Green Island Reef Cruise Half Day - Reef Rocket

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Reef Boat Tours - Description

"Reef Rocket" is a modern comfortable air-conditioned highspeed catamaran with a relaxed atmosphere. Travel time to Green Island is 45 minutes from Cairns.

Green Island is part of the Great Barrier Reef and is a protected Marine Park. Green Island is a beautiful coral cay readily identified from the air by its emerald rainforest surrounded by white sandy beaches and beautiful coral reefs.

From its home base in Cairns, Tropical North Queensland, Big Cat Green Island Reef Boat Tours operate full day and half day cruises to famous Green Island.

Passengers can take part in the many activities available or simply relax on the beach. Our friendly crew will help you to organise your activities to make the most of your visit to Green Island.

The Great Barrier Reef

We enable you to discover the fascinating underwater world among the coral reefs surrounding Green Island where you will see an endless variety of colourful fish, turtles, giant clams, starfish, shells, anemones, eels, sponges, sea urchins and many more incredible marine creatures.

Green Island is the perfect place to snorkel, scuba dive, swim all year round, view the coral and fish life from the comfort of a glass bottom boat or semi-submersible or see the reef from the air either by joining a tandem parasail or a helicopter scenic flight.

The Island

Tropical and enchanting Green Island is a unique part of the Great Barrier Reef from its boardwalks that lead you through the lush island rainforest of the National Park to the sophistication of Green Island Resort where visitors can browse the shops or make use of the facilities including resort pool, fresh water showers, change rooms, restrooms and lockers.

Visitors can explore the island at their leisure or just relax on the beautiful white sandy beaches.

Green Island also offers a range of fun, affordable activities including Beach Hire, Marineland Melanesia and the Underwater Observatory.

Trip Includes

Cruise to Green Island aboard "Reef Rocket" a modern catamaran
A half day reef boat tour allows 2 hours on Green Island
Choice of Snorkelling Gear or Glass Bottom Boat tour ($12 extra to do both)
Snorkelling demonstration & reef presentation en route to Green Island
Use of Big Cat vessel during time at island as an air-conditioned base

Optional Extras

In addition to your cruise fare inclusions, a range of exciting optional activities at an extra cost are available for your enjoyment. This activities can be booked on board the boat.

Our "Yellow Semi-Submarine" lets you explore the underwater world in air-conditioned comfort with a lively fish feeding display and commentary
Glass Bottom Boat coral viewing tours with fish feeding and commentary. A favorite for reef tour enthusiasts
Tandem Parasail, hire a canoe or a beach lounge and umbrella
Visit Marineland Melanesia's nautical museum and see the live crocodiles

Duration

Allow 4 hrs

Departures

9am from the Cairns Marlin Marina (returns 1pm)
1pm from the Cairns Marlin Marina (returns 5pm)

Other Information

All inclusive price for basic day of snorkelling or glass bottom
Family rates available
Hotel transfers $12 adult, $6 child
Floatation Vests $7 adult, $3.50 child
Lycra Suits $7 adult, $3.50 child
Boat Snorkel Trips $34 adult, $22 child
Tandem Parasailing $125 adult, $70 child
Marineland Melanesia $16.50 adult $7.50 child
Seaplane Scenic Flight $169 per person
Helicopter Scenic Flights (subject to availability on the day)
No scuba diving available
Toilets and baby change facilities
Child rates for 4 - 14yrs. Children under 4 years free of charge
Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages can be purchased on board
Disposable underwater cameras available for sale on board
No Environmental Management Fee (EMC)

Everything Cairns Comments

Green Island is the perfect location for those who prefer to be land based rather than doing an outer reef trip where you spend the entire day on a boat. After a quick 45 minute boat ride from Cairns you have 2 hours to spend on Green Island either relaxing on the beach, snorkelling or taking part in one of the many optional activities.

Suggestions: If you have a full day available then book the Full Day Big Cat tour to Green Island.

Wow Factor: 7/10
Fun Factor: 8/10

Currency Converter Prices & Options

Only a deposit is required to secure your booking with the remaining balance payable on the day of your activity.
(full price shown below) - Why book online before you arrive?

Green Island half day: Adult AUD$75.00
Green Island half day: Child (4-14yrs) AUD$37.50
Green Island half day: Family (2ad + 2 ch) AUD$187.50

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Green Island Reef Cruise Half Day - Reef Rocket