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Highlights

  • Board an air-conditioned catamaran for a quick half-day trip from Cairns to Green Island.
  • Choose between snorkeling in clear waters or viewing marine life from a glass-bottom boat.
  • Spend over two hours exploring the island's rainforest trails and sandy beaches at your own pace.
  • Receive a safety briefing before engaging in any water-based activities for your protection.
  • Return to Cairns by early afternoon to allow time for further sightseeing in the city.

Your Experience

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Depart Cairns aboard the Reef Rocket, a modern vessel that crosses the Coral Sea in roughly 45 minutes. The ride offers comfortable seating and air conditioning as you head toward your tropical destination.

Island Time and Activities

Upon arrival, you receive 2 hours and 15 minutes for self-guided exploration. Walk along lush rainforest trails or relax on sandy shores before choosing an aquatic option.

Underwater Views

Snorkel with colorful reef creatures using provided equipment or view the coral gardens from a glass-bottom boat. A safety briefing precedes any diving activities to ensure everyone enjoys the water safely.

Return Trip

The vessel heads back to Cairns at 12:45 PM, leaving room in your schedule for other city activities.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Half-day cruise from Cairns to Green Island
  • 2 hours and 15 minutes on the island
  • Self-guided walk around the island
  • Optional semi-submarine tour
  • Optional snorkeling gear and flotation vest
  • Optional glass-bottom boat tour
  • Snorkeling demonstration and reef presentation during transit
  • 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 swimwear, towel, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and extra cash for onboard purchases.
  • This experience is not wheelchair accessible but accommodates prams and strollers.
  • Service animals are welcome on the vessel.
  • Assess your physical health before participating in diving or snorkeling.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

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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