Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

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: 1 day learn more
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 day as energetic or leisurely as you prefer.

As a privileged guest of Great Adventures, you will have access to exclusive benefits, such as using the island’s pool and embarking on a self-directed eco-walk to explore the island’s distinctive rainforest vegetation. The island’s visitor amenities are well-equipped, including a pool bar, restaurant, and various retail stores. A wide selection of lunch options and snacks can be bought at the island’s food and drinks establishments.

  • Snorkelling can be a strenuous activity. We recommend informing crew of any medical conditions.
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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Atalia_c
Jul 15, 2024
Green Island paradise - Absolutely one of the best experiences I've ever had, snorkling and glass bottom boat were spectacular! Will definitely be returning to Green Island again in the near future!
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Jamesabraham
Jul 10, 2024
A mesmerising experience - Booked our trip through Great Adventures via Viator booking site. Very easy to book with the option of cancelling the booking right upto one day before the adventure ( if for unforeseen reasons you couldn't make it) The experience itself is great with about 45-50 mins sailing in the boat before reaching Green Island which in itself is a beauty.. The Glass boat tour was exciting and the kids enjoyed watching the corals, fish and turtles.. The snorkelling experience is great as well as you could get up things very close.. there is also a pool in the island where small kids and spend time. The Great Barrier Reef is a must do experience adventure for individuals of all ages..
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Sittip2022
Jul 7, 2024
Recommend 🤩 - The Boat was on-time. Easy access with the public transport which is a great way to get around. The island was very nice, we enjoyed the glass bottom boat. We were lucky to see turtle.
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Angela_h
Jul 5, 2024
Fantastic experience - By seeing beautiful and amazing nature such as see animals, clear sea water, corals and view from a helicopter.
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Christine_p
Aug 8, 2024
Great experience - Seeing all the beautiful fish whilst swimming blissfully around the clear waters. It was nice to have the security of the life guards. Thanks for the experience
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Stephen_b
Aug 2, 2024
Some very good; some not so good! - The glass bottomed boat was much better than expected. Weather was unfortunately poor, with frequent intermittent showers. Some prices very high! $45 to hire chairs on beach!
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Mark_w
Jul 23, 2024
Awesome fun! - Snorkelling was fun, although a little challenging as the tide went out while we were there in the afternoon.shout out to Scott (our glass bottom boat guide) very knowledgeable and was very interactive. Seeing humpback whales while we were on the glass bottom boat was a great bonus too!
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Lynsey_m
Jul 15, 2024
Great experience - Great trip, we spent 5 hours on the island and that was enough time to do everything we wanted. The glass bottom boat was amazing. If you want a sun lounger on the beach go on the early sailing of 8.30 as by the time we arrived on the 10.30 they were all gone
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Kai
Jul 29, 2024
Great company - disappointing location - Company was great, no issues at all picking up the boarding pass, the trip both ways was seamless. I'm not sure I'd recommend the location though - Green Island had a very small area that is suitable for swimming and most of the island and also the whole island smelled quite bad.. not a return spot for me unfortunately.
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Petra_h
Jul 23, 2024
Dissappointing - We were dissapointed to have low tide most of our day so we couldn't snorkel at all! Glass bottom boat didn't show much either so it was dissapointing overall, would not recommend. The walk on the island is short, nothing much to do really.
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