Discover more of Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef with this all‑inclusive Discovery Tour from Cairns. Travel by fast, air‑conditioned catamaran and enjoy up to 7 hours on the island with both snorkel equipment hire and a glass‑bottom boat tour included. Explore coral reefs, meet colourful marine life, wander rainforest boardwalks or simply relax on the sandy beaches at your own pace.

Ideal for families, couples, and nature enthusiasts, the Green Island Discovery Tour offers a flexible and memorable Great Barrier Reef experience. Choose from multiple daily departure times to suit your schedule and enjoy the freedom to tailor your day with snorkelling, glass-bottom boat tours, or relaxing on pristine beaches.

Boat approaching a dock connected to a small green island surrounded by blue ocean under a partly cloudy sky.

Two snorkellers swimming above a vibrant coral reef in clear turquoise ocean water under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

Couple holding hands and walking out of clear turquoise water onto a sandy beach with green trees and blue sky in the background, carrying snorkeling gear and fins.

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Green Island
Discovery

Name: Green Island Discovery
Brand: Great Adventures
Price: 150 AUD
Availability: InStock

Icons representing a return transfer by boat, snorkeling gear with a diver and fish, plus a glass bottom boat with fish.

$150

Adult

$82

Child

$388

Family

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Up to 7 hours on Green Island

Air Conditioned fast Catamaran Cruise

Morning tea & coffee until departure from Cairns

Snorkel equipment hire

Glass Bottom Boat

Use of day facilities (toilets, showers etc.)

Swimming pool access (Exclusive)

Marine Biologist Reef Talk and Island Walk (Exclusive for Great Adventures)*

Great Adventures Beach Bag

* Spaces are limited

Tour Information

Getting to Green Island

Green Island Timetable

Choose any combination of the following departure times from Cairns and Green Island:

Cairns

8:30am

10:30am

Green Island

2:30pm

4:30pm

Passengers must check-in at the Great Adventures counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal for boarding passes before boarding vessel.

Boarding is 30 minutes prior to departure time.

Transfers between Cairns and Green Island take approximately 45 minutes subject to weather conditions.

Your Day Itinerary

What to Bring

Swimwear & Towel

Comfortable shoes

Hat & Sunscreen

We recommend marine friendly sunscreen

Camera

Drones are not permitted

Spending money

For refreshments, souvenirs or optional activities

General Conditions

General

4 - 14 years are classed as children, and under 4 travel free (ie. 3 or below).
Family fare - maximum of 2 adults and 2 children of the same family. Normal fare applies for additional children. Not applicable with any other discount.
All schedules, activities and prices may be varied without notice. Listed fares in Australian dollars include Goods and Services Tax.
Prices valid from 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026

Locals

Locals are classed as residents living between Cooktown and Innisfail
Locals ID (Drivers license, or any document with a local address) must be presented at check-in.

Green Island Discovery Tour

Green Island Discovery