Green Island and Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour from Cairns
Overview
Start your day with a swift 45-minute catamaran journey to the breathtaking Green Island, where you'll have 2 hours to discover its vibrant coral reef and lush rainforest. Then, continue the adventure with 3 hours on Great Adventures' spacious activity platform, moored at the spectacular Outer Great Barrier Reef.
With a wide range of activities available for all ages—whether you're a swimmer or prefer to stay dry—you can snorkel, dive, or explore the reef from the underwater observatory or air-conditioned semi-submersible.
Looking for even more excitement? Optional extras like scuba diving, scenic helicopter flights, and the unique Scuba-Doo underwater scooter are also available for purchase on the day.
What's Included
- 2 hours Green Island & 3 hours at the Outer Reef platform
- Hot and cold buffet lunch, including prawns
- Return fast catamaran transfer from Cairns
- Use of snorkelling equipment, buoyancy vests and instruction
- Semi-submersible coral viewing tour
- Underwater observatory
- Environmental Management Charge
- Reef education presentation
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Optional activitiés
- Fuel surcharge
Meeting Location
1 Spence Street
Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- After a single dive a wait of 12 hours is recommended before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater. If doing multiple dives an interval of 24 hours is suggested.
- The minimum age for scuba diving is 12 years. Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from participating.
- Snorkelling can be a strenuous activity. We recommend informing crew of any medical conditions.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Green Island and Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour from Cairns?
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Activity code: C-2845P8
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 2 hours Green Island & 3 hours at the Outer Reef platform.
- Hot and cold buffet lunch, including prawns.
- Return fast catamaran transfer from Cairns.
- Use of snorkelling equipment, buoyancy vests and instruction.
- Semi-submersible coral viewing tour.
- Underwater observatory.
- Environmental Management Charge.
- Reef education presentation.
- Morning and afternoon tea.
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Optional activitiés.
- Fuel surcharge.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Green Island and Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour from Cairns is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- After a single dive a wait of 12 hours is recommended before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater. If doing multiple dives an interval of 24 hours is suggested.
- The minimum age for scuba diving is 12 years. Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from participating.
- Snorkelling can be a strenuous activity. We recommend informing crew of any medical conditions.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Green Island and Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour from Cairns will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 2 hours Green Island & 3 hours at the Outer Reef platform
- Hot and cold buffet lunch, including prawns
- Return fast catamaran transfer from Cairns
- Use of snorkelling equipment, buoyancy vests and instruction
- Semi-submersible coral viewing tour
- Underwater observatory
- Environmental Management Charge
- Reef education presentation
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Optional activitiés
- Fuel surcharge
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- After a single dive a wait of 12 hours is recommended before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater. If doing multiple dives an interval of 24 hours is suggested.
- The minimum age for scuba diving is 12 years. Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from participating.
- Snorkelling can be a strenuous activity. We recommend informing crew of any medical conditions.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
