The Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Adventure combo tour from Great Adventures offers a full-day experience combining two of the reef’s most spectacular destinations. Begin with a fast 45-minute catamaran cruise from Cairns to Green Island, a unique coral cay where you can snorkel, take a glass-bottom boat tour, or explore the rainforest on a self-guided walk. You’ll have up to 2 hours on the island with access to showers and a swimming pool.

Your adventure continues to Great Adventures’ Outer Reef platform, moored in the pristine waters of the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Spend 3 hours snorkelling colourful coral gardens, diving (optional), or relaxing on the sun deck. For non-swimmers, the semi-submersible vessel and underwater observatory provide amazing views of marine life. Educational reef talks by marine biologists enhance your experience.

Ideal for families, couples, and nature lovers, this combo tour includes snorkelling equipment, buffet lunch, refreshments, and expert guidance. Flexible departure times and deluxe onboard facilities ensure a comfortable and memorable day exploring both Green Island and the Outer Reef in one seamless journey.

Pontoon viewed from a snorkeller
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Green Island &
Great Barrier Reef

Adventure

$329

Adult

$180

Child

$846

Family

Optional Activities

2 hours on Green Island

3 hours on Outer Reef Platform

Snorkelling at Green Island & Outer Reef

Semi - Submersible Reef Tour

Underwater Observatory

Eco Reef Talk with Marine Biologist

Fish Feeding Presentation with Marine Biologist

Reef Education Presentation

Hot & cold buffet lunch

Tea & coffee

Cheese & biscuits on return journey

Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Activities

Tour Information

Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Adventure

Departure & Arrival Times

Green Island

8:30am

Depart Cairns

9:15am

Arrive GI

Outer Reef

11:20am

Depart GI

12:30pm

Arrive Outer Reef

Cairns

3:30pm

Depart Outer Reef

5:30pm

Arrive Cairns

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.