Full Day on Green Island with Buffet Lunch
Full Day on Green Island with Buffet Lunch
4.1 (345)  
Cairns City, QLD 4870
  • Highlights
    • Whole day cruise with snorkelling gear to explore the tropical island & magnificent coral reefs
    • Experienced crew providing explanations on a wide variety of topics like marine life, the coral reefs & the history of the area
    • Explore the tropical rainforest on the island and the reef surroundings for 5.5 hours
    • Delicious buffet lunch

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  • Overview

    Enjoy a scenic cruise to the popular Green Island and spend hours exploring the beautiful coral cay with a full day cruise from Cairns departing at 9am.

    On board the 'Big Cat', a luxury 35-metre catamaran, you'll be comfortably transported to the island to enjoy a total of 5hrs 30mins exploring the island and enjoying some of its best attractions.

    With the choice of complimentary snorkelling equipment hire OR a glass bottom boat tour (excludes Transfer Only option), you'll be able to see the beautiful reef from either the water or from the dry and comfortable seat of the glass bottom boat.

    While on Green Island you can also enjoy the various walking trails through the rainforest to see the other side of this tropical paradise. Tours return back to Cairns by 5pm.

  • What's included?
    • Cruise to Green Island by catamaran
    • 5hrs 30mins to enjoy Green Island
    • FREE choice of snorkelling gear OR a glass bottom boat tour (excludes Transfer Only option)
    • Lycra suits and flotation vest (if choosing snorkelling gear as free option)
    • Snorkelling demonstration & reef presentation en route to Green Island
    • Use of Big Cat vessel during time at island as an air-conditioned base
    • Island rainforest boardwalks
    • Buffet Lunch

    Lunch Menu
    - Mini Grass-fed Beef Meatballs in Rich Tomato Sauce (gf / df)
    - Sri Lankan Chicken and Vegetable Curry (gf / df)
    - Steamed Jasmine Rice
    - Creamy Sundried Tomato and Roast Pumpkin Penne with Fresh Parmesan Shavings (v)
    - Local Caught Chilled Endeavour Prawns with Cocktail Sauce and Citrus Wedges
    - Champagne Leg Ham, Australian Salami, BBQ Marinated Chicken Nibbles (gf / df)
    - Sweet and White Potato Salad – Dill and Shallots – Homemade Dijonaise (gf / df)
    - Scorched Eggplant and Pearl Cous Cous Salad – Szechuan and Black Vinegar Dressing (vegan)
    - Mt Molloy Garden Salad – Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion – Snow Pea Sprouts and Carrot (gf /vegan)
    - Red and White Coleslaw with Zesty Lime Aioli – Carrot and Red Onion (gf / df)
    - White and Grain dinner rolls, Garlic and Herb Focaccia bread served with Butter Portions
    - Condiments

  • Location

    • 9am & 11am available 5 day per week
    • Marlin Marina, just a short walk from most major Cairns City Hotels, check in is held directly on the vessel
    • Boarding commences at 8.15am with final boarding at 8.45am from Marlin Marina and tour returns at 5pm
    • Guests will receive a text message the afternoon prior to departure with berth number and vessel as well as a link to a map directing them to the correct location

  • Customer Reviews for Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises

    4.1

    345 reviews
    YJ SY
    YJ SY
    8 months ago

    My family (2 elementary school students and mom and dad) visited Cairns at the end of May 2022. I experienced Green Island tour as an outdoor activity. Traveled peacefully, arrived and snorkeling in the sea of Green Island and strolled along the beach!!! Green Island is such a wonderful place and there are many clean and wonderful corals in the sea!!! So, We ate the onboard lunch buffet and was satisfied! After lunch, we boarded another small boat and went to see dolphins and corals in the sea. It was such a wonderful experience!!! Our family was very satisfied and happy with this Green Island cruise trip! I highly recommend it to all of you!!!👍

    Helen Davies
    Helen Davies
    8 months ago

    Check in was a breeze and plenty of room on the boat. Very slow journey to island which seemed to take forever. Disappointed with how I was spoken to by one of the older members of the crew. If the commentary is not loud enough to hear, then expect questions from your guests. Lunch was absolutely delicious and we had a nice day on the island. Saw a lot of fish near the jetty area but not as many or the variety I have seen on other Great Barrier Reef tours. Worth doing this tour if you haven't done others previously.

    Salaneta
    Salaneta
    a year ago

    $130 for the ticket, free use of snorkel gear and lunch incl. the check in process was quite smooth, you get your snorkel gear soon as you’re on board. Gotta provide something for deposit, money or license etc. 40min ride to green island,l. We saw a turtle as soon as we got off the boat, the pier is quite long. You’ll be told about which beach has the life guards etc. there are beach chairs and umbrellas, $40 to hire to the resort and a little stall there for snacks. The staff on the boat were lovely and the lunch was delicious! The reef was mostly dead but saw a lot of fish

    Caroline Ervin
    Caroline Ervin
    a year ago

    I had a great experience doing the 9am half day tour that included snorkel gear. Was greeted right away walking off the boat down the pier by a sea turtle! Snorkeling and coral were great out are the pier area. Even though a much larger boat followed the smaller one I was on, the island never felt crowded- was easy to find nice isolated beach to lay on. I have been unhappy on mass tour boats previously- too chaotic and very long days, so the half day option was perfect.

    Marjorie
    Marjorie
    9 months ago

    We absolutely loved our recent trip to Green Island with Big Cat Island Reef Cruises. It was fast and smooth and we had a wonderful day exploring the island and snorkelling in the incredible waters exploring the corals and marine life then swimming at the gorgeous beach ! Highly recommend!!

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    • Experience Type: Outdoor
    • Activity Level: Relaxed
    • Skill Level: Beginner
    • ID Required: Yes
    • Booking Required: Yes

    What To Bring: Swimmers, Towel, Hat, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Change of clothes, Extra cash or credit card for onboard purchases

    • All trips and activities, prices and schedules are subject to change
      Included in the total cost is the jetty tax, GST and Environmental Management Charge (EMC) from 1st July 2022
    • Child Policy: 4 years to 14 years inclusive. Infants 0-3 years are free of charge but must be included when booking. All guests under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
    • Family Policy: 2 adults (+15 years) & 2 children. Family rates do not apply to group bookings
    • GROUPS - Tour Leader Policy: 1 x FOC bona fide guide / language assistant per 15-30 paying customers, 2 x FOC bona fide guides for groups of 31+ pax
    • CHRISTMAS DAY: Big Cat may not be operating on 25th December 2022. If this should change, a notification will be distributed
    • Packaged day tours are conducted in conjunction with, and as an agent for, other operators
    • No responsibility will be accepted for loss of personal items while on tour. Guests are urged not to bring valuable items
    • Please notify our reservations teams of any special dietary requirements upon booking
    • Passengers must have some mobility and/or the presence of a carer who can assist them.
    • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device.
    • A cancellation fee of 100% will apply if less than 24 hours notice is given prior to departure. Some services may be cancelled or modified as a result of weather/ tidal conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.
    • In the rare event that Big Cat Green Island Cruises needs to cancel, the guest will be provided with an alternate day or travel, offered another Experience Co product, or a full refund.
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