Green Island Reef Cruise Half Day - Reef Rocket
Glass bottom boat
from AUD$79.00
About
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 ($14 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. These activities can be booked on board the boat on the day.
- 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 $14 adult, $7 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 Flights
- 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)