5 Hours Island & Reef Time!
The complete reef and island experience awaits with this exciting tour. Take a fast 45 minute catamaran ride to beautiful Green Island and enjoy 2 hours on this unique reef and rain forest 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
Green Island is a beautiful 6000 year old coral cay located 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*.
Great 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 or just relax on the sundeck with a delicious buffet lunch. The vibrant marine life of the reef awaits you. In addition to your included activities Great Adventures’ activity platform also has a wide range of optional activities to choose from*.

* Some Activities may not be available due to time constraints

Optional ActivitiesNon - SwimmersFamily Information

Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Adventure

Make the most of your day with a Green Island and outer Great Barrier Reef adventure!

$329

Adult

$180

Child

$846

Family

Optional Activities
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Inclusions

Snorkelling at Green Island & Outer Reef

Semi - Submersible Reef Tour

Underwater Observatory

Reef Education Presentation

Eco Reef Talk with Marine Biologist

Return transfers on board Great Adventures

2 hours on Green Island

3 hours on Outer Reef Platform

Hot & cold buffet lunch

Tea & coffee

Cheese & biscuits on return journey

Fish Feeding Presentation with Marine Biologist

Green Island &
Great Barrier Reef Activities

Green Island & Outer Reef Snorkelling

Included 

Underwater Observatory & Marine Biologist Eco Talk

Included 

Semi - Submersible

Included 

Seawalker

Optional 

Marine Biologist Guided Snorkelling Tour

Optional 

Scuba Doo

Optional 

Scenic Helicopter Flight

Optional 

Introductory Scuba Diving

Optional 

Certified Scuba Diving

Optional 

Tour Information

Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Adventure

Departure & Arrival Times

Green Island

8:30am

Depart
Cairns

9:15am

Arrive
GI

Outer Reef

11:20am

Depart
GI

12:30pm

Arrive
Outer Reef

Cairns

3:30pm

Depart
Outer Reef

5:30pm

Arrive
Cairns

Passengers must check-in at the Great Adventures counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal for boarding passes before boarding vessel.

Boarding is 30 minutes prior to departure time.

Transfers between Cairns and Green Island take approximately 45 minutes subject to weather conditions.

Your Day Itinerary

What to Bring

Swimwear & Towel

Comfortable shoes

Hat & Sunscreen

We recommend marine friendly sunscreen

Camera

Drones are not permitted

Spending money

For refreshments, souvenirs or optional activities

General Conditions

General

  • 4 - 14 years are classed as children, and under 4 travel free (ie. 3 or below).
  • Family fare - maximum of 2 adults and 2 children of the same family. Normal fare applies for additional children. Not applicable with any other discount.
  • All schedules, activities and prices may be varied without notice. Listed fares in Australian dollars include Goods and Services Tax.
  • Prices valid from 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026

Locals

  • Locals are classed as residents living between Cooktown and Innisfail
  • Locals ID (Drivers license, or any document with a local address) must be presented at check-in.