Great Barrier Reef Cruises
Journey to the Great Barrier Reef. Dive into the ocean with our Green Island catamaran cruises or helicopter flight. Discover the reef's marine life.
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Spend a full day exploring Fitzroy Island with round-trip cruise, snorkel gear or glass-bottom boat tour, and access to rainforest trails.
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Discover vibrant marine life with ample time to snorkel at Welcome Bay, under the jetty, and Nudey Beach—Australia’s top-rated beach.
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Hike rainforest trails to the Summit or Lighthouse track for sweeping island and reef views, or relax on pristine coral beaches.
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Learn from an onboard reef presentation and visit the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre to deepen your understanding of island ecology.
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Choose variants with snorkel safaris, kayak tours, or helmet diving to customize your adventure and enhance your reef experience.
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Spend a full day exploring Fitzroy Island with round-trip cruise, snorkel gear or glass-bottom boat tour, and access to rainforest trails.
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Discover vibrant marine life with ample time to snorkel at Welcome Bay, under the jetty, and Nudey Beach—Australia’s top-rated beach.
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Hike rainforest trails to the Summit or Lighthouse track for sweeping island and reef views, or relax on pristine coral beaches.
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Learn from an onboard reef presentation and visit the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre to deepen your understanding of island ecology.
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Choose variants with snorkel safaris, kayak tours, or helmet diving to customize your adventure and enhance your reef experience.
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Experience Fitzroy Island in just half a day, perfect for a quick visit from Cairns to explore its beauty.
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Travel aboard a modern, air-conditioned catamaran that serves as your base, offering comfort and convenience while you explore the island’s beauty.
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Enjoy over two hours of free time to snorkel vibrant coral reefs, relax on stunning coral beaches, or wander rainforest trails at your own pace.
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Upgrade your experience by adding both snorkeling gear and a glass-bottom boat tour, or include a delicious lunch for the ultimate hassle-free adventure.
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Experience Fitzroy Island in just half a day, perfect for a quick visit from Cairns to explore its beauty.
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Travel aboard a modern, air-conditioned catamaran that serves as your base, offering comfort and convenience while you explore the island’s beauty.
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Enjoy over two hours of free time to snorkel vibrant coral reefs, relax on stunning coral beaches, or wander rainforest trails at your own pace.
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Upgrade your experience by adding both snorkeling gear and a glass-bottom boat tour, or include a delicious lunch for the ultimate hassle-free adventure.
- Soar over turquoise waters, vibrant coral reefs, and isolated sand cays for an unrivaled bird’s‑eye view of the outer Great Barrier Reef.
- Enjoy the comfort of a modern, air‑conditioned high‑wing aircraft with spacious, guaranteed window seats.
- Get expert live commentary and learn more about iconic landmarks like Green Island and Arlington Reef.
- Capture breathtaking photo opportunities of intricate reef formations, dramatic continental shelf edges, and abundant marine life.
- Perfect for families, adventure seekers, and photography lovers looking for a unique perspective of the Great Barrier Reef.
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- Soar over turquoise waters, vibrant coral reefs, and isolated sand cays for an unrivaled bird’s‑eye view of the outer Great Barrier Reef.
- Enjoy the comfort of a modern, air‑conditioned high‑wing aircraft with spacious, guaranteed window seats.
- Get expert live commentary and learn more about iconic landmarks like Green Island and Arlington Reef.
- Capture breathtaking photo opportunities of intricate reef formations, dramatic continental shelf edges, and abundant marine life.
- Perfect for families, adventure seekers, and photography lovers looking for a unique perspective of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Visit Fitzroy and Green Islands in one day, with over 6 hours to explore the Great Barrier Reef.
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Join expert marine commentary and a biology presentation; snorkel or relax among colorful fish, turtles, and coral reefs.
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Explore rainforest walking trails, pristine beaches, and rich marine life; snorkelling gear included with selected options.
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Travel comfortably between islands with smooth, well-timed transfers.
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Upgrade your experience with a Fitzroy glass-bottom boat tour, snorkelling gear for both islands, or a picnic lunch.
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Ideal for time-limited travelers, two iconic islands in one seamless day.
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Visit Fitzroy and Green Islands in one day, with over 6 hours to explore the Great Barrier Reef.
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Join expert marine commentary and a biology presentation; snorkel or relax among colorful fish, turtles, and coral reefs.
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Explore rainforest walking trails, pristine beaches, and rich marine life; snorkelling gear included with selected options.
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Travel comfortably between islands with smooth, well-timed transfers.
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Upgrade your experience with a Fitzroy glass-bottom boat tour, snorkelling gear for both islands, or a picnic lunch.
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Ideal for time-limited travelers, two iconic islands in one seamless day.
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Cruise from Cairns to Fitzroy Island on a high-speed catamaran and spend the day exploring tropical rainforest, white-sand beaches, and coral-filled waters.
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Snorkel straight from the shore using the provided gear and flotation vest, or stay dry with a guided glass-bottom boat tour over vibrant reef gardens.
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Enjoy a fresh tropical lunch box filled with island-style bites—perfect for a relaxed beachside meal or quick break between swims.
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You’ll have up to 4.5 hours of free time to explore the island at your own pace—swim, sunbathe, hike rainforest trails, or just slow down and soak in the serenity.
