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  • Start a family day out for two adults plus two kids with the [Family Package] Cairns to Green Island Full Day Cruise. Explore rainforest trails and enjoy stunning views of the coral reefs.
  • At booking, select your adventure: either snorkel directly off the beach or take part in a glass-bottom boat tour to view vibrant coral gardens without getting wet.
  • Spend over five leisurely hours discovering sandy beaches, shaded rainforest boardwalks, and enjoying tropical island tranquility.
  • The Big Cat vessel serves as your comfortable base nearby with lounges, change rooms, and air-conditioned spaces for relaxation.
  • [Optional] Enhance your experience by adding an onboard buffet lunch to keep everyone satisfied between swims, sandcastle building, and reef exploration.

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Your family of four can enjoy an easy reef day with the [Family Package] Cairns to Green Island Full Day Cruise. Discover sandy beaches, rainforest trails, and coral reefs at your leisure as you cruise from Cairns to Green Island.

Aboard the spacious, air-conditioned Big Cat catamaran—ideal for families—you'll sail across the Coral Sea with a fun reef presentation and snorkelling demonstration. Upon arrival on Green Island, over five hours await you as you choose between complimentary snorkeling gear or a glass-bottom boat tour (your preference is selected at checkout). Explore sandy beaches, stroll along rainforest boardwalks, or dive into the coral reefs.

Features

  • [Family Package]: A return cruise for two adults and two children designed to ensure a relaxed family adventure.
  • Reef Experience Options: Choose between complimentary snorkeling gear or opt for the dry experience of a glass-bottom boat tour—decide at booking time.
  • Air-Conditioned Comforts on Board: The Big Cat provides air-conditioned lounges, sundecks, restrooms, and change rooms to serve as your floating base throughout the day.
  • Five Hours of Island Exploration: Spend ample time swimming in crystal-clear waters, building sandcastles with family members, or exploring shady rainforest trails at a leisurely pace.
  • Lunch Upgrade Option (Optional): Enhance your experience by adding an onboard buffet lunch to keep everyone energized without the need for packed meals.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Family package: full-day cruise from Cairns to Green Island for 2 adults and 2 children
  • Complimentary snorkelling gear or a glass-bottom boat tour (choose during checkout)
  • Stay on Green Island for 5 hours
  • Island rainforest walks
  • Snorkeling demonstration and reef presentation en route to Green Island
  • Use of Big Cat vessel as an air-conditioned base while at the island
  • [Optional] Buffet lunch
  • 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

  • Ensure you have your mobile voucher and photo ID ready for a smooth check-in process.
  • Select your preferred arrival time during booking to avoid any scheduling issues.
  • Be prepared for a mandatory security check before boarding the Big Cat catamaran.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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

  • Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.

Boarding point

  • Board your cruise at Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises.

  • Address: Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia.

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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.

Yes, the Family Package Cairns to Green Island Full Day Cruise is designed specifically for two adults and two children.

You'll enjoy a reef presentation and snorkelling demo on board. On Green Island, you have over five hours to relax at beaches or explore rainforest trails with complimentary gear options like snorkeling equipment or a glass-bottom boat tour.

You can choose your preference for either snorkelling directly from the beach or taking a glass-bottom boat tour at checkout.

An onboard buffet lunch is available to ensure you stay energized throughout your adventure, though it's an optional add-on.

The Big Cat catamaran serves as a comfortable base with lounges and air-conditioned spaces for relaxation during your time at the island.

You'll have over five hours on Green Island, allowing plenty of time to enjoy its sandy beaches and rainforest trails at a leisurely pace.

While the package includes many activities, you may incur personal expenses not covered by the inclusions such as meals or souvenirs.

Mandatory security checks cannot be skipped and are necessary for boarding the cruise.

Be sure to pack comfortable clothing, swimwear, sunscreen, a hat, and any personal items you may need. The package includes snorkeling gear or glass-bottom boat tour options at checkout.

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