About this tour
This eight-hour excursion ferries you from Cairns to Green Island, a genuine coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef. Spend four to five hours exploring the island and reef system via your choice of glass-bottom boat viewing, snorkelling, or semi-submersible submarine tours. The catamaran departs and returns to Northern Beaches accommodation, with morning refreshments and lunch included depending on your package selection.
Highlights
- Glass-bottom boat tours of living coral without getting wet
- Self-guided snorkelling with provided equipment all day
- Semi-submersible submarine descent to observe reef life
- Return air-conditioned catamaran transport from your hotel
- Buffet lunch and morning tea included
- Access to actual coral cay island, not just boat-based viewing
What to expect
You'll be picked up from your Northern Beaches accommodation and transferred by modern catamaran to Green Island, a forty-minute crossing. Once there, the island itself is modest but functional—you've got a few hours to choose your reef exploration method. The glass-bottom boat keeps you dry while you watch coral colonies pass below; snorkelling puts you directly among fish and reef systems if you're comfortable in the water. The semi-submersible descends deeper without requiring diving certification. Lunch is served on the island. The return journey follows the same route back to your hotel.
Good to know
Introductory scuba dives, helmet dives, and additional tours cost extra (roughly AU$20–$165) and must be booked on arrival, subject to availability. Bring reef-safe sunscreen. Flotation vests and lycra suits are available to hire. Dietary requirements must be flagged at booking. Limited wheelchair access; carers are recommended.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.