Green Island
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Good Place to Relax,
Sailing,
Scuba Diving,
Swim & Snorkel,
Water Sports,
Island,
National Park
Green Island Reviews
We've found 63 Green Island reviews from Viator.com travelers and members: what they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved. It's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Review by Maria L, April 2013
Doing what: Green Island Day Trip from Cairns
Pick up and drop off were easy. The Catamaran was smooth to Green Island. We had a great day and enjoyed the semi-submersible, glass bottom boat and snorkeling. We did pay the extra for the wet suits and my husband wore his primarily not to get sunburned although they were recommended to prevent any jelly fish stings. I simply could not get mine on and had no problems. Don't forget beach towels, sunscreen and whatever else you need for a day at the beach. Just an FYI: bring your own coffee if you are picky and pack a lunch for the same reason as well as the time factor. We definitely recommend this day tour.
Review by Robyn S, January 2013
Doing what: 2-Day Reef and Rainforest Package Combo: Green Island Cruise and Kuranda Day Trip
This was worth every dollar, my daughter and I had a wonderful time. I would do Green Island again
Review by Jo S, December 2012
Doing what: Green Island Day Trip from Cairns
We enjoyed the Green Island Day Trip very much. Friendly staff and nice lunch buffet. Although the glass bottom boat and semi-submarine rides were short, it was a great experience. Thanks Viator!
Review by Avril C, November 2012
Doing what: Green Island Day Trip from Cairns
Great day out on Green Island. Go early to get the food,plenty of it and loads of seating.Just enough time on the island for some time on the beach and a walk around the island.Only drawback is that the boat is slow compared to some of the other boats going out.
Review by bibi n, September 2012
Doing what: Green Island Day Trip from Cairns
This was a great tour, the Reef is a must!! Had a great time on Green Island!! Altough the boat cruise was a bit crowed for me personally. The food served on board was okay.
Review by Gregory W, May 2012
Doing what: Green Island Day Trip from Cairns
Ease of booking was excellent. Boat to Green Island was very comfortable. Snorkelling and glass bottom boat at Green Island were also a fantastic family experience. Unfortunately, Green Island was affected by strong winds and sea swell on the open side of the island, but we still managed to swim with Sea turtles and many colourful reef fish. It was a very enjoyable day for all of the family.
Review by Cynthia W, March 2012
Doing what: 2-Day Reef and Rainforest Package Combo: Green Island Cruise and Kuranda Day Trip
An amazing time! We felt like children again with a sense of wonder with all the exotic and beautiful things we saw. Snorkeling on Green Island is a must! They outfittted us with everything, including sun protection suits (for a nominal charge). We did both the submarine and glass bottom boat, which I thought might be redundant, but each offered a different perspective and both were worthwhile. The Kuranda Rainforest was gorgeous and the Aboriginal show entertaining. We even got a chance to throw a boomerang and cuddle a Koala (but that cost extra). It poured rain while we were on the gondola, but an attendant provided us with an oversized umbrella so that we could walk in the forest. It was an unbelieveable sensory experience to walk in the rainforest during the downpour. These were 2 days we will remember forever.
Review by Bea, United Kingdom, February 2012
Doing what: 2-Day Reef and Rainforest Package Combo: Green Island Cruise and Kuranda Day Trip
This 2 day package was ideal for our short stay in Cairns.
Day 1. Barrier Reef - Excellent organisation, the staff were friendly and helpful especially Kylie Davies from the Cruise service desk. My daughter and I got our days mixed up, so, on this day we were dressed for the Rainforest, she quickly made arrangements for us to be taken back to our hotel to change into our beach wear. Thanks to Kylie we were able to fulfil our main reason for the trip - to snorkel in the reef and face our fears of the sea. Everything about the day was brilliant, could have done with at least one more hour on the Island.
