Return Ferry Transfers
Fun Island Day Trip
Departs Cairns Daily
Great Barrier Reef
Turtles + Corals + More
Island Bushwalks
Tropical Beaches
Free Time On Green Island
Venture off the Cairns mainland and head to Green Island for the day! Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises offers this convenient and flexible day trip for travellers of all ages.
With return ferry transfers and snorkel gear included, you are well-equipped to enjoy a fabulous day in this tropical paradise. Snorkel in the delicate underwater ecosystems of the Great Barrier Reef and have free time to explore the beaches and rainforests of Green Island how you choose.
Optional Add-On Price List
Optional Add-On Price List from 01 April 2025 onward
Check-in starts at the Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises desk inside the Reef Fleet Terminal at 1 Spence Street, Cairns. Please check-in 30 minutes prior to your departure time.
Return transfers are not included in the price, but they can be booked for an additional cost. Please enquire upon booking!
Full day tours departing at 9:00am travel on the catamaran and take about 1 hour 15 minutes to get to Green Island.
Depending on the tides, it may be necessary to board and disembark the boat from different levels. Please note that the bathrooms on the boat are not wheelchair accessible, but there are disabled facilities on Green Island. These guidelines apply to standard wheelchairs only. Big Cat are unfortunately unable to accommodate electric wheelchairs on any vessels or coaches.
Flotation/buoyancy vests are available for hire at the Green Island Dive Shop for use whilst swimming and snorkelling. There is also a lifeguard patrolled beach, so it is best to swim between the red and yellow flags to ensure there is also someone watching out.
Green Island is a great option for families of all ages. As the island is relatively flat, and has paved pathways and boardwalks, it is suitable for prams and wheelchairs alike. There is also a lifeguard patrolled beach, making it safe for children and first time snorkellers to swim.
Yes there is plenty of shade on Green Island! The island has an abundant rainforest with trees for shade, as well as umbrellas around the visitor pool and more for hire on the lifeguard patrolled beach.
This tour includes round trip catamaran transfers from Cairns to Green Island, as well as snorkel equipment for you to use on the island. Optional activities can be pre-booked or purchased on the day!
Kazza B
Jan, 16 2025
Ann Woodward
Jan, 05 2025
We travelled in January with 2 teenagers and snorkelled on the reef. Having a nice stable base on the island was great, toilets, showers, cafes and even a swimming pool. Stinger suits were a must as in Jan as lots of stingers around we snorkelled out as far as you could but had most rewards int he shallows with 3 separate turtles. Even saw turtles from the jetty. All up a great day out.
Michael F
Nov, 14 2024
I had a wonderful day out that included snorkeling, and I walked around Green Island which is just gorgeous. In particular my snorkeling guide, Daneka, was amazing. I was very unsure of my ability to cope in the ocean which she spotted immediately. Daneka then gave me a very special snorkeling experience that suited my ability much better. Because of her, I have very special memories of my day on the Reef, I saw more than I ever imagined I could. She also followed up with me and my husband later in the day to see how we were doing and make sure we continued to have a wonderful day. Thank you so much Daneka.
We loved it all, family of 5 with two teens and a four year old. The staff on the island are all so lovely and helpful. Facilities are great, plenty of toilets and drinks/ snacks.