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Q: How long is the boat ride from Cairns to Green Island?

The ferry from Cairns to Green Island takes about 45 minutes on a high-speed catamaran. There are two morning departures from Cairns, and two afternoon departures from Green Island, so independent travelers have flexibility to stay on the island for a half- or full-day trip. Guided trips on private tour vessels are typically for 4–5 or 7–8 hours.

Q: Are Green Island tours and activities suitable for children?

Yes, Green Island is an ideal destination for kids of all ages, with lots of family-friendly options. Snorkeling, glass-bottom boat rides, easy nature walks, and kayaking are some activities kids will enjoy, as well as swimming and playing on the beach. The Marineland Melanesia aquarium and crocodile park is also a main attraction on the island.

Q: Is Green Island a good place to go snorkeling?

Yes, Green Island is a great place to go snorkeling, especially for kids and beginners. You can snorkel directly from the beach, so once you’re arrived there, you don’t need to go out on another boat to find a spot. A fringing reef encircles the island, which contains different kinds of coral, tropical fish, giant clams, and even turtles.

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Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

If you want to enjoy a tropical island beach paradise from Cairns but don’t have a lot of time, this half or full-day trip to Green Island is ideal. Be transported by fast catamaran from Cairns to save time. Choose between a glass-bottomed boat tour or the use of snorkeling equipment. Get access to the island’s pool or take a self-guided walk of the island if you want to be more active.

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Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

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Green Island Half-Day Trip from Cairns

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Explore the Great Barrier Reef and a lush island rain forest on this catamaran tour to Green Island from Cairns. Create your own perfect day on this protected coral cay with a variety of activities including snorkeling, scuba diving, Seawalking, nature walks, and tours on a glass-bottom boat. Upgrade to include a delicious buffet lunch on board the catamaran and/or a ride in a semi-submarine. It’s a fantastic way to discover the underwater wonders of the world’s most famous reef.

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Green Island Day Trip from Cairns

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Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

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Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers

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Seawalker Helmet Experience and Green Island Combo from Cairns

If visiting the ancient coral cay of Green Island for the day wasn’t great enough, add a seawalker helmet dive to your package. Take a super-fast catamaran from Cairns to the island and choose between the use of snorkeling gear or a glass-bottom boat ride (included). Add more fun to the day by donning a glass helmet and taking a guided walk on the seabed, surrounded by coral and tropical fish while keeping your head dry.

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Seawalker Helmet Experience and Green Island Combo from Cairns

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Two Islands, One Day - Fitzroy and Green Islands From Cairns

Explore two iconic tropical islands in a single day, immersing yourself in the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. Spend over 6 hours on the reef with opportunities for snorkeling at both Fitzroy Island and Green Island. Enjoy a glass-bottom boat tour at Fitzroy Island, where expert guides reveal the wonders of marine life. Choose to snorkel at both islands or relax on pristine beaches, with options for a boxed lunch at Fitzroy or a buffet lunch on board the Big Cat at Green Island. - Visit Fitzroy and Green Islands, iconic destinations of the Great Barrier Reef - Snorkel in vibrant waters, discovering rich marine biodiversity - Take a glass-bottom boat tour for a unique perspective of the reef - Options for a boxed lunch or buffet lunch to enhance your day

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Two Islands, One Day - Fitzroy and Green Islands From Cairns

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Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns

Discover the natural wonders of Tropical North Queensland on a full-day tour to Chillagoe Caves and Granite Gorge. Travel from Cairns by rugged 4WD vehicle with a naturalist guide, passing over the McAllister Ranges and the Great Dividing Range as you explore the Australian Outback. Visit Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park, drive near the wetlands to spot Australian native wildlife, and stop by historic mining towns. This small-group tour also included morning tea and a pub lunch.

