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Green Island Reef Cruise Full Day 9am (FDBC – Pak 2 Lunch)
Highlights
- Embark on a full-day reef cruise from Cairns, enjoying five hours of exploration on stunning Green Island.
- Indulge in a buffet lunch while soaking up the tropical atmosphere and stunning views of the reef.
- Experience the thrill of snorkelling or a glass-bottom boat tour, immersing yourself in vibrant marine life.
- Relax on the beach or join a self-guided walk, soaking in the natural beauty and serenity of the island.
A full day reef cruise departing Cairns at 9am and allows five hours on Green Island and arrives back in Cairns at 5pm. Activities include tea and coffee on morning boarding, activity and snorkel presentation en route, snorkelling gear for the day or glass bottom boat tour, coach transfers (extra), fish feeding display, buffet lunch and self guided island walk.
Travel time to Green Island is just over an hour from Cairns. Passengers can take part in the many activities available or simply relax on the beach. The friendly crew will help you to organise your activities to make the most of your time on Green Island.
Itinerary highlights
Green Island
Cairns
Tour details
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Available from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Operation information
Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises
Green Island is a beautiful coral cay on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel, dive and swim in the warm island waters, view the spectacular reef from a semi-submarine or glass bottom boat, explore the island or just relax on the white sandy beach. Big Cat departs from Cairns three times daily.
Available activities include snorkelling, semi-submarine and glass bottom boat coral viewing tours, buffet lunch and free time to explore Green Island National Park. A range of optional activities are also on offer including snorkelling safari, snorkel experience tours, beach hire and Marineland Melanesia Nautical Museum.
Their Vessels “Big Cat” and “Reef Rocket” are modern air-conditioned catamarans offering the ultimate in comfort and features spacious interior cabins as well as the outside decks to enjoy the warm tropical climate.
Activities
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Accreditations
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Climate Action Business Certified by Ecotourism Australia
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Gay and Lesbian Tourism Australia (GALTA)
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Tourism Tropical North Qld
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