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Green Island and Great Barrier Reef Adventure
Highlights
- Embark on a 45-minute catamaran ride across the Coral Sea to reach stunning Green Island.
- Explore two hours of unique reef and rainforest experiences on the beautiful coral cay.
- Relax on the spacious activity platform at the Outer Great Barrier Reef, featuring undercover seating and tables.
- Dive into adventure with options like guided snorkel tours and scenic helicopter flights for all ages.
The complete reef and island experience awaits with this exciting cruise! A fast 45 minute catamaran ride across the Coral Sea will take you to beautiful Green Island to enjoy two hours on this unique reef and rainforest coral cay.
A day of adventure and discovery continues onto Great Adventures’ spacious activity platform moored on the majestic Outer Great Barrier Reef. Here, guests of all ages, swimmers and non-swimmers can enjoy a magical day. Features at the platform include undercover seating and tables to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, full bar facilities, change rooms with freshwater showers, sundeck, semi-submarine, snorkel platforms and scuba diving facilities.
Optional activities to include scenic helicopter flights, introductory and certified scuba diving, guided snorkel tours and the ‘Scuba-Doo’ underwater scooter.
Itinerary highlights
Great Barrier Reef
Isalnd and Outer Reef in one day – Green Island & Great Barrier Reef
Tour details
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Available from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.quicksilvergroup.com.au/wheelchair.html
Operation information
Great Adventures Reef and Green Island Cruises
With Great Adventures, you can explore the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef on any day of your holiday, be it from the spacious reef platform or at the tropical reef and rainforest surrounding Green Island. Great Adventures’ modern high-speed catamarans depart from Cairns daily.
Outer Reef: Guests of all ages, swimmers and non-swimmers alike, can experience this World Heritage environment from the spacious reef activity platform. Snorkel and dive amongst beautiful coral gardens. If you choose to stay dry, you can experience the natural wonderland below in the underwater observatory or from the comfort of the semi-submarine.
Green Island: For a tropical island adventure, beautiful Green Island offers the unique opportunity for a combined reef and rainforest experience. On a Great Adventures fast cat, you’ll be there in just 45 minutes with the choice of a full or half-day visit.
Great Adventures, part of the multi-award-winning Quicksilver Group, also owns and operates Seawalker Green Island.
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Accreditations
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Climate Action Innovator Certified by Ecotourism Australia
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Tourism Tropical North Qld
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