Big Cat Green Island Cairns Great Barrier Reef
Enjoy a little piece of paradise on the Great Barrier Reef
How does a day on a tropical island on the Great Barrier Reef sound? Green Island is a beautiful coral cay on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Green Island is a Marine National park and is the perfect place to snorkel, dive and swim in the warm island waters. View the spectacular reef and abundant marine life from a coral viewing tour, explore Green Island National Park or just relax on the idyllic sandy beach. Big Cat offers a range of packages with a choice of full or half day tours which depart daily at 9am, 11am & 1pm from Cairns.
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Activities offered include snorkelling, semi-submarine and glass bottom boat coral viewing tours, scuba diving, helmet diving, buffet lunch, time to explore Green Island or simply relax on the white sandy beach. Our friendly crew will help you to organise your activities to make the most of your time on Green Island.
Call Us for Bookings, Questions and Information
Phone : +61 (0)7 4051 0444
Tour Packages
| Tour | Tour Length | Prices | Inclusions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pak 1 (Standard Cruise) | Full Day Depart 9AM or 11AM | Adult $77 Child $38.50 Family $192.50 |
Cruise to Green Island aboard a modern catamaran 5 hours to enjoy Green Island (4 hours on 11am departure) FREE CHOICE of snorkelling gear or a glass bottom boat tour ($12 extra to do both) Snorkelling demonstration and reef presentation en route to Green Island Use of Big Cat vessel during time at island as an air-conditioned base Island rainforest boardwalks |
Book Now 9 Book Now 11 Contact |
| Pak 2 | Full Day Depart 9AM or 11AM | Adult $95 Child $47.50 Family $237.50 |
Includes Above and Buffet Lunch | Book Now 9 Book Now 11 Contact |
| Pak 3 | Full Day Depart 9AM or 11AM | Adult $97 Child $48.50 Family $242.50 |
Includes Pak 1 and Semi Submarine Tour | Book Now 9 Book Now 11 Contact |
| Pak 4 | Full Day Depart 9AM or 11AM | Adult $115 Child $57.50 Family $287.50 |
Includes Pak 1, Buffet Lunch and Semi Submarine Tour | Book Now 9 Book Now 11 Contact |
| Pak 5 (Standard Cruise) - Half Day | Half Day Depart 9AM or 1PM | Adult $77 Child $38.50 Family $192.50 |
Cruise to Green Island aboard "Reef Rocket" a modern catamaran 2 hours to enjoy Green Island FREE CHOICE of snorkelling gear or a glass bottom boat tour ($12 extra to do both) Snorkelling demonstration and reef presentation en route to Green Island Island rainforest boardwalks |
Book Now 9 Book Now 1 Contact |
| Pak 6 | Half Day Depart 9AM or 1PM | Adult $97 Child $48.50 Family $242.50 |
Includes Pak 5 and Semi Submarine Tour | Book Now 9 Book Now 1 Contact |
Call Us for Bookings, Questions and Information
Phone : +61 (0)7 4051 0444
Optional Activities:
- Lycra Suits $8 Adult, $4 Child
- Introductory Dive $138 (subject to medical questionnaire)
- One Certified Dive $94 (subject to availability on the day)
- Seawalker Helmet Diving $150
- Boat Snorkel Trips $37 Adult, $26 Child
- Marineland Melanesia $17 Adult $8 Child
Reviews
Ryan from bree_jabs@hotmail.com said on November 30, 2011
My kids loved green island. I have a 7, 13 and 14 year old. I wanted a trip that kept them all happy. Being on the island made it easier for me to keep an eye on my youngest in the water. But there was still coral for the older children to go snorkelling and my son even had his first dive. The island literally had everything on it from an ice cream store to an animal park. next time I would definately book a room in the resort.
Roger from Wales said on October 5, 2011
So many things to do ans so little time. I was in Cairns for a work conference and took half a day out to see some reef. The island is beautiful the people are friendly and i had a great time. I definately want to go back though, I should have done the full day, because I want to do a Helicopter Scenic flight and maybe try scuba diving. Thanks Big Cat.
