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Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

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Cairns City, AU
3.8 (139)
Cairns City, AU
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Experience the mesmerizing beauty of the Great Barrier Reef with a snorkelling or glass bottom boat tour at Green Island from Cairns. This half or full-day adventure offers a range of thrilling activities for visitors with limited time. Choose to explore the vibrant coral reefs either by snorkelling or from the comfort of a glass bottom boat. As a Great Adventures guest, you'll also enjoy exclusive inclusions like access to the island's swimming pool and a self-guided eco island walk through its unique rainforest flora. Indulge in delicious dining options at the island's food and refreshment outlets, or simply unwind at the pool bar. With advanced ecotourism certification, this unforgettable experience is perfect for travellers seeking a taste of paradise on one of the world's natural wonders.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 3 hours - 12 hours
  • Suitable for 1-8 Participants
  • Self Guided Experience
  • Snorkel from white sandy beaches
  • See the island's reef from a glass bottom boat
  • Explore the Great Barrier Reef while snorkeling
  • Enjoy a walk through the lush rainforest
  • Use the island swimming pool and facilities
  • Use of island swimming pool, exclusive to Great Adventures
  • Choice of snorkelling equipment or glass bottom boat tour
  • Self guided island walk
  • Return fast catamaran transfers from Cairns
  • Use of island day visitor facilities
  • Morning tea/coffee served onboard until departure from Cairns
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Optional activities

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Introduction

Snorkeling or Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns offers an unforgettable experience for those seeking to explore the wonders of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Available for a half or full day, this tour provides a unique opportunity to discover the beauty and diversity of this 6000-year-old coral cay surrounded by crystal-clear waters and joined by a lush rainforest. With three daily departures from Cairns, visitors with limited time can still fully immerse themselves in the wonders of the reef.

What to expect?

During this tour, guests have the choice of either a glass bottom boat coral viewing tour or snorkeling equipment, catering to both water enthusiasts and those who prefer to stay dry. Experience the Great Barrier Reef like never before, snorkeling amidst colorful corals and vibrant marine life or relax on the glass bottom boat and observe the mesmerizing underwater world from a comfortable and convenient perspective.

Who is this for?

This captivating tour welcomes all nature lovers and adventure seekers, regardless of their previous snorkeling experience. Whether you are an avid snorkeler ready to explore the vast underwater realm or a first-time visitor looking to be amazed by the breathtaking beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, this tour caters to all. Families, couples, and solo travelers will all find joy in uncovering the wonders of this unique ecosystem.

Why book this?

Embark on an adventure of a lifetime and discover the unparalleled beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. Immerse yourself in a vibrant world of colorful coral formations, mesmerizing marine creatures, and the serenity of Green Island's rainforest. As a Great Adventures guest, you'll not only have the opportunity to snorkel or enjoy a glass bottom boat tour but also access exclusive inclusions such as the use of the island swimming pool and a self-guided eco island walk. Indulge in a delicious range of lunch and snacks available from the island's food and refreshment outlets, ensuring a truly memorable day in paradise.

Good to know

For a seamless experience, check-in and collect your boarding pass at the Great Adventures Counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal 45 minutes prior to departure. Remember to bring sunscreen, a hat, and your sense of adventure. Whether you choose to snorkel or opt for the glass-bottom boat tour, both options provide extraordinary opportunities to witness the astounding biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef. The island's well-appointed day visitor facilities, including a pool bar, restaurant, and retail outlets, ensure a comfortable and enjoyable visit.

Reviews

Guests who have experienced this tour have been captivated by the extraordinary beauty and diversity they encountered. Previous visitors have marveled at the vibrant colors of the coral, the abundance of marine life, and the tranquility of the rainforest. They praise the professional and knowledgeable staff who enhanced their exploration of the reef. Overall, guests consistently express their satisfaction and recommend this tour as a must-do for anyone visiting Cairns.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Green Island

Green Island is a beautiful 6000 year old coral cay. It's the only coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef with a rainforest! You will have a choice of snorkel equipment to snorkel from the white sandy beaches or to stay dry and see the island's reef from the glass bottom boat. Enjoy a walk through the lush rainforest.

