Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers in Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia
Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers

Outty Ranking 63 4.5 · 24 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $112
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Outty Ranking

63/100

Solid Choice. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.5/5

Based on 24 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers worth booking?

Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers is a 8-hour experience in Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia, from $112 per person. It scores 63 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 24 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
63 / 100
Rating
4.5/5 (24)
Duration
8 hours
From
$112 per person

Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll spend either four or five hours at Green Island, with plenty of time to snorkel or scuba dive, tour the reef on a glass-bottom boat or view coral from a semi-submersible submarine.

What you get

    About this experience

    Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll spend either four or five hours at Green Island, with plenty of time to snorkel or scuba dive, tour the reef on a glass-bottom boat or view coral from a semi-submersible submarine.

    What's included

    Included

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairns city accommodation
    • Cruise transfers to and from Green Island by modern air-conditioned catamaran
    • Buffet lunch (if option selected)
    • Semi-submersible tour (if option is selected)
    • Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
    • Morning tea / coffee

    Not included

    • Optional activities. (Can be booked locally, subject to availability)
    • Food and drinks (available to purchase)

    What you'll see and do

    1. Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises

      Explore the reef surrounding the island via glass bottom boat or snorkelling.

      300 minutes here

    2. Green Island National Park

      Walk along the beach or boardwalks through the rainforest.

      300 minutes here

    3. Great Barrier Reef

      Only 45 minutes from Cairns, this is a great place to view the amazing marine life such as turtles, fish, reef sharks and stingrays.

      300 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.

    Options you can book

    • Transfers + Snorkel Gear

      Including Snorkel Equipment Pickup included

    • Transfers + Lunch + GBB

      Buffet Lunch: Enjoy a buffet lunch served on the Big Cat vessel Including Glass Bottom Boat Pickup included

    • Transfer + Semi Sub + GBB

      Semi-Submarine Tour: View the coral and marine life from below the waters surface while keeping dry on this 30 minute tour. Including a Glass Bottom Boat Pickup included

    • Transfers + Lunch + SS + GBB

      Semi-Submarine Tour: View the coral and marine life from below the waters surface while keeping dry on this 30 minute tour. Buffet Lunch: Enjoy a buffet lunch served on board the Big Cat vessel Including Glass Bottom Boat Pickup included

    • Transfers + GBB

      Including a Glass Bottom Boat Pickup included

    • Transfer + Semi Sub + Snorkel

      Semi-Submarine Tour: View the coral and marine life from below the waters surface while keeping dry on this 30 minute tou including Snorkel Equipment Pickup included

    • Transfers + Lunch + Snorkel

      Buffet Lunch aboard Big Cat Snorkel Equipment included Pickup included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 9 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
    • If selecting hotel pickup or drop-off, please advise hotel details at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessibility is available but limited. Passengers must have some mobility and/or the presence of a carer who can assist them.

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 23 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Food and drink

    3 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Traveler reviews

    23 verified traveler reviews for Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Parthasarathy_R · September 2026

    Green island

    Fantastic experience. It was a great idea to book both vehicles to see the reef if you don’t swim or snorkel. Surprisingly the small crocodile park was also good due to the training/demonstration. Highly recommend to anybody

    via Viator

    Amber_S · September 2026

    Green Island

    Fantastic trip, crew was great but wish the weather was better and water was warmer to snorkel but overall a must

    via Viator

    K2236QPsophieb · August 2026

    Please book with another tour operator

    This tour has been so bad I actually emailed the operator while on the tour. The staff were disorganised and didn't even seem to care about how disorganised they were. The tour was clearly overbooked and very much focussed on having guests spending time on the island's aggressively over capitalised central resort which seems to undermine the whole message of sustainability and the environment. We could not wait to get off this tour, away from their hapless staff and perhaps their management will care a little more when they see that a guest who was actually on a tour at that time took the time to contact them about how bad it was and will follow up. Based on my contact with their front line staff, I am not entirely hopeful about that but I will give Big Cat tours management that chance given that I am now also writing this review while actually on the tour.

    via Tripadvisor

    SingingDirector · July 2026

    Blockbuster Trip. 5 star.

    Blockbuster trip. Brilliant from start to finish. The full day trip allows you to really look around Green Island as well as doing other activities. The guides on the Big Cat were excellent as was the buffet meal. We did the submersible and glass bottomed boat trips and both were unbelievable with expert marine biologists to help identify fish and corals. We started at 9am and arrived back at 5pm. An experience we’ll never forget. Outstanding.

    via Tripadvisor

    Amey A · October 2025

    Great experience!

    This was a great experience! We were blessed with good weather and visibility. The crew did a great job explaining about the reef and were very friendly and polite. I loved the glass bottom boat and semi-submersible experience. I was able to see everything, and the pilots were very good at pointing out features of interest. The ship was very comfortable.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    8 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $112 to $242
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    8
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises, who run 6 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 58.8.

    See everything Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises runs

    Why this scores 63

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)70
    Review evidence (18% weight)42
    Booking momentum (14% weight)33
    Value for money (12% weight)98
    Listing quality (10% weight)64
    Local standing (8% weight)39
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cairns & the Tropical North.

    How much does Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers cost?

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    Prices start at $112 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cairns & the Tropical North usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers take?

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    Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cairns & the Tropical North is not rushed.

    Is Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 63 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 24 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cairns & the Tropical North, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers?

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    Around 8 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cairns & the Tropical North can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cairns & the Tropical North and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cairns & the Tropical North within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Cairns & the Tropical North?

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    On Outty we rank every Cairns & the Tropical North experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Fun, Falls and Forest Day Trip from Cairns, Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran, Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Cairns & the Tropical North?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Cairns & the Tropical North?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers?

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    Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairns city accommodation; Cruise transfers to and from Green Island by modern air-conditioned catamaran; Buffet lunch (if option selected); Semi-submersible tour (if option is selected); and Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax). Not included: Optional activities. (Can be booked locally, subject to availability); and Food and drinks (available to purchase). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 75 listed pickup locations in and around Cairns & the Tropical North. Be ready about 60 minutes before the start time.

    What languages is Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; Specialized infant seats are available; and Wheelchair accessibility is available but limited. Passengers must have some mobility and/. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers?

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    Across 24 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    What booking options are available for Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers?

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    There are 7 options to choose from, including Transfers + Snorkel Gear, Transfers + Lunch + GBB, Transfer + Semi Sub + GBB, Transfers + Lunch + SS + GBB. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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