Full Day Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Tour from Cairns
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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.
Free cancellation
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
What's not included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Optional activitiés
- FUEL_SURCHARGE
Itinerary
- Great Adventures will take you to an exclusive and spacious activity platform on the majestic Outer Barrier Reef. Snorkel, dive, view the reef from the underwater observatory and semi-submersible tour. (3h 0min) Admission included
- Experience the breathtaking beauty of the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. From Great Adventures' spacious reef activity platform moored at the majestic Outer Reef, the coral and marine biodiversity is at its most extreme. There’s an abundance of activities for all ages, swimmers and non-swimmers to enjoy. Snorkel and dive or stay dry and discover the reef in the underwater observatory or from the air-conditioned semi-submersible. There’s also a great range of exciting optional activities including scuba diving, scenic helicopter flights and the exclusive Scuba-Doo underwater scooter - these are an additional cost paid on the day. (4h 0min)
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
Please check-in at the Great Adventures counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal at 7:30am for boarding at 8am (departure at 8:30am).
End point
Please check-in at the Great Adventures counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal at 7:30am for boarding at 8am (departure at 8:30am).
Practical information
- Operated by
- The Quicksilver Group
- Max group size
- 200 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–12
- Languages
- cmn, ja, en
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 10 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.