzroy Island, just 45 minutes from beautiful Cairns. With full and half day tours available, you can choose how long you stay on the island to swim, snorkel and explore all that it has to offer. Fitzroy Island is on the fringe of the Great Barrier Reef and boasts some of Australia’s most stunning coral, accessible right off the beach.

NTOUR TYPE:                Snorkel Day Trip    /   introductory diving   /    certified  diving                            

DEPARTS:                       10.45am – 2.45pm Half Day / 8.30am – 4.45pm Full Day

LOCATION:                     A Finger, Cairns Marlin Marina    

DURATION:                   4 hours or 8 hours

MEAL PROVIDED:     No, food is available for purchase on Island

ADD-ONS:                       NIL

PICK UPS:                        No pick ups available

Escape to Paradise: Fitzroy Island Adventure

Discover the tropical oasis of Fitzroy Island, a mere 45-minute boat ride from the enchanting city of Cairns. Embrace the freedom to tailor your island experience with our Full or Half Day Tours, allowing you to immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of this gem in the Great Barrier Reef.

Full and Half Day Options: Choose your own adventure with our flexible tour options. Whether you opt for a full day of exploration or a half-day getaway, Fitzroy Island beckons with its pristine coral beaches and vibrant marine life. Create your perfect itinerary, indulging in the activities that resonate with your sense of adventure.

Coral Wonderland: Dive into the turquoise waters surrounding Fitzroy Island, home to some of Australia’s most breathtaking coral reefs. With convenient beach access, you can snorkel right off the shore and witness the vibrant underwater world beneath the surface. For a unique perspective, join our Glass Bottom Boat Tours, revealing the kaleidoscope of marine life without getting wet.

Adventure Awaits: Equip yourself with our high-quality snorkeling gear available for hire. Explore the vibrant coral gardens, home to a myriad of colorful fish and other fascinating marine creatures. Whether you’re an experienced snorkeller or a first-timer, Fitzroy Island offers an unforgettable underwater adventure for all.

Island Exploration: Embark on a journey through lush rainforest tracks, unveiling the island’s hidden treasures. Discover breathtaking lookouts that offer panoramic views of the surrounding ocean and mainland. Fitzroy Island is not just a beach paradise; it’s a haven for nature lovers and those seeking an immersive island experience.

Your Island Escape Awaits: Whether you seek relaxation on sandy shores or underwater excitement amidst vibrant coral reefs, Fitzroy Island has it all. Book your Full or Half Day Tour now and let the magic of this tropical paradise become the highlight of your Cairns adventure. Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Fitzroy Island, where every moment is a journey into paradise.

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We are spoilt for choice when it comes to fantastic Island experiences.

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