Sightseeing Cruises

Cairns to Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Small Group Cruise

Scuba diving during Cairns to Great Barrier Reef and Green Island Small-Group Sailing Cruise

Tourists snorkeling at the Outer Great Barrier Reef on a sunny day during their trip from Cairns

Group of tourists snorkeling at the Outer Great Barrier Reef on a sunny day during their trip from Cairns

Hop on a two-masted schooner from Cairns for a day of snorkeling and connecting with nature and marine life at Green Island in a small-group cruise

Highlights

Set sail from Cairns on this cruise to explore the pearly beaches and the lush rainforest of Green Island with a small group of your fellow travelers.
Strap on your safety gear and go for a snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef to discover staghorn corals, giant clams and reef sharks.
Feast on some Tasmanian smoked salmon, fresh salads, and bread as you listen to your marine interpreter dish out interesting facts about the reef.
Stroll lazily on the boardwalks of Green Island or conquer your fear by scuba diving at an additional cost in the blue-green waters of Pinnacle Reef.
Did you know? Captain Cook named the island Green Island after his chief observer and astronomer-in-charge on the Endeavour, Charles Green.

Inclusions

Full-day Great Barrier Reef and Green Island cruise
English-speaking crew
Marine interpreter guide
Small group of up to 25 people
Round-trip dinghy transfers from Green Island
Coffee/tea on boarding
Danish pastries and fresh fruit on boarding
Smorgasbord lunch
Tropical afternoon tea – cheese platter / fresh fruit platter/cake platter on the sail home
Scuba diving demonstration
Snorkeling fee and equipment
Fish feeding
Access to Green Island beach
1 glass of wine on return journey

Exclusions

Recreational area and environmental management charges
Certified and non-certified diving experiences
Round-trip bus transfers

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

Deep blue adventures

If you are a marine enthusiast who wants to experience Australia’s beautiful aquatic life or a family looking to do something new together, then this sailing cruise is for you. All you need to do is hop on a two-mast schooner and sip on your morning coffee or tea as you sail down to Pinnacle Reef where you and your fellow wanderers can snorkel and see some giant clams, shells, starfish and sea anemones. Who knows, you might get to see Nemo and Dory swimming by! If you are feeling more adventurous, you can go scuba diving with an experienced instructor at an additional cost. After a morning of snorkeling and scuba diving, enjoy a delicious spread of salmon, prawns, fresh salads, and bread as you watch the turquoise waters.

Underwater Paradise

After a delicious meal, you are transported to Green Island by a dinghy where you will get to explore the walking tracks, the white sandy beaches, and the emerald rainforest that make this island unique. If that doesn’t sound like you, slap on some sunscreen and relax on the beach. You can even visit Marineland Melanesia to watch the crocodile feeding and see a variety of marine life up close before sailing back to Cairns while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine with your tropical afternoon tea.

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring sunglasses and sunscreen to beat the island heat.
Pack your meds – better to be prepared, just in case they’re not available onsite.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
Guests with asthma, diabetes, heart conditions and epilepsy are restricted from participating in the scuba diving experience.

Additional information

Guests traveling with a toddler may bring a small, light carry-on travel folding pushchair to be used on the island but not on the boat.
Children must be supervised by their parents at all times.
Guests can convey their dietary preferences or allergy concerns to the operator 24 hours prior to the trip.
Guests must be at least 12 years old to do an introductory dive.
Guests with contact lenses or glasses can use the prescription masks on board the boat at an additional cost for their snorkeling or scuba diving experience.
All divers (including certified divers) must complete a dive medical questionnaire aboard the boat.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.