About this tour
Spend your day on Green Island, a coral-fringed speck on the Great Barrier Reef accessible by fast catamaran from Cairns. You'll have four to five hours to explore the island and surrounding waters—snorkel in the shallows, descend in the semi-submersible to watch coral gardens without getting wet, or simply walk the beach. Hotel transfers bracket your day, and morning tea is included. The reef tax is built in.
Highlights
- Fast catamaran cruise from Cairns to Green Island
- Four to five hours on the reef island itself
- Semi-submersible tour to view coral without diving
- Snorkelling straight from the island beach
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Cairns
- Buffet lunch available (optional add-on)
- Morning tea and coffee included
What to expect
You'll be collected from your Cairns hotel and driven to the departure terminal, then board a modern air-conditioned catamaran for the cruise out to Green Island. The journey takes roughly an hour each way. Once there, the island is compact and easy to navigate—most visitors either wade straight in to snorkel or queue for the semi-submersible tours. The water is warm and usually clear. You can wander the sand, grab food from the island café, or simply decompress. Late afternoon, you'll head back to Cairns, arriving around late afternoon.
Good to know
Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a rash shirt if you burn easily. The island has shade but it fills quickly at midday. Snorkelling gear can be hired on site. Scuba diving must be booked and paid separately. Prams are welcome but the sandy paths are uneven. Let the operator know your hotel name and any dietary needs at booking.
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.