Nestled on the corner of the Great Barrier Reef and just 45-minutes from Cairns, the sandy beaches of Green Island are an essential on any Queensland itinerary. A Green Island day trip couldn&rsquo;t be easier thanks to this tour: we&rsquo;ll pick you up, drop you off, and transport you to the island via a cruise from Cairns.

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&lsquo;&lsquo;We thoroughly enjoyed walking around Green Island and the wonderful beaches followed by a glass bottom boat trip to the coral reef. Fantastic trip!&rsquo;&rsquo; &mdash;<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g255069-d4151335-Reviews-Green_Island-Cairns_Cairns_Region_Queensland.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Diana, Trip Advisor</a>

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With four packages to choose from (see below), you can tailor this Green Island tour as you wish. Each option includes (1) a cruise aboard the Green Island ferry, (2) a snorkelling session or glass bottom boat tour to glimpse captivating sea life, and (3) a leisurely afternoon spent in paradise!

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You&rsquo;ll have plenty of options for further Green Island exploration or, if you feel like a chill day, simply bask in the sun and soak up the island vibes.

&lsquo;&lsquo;Beautiful island with great snorkelling opportunities. The beach runs all around the island so can go to more secluded areas.&rsquo;&rsquo; &mdash; <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g255069-d4151335-Reviews-or30-Green_Island-Cairns_Cairns_Region_Queensland.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kinder, Southampton </a>

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Package 1 &ndash; Standard Cruise

<ul>
	<li>Cruise to Green Island by catamaran</li>
	<li>9am departure: five hours on Green Island</li>
	<li>11am departure: four hours to enjoy Green Island</li>
	<li>Choice of snorkelling gear or a glass bottom boat tour</li>
	<li>Snorkelling demonstration and reef presentation en route to Green Island</li>
	<li>Use of Big Cat vessel during time at island as an air-conditioned base</li>
	<li>Island rainforest boardwalks</li>
</ul>

Package 2 &ndash; includes above &amp; buffet lunch

Package 3 &ndash; includes above &amp; semi-submarine tour

Package 4 &ndash; includes above, buffet lunch &amp; semi-submarine tour

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Includes: Snorkelling or glass bottom boat tour, entrance fees, transfers

Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour at Green Island (Cairns) – Full Day

Nestled on the corner of the Great Barrier Reef and just 45-minutes from Cairns, the sandy beaches of Green Island are an essential on any Queensland itinerary. A Green Island day trip couldn&rsquo;t