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  • Start an exhilarating half-day cruise from Cairns to Green Island aboard a modern, air-conditioned catamaran—ideal for those with limited time.
  • Select your preferred reef experience: explore vibrant coral gardens through snorkeling or enjoy marine views from the comfort of a glass-bottom boat tour.
  • Participate in a concise yet complete safety briefing before diving into your aquatic adventure to ensure an enjoyable and smooth experience.
  • Spend over two hours on Green Island—explore rainforest boardwalks, relax on sandy beaches, or opt for a semi-submarine ride upgrade for unique underwater views.
  • This tour is tailored for busy travelers, offering the essential highlights of the Great Barrier Reef in one efficient and memorable trip.

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Discover the perfect mix of sunlit beaches, crystal-clear waters, and relaxation on Green Island. Nestled within the majestic Great Barrier Reef—one of Earth's most remarkable natural wonders—your half-day journey begins in Cairns aboard the 'Reef Rocket.' In just 45 minutes across the Coral Sea, you'll arrive at your destination.

Once on Green Island for a self-guided exploration lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes, choose between exploring lush rainforest trails or diving into marine life. Snorkel with colorful reef creatures in clear waters using provided gear, or opt to stay dry while observing the coral gardens through a glass-bottom boat's view. Your return trip to Cairns is scheduled for 12:45 PM, leaving you plenty of time to explore more of this lively city.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Half-day cruise from Cairns to Green Island
  • 2-hour stay on the island
  • Self-guided walk around Green Island
  • (Optional) Semi-submarine tour if selected
  • (Optional) Snorkelling gear, Lycra suits, and flotation vest if chosen
  • (Optional) Glass-bottom boat tour if opted for
  • Snorkeling demonstration and reef presentation on the way to Green Island
  • Personal expenses

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Bring your swimwear, towel, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a change of clothes, and extra cash or credit card for onboard purchases.
  • This experience is not wheelchair accessible but is pram/stroller friendly. Service animals are welcome on board.
  • Please assess your physical health before participating in diving or snorkeling as safety instructors may advise against it if necessary.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

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Booking FAQs

Bring your swimmers, towel, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, change of clothes, and extra cash or a credit card for onboard purchases.

This experience is not wheelchair accessible. This experience is pram/stroller accessible. Service animals are allowed on this experience.

For everyone's safety, you must evaluate your physical health before choosing to participate in diving or snorkeling. The instructors are responsible for safety and may advise against participation if they have concerns about your fitness for the activity on the day. A deposit is required on the day to use the snorkeling gear. You can also rent optional items like Lycra suits (stinger suits), life jackets, and wetsuits. This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers. Guests over 16 years of age can travel without adult supervision. However, photo identification will be required at check-in. Guests over 18 years of age must be with guests under 16 years of age at all times.

Your booking includes Half-day cruise to Green Island from Cairns, Stay on Green Island for 2 hours, Self-guided walk on the island, and Semi-submarine tour (if option selected).

The experience is listed as 45 minutes.

Set off on a high-speed half-day cruise to Green Island aboard a modern, air-conditioned catamaran—perfect for those short on time.

Choose your reef encounter: snorkel through vibrant coral gardens or relax on a glass-bottom boat tour for stunning marine views.

Grab snorkel gear and plunge into the clear waters to meet the reef's colourful inhabitants face-to-face.

However, photo identification will be required at check-in.

Service animals are allowed on this experience.

Accessibility.

The listed exclusion is Personal Expenses.

This activity takes place in Cairns.

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