Amy from Cardwell said on September 18, 2011
I am proud too say I did everything on the island. I went parasailing, helmet diving, scuba diving, saw the biggest crocodile in captivitiy, went on a helicopter scenic flight, glass bottom boat and semi-sub. But I was lucky enough to spend 3 days in the island resort. AHhhhMAZING! I had an incredible time. But I would like to thank BIG CAT in particular because the staff were just wonderful, they gave me really good tips about what to do on the island. They were incredibly accomodating and one of their staff member in particular even listened to all my adventurous stories on the return journey. Thank you for an excellent holiday, I will be back because of their service.
Imogen from Isle of wight said on September 7, 2011
I did the outer barrier reef another day, but I really wanted to just chill on an island for the day. I was suprised by just how many building there are. Like I ate ice cream, had a massage, took a scenic helicopter ride, checked out the underwater observatory and saw the animal park. I had a fantastic time, everyone was just really nice... they want you to have a good time. Thanks Immy.
Andrew from Tully said on July 6, 2011
Such a relaxing day on an island. not once did i feel rushed, I could do as many or as little of the activities as I pleased. Nice easy day, really calm out there beautiful weather.
kathleen from Schofields, Sydney, NSW said on May 15, 2011
Missing Cairns already. We went on 3 boat trips with different companys and by far the Big cat to Green Island was the best.
We snorkled and saw heaps of beautiful coloured fish and coral big and small, hubby swam with a turtlle. Glassbottom boat was Excelent for my 10 yr old who was to scared to swim with the fish & she saw nemo and 2 small sharks. We walked around the whole Island, saw lots of jumping fish and my 7 yr old spotted 3 sting rays, it was so exciting.
The best place to SNORKLE BY FAR, we will be doing the trip again when we visit Carins next year and will try all the other activities, especially the submarine.
THANK YOU BIG CAT Reef Cruises you made our holiday. We will be recommending you to everyone.
Reiko from Japan said on February 10, 2011
I saw a big fish and little turtle. Swam in really clear water and found lots of coral. The beach was sandy and there was lots to see and do. I explored the whole island and did lots of acitivities. Very nice morning.
Liam from USA said on February 9, 2011
Just wanted to put a quick note on here, because I really enjoyed my day out with big cat. The food was excellent and the staff were really friendly. Couldn't have asked for anything more for my first trip to the reef. Thanks for a great day out.
johnny from England said on January 30, 2011
We went to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef
when we visited Cairns and it was fabulous. All the facilities you could possibly need with 4 Children. The crew were really helpful. It was a great day Thankyou
Katie from Bundaburg said on January 25, 2011
I loved my day out in Green Island. I found there was so much to do on the island from seeing the crocodiles in marine land melanesia to parasailing above the reef.
I found that the staff on Big Cat Cruises were extremely friendly and the food was excellent. They maintained a really high standard of customer service throughout the day. Having never been to the reef before, I found they gave me an experience I will never forget. I would recommend them to anyone.
Donald from Singapore said on January 4, 2011
We went on the Green Island trip yesterday. We booked for a half day and we were enjoying ourselves so much we asked to change to a full day halfway through the morning. I have to say the crew were so accommodating and even managed to include us in the lunch. Great people and a great islnd experience. Thank you for being so flexible and helping us.
Blythe from Darwin said on December 19, 2010
Do as much or as little as you like at Green Island. Take the time to relax and enjoy the beach with a cocktail or get involved in guided snorkel tour, scuba diving or the seawalker!
Green Island is simply a 45 minute boat ride from Cairns. Packages range from the simple choice of glass bottom boat or snorkel gear to adding optional extras in such as the semi-submersible, lunch and so much more!
We had a wonderful day out there doing all the activities and had alot of fun.
Richard from Cairns said on December 17, 2010
I travelled on Big Cat Cruises last year and it was fantastic, I found Green Island a great location.
Belinda from Tasmania said on December 17, 2010
We had a great day on green island so much to do for couples and families and not far out from cairns. We did green island in the morning before flying out.
