Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comGreen Island Day Trip from Cairns
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Duration: 9.5 hours (approx.)
Location: Cairns, Australia
Product code: 2438FDBigCat_CNS
Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. You’ll spend more than five hours at Green Island, with plenty of time to snorkel or scuba dive, tour the reef on a glass-bottom boat or view coral from a semi-submersible submarine.
The beautiful coral cay of Green Island is a protected Marine National Park, topped with emerald rainforest and surrounded by white sandy beaches and magnificent coral reefs. The marine life includes endless varieties of colorful fish, turtles, giant clams, shells, starfish and sea anemones.
Green Island is 15 nautical miles (27 kilometers) from Cairns, and you’ll cruise there aboard the MV Big Cat, an air-conditioned catamaran with spacious, luxurious cabins and decks to enjoy Queensland’s warm, tropical climate.
En route to Green Island you’ll see a snorkeling demonstration and an informative presentation on how you can make the most of your 5.5 hours at Green Island. There are so many activities to choose from: glass-bottom boat tours, semi-submarine coral viewing tours, scuba diving and supervised snorkeling trips. A buffet lunch is served aboard the Big Cat for those who have chosen this option and a licensed bar offers refreshments throughout the day.
You can also visit Green Island Resort to browse through the shops and use the facilities, including showers, change rooms and restrooms. Canoes, surf skis, sailboards, shade umbrellas and beach lounge chairs are available for hire. The island also has short walking tracks through the national park.
Big Cat - Green Island Reef Cruise (ex Cairns)
Daily
Unavailable Dates:
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
- 9:00am
- 11:00am
- Hotel pick ups are available at an additional charge from selected Cairns hotels to connect with the cruise.
- Pick up point must be advised at time of booking and a 'Hotel Pick Up' Tour option MUST be selected.
- Coach pick up from accommodation (if selected at time of booking)
- 8:30am - Boarding commences. Tea/coffee served on boarding
- 9.00am - Depart Cairns. Activities and snorkeling tips presentation en route to Green Island
- 10:10am - Arrives Green Island. Five hours to enjoy chosen activities and relaxation
- 3:15pm - Back on board for a fish feeding display
- 3:45pm - Depart Green Island
- 5.00pm - Arrive back in Cairns
- Transfer to accommodation (if selected at time of booking)
11:00am Departure
- Coach pick up from accommodation (if selected at time of booking)
- 10:30am - Boarding commences
- 11:00am - Depart Cairns for Green Island
- 11:45am - Arrive Green Island
- 4:15pm - Depart Green Island
- 5.00pm - Arrive back in Cairns
- Transfer to accommodation (if selected at time of booking)
The buffet lunch includes: (if this option is selected)
- Cold meat platter - selection of roast beef and ham
- Vegetarian Lasagne - layers of fresh vegetables served with a tomato and cheese sauce
- Beef Curry - Japanese tasty beef & vegetable curry
- Steamed Rice
- Garden Salad - lettuce, tomato, onions, cucumber
- Pasta Salad - pasta spirals, tangy tomato sauce, tomato sauce, corn, Italian herbs, shallots, green and red pepper
- Coleslaw - cabbage, celery, red cabbage, carrots, mayonnaise
- Fresh Bread
- Tropical Fruit - pineapple and watermelon
- Condiments
- Prices are listed as a guide only. For an exact price quote, select a date
- Children aged 4 to 14 years inclusive qualify for child rates
- Infants aged 3 years and under travel free of charge
- Prices are per person.
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- Cruise transfers to and from Green Island by modern air-conditioned catamaran
- Five and a half hours on Green Island
- Morning tea / coffee on boarding
- Activity and snorkeling demonstration en route to Green Island
- Buffet lunch (if this option is selected)
- Semi-Submarine Coral Viewing Tour (if this option is selected)
- Choice of a Glass-Bottom Boat tour or the use of Snorkeling Gear for the day
- Hotel pick up and drop off (if this option is selected)
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
- Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Items of a personal nature
- Optional Activities
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking, unless booking within 7 days of travel date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Towel
- Swimming costume plus a shirt to swim in
- Credit card or drivers license for snorkeling gear deposit
- Cash for drinks and snacks
- Film, sunscreen and souvenirs are available for sale on board
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Even with the rain, we had an enjoyable day. The reef viewing was a little cloudy but we could still ... Read more ›
Colleen C, Canada, March 2008
Value for money. Great trip for the kids. Lots to see. Fit well into our plans. Read more ›
Graham K, Australia, May 2008
