Two Islands, One Day - Fitzroy and Green Islands From Cairns

About this tour

Catch two of the Reef's most celebrated spots in eight-and-a-half hours from Cairns. Fitzroy and Green Islands each offer six-plus hours to snorkel, swim, and explore coral gardens. A glass-bottom boat at Fitzroy lets you watch fish and reef life without getting wet, while both islands have sandy stretches perfect for doing nothing. Pack snorkel gear or use the supplied equipment at either location. Grab lunch on the boat or on the island—your call.

Highlights

• Glass-bottom boat tour reveals marine life without entering water
• Snorkel across two separate reef systems in one outing
• Six-plus hours total on the water and islands
• Choose between island picnic or buffet service
• Beaches for lounging between water time

What to expect

The day splits between two islands via fast catamaran. At Fitzroy, board the glass-bottom boat first—it's a steady glide over shallow reef where you'll spot wrasse, parrotfish, and coral formations. If you snorkel here, enter from the beach in calm, sheltered water. Green Island follows the same pattern: water time, then beach. The boat carries lunch, or you can eat on either island. Conditions vary with tide and weather, so reef visibility and fish numbers fluctuate. Most people divide their time between reef and sand.

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