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- Great Barrier Reef, Green Island
- Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour to Green Island: Big Cat Cruise with Lunch and Semi-Submarine, plus Cairns Hotels Transfers
Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour to Green Island: Big Cat Cruise with Lunch and Semi-Submarine, plus Cairns Hotels Transfers
Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises
- Great Barrier Reef, Green Island
- English
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Free Cancellation prior to 7 days of travel date
- 24 Working Hours Confirmation
Standard Inclusions
- 1. Transport from/to selected hotels
- 2. Cruise to Green Island
- 3. Complimentary tea or coffee on boarding
- 4. Enjoy on Green Island (5 hours)
- 5. Free choice of snorkeling gear or a glass bottom boat tour (Please choose your preferred option at time of checkout in "Special Requirement" field.)
- 6. Lycra suits and flotation vest (if choosing snorkeling gear as free option)
- 7. Snorkeling demonstration & reef presentation en route to Green Island
- 8. Use of Big Cat vessel during time at island as an air-conditioned base
- 9. Island rainforest boardwalks
- 10. Buffet lunch
- 11. Semi-submarine tour
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Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour to Green Island: Big Cat Cruise with Lunch, depart from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
Experience the world-famous Great Barrier Reef on a catamaran. |
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Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour to Green Island: Big Cat Cruise with Lunch and Semi-Submarine, depart from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
Experience the world-famous Great Barrier Reef on a catamaran. |
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Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour to Green Island: Big Cat Cruise with Lunch and Cairns Hotels Transfers
Experience the world-famous Great Barrier Reef on a catamaran. |
1 Key Facts
Included
- 1. Transport from/to selected hotels
- 2. Cruise to Green Island
- 3. Complimentary tea or coffee on boarding
- 4. Enjoy on Green Island (5 hours)
- 5. Free choice of snorkeling gear or a glass bottom boat tour (Please choose your preferred option at time of checkout in "Special Requirement" field.)
- 6. Lycra suits and flotation vest (if choosing snorkeling gear as free option)
- 7. Snorkeling demonstration & reef presentation en route to Green Island
- 8. Use of Big Cat vessel during time at island as an air-conditioned base
- 9. Island rainforest boardwalks
- 10. Buffet lunch
- 11. Semi-submarine tour
Not included
- 1. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
- 2. Souvenirs
- 3. Travel Insurance
- 4. Any optional extra items (including but not limited to Scuba Diving / SNUBA & SNUBA Doo / photo packages) that are not included in the standard admission. All optional extra items are at own expense.
| Destination | Great Barrier Reef, Green Island | ||||||
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| Depature point | ● Departs: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays ● Departure Point: Marlin Wharf, right next to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal (Address: 1 Spence Street, Cairns QLD 4870) ● Departure Time: 09:00 (Departure times are reference only and subject to availability.) Complementary transfer from/to selected hotels included before departure time. Must be pre-booked. ● Leaves Green Island at: 16:00 ● Arrives back in Cairns at approximately: 17:00 |
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| Address | Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns QLD Australia 4870 | ||||||
| How to get there | Complimentary transfer from/to selected hotels included. Please indicate the name of your hotel at the point of booking - the most convenient pick-up location and time will be advised in your booking confirmation. | ||||||
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| Reconfirmation requirements | Please be advised you are required to contact The Service Provider 24 hours prior to the travel date during business hours to reconfirm your booking, departure location and time, and boarding time with your confirmation number. Please adjust your travel plan according to the details given by The Service Provider at time of reconfirming. | ||||||
| Check-in requirements | Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the pick-up time at your booked pick up location. There might be 5-10 minutes delay depends on the traffic on the day. If you think the pick is late or you are not being picked up, please call The Service Provider and quote your confirmation number to double check. | ||||||
| What to bring/wear | ● Motion-sickness medicine (if required) ● Swimwear, towel ● Change of clothes ● Protective clothing, hat, sunscreen lotion, and sunglasses ● Comfortable shoes ● Light jacket / sweater for windy or cool days ● Camera (waterproof) ● Money / credit card for optional purchases |
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| Other info | Child Policy ● Infants are classified as being 3 years and under. Infants are free of charge but must be included when booking. ● Children are classified as being between the ages of 4-14 inclusive. ● Family rate: 2 Adults and 2 Children (aged 4-14 years inclusive) ● Adult supervision (18 years and over) is required at all times for children under 16 years of age. ● Passengers 16 years and over are not the responsibility of Service Provider. General Policy ● The Service Provider reserves the right to cancel or vary the service in any way whatsoever and for any reason without any liability to the passenger. ● The Service Provider is not a common carrier and reserves the right to refuse to carry any passengers or goods without giving reasons. ● The passenger shall not take onto the vessel or include in his luggage any weapons, explosives, volatile spirits, corrosives, any easily ignitable article or offensive thing that may cause inconvenience or harm to other persons or endanger the vessel or goods. ● There is no obligation to provide the service if the ticket/boarding pass is not presented or is lost or stolen. ● Except as otherwise provided by these terms, and to the extent permitted by law: - the Service Provider is not liable for the death of or injury to any person, for loss of or damage to baggage or goods, for delay, or for consequential or other loss of any kind, arising directly or indirectly from negligence or omission or some other cause in connection with provision or non-provision of the service; and - no agent or the Service Provider is liable for inaccuracy in any information concerning the service. ● The passenger shall comply with all laws and regulations and with the instructions of the Service Provider and its representatives concerning all matters connected with the service and shall comply with any notice exhibited on the vessel. ● The passenger whilst on the vessel shall not consume any alcoholic beverage unless it has been sold or otherwise supplied to him on board by servants of the Service Provider. ● The Service Provider has no responsibility for costs or losses resulting from diversion, substitution, alteration, cancellation or delay or from loss or delay of baggage. ● If in the opinion of the Service Provider, the passenger is in breach of these conditions or under the influence of drugs or it is necessary for the safety or comfort of other passengers or for the protection of property, the passenger may be denied boarding or be required to leave the vessel or other means of transport, and may if necessary be physically removed or restrained. ● Videos and photographs purchased through Service Provider remain the copyright of Service Provider and they retain the right to the footage and photographs. ● Should you not want any of your footage or photographs uploaded to Service Provider's social media platforms, or used in company marketing, it is your responsibility to advise photographers or videographers on the day of travel. ************************************************************************************************************ 【Important Post-Covid Service Information】 - Please refer to the below webtist for the latest updates during the post-Covid period. https://greenisland.com.au/business-update/ |
2 Overview
Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour to Green Island: Big Cat Cruise with Lunch and Semi-Submarine, plus Cairns Hotels Transfers
This Cairns reef day tour allows you to enjoy the beauty of Green Island, part of the Great Barrier Reef with a full day reef tour departing from Cairns. 'Big Cat' is a comfortable air-conditioned 35 metre catamaran with spacious interior cabins and a relaxed atmosphere.
