Green Island and Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour from Cairns

4.8(9)10 hFree cancellationBy The Quicksilver Group

About this activity

Start your day with a swift 45-minute catamaran journey to the breathtaking Green Island, where you'll have 2 hours to discover its vibrant coral reef and lush rainforest. Then, continue the adventure with 3 hours on Great Adventures' spacious activity platform, moored at the spectacular Outer Great Barrier Reef.

With a wide range of activities available for all ages—whether you're a swimmer or prefer to stay dry—you can snorkel, dive, or explore the reef from the underwater observatory or air-conditioned semi-submersible.

Looking for even more excitement? Optional extras like scuba diving, scenic helicopter flights, and the unique Scuba-Doo underwater scooter are also available for purchase on the day.

What's included

✓2 hours Green Island & 3 hours at the Outer Reef platform
✓Hot and cold buffet lunch, including prawns
✓Return fast catamaran transfer from Cairns
✓Use of snorkelling equipment, buoyancy vests and instruction
✓Semi-submersible coral viewing tour
✓Underwater observatory
✓Environmental Management Charge
✓Reef education presentation
✓Morning and afternoon tea

Not included

✕Hotel pick up and drop off
✕Optional activitiés
✕Fuel surcharge

Meeting and pickup

Please check-in at the Great Adventures counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal at 7:30am for boarding at 8am (departure at 8:30am).

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
After a single dive a wait of 12 hours is recommended before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater. If doing multiple dives an interval of 24 hours is suggested.
The minimum age for scuba diving is 12 years. Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from participating.
Snorkelling can be a strenuous activity. We recommend informing crew of any medical conditions.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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