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.

'Reef Rocket' is a brand new state-of-the-art high speed catamaran, 24 meters in length with a capacity for 120 passengers. Traveling in air-conditioned comfort, it takes only 45 minutes to travel to Green Island which is 15 nautical miles (27 kilometers) from Cairns. This half day reef cruises allows over 2 hours on Green Island.

On boarding the 'Reef Rocket' at the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns, snorkeling gear is given to those participating in this activity and enroute to Green Island, there is a snorkeling demonstration showing how to use the equipment. On the journey to Green Island passengers are 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.

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 voucher or selected Cairns hotels if a 'Hotel Pick up' Option is selected at time of booking.

Departure Time:

Cruise departs at 9:00am or 1:00pm (depending on option chosen)
Boarding commences half an hour prior to departure

Return details:

Cruise concludes at The Reef Fleet Terminal, Spence Street in Cairns at 1:00pm or 5:00pm (depending on option chosen), followed by hotel drop offs in Cairns

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:

MORNING DEPARTURE:

• Coach pick up from accommodation (if this option is selected)
• 8:30am - Boarding commences. Snorkeling demonstration
• 9:00am - Depart Cairns. Reef Fleet Terminal
• 9:45am - Arrives Green Island. Allows over 2 hours on Green Island to enjoy chosen activities - ideal for those with limited time.
• 12:00noon - Depart Green Island
• 12:45pm - Arrive back in Cairns
• Coach transfer back to Accommodation (if this option is selected)

AFTERNOON DEPARTURE:

• Coach pick up from accommodation (if this option is selected)
• 12:45pm - Boarding commences. Snorkeling demonstration
• 1.00pm - Depart Cairns. Reef Fleet Terminal
• 1.45pm - Arrives Green Island. Allows over 2 hours on Green Island to enjoy chosen activities - ideal for those with limited time.
• 4.15pm - Depart Green Island
• 5.00pm - Arrive back in Cairns
• Coach transfer back to Accommodation (if this option is selected)

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Cruise transfers to and from Green Island by modern air-conditioned catamaran
• Over two hours on Green Island
• Activity and snorkeling demonstration en route to Green Island
• 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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