Choose to snorkel, dive, stay dry or view the spectacular underwater reefs in the semi submarine or glass bottom boat, or simply laze on the white sandy beach. These are only a few of the many reef and island activities available at Green Island. The friendly crew will help you to organise your activities to make the most of your time on Green Island.
A full day reef cruise departing Cairns at 9.00am allows 5 hours on Green Island and arrives back in Cairns at 5.00pm.
Travel time to Green Island is just over one hour from Cairns.
Glass Bottom Boat - Green Island Coral Viewing
Experience Green Island's underwater world, part of the Great Barrier Reef on a 30 minute Glass Bottom Boat tour. View the diversity of the reefs coral gardens and their wonderful array of sea life. A commentary by your driver enables you to learn about the Great Barrier Reef and the different types of corals and fish that can be found surrounding beautiful Green Island.
No need to pay extra, passengers can choose this tour as part of their free inclusion or have the option of snorkeling equipment instead.
Snorkelling Green Island
Snorkelling Green Island in the clear cool Great Barrier Reef island waters at your leisure from the beach. Enjoy the number one activity for passengers staying in Cairns, only 45 minutes away.
Mask, snorkel and fins are included with the hire of snorkel gear. Lycra suits and floatation vests are available for hire. On your journey to Green Island safe snorkel tips are given and there is a life guard service operating at the island.
No need to pay extra, passengers can choose this equipment as part of their free inclusion or have the option of a Glass bottom boat tour instead.
Prescription masks available at no extra cost.
Green Island Rainforest Walks
A rainforest walk on the Great Barrier Reef. Explore Green Island's flora, fauna and white sandy beaches on the self guided rainforest boardwalks.
Buffet Lunch & Bar Facilities
A delicious buffet lunch is served aboard 'Big Cat' at Green Island for those who have chosen this option. The licensed bar on board offers refreshments throughout the day.
Sample Menu (Reference only. Subject to change without notice)
- Stir Fry Chicken & Vegetables in Oyster Sauce
- Beef Curry – Tasty Beef with Vegetables
- Steamed Jasmine Rice
- Vegetarian Pasta of the Day
- Sliced Champagne Ham/ Mild Hungarian Salami/ Sliced Turkey/ Sliced Roast Beef
- Mescalin Salad – Mixed Lettuce Leaves
- Coleslaw Salad – Red Cabbage, Green Cabbage, Carrot & Mayonnaise
- Tomato and Cucumber Salad – Tomato, Cucumber, Onion & Feta Cheese
- Fresh Bread
- Diced Beetroot
- Sweet Corn Kernels
- Grated Tasty Cheese
- Seasonal Tropical Fruit Platter
- Condiments
Green Island advanced Coral Viewing Semi Submarine
Submarine tour - Green Island. Perfect for non swimmers.
Explore Green Island's underwater world, part of the Great Barrier Reef in air-conditioned comfort on the exclusive Semi-Submarine... without even getting wet!
Seated below water level, passengers are treated to a divers view of the coral reef and marine life with informative commentary by the crew. This vessel seats 27 passengers and cruises for approx 30 minutes. Don't miss this exciting tour during your time at Green Island. Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises operate the only Semi Submarine at Green Island.
Green Island is a beautiful coral cay on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef with unique island rainforests, surrounded by white sandy beaches & magnificent coral reefs and abundant marine life.
The beautiful Green Island boasts an unspoilt rainforest, stunning beaches and surrounding reef ... so close that you can snorkel directly off the beach
Submarine tour – Green Island. Perfect for non swimmers.
View the Spectacular Underwater Reefs in Our Semi Submarine or Glass Bottom Boat
Experience Green Island’s underwater world, part of the Great Barrier Reef on a 30 minute Glass Bottom Boat tour
Snorkelling Green Island in the clear cool Great Barrier Reef island waters at your leisure from the beach.
Simply laze on the white sandy beach
A rainforest walk on the Great Barrier Reef. Explore Green Island’s flora, fauna and white sandy beaches on the self guided rainforest boardwalks.
Our vessel is a comfortable air-conditioned 35 metre catamaran with spacious interior cabins and a relaxed atmosphere.
Pickup service from selected Cairns accommodation houses is provided in some of the packages to meet the cruises.
3 Policy
Cancellation Policy
● If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
● If you cancel between 0 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
● If no show, no refund.
4 FAQ
Cash withdrawal facilities are also available on the island.