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With everything taken care of, this day trip is ideal for families, couples, and solo adventurers looking for a no-fuss Great Barrier Reef island experience.
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Cruise from Cairns to Fitzroy Island on a high-speed catamaran and spend the day exploring tropical rainforest, white-sand beaches, and coral-filled waters.
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Snorkel straight from the shore using the provided gear and flotation vest, or stay dry with a guided glass-bottom boat tour over vibrant reef gardens.
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Enjoy a fresh tropical lunch box filled with island-style bites—perfect for a relaxed beachside meal or quick break between swims.
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You’ll have up to 4.5 hours of free time to explore the island at your own pace—swim, sunbathe, hike rainforest trails, or just slow down and soak in the serenity.
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With everything taken care of, this day trip is ideal for families, couples, and solo adventurers looking for a no-fuss Great Barrier Reef island experience.
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Journey to Green Island aboard the spacious 'Big Cat' catamaran and enjoy a full day exploring this unique coral cay, where vibrant reef meets lush rainforest—entirely at your own pace.
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Choose how you'll witness the underwater magic. Snorkel straight off the pristine beaches, glide over coral gardens on a glass-bottom boat tour, or descend for a submariner's view in our semi-submarine. Guided snorkel safaris are also available.
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Wander shaded rainforest boardwalks under ancient trees, relax on sun-kissed white sand beaches, or dive into the turquoise waters. Enjoy up to 5 hours of leisure time to explore Green Island's beaches and rainforest trails independently.
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For a fully planned day, opt for the tour that includes a buffet lunch. You'll enjoy freshly-prepared hot and cold items with native Australian ingredients from an award-winning restaurant.
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Journey to Green Island aboard the spacious 'Big Cat' catamaran and enjoy a full day exploring this unique coral cay, where vibrant reef meets lush rainforest—entirely at your own pace.
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Choose how you'll witness the underwater magic. Snorkel straight off the pristine beaches, glide over coral gardens on a glass-bottom boat tour, or descend for a submariner's view in our semi-submarine. Guided snorkel safaris are also available.
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Wander shaded rainforest boardwalks under ancient trees, relax on sun-kissed white sand beaches, or dive into the turquoise waters. Enjoy up to 5 hours of leisure time to explore Green Island's beaches and rainforest trails independently.
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For a fully planned day, opt for the tour that includes a buffet lunch. You'll enjoy freshly-prepared hot and cold items with native Australian ingredients from an award-winning restaurant.
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Cruise from Cairns to Green Island and enjoy a guided glass-bottom boat tour, included with every ticket.
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Choose between a full-day adventure with 5 hours on Green Island or a half-day escape with 2 hours to explore.
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Stroll island boardwalks and trails at your own pace, with plenty of time to soak up Green Island’s natural beauty.
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Glide across crystal-clear waters and watch coral gardens and tropical fish come alive beneath you, all from the comfort of a glass-bottom boat.
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Learn about the Great Barrier Reef’s wonders with onboard snorkeling demonstrations and a reef presentation.
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Cruise from Cairns to Green Island and enjoy a guided glass-bottom boat tour, included with every ticket.
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Choose between a full-day adventure with 5 hours on Green Island or a half-day escape with 2 hours to explore.
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Stroll island boardwalks and trails at your own pace, with plenty of time to soak up Green Island’s natural beauty.
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Glide across crystal-clear waters and watch coral gardens and tropical fish come alive beneath you, all from the comfort of a glass-bottom boat.
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Learn about the Great Barrier Reef’s wonders with onboard snorkeling demonstrations and a reef presentation.
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Start your day in Cairns and cruise to two outer reef sites, where pristine coral gardens and clearer waters set the scene for snorkelling or diving.
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Enjoy live expert commentary and friendly guidance that make vibrant marine life feel accessible, whether you’re a first-timer or seasoned explorer.
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Recharge between reef stops with a tropical BBQ buffet lunch onboard, keeping you fuelled and ready for more underwater moments.
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Start your day in Cairns and cruise to two outer reef sites, where pristine coral gardens and clearer waters set the scene for snorkelling or diving.
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Enjoy live expert commentary and friendly guidance that make vibrant marine life feel accessible, whether you’re a first-timer or seasoned explorer.
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Recharge between reef stops with a tropical BBQ buffet lunch onboard, keeping you fuelled and ready for more underwater moments.
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The Moore Reef pontoon is equipped with activities suitable for all ages, including a giant waterslide—the only one of its kind on the Great Barrier Reef.
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Spend 4 hours exploring the reef by taking advantage of the free inclusions such as glass-bottom boat tours, all snorkeling equipment, and an underwater observatory.
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Enhance your reef adventure with additional experiences, such as the Seawalker helmet dive or guided snorkel tours, perfect for swimmers and non-swimmers alike.
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The Moore Reef pontoon is equipped with activities suitable for all ages, including a giant waterslide—the only one of its kind on the Great Barrier Reef.
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Spend 4 hours exploring the reef by taking advantage of the free inclusions such as glass-bottom boat tours, all snorkeling equipment, and an underwater observatory.
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Enhance your reef adventure with additional experiences, such as the Seawalker helmet dive or guided snorkel tours, perfect for swimmers and non-swimmers alike.
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