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Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Adventure
- Snorkelling at Green Island & Outer Reef
- Semi-Submersible Reef Tour
- Underwater Observatory
- Reef Education Presentation
- Eco Reef Talk with Marine Biologist
- Return transfers on board the Great Adventures
- 2 hours on Green Island
- 3 hours on Outer Reef Platform
- Hot & cold buffet lunch
- Tea & coffee
- Cheese & biscuits on the return journey
- Fish Feeding Presentation with Marine Biologist
Start Location: Great Adventures, 1 Spence St, Cairns, QLD, 4870, AU
End Location: Great Adventures, 1 Spence St, Cairns, QLD, 4870, AU- Departure: Check in at Great Adventures counter, Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal (by 7:30 am)
- Departure Time: 8:30 am | Return: 5:30 pm
- Duration: Approximately 9 hours
- What to Bring: Swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, hat, camera, and comfortable clothing
- Optional Extras: Scuba diving, Seawalker helmet diving, scenic helicopter flights (additional cost)
- Buffet lunch includes vegetarian and gluten-free options
- Operates daily (weather permitting)
- Departure: Check in at Great Adventures counter, Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal (by 7:30 am)
Experience the very best of the Great Barrier Reef in one unforgettable day as you visit two incredible destinations — the tropical paradise of Green Island and the world-famous Outer Reef. This full-day adventure blends relaxation, exploration, and discovery, perfect for both swimmers and non-swimmers.
Your journey begins with a 45-minute catamaran cruise from Cairns to Green Island, a stunning coral cay formed over 6,000 years. With two hours of free time, you can snorkel straight from the beach, stroll beneath the rainforest canopy, or simply relax on the island’s soft white sands. Optional activities such as scuba diving and Seawalker helmet diving are also available.
Next, cruise to Great Adventures’ spacious Outer Reef platform for an afternoon of reef exploration. Dive or snorkel among spectacular coral gardens teeming with marine life, or stay dry and admire the underwater world from the semi-submersible or the underwater observatory. A hot and cold buffet lunch is served onboard, featuring fresh local ingredients, followed by tea, coffee, cheese, and biscuits on the return cruise.
With five hours total on the reef and a wide range of experiences to suit every traveller, this is the ultimate Great Barrier Reef day tour — combining the beauty of a tropical island with the wonder of the Outer Reef.
Your journey begins with a 45-minute catamaran cruise from Cairns to Green Island, a stunning coral cay formed over 6,000 years. With two hours of free time, you can snorkel straight from the beach, stroll beneath the rainforest canopy, or simply relax on the island’s soft white sands. Optional activities such as scuba diving and Seawalker helmet diving are also available.
Next, cruise to Great Adventures’ spacious Outer Reef platform for an afternoon of reef exploration. Dive or snorkel among spectacular coral gardens teeming with marine life, or stay dry and admire the underwater world from the semi-submersible or the underwater observatory. A hot and cold buffet lunch is served onboard, featuring fresh local ingredients, followed by tea, coffee, cheese, and biscuits on the return cruise.
With five hours total on the reef and a wide range of experiences to suit every traveller, this is the ultimate Great Barrier Reef day tour — combining the beauty of a tropical island with the wonder of the Outer Reef.
Discover your Day:
From 07:30: Check in at the Great Adventures Reservations Counter inside the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to obtain your boarding pass.
08:00: Vessel boarding. Complimentary morning tea/coffee served on boarding. For your safety, hot drinks are not served once the vessel is underway.
08:30: Depart Reef Fleet Terminal for Green Island.
09:15: Arrive Green Island. 2 hours free time to explore Green Island. Included snorkel gear (fins, mask and snorkel) can be obtained from the Dive Shop on the island. Enjoy a leisurely island walk with the self-guided Eco Island Walk or take a dip in the island swimming pool. On arrival, pre-booked optional activities, including scuba diving, Seawalker helmet diving, commence as advised.
11:20: Re-board vessel for departure to the Great Barrier Reef platform. Cake selection is served on the forward journey. During your journey to the reef, a Reef Presentation is shown on the vessel’s monitors. Snorkelling demonstration by the crew.
12:30: Arrive at the Outer Great Barrier Reef platform. Reef activities commence. Semi-submersible coral viewing tour with informative commentary departs every 30 minutes or as advised. Snorkel directly from the platform. Collect your snorkel gear and buoyancy vests once on the platform. The underwater observatory is open throughout the day for coral and fish viewing. Fish Feeding presentation with the marine biologist, time as advised. Eco Reef Talk with the marine biologist in the underwater observatory, time as advised. Pre-booked optional activities, including introductory diving, Scuba-Doo and scenic helicopter flight, commence as advised.
13:00 - 14:30: Hot and cold buffet lunch is served. Time for more reef activities or just relax on the sundeck and take in the views! Tea and coffee are available whilst at the platform.
15:30: A blast on the ship’s horn will signal the time when all passengers should return to the vessel ready for departure.
15:40: A passenger count is conducted before leaving the Reef. Crew will announce when this commences, and we ask all passengers to co-operate during this very important procedure by not moving about the vessel.
15:45: Departure to Cairns via Green Island. Complimentary cheese and biscuits are served on the homeward journey.
17:30: Arrive at Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
Adult: $329.00 | Child: $180.00
Duration: 9 hours
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