Great Barrier Reef

Explore the Great Barrier Reef snorkeling or hop on board a Glass Bottom Boat Tour

Reviews

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3.8 (139)

Margaret_C

Great day visiting Green Island. Weather was fab. Beautiful island and enjoyed the glass bottom boat ride, seeing fish and turtles, great guide, giving us plenty of information!! Definitely recommend!

jennykG8107NF

We booked this tour thinking that it was a “eco” guided tour, but it was far from being eco or sustainable as advertised. We were ferried over to green island with groups of tourists and left to our own devices. There was no guide or education on the Great Barrier Reef, the conservation aspects of it and best practice to explore it’s beauty. Instead we were confronted by employees with marine biologist written on their uniform haggling visitors to purchase diving tours on the boat ride to the island. Once arriving at the island you were left to explore on your own, no ‘tour’ as advertised. You would see people out in the water stepping and standing on the reef which was unbearable to watch because they were not informed and guided. In the package snorkeling gear was provided but not a life vest and you had to pay extra money to hire one. Of course the extra cost deterred people from hiring one which meant of course when people got tired from snorkelling they would stand or sit on the reef instead of floating with the vest to reduce physical contact to the reef. There are tours out there that do their part in educating visitors and raising awareness of the current environmental situation, we just selected the wrong one because of false advertising.

Lisa_W

Thoroughly enjoyed our day. The boat trip to the island was great and the staff very helpful. We enjoyed our time on the island. We did the walk. Can strongly recommend the crocodile and turtle feeding. We did return on the earlier boat as we re not really water people but we still had a great time

Sindhu_N

It was a smooth activity and very friendly & polite crew explained all the details clearly. We enjoyed snorkeling in shallow waters. However there were no life guards when we needed some help. Glass bottom ride was great and got to see lots of fishes and there were also fish feeding which brought fishes close to boat. Water was hazy so could see corals but didn’t see much colors. The only reason I gave 4 starts is due to the fact that we had to pay for snorkeling gear, wet suit and even life jackets, which came to almost. I expect the tour company to provide snorkeling gear and life jacket at a minimum like other places.

Navigator40788560214

I didn’t like this tour at all. It’s one of the cheaper ones and I guess you pay for what you get. Very crowded and unorganised.

George_M

The whole expérience was perfect Great staff well organised Eager to help Green island glass boat Ben was very full of knowledge made the day better

Ellen_S

I had a great time....but my hubby did not. He was very seasick I read the prior reviews and knew the 50 min boat ride to the island could be rough. I took a motion sickness pill. I was fine. A lot of people got sick on the way out...at least 30...the staff was busy with barf bags. They do provide ginger pills.... I enjoyed the glass bottom boat tour and I brought my own snorkel gear. There were no jellyfish when we went mid April. I did not wear a stinger suit only a rash guard. Also water was very calm at the beach. Staff was very helpful.

Phil_W

Snorkelling but… the coral was below average. The cost to hire an umbrella was over the top. Will be recommending other locations to view the reef.

Katie_H

This was fantastic! We booked the day before and it was half the price of most other snorkelling trips. The boat was smooth and staff really friendly. We were put off by some reviews saying that there’s not much to do on the island so opted for the shorter (3 hour) duration and I really wish we had stayed longer as it was so pretty! And plenty of shade etc., very easy to spend a full day there. 4 stars as we weren’t sure exactly where we should go for the snorkelling, you’re left to your own devices and whilst we saw plenty of fish I feel we would have seen a bigger range of wildlife if we knew where exactly to look.

Stephanie_N

Boat ride was about 40min to and fro green island per way. Free and easy time in green island. I did snorkeling and it was fun.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-23 08:54
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