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Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns

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Green Island Day Trip from Cairns with Beaches Transfers

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Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns - Reef Hopper

Enjoy aerial views of the Great Barrier Reef on a scenic flight from Cairns. With window seats guaranteed, this flight features informative commentary from your pilot as you fly over the city of Cairns, then head out over the turquoise sea to Green Island and Palm Cove. Pass over Arlington Reef, Upolu Reef, Double Island and North Queensland’s coast before heading back to the mainland. Your flight also includes a free transfer courtesy bus from your centrally located accommodations in Cairns.

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Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns - Reef Hopper

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Full Day Reef Cruise and 10 Minute Helicopter Scenic Flight

Discover the natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef from all angles on this action-packed tour—something few travelers get to enjoy. Cruise onboard a high-speed catamaran and enjoy an introductory or certified scuba dive at two different dive sites. After marveling over the colorful corals and marine life from underwater, hop aboard for a helicopter flight to see the islands and reefs from above.

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Full Day Reef Cruise and 10 Minute Helicopter Scenic Flight

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Ocean Free 25 guest Great Barrier Reef & visit Green Island Tour

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Cairns: Tandem Skydive Experience over Reef & Rainforest

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Wunyami Cultural Tour on Green Island's Eco Adventure

Our Wunyami Cultural Tours on Green Island delve into indigenous culture, weaving ancestral stories into the island's land and sea. Led by indigenous guides, these tours share saltwater legends and broader Great Barrier Reef narratives. They aim to raise awareness and foster understanding of Green Island's indigenous history and culture. Through collaboration with elders and young leaders, the tours offer authentic insights, providing a career pathway for the indigenous community while instilling respect and honour. These tours are a vital part of Green Island's cultural learning, highlighting the significance of indigenous heritage. The Cairns to Green Island Ferry (travel time approximately 45 minutes) offers up to 7 hours to explore Wunyami (Green Island) at your own pace. Snorkel equipment or glass-bottom boat tours are included and you can purchase lunch on the Island. Recommended items include swimwear, sun protection, and spending money. Adult: A$185.00 Child: A$98.00

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Wunyami Cultural Tour on Green Island's Eco Adventure

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2 Day Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation

See more in less time on this 2-day tour that takes in the wonders of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, as well as the magic of the Great Barrier Reef. On day one, roam through Daintree on custom-built 4WD vehicles while your local guide shares their extensive knowledge of flora and fauna. Then on day two, sail to the outer Great Barrier Reef and jump off board to snorkel snorkeling.

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2 Day Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation

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2 Day Daintree Rainforest and Chillagoe Outback Tour

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Reef Rainforest Fusion - 45 Minute Reef and Rainforest Flight

This tour combines the best elements of the reef and rainforest. Starting with the reef we fly to Green Island and then explore the local reefs, including the beautiful Vlasoff Sand Cay. We then track to Palm Cove and climb up to 2,500 feet as we glide over the Great Dividing Range on our way to Kuranda - the village in the rainforest. We then track down the Barron Gorge, home of the immense Barron Falls, before tracking back to Cairns Airport with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area.

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Reef Rainforest Fusion - 45 Minute Reef and Rainforest Flight

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3 Day Reef, Rainforest and Outback Package

Find adventure in the vast Australian Outback on this comprehensive 3-day tour package. Discover the best of Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest, and the Outback. On your first day, cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef on a catamaran and snorkel in the clear waters at two Outer Reef sites. Spend a day riding to Chillagoe in a 4X4 vehicle with a local guide, and on your last day, explore the ancient Daintree Rainforest and famous Cape Tribulation Beach. Along the way, learn about the wildlife and ecology of the region from your naturalist driver-guide.

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3 Day Reef, Rainforest and Outback Package

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Great Barrier Reef 30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Tour from Cairns

Enjoy unforgettable views of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef as you fly over the UNESCO-listed natural wonder in a helicopter. Experience the magnitude of the vast reef as you float overhead, spotting landmarks like Green Island and Upolo Cay and swooping low enough to see coral clusters and schools of tropical fish and rays. The tour departs from Marina Point at 2 Pier Point Rd in Cairns City.

