Green Island is a beautiful coral cay which enjoys world acclaim as a tropical paradise on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The island is a protected Marine National Park, readily identified by its emerald rainforest surrounded by white sandy beaches and magnificent coral reefs. The marine life includes endless varieties of colorful fish, turtles, giant clams, shells, starfish, sea anemones and much more.

The MV 'Big Cat' is an air-conditioned, 30 meter catamaran which cruises daily to Green Island, located 15 nautical miles (27 kilometers) from Cairns. It features spacious and luxurious interior cabins as well as outside decks to enjoy the warm, tropical climate.

On boarding, passengers are offered tea and coffee and settle in for the leisurely journey to Green Island and their Great Barrier Reef experience. Snorkeling gear is given to those participating in this activity and en route to Green Island there is a snorkeling demonstration, as well as an informative presentation on how passengers can make the most of their day at Green Island. Passengers are also given times and details about meeting their various activities, such as glass-bottom boat tours, semi-submarine coral viewing tours, scuba diving and supervised snorkeling trips. The 'Big Cat' remains at the Green Island jetty for the five and a half hours that passengers spend on the island. A buffet lunch is served aboard 'Big Cat' for those who have chosen this option and a licensed bar offers refreshments throughout the day.

Passengers may visit Green Island Resort where you can browse through the shops and make use of the facilities including fresh water showers, change rooms and restrooms. The island also has short walking tracks through the National Park and the resorts Beach Hire offers the hire of canoes, surf skis, sailboards, shade umbrellas, beach lounge chairs and more.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Daily

Unavailable Dates:

• December 25 (Christmas Day)

Departure Point:

Details will be listed on your voucher or your selected Cairns hotel if a 'Hotel Pick up' Option is selected at time of booking.

Departure Time:

Boarding commences half an hour prior to departure:

• 9:00am
• 11:00am

Return details:

Concludes at original point of departure

Hotel Pickup:

• 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.

Itinerary:

9:00am Departure:

• 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

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• 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)

Exclusions:

• Items of a personal nature
• Optional Activities

Additional Info:

•  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

What to bring:

• 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

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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