Green Island Tours
Experience Green Island from Cairns - white-sand beaches, rainforest walks, snorkelling, reef tours and unique attractions like Mainland Melanesia. Half-day to full-day options.
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Adult $196 – Child $98 – Family $490
Departs Daily from Cairns 8:30am – 5:00pm
Make the most of your time in Far North Queensland with the Two Island Explorer tour, combining both Fitzroy Island and Green Island in a single unforgettable day. Departing from Cairns, this reef and island adventure lets you snorkel vibrant coral reefs, swim in crystal-clear waters, or simply relax
Adult $120|Child4-14yrs $60
Family 2A+2C $300
Departs daily 1.00pm – 5.00pm
Green Island is a beautiful island on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef only 45 minutes ferry ride from Cairns. It is a Marine National Park uniquely rainforested and surrounded by white sandy beaches and magnificent coral reefs and abundant marine life.
Adult $120.00 | Child4-14yrs $60.00 | Family 2A+2C $300.00
Adult $120 |Child $60
Family 2A+2C $300
Full Day 11.00am – 5.00pm
Snorkel and swim in the clear, cool island waters straight from the white sandy beach. Encounter a wide variety of colourful fish, turtles and other marine creatures whilst exploring the beautiful coral reef gardens surrounding Green Island. Semi Submersible and guided snorkel tour options available.
Adult $120.00 | Child $60.00 | Family 2A+2C $300.00
Adult $279| Child $220 4-14yrs
Departs Daily 8.00 am – 5.00 pm
Renown as the most exclusive, personal, customer-oriented Great Barrier Reef tour in Cairns with only 25 guests. Join this amazing personalised team on the 16.5 meter sailing schooner ‘Ocean Free’ for a day to remember on the Great Barrier Reef. Ocean Free sails you to Pinnacle Reef, an exclusive reef site located in the highly protected Marine Park zone just off Green Island offering excellent coral coverage and vibrant marine life.
Adult $278| Child 4-14yrs $228
Family 2A+2C$1012
Departs Cairns 8.30am or 10.30am
Returns 5.20pm
Underwater helmet diving experience on the Great Barrier Reef. Immerse yourself in the marine wonderland of the Great Barrier Reef and discover the underwater world from a different perspective. It’s a fun and engaging and easy to do. There is no equipment to operate, and non-swimmers are welcome; Seawalker is accessible to almost everyone and you don’t even have to get your hair wet!
Adult $278.00 | Child 4-14yrs $228.00 | Family 2A+2C $1012.00
Adult $120|Child 4-14yrs $60
Family 2A+2C $300
Departs daily 9.00am – 1.00pm
Green Island is a beautiful island on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef only 45 minutes ferry ride from Cairns. It is a Marine National Park uniquely rainforested and surrounded by white sandy beaches and magnificent coral reefs and abundant marine life.
Adult $120.00 | Child 4-14yrs $60.00 | Family 2A+2C $300.00
Adult $120 |Child 4-14yrs $60
Family 2A+2C $300
Full Day 9.00am – 5.00pm
Snorkel and swim in the clear, cool island waters straight from the white sandy beach. Encounter a wide variety of colourful fish, turtles and other marine creatures whilst exploring the beautiful coral reef gardens surrounding Green Island. Semi Submersible and guided snorkel tour options available.
Adult $120.00 | Child 4-14yrs $60.00 | Family 2A+2C $300.00
Adult $122| Child $66 4-14yrs
Family2A+2C $316
Half Day 8.30am or 10.30am departure -return Cairns 3.20pm
Full Day 8.30am or 10.30am departure -return Cairns 5.20pm
Green Island is an idyllic coral cay located only 15 nautical miles offshore from Cairns, snorkel and swim in the clear, cool island waters straight from the white sand beach. Encounter a wide variety of colourful fish, turtles and other marine creatures whilst exploring the beautiful coral reef gardens surrounding Green Island. Includes choice of snorkelling equipment OR glass bottom boat.
