# Green Island Cruises (Great Adventures) > Green Island Cruises is the official Green Island day-tour service operated by Great Adventures Cruises, part of the Quicksilver Group, based in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Green Island is a 6,000-year-old coral cay located in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, approximately 27 km (a 45-minute air-conditioned catamaran ferry) offshore from Cairns. Tours depart daily from the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns, offering up to 7 hours on the island. Experiences include snorkelling, scuba diving, glass bottom boat and semi-submersible coral viewing, Seawalker helmet diving, parasailing, helicopter flights, rainforest eco walks, beach activities, and access to island day facilities, swimming pool, and the Green Island Resort. Tours include a Marine Biologist Reef Talk and Island Walk. The standard Green Island Transfer starts from $112 adult, $56 child, and $287 family. Ferries depart Cairns at 8:30am and 10:30am and return from Green Island at 2:30pm and 4:30pm. ## Tour Pages - [Green Island Great Barrier Reef Adventure](https://green-island.com.au/green-island-great-barrier-reef-adventure): Full-day Green Island tour from Cairns with snorkelling or glass bottom boat options, beach time, and island facilities. Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef coral cay. - [Green Island Ferry Transfer](https://green-island.com.au/ferry): 45-minute air-conditioned catamaran ferry from Cairns to Green Island. Up to 7 hours on the island, day facilities, and pool access with flexible ferry times. From $112 adult / $56 child / $287 family. Departs Cairns 8:30am and 10:30am. - [Green Island Eco Adventure](https://green-island.com.au/eco): Green Island Eco Adventure day tour with ferry from Cairns, snorkel or glass-bottom boat tour, rainforest walks, and up to 7 hours to explore the coral cay. - [Green Island Discover Tour](https://green-island.com.au/discovery): Best-value Green Island day tour from Cairns including snorkel gear hire and a glass-bottom boat tour, plus up to 7 hours on the Great Barrier Reef island. - [Fares and Prices](https://green-island.com.au/fares-and-prices): Green Island day-trip fares, family prices, and package options from Cairns, including snorkelling and glass bottom boat choices. - [Locals Pricing](https://green-island.com.au/locals-pricing): Discounted Green Island day tour rates for Queensland local residents. ## Activities - [Things To Do on Green Island](https://green-island.com.au/activities): Overview of activities and experiences on Green Island, including snorkelling, scuba diving, Seawalker, glass bottom boat, parasailing, and family-friendly beach activities. - [Green Island Snorkelling](https://green-island.com.au/tours-green-island/green-island-snorkeling): Snorkelling tours off Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef. A safe and exciting way to see the reef's marine life. - [Green Island Scuba Diving](https://green-island.com.au/tours-green-island/green-island-scuba-diving): Scuba diving among the marine life surrounding Green Island. No experience necessary; some medical conditions may prevent participation. - [Green Island Glass Bottom Boat](https://green-island.com.au/tours-green-island/glass-bottom-boat): View the coral gardens and marine life off Green Island from a modern Coral Explorer glass-bottom boat, without getting wet. - [Green Island Parasailing](https://green-island.com.au/tours-green-island/green-island-parasailing): See the Great Barrier Reef and Green Island from above on a parasailing tour of the island. - [Self-Guided Green Island Eco Walk](https://green-island.com.au/tours-green-island/self-guided-green-island-eco-walk): Self-guided rainforest and coastal walk on Green Island, home to over 120 plant species and more than 55 species of birds. - [Green Island Beach Hire & Activities](https://green-island.com.au/tours-green-island/green-island-beach-hire-activities): Beach and water activities on Green Island including kayaking, beach volleyball, and personal sun lounge hire. - [Green Island Helicopter Flights](https://green-island.com.au/tours-green-island/helicopter-flights): Scenic helicopter flights over Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef aboard Nautilus Aviation helicopters. - [Green Island Seawalker](https://green-island.com.au/tours-green-island/seawalker): Seawalker underwater helmet-walking experience on the reef off Green Island, with no swimming required. - [Marineland Melanesia](https://green-island.com.au/tours-green-island/marineland-melanesia): Green Island's Marineland Melanesia crocodile park and museum, home to over 15 crocodiles representing species found across Australia. - [Lunch & Refreshments](https://green-island.com.au/lunch): Lunch and refreshment options available on Green Island during your day tour. ## Plan Your Trip - [Your Day](https://green-island.com.au/info/your-day): What to expect on a Green Island day tour, including itinerary, departure times, and onboard experience. - [Information for Families](https://green-island.com.au/info/information-for-families): Family-friendly Green Island and Great Barrier Reef tours suitable for all ages. - [Activities for Non-Swimmers](https://green-island.com.au/info/activities-for-non-swimmers): Wet and dry reef experiences for non-swimmers and reluctant swimmers on Green Island and the reef. - [Reef Education & School Programs](https://green-island.com.au/info/reef-education-experience-packages): School excursion and education programs on Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef, guided by Marine Biologists and Master Reef Guides, aligned to the Australian Curriculum. - [Great Barrier Reef Weather](https://green-island.com.au/info/great-barrier-reef-weather): Green Island and Great Barrier Reef weather reports and forecasts for Cairns. - [Island Webcam](https://green-island.com.au/info/island-webcam): Live Green Island webcam and current reef conditions. - [Green Island Map](https://green-island.com.au/green-island-map): Map of Green Island showing facilities, walks, beaches, and points of interest. - [FAQs](https://green-island.com.au/info/great-adventures-faq): Frequently asked questions about Green Island tours, covering booking, what to bring, accessibility, ferry times, weather, and your day. - [Enquire / Contact](https://green-island.com.au/enquire): Contact the Green Island Cruises (Great Adventures) team. Phone +61 (07) 4044 9944. Email res@greatadventures.com.au. Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns QLD 4870. ## About Green Island - [About Green Island](https://green-island.com.au/about-green-island): Green Island is a unique 6,000-year-old coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef near Cairns, with rainforest, wildlife, Indigenous connections, and eco-tourism credentials. - [Green Island in Brief](https://green-island.com.au/green-island-in-brief): Quick facts about Green Island, a 6,000-year-old coral cay 27 km offshore from Cairns in Tropical North Queensland. - [Reef & Fauna Information](https://green-island.com.au/reef-fauna): Information about the coral reef and marine and island fauna found at Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef. - [Green Island Resort](https://green-island.com.au/resort): Green Island Resort accommodation on the Great Barrier Reef for overnight stays on the coral cay. - [Eco-Tourism](https://green-island.com.au/eco): Green Island eco-tourism and sustainability practices on the Great Barrier Reef. ## Optional - [Sitemap](https://green-island.com.au/sitemap.xml)