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Great Barrier Reef 30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Tour from Cairns

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Ultimate Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest 45-minute Helicopter Tour

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The Reef Spectacular - 60 minute reef scenic flight

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Green Island Fly & Cruise Combo from Cairns

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Cairns: Waterfall, Wetlands & Kuranda Scenic Rail All Inclusive

Get ready for a day filled with natural wonders, cultural discovery and great food as you embark on a guided Waterfall, Wetlands and Kuranda Scenic Rail adventure from Cairns! Embrace the tranquility of Cattana Wetlands as you meander through the enchanting feather palm forest and past reflective Jabiru Lake, on a driver-guided walk. Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature as you witness the awe-inspiring Barron Falls, guided by a Djabugay cultural ranger who will share knowledge on this Make Travel Matter® experience. Indulge in a tasty lunch, coffee and coffee liqueur tasting at Skybury Coffee plantation and delight your tastebuds again, at Emerald Creek Ice Creamery where you can savour the most heavenly locally produced ice cream creations. To complete your day board the historic Kuranda Scenic Rail. Pass through 15 tunnels, over 37 bridges and past cascading waterfalls, as you wind through the stunning Barron Gorge National Park.

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Cairns: Waterfall, Wetlands & Kuranda Scenic Rail All Inclusive

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Two-Days Kuranda Rainforestation + Green Island Great Barrier

This is unique because you get to cover the most of your time to capture the beauty of the Kuranda day tour, experience the aboriginal experience, learn about their lifestyles, hunting skills, dance show, army duck and Australian animal encounters, followed by the second day to experience crystal blue water at Great Barrier Reef and to taste the underwater beauty and marine world. Cost effective, timely and a smart choice to get the best value for money.

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What are people saying about Green Island

Ocean Free 25 guest Great Barrier Reef & visit Green Island Tour

Chihwa_T, Jan 2026

Super fun day at the Great Barrier Reef

Captain Mike and his crew were great. We had a fun day snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef and visiting Green Island. The crew were attentive and I appreciated their focus on safety. I have been on enough of these types of tours to notice the wide range of snorkeling and swimming skills that the crew have to handle. I thought they managed the skill levels really well.

Green Island Day Trip from Cairns

Alexis_O, Apr 2026

Relaxed and beautiful day

The Big Cat tour is smooth and pretty organized. The marine biologist explained and shared about the reef and reef creatures well and we saw the cute sea turtles and other fishes like Trevally readily. It is a relaxed and beautiful time in Green Island, no wonder it is a popular spot for tourists and locals.

Green Island Half-Day Trip from Cairns

Linda_H, Apr 2026

Green Island 1/2 day tour

Comfortable fast ride to Green Island. We then walked along the boardwalk through the national park and did the glass bottom boat tour. Many people were snorkelling. It was a very enjoyable 1/2 day tour

Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

RositaAlbano_F, Mar 2026

Green Island is a fun...

Green Island is a fun place to go! Glass bottom gave us an amazing glimpses of the awesome life in Barrier Reef! They offer lots of activities, most are to pay! I just wish lunch is included! Adventure Team indeed gave us adventure we are looking for at Barrier Reef! Including the sudden amazing storm that wet us just before getting on to our Ferry back to Cairns! Surprisingly the return trip was not rock and rolling despite of the storm! Will recommend it!

Green Island Day Trip from Cairns

Chloe_M, May 2026

Worth it

My friends and I were originally booked for another tour and so they rebooked us with this one! This was a pretty good tour! The island is fun to explore and we were able to swim with sea turtles and see lots of colorful fish. The coral itself isn’t that vibrant but it’s still pretty cool. The food and drink accommodations were very good as well.

Green Island

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Know before you go

Temperatures can reach upwards of 86°F (30°C) in summer, so pack sunscreen and a hat, as well as a swimsuit and towel.
Follow the rules to avoid damaging the coral or disturbing the Great Barrier Reef, a protected conservation area.
Facilities at the Green Island Resort include showers, changing rooms, lockers, a bar and restaurant, and free Wi-Fi.
The Green Island Resort has wheelchair access, but not all activities are fully accessible to those with limited mobility.

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