Green Island: Reef and Rainforest Adventure

Experience the best of Green Island with a combination of snorkelling and a glass bottom boat tour. Explore the vibrant marine life, native plant species, and colorful bird life in this tropical paradise just 45 minutes from Cairns.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Green Island - Green Island is a beautiful 6000 year old coral cay. It’s the only coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef with a rainforest! Snorkel from the white sandy beaches, see the island’s reef from the glass bottom boat and walk through the lush rainforest.
What's Included
  • Self-guided island walk
  • Glass bottom boat tour
  • Snorkeling equipment included
  • Access to exclusive island swimming pool
  • Complimentary beach bag
  • Round-trip fast catamaran transfers from Cairns
  • Use of island day visitor facilities
  • Morning tea and coffee served onboard
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
Additional Information

Just 45 minutes away from Cairns via a speedy catamaran, Green Island presents a unique chance to immerse yourself in both a reef and rainforest adventure. It is a sanctuary for over 120 indigenous plant types and vibrant bird species, encircled by a rich marine ecosystem. Options for half or full-day visits are available, with the freedom to make your…

Location
1 Spence St
Spence Street
Important: Please check-in & collect your boarding pass at the Great Adventures Counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal 45 minutes prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Beryl_h
Oct 13, 2024
Fabulous day out - Ride out to island on catamaran wss lovely. Snorkling was fantastic plenty to see. Glass bottom boat ride great. Beautiful location
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Gillscanlon
Oct 13, 2024
This was a fantastic trip... - This was a fantastic trip and Green Island is beautiful. The glass bottom boat trip was very memorable. Take lots of sunscreen, it's hot! Beautiful beach. Highly recommend.
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Chenbing_m
Oct 9, 2024
Had a great day - I like that it’s start early and they have 4 trips a day. Quite flexible on the return time. We are able to do both snorkelling and glass boat. Good fit for family with little one and seniors in the group.
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Kelly_o
Oct 9, 2024
We will be back - Loved that there were activities for everyone. Shallow beach area along with easy access to the reef area. Also sea life you could see from the jetty. Glass bottom boat was great Highly recommended
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Ray_k
Oct 1, 2024
Great experience - Glass bottom boat was awesome. Green Island is definitely worth the visit. This review is annoying needing so many letters to progress.
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Sara_g
Sep 25, 2024
Great for Families - Excellent tour, especially with our younger child who was happy with the glass bottom boat. Then the adults & older kids went snorkelling off the beach- saw a few turtles which was our hope!!! Stayed on island for 5h tour, would stay longer next time!
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Geoff_w
Oct 14, 2024
As above - The trip there and back on the cat was very good. The glass bottom boat had excellent commentary and great views of all the interesting items all in 30 mins. The island was ordinary and very expensive.
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Terran2200
Oct 2, 2024
Worthwhile but Pricey - The tour is exactly as advertised, but the tripadvisor page doesn't give you all of the details. This is one of those "tourist trap" kind of situations where once you're on Green Island everything costs extra money. I expected that going into it, but just be aware that's what you're getting yourself into. For example the included snorkeling does not include wet suit to protect from stinging wildlife nor does it include a life vest for easier flotation - those cost extra. Things I liked: 1. The glass bottom boat tour was fun and the tour guide was a marine biologist who is very knowledgeable and friendly. 2. Access to the Green Island Resort pool is included so you can spend time relaxing in and around the pool area for no extra cost. 3. Green Island is a tropical island far from the mainland, no street noise or other distractions out there. It's easy to find a peaceful spot and relax. 4. There is cell phone reception on Green Island (at least there was for me - I was using AT&T International plan) 5. The ferry from the mainland was comfortable and the crew were helpful in telling us what to expect and how to stay safe while doing the activities provided. 6. Free water is available at the bar near the pool. 7. One of the restaurants serves a "seafood basket" which has excellent calamari, or at least it was great when we visited. Things I didn't like: 1. The glass bottom boat tour doesn't last very long - maybe an hour at most and it stays close to Green Island, you won't see any other parts of the reef. 2. Finding the spot where you check in is not as easy as it could be. You have to realize that you're not looking for "Great Adventures" you have to look for signs for the actual company name on your reservation. 3. They start boarding early so you need to get to the check in spot extra early just in case. 4. You can leave early if you want to but the tripadvisor page doesn't say that. You don't have to stay the full 8 hours, ferry goes back to the mainland a few times during the day. 5. Regarding the pool area, towels are NOT provided. If you don't bring your own you won't have any. The chairs are mostly not padded and will get very hot if left in the sun. 6. As I mentioned - food, drinks, etc. on Green Island are pricey due to this being a tourist spot and resort.
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Monica_b
Oct 10, 2024
Good - Beautiful island, was a bit of a swim to reef, have to swim from shore to near end of jetty to see coral, I had kids with me so was a bit much for them. Still seen fish just off shore but all the colourful ones were on reef.
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Vickyeastwood
Sep 25, 2024
Disappointing - Place looked tired. Not much to see when snorkelling. Glass bottom boat was short and my glass was cracked so I could get any good photos.
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From $94
up to 8 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).