Day 2. Kuranda, Rainforest – Be prepared for a very full day, also note this package does not include lunch – therefore either purchase something in the short time you have in Kuranda market or take a picnic and eat it in the tranquil Tropical Fruit Orchard of the Rain Forest Station. The train ride up to Kuranda and Skyrail down to Cairns was brilliant and the vista is breathtaking. The rainforest tour guide was very informative; my favourite plant was Hairy Mary. The Zoo keeper was also knowledgeable about the Wildlife. After the Panagirri Aboriginal dancer’s performance, make sure you have a go at the boomerang throwing.
One suggestion I would make to the tour company is for each of the tours to be extended by 1 hour so that there is a little more time on the Green Island and in Kuranda Market.
Review by susanainscough, October 2011
Doing what: 2-Day Reef and Rainforest Package Combo: Green Island Cruise and Kuranda Day Trip
An amazing 2-day package and we thought it was great value for money. Would have cost much more to do all we did in such a short space of time if we had booked everything separately. We were in Melbourne visiting family and although it was a long way to travel up to Cairns after just making such a long trip from England. But we just knew we couldn't be in Australia and not go and see the Great Barrier Reef! So glad we made the effort - and glad we found this trip. Hadn't used Viator before so had no idea what we were going to get for our money. As it happened - everything was just great! Great organisation and lovely helpful staff to take all of the hassle out of the arrangements. Green Island was just beautiful and the trip was really well organised. We loved the semi submersible and the glass bottom boat trips. A brilliant day - although if you are not a great sailor I would recommend you take the free travel sickness tablets they offer onboard the boat as the waters can get a bit choppy! We thought Green Island was as good as it got - but Kuranda was just amazing! The train ride, the rainforest tour and the skyrail back to Cairns was just brilliant. Kuranda Rainforest is surely one of the most beautiful places on earth. Would recommend the train up and the skyrail down rather than the other way around as it was magical to sit so quietly in the cable car at the end of such an exciting day and just listen to the sounds of the forest below. Most definitely a day to remember!
Review by kellythepea, USA, September 2011
Doing what: Green Island Day Trip from Cairns
A fantastic day out to Green Island! The boat was comfortable and the buffet lunch on board was tasty. A wonderful place to snorkel and view the Great Barrier Reef. The submarine and glass bottom boat tours are a nice break from being in the water and sun. The island itself was also pretty cool, with a nice rain forest walk.
Review by Paula L, Japan, August 2011
Doing what: 2-Day Reef and Rainforest Package Combo: Green Island Cruise and Kuranda Day Trip
I'm so glad that we did this 2 day tour. My husband and I had a blast!! Green Island is amazing and the cruise over is beautiful, and the Kuranda trip is amazing! The train ride and skyrail are totally worth doing. I would do this trip again. Great time!
Review by Alison C, USA, June 2011
Doing what: Green Island Day Trip from Cairns
Fantastic trip from beginning to end. We were picked up timely at our accommodations and taken to the Big Cat terminal, and then onto Green Island. Highly recommend Big Cat Company and this tour.
Review by Irina K, May 2011
Doing what: 2-Day Reef and Rainforest Package Combo: Green Island Cruise and Kuranda Day Trip
The package is really good but the weather was bad and excursion to Green Island was in vain as haven't seen the reef or fish or anything. Most of people on the boat are usually sea sick and it's not very pleasant to travel when everyone is vomiting.
Review by Meggy, Australia, May 2011
Doing what: Green Island Day Trip from Cairns
Lovely island, snorkelled and swam with a large green turtle. Went for a nice rainforest and beach walk. The weather was superb and the boat trip very pleasant.
Review by yarrcat, Australia, February 2011
Doing what: 3-Day Green Island Great Barrier Reef Trip from Cairns
The perfect finale to our honeymoon - every part of the tour, from meals to accommodation, was just perfect! The Green Island team took the time to get to know everyone personally, were very informative and ensured that we both had a great time. Thankfully, business is back to usual after the cyclone - you couldn't even tell it had passed through. This package is brilliant value, regardless of whether you want to do everything or nothing while on vacation. We've highly recommended it to our family and friends.
