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Green Island Full Day Trip + Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat

from $95.62

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Highlights

  • Spend up to 7 hours on the island
  • Glass bottom boat coral reef viewing tour
  • Return trip from Cairns to Green Island
  • Choose from 2 daily departures
  • Full use of island activities
  • Use of snorkelling equipment

About this experience

On this great value, comprehensive day tour from Cairns, you'll pay a visit to the ever-popular Green Island just off the coast for a full day's itinerary that includes a snorkelling trip and a glass bottom boat adventure! This Green Island tour takes you to a paradise which sits just 45 minutes from Cairns aboard a fast catamaran to a beautiful 6000 year old coral cay in the Great Barrier Reef. With its unique reef and rainforest environment that is home to over 120 native plant species and colourful bird life, it’s a nature lover’s paradise. Your Green Island tour includes both snorkelling and an informative glass bottom boat tour to fully experience this beautiful Great Barrier Reef island from both the wet and dry side of things; and, with a variety of departure and return cruise times, you have the ability to spend as much as 7 hours enjoying the island and its reef surrounds! As a guest, you’ll enjoy many exclusive inclusions such as the use of the island swimming pool and a self guided eco island walk to discover some of the island’s unique rainforest flora. The well-appointed day visitor facilities include a range of restaurant and café style lunch options and a wide range of optional activities including scuba and helmet diving, snorkel trips, parasailing and scenic helicopter flights. Get to and from Green Island and Cairns in style with this return package - book yourself a tour online today!

What to expect

Explore the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and Green Island on this comprehensive day tour from Cairns! Escape to this idyllic coral cay just 45 minutes away by fast catamaran. Green Island offers a unique blend of rainforest and coral reef ecosystems, teeming with over 120 native plant species and vibrant birdlife. Immerse yourself in the underwater world with a snorkeling trip, or get a glimpse of the coral from a dry perspective on a glass-bottom boat tour. This tour caters to all preferences, with flexible departure and return times allowing you to spend up to 7 hours on the island. Exclusive inclusions like the use of the island pool and a self-guided eco walk add to the experience. Feeling adventurous? Upgrade your day with optional activities like scuba diving, helmet diving, or a scenic helicopter flight (not included in base price).  Refuel at on-site restaurants and cafes before your comfortable return cruise back to Cairns. 

Things to note

  • Participants should be in reasonable health and able to swim for snorkelling activities.
  • Wear your swimsuit under your clothes for convenience.
  • Participants should be able to move around the boat and beach. The trip may not be suitable for those with significant mobility issues.
  • Trips are subject to weather conditions. Strong winds, rough seas, or storms may lead to cancellations or rescheduling.

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