Adult $122.00 | Child $66.00 4-14yrs | Family2A+2C $316.00
Departs daily 8.30am – 5.30pm
Enjoy the best of both worlds with this complete Reef and Island tour. Fast 45-minute catamaran ride to Green Island to enjoy 2 hours on this iconic coral cay. Continue your day adventure to Great Adventures spacious activity platform. Spend 3 hours discovering the wonders of the reef, with plenty of time to snorkel, relax, and take in one of the world’s most extraordinary natural treasures.
Adult $299.00 | Child $164.00 (4-14yrs) | Family 2A+2C $770.00
Adult $229 |Child 4-14 yrs $139| Family 2A2C $676
Departs Mon to Sat 9am – 6pm
Green Island and Cairns City Sights Tour is an exciting day tour that takes you on a journey to explore the natural beauty and cultural highlights of two unique destinations. Morning begins with a visit to the beautiful Green Island, where you have the opportunity to snorkel or do a glass-bottom boat tour to discover the Great Barrier Reef. Return to Cairns where you’ll explore the sights and sounds of this vibrant tropical city.
Adult $229.00 | Child 4-14 yrs $139.00 | Family 2A2C $676.00
Green Island is one of the Great Barrier Reef’s most iconic coral cays—just 45 minutes from Cairns. Surrounded by white-sand beaches, vibrant coral gardens and emerald rainforest, it’s the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Visitors can swim, snorkel, stroll the shady boardwalks or simply unwind by the water.
Choose from a wide range of half-day and full-day tours, including snorkelling cruises, sailing adventures, Seawalker helmet diving and combined reef-and-island experiences. Each tour offers something unique, whether you want an easy family day on the beach or to explore deeper into the outer reef.
While on the island, don’t miss Marineland Melanesia—one of Green Island’s longest-running attractions. This privately run cultural and wildlife experience showcases Melanesian artefacts, traditional displays and live crocodile exhibits, with daily feeding shows. With so many ways to explore, Green Island is an unforgettable highlight of any Cairns holiday.
Green Island Cruise
- Cruise in comfort aboard modern air-conditioned catamarans
- Free choice of snorkel gear OR Glass Bottom Boat Tour
- Ideal for both swimmers and non-swimmers
- Licensed bar on board offering refreshments
- Change facilities on the island including freshwater showers & restrooms
- Shops, bar & restaurants available
- Beach umbrellas & sun lounges available for hire
- Other beach activities available for hire – canoes, surf skis, beach volleyball gear
- Sheltered beach with plenty of shady retreats
- Explore sandy beaches to find your own secluded spot
- Rainforest boardwalks with interpretative signage
- Self-guided island walk
- Snorkelling demonstration and activity presentation- en route to Green Island
Green Island & Outer Barrier Reef
- Return air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise
- Morning tea & coffee served until departure
- Morning tea cake selection
- Two (2) hours on Green Island
- Three (3) hours on Outer Reef platform
- Snorkelling equipment included at Green Island and the Outer Reef
- Lycra/Stinger suit included at the Outer Reef
- Use of buoyancy vests at the pontoon
- Reef education presentation
- Hot and cold buffet lunch
- Semi-submersible coral reef viewing tour
- Underwater observatory
- Guided Eco Reef Talk in the underwater observatory
- Afternoon tea and coffee available whilst at the platform
- Cheese and biscuits on return journey
What to bring:
Towel, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and swimwear. Cash for beverages, snacks & souvenirs.
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🌴 Local Since 1995
For over 28 years, Cairns Discovery Tours has been proudly locally owned and operated. Established in 1995, we’ve shared the tropical beauty of Cairns with thousands of travellers, offering authentic, community-connected tour experiences.
👩🏫 Expert Local Guides
Our passionate Cairns tour guides are storytellers, historians, and nature enthusiasts. With deep local knowledge, they bring the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, and Cairns’ tropical heritage to life, ensuring an unforgettable and educational experience.
