Green Island Return Ferry – Great Adventures
Cruise from Cairns to Green Island in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park for a 45-minute catamaran journey. Enjoy swimming, snorkelling, rainforest walks, and beach relaxation on this 6000-year-old coral cay. Access flexible departure times and discover a range of activities upon arrival.
Experience the beauty of Green Island, a 6000-year-old coral cay located in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, with a fast catamaran cruise from Cairns. This cruise offers a convenient 45-minute journey direct to Green Island, where tropical rainforest meets the reef and white coral sand beaches.
Once on Green Island, you can swim or snorkel straight from the lifeguard-patrolled beach, take a leisurely rainforest stroll with a self-guided Eco Island Walk booklet, or relax by the day visitor swimming pool. Optional activities are available including guided snorkel excursions, scuba diving, Seawalker helmet diving, parasailing, and scenic helicopter flights.
Discover the Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat with daily crocodile shows, or simply unwind at the island's food outlets and restaurant. Throughout your visit, the island offers a variety of ways to interact with unique marine and rainforest environments.
Choose from morning or mid-morning departures from the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal. Enjoy a snorkelling demonstration and an eco video presentation en route. Vessels return at either 14:30 or 16:30 for arrival in Cairns at 15:20 or 17:20. Book directly with Cairns Harbour Cruises for a seamless experience.
- Travel aboard a fast catamaran from Cairns to Green Island in just 45 minutes
- Visit a 6000-year-old coral cay within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
- Enjoy diverse activities including snorkelling, swimming, rainforest walks, and beach relaxation
- Experience optional extras like scuba diving, Seawalker helmet diving, parasailing, and scenic helicopter flights
- Explore Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat with daily crocodile shows
- Access to lifeguard-patrolled beaches and a day visitor swimming pool
- Flexible departure and return times from Cairns
- Return catamaran transfers between Cairns and Green Island
- Complimentary tea and coffee served until departure
- Snorkelling demonstration and Green Island Eco video presentation during transit
- Self-guided Eco Island Walk booklet available from the Information Counter