Green Island & Outer Great Barrier Reef Tour from Cairns
Special save up to $30 per person
Adult $288.00| Child $156|Family $740
Adult $318|Ch $132| Family $816Departs daily 8.30am - 5.30pm
Enjoy the best of both worlds with this complete Great Barrier Reef and Island tour. Enjoy 2 hours on Green Island and  3 hours on the Outer Barrier Reef.  Fast 45-minute catamaran ride to beautiful Green Island and enjoy 2 hours on this iconic  coral cay, and then continue your day adventure and discovery with a further 45 minute ride  to Great Adventures spacious activity platform moored on the majestic Outer Great Barrier Reef.
The complete reef and island experience awaits with this exciting tour. Take a fast 45-minute catamaran ride to beautiful Green Island and enjoy two hours on this unique reef and rainforest coral cay. Then, you’ll depart Green Island to continue your day of adventure and discovery with 3 hours on board Great Adventures' spacious activity platform moored on the majestic Outer Great Barrier Reef.
Green Island
It is a beautiful 6000-year-old coral cay in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park – a premier world heritage site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Grab your snorkel gear and head to the Lifeguard patrolled beach to explore the marine world off the beach, take a stroll thru the unique tropical rainforest, laze on the white coral sand beach or take part in some of the optional activities that Green Island has to offer
Outer Barrier Reef
The stable reef activity platform is the perfect base for swimmers and non-swimmers to explore. Snorkel and/or dive, visit the underwater observatory, cruise in a semi-sub to view the surrounding coral or relax on the sundeck with a delicious buffet lunch. The vibrant marine life of the reef awaits you.
- 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 the 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 are available whilst at the platform
- Cheese and biscuits on the return journey
Guided Snorkel Tour from $76.00
For those looking for a more immersive snorkel experience, a guided snorkel tour is a great way to maximise your visit to the Great Barrier Reef.
Ideal for novice snorkellers and family groups, you will be able to swim with the fish and explore the wonders of the reef with one of our knowledgeable guides by your side
Introductory and Certified Diving
Prices from $184.00
For an underwater adventure to remember, come diving with us! It’s fun and no experience is necessary to take a fully supervised introductory dive. Our professional and experienced PADI instructors will guide you through every aspect of your dive, allowing you to have a relaxed, enjoyable experience. Please note a dive medical questionnaire will be required to be completed on the day
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Reefsmart sunscreen
- Camera
- Water bottle (you are able to refill on board)
- Change of clothes
- Extra cash or credit card for onboard purchases
- 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 the 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 are available whilst at the platform
- Cheese and biscuits on the return journey
Guided Snorkel Tour from $76.00
For those looking for a more immersive snorkel experience, a guided snorkel tour is a great way to maximise your visit to the Great Barrier Reef.
Ideal for novice snorkellers and family groups, you will be able to swim with the fish and explore the wonders of the reef with one of our knowledgeable guides by your side
Introductory and Certified Diving
Prices from $184.00
For an underwater adventure to remember, come diving with us! It’s fun and no experience is necessary to take a fully supervised introductory dive. Our professional and experienced PADI instructors will guide you through every aspect of your dive, allowing you to have a relaxed, enjoyable experience. Please note a dive medical questionnaire will be required to be completed on the day
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Reefsmart sunscreen
- Camera
- Water bottle (you are able to refill on board)
- Change of clothes
- Extra cash or credit card for onboard purchases
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