Green Island Ferry
Green Island ferry departs several times a day from Cairns. Choose from a half-day or a full-day trip or combine the Island with the Great Barrier Reef. Prices start at $88 for an adult, $44 for a child or bring the whole family for $220.
Departure Times
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Green Island | 08:30 am 10:30 am |
– | 08:30 am 10:30 am |
– | 08:30am 10:30am |
08:30am 10:30am |
08:30am |
| To Cairns | 4:30pm | – | 4:30 pm | – | 4:30pm | 4:30pm | 2:30pm |
Guest check-in is at the Reef Fleet Terminal Cairns. Complimentary tea and coffee were served before departing.
Escape to a beautiful tropical island
White sandy beaches surround Green Island, lush tropical rainforest and Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
Green Island Activities
You could first choose to snorkel, scuba dive, or see the spectacular reefs on a glass-bottom boat tour. Or, laze on the locally renowned pristine white sandy beach.
Cool off in Green Island’s swimming pool.
Green Island offers an array of activities to suit all abilities and is therefore ideal for non-swimmers.
See the best things to do on Green Island.
Relax On a beautiful Green Island
While visiting Green Island, you can stroll through the magical rainforest, laze on white coral sand beaches, then swim, go scuba diving or snorkelling.
With a wide range of optional activities to experience during your visit to Green Island that can be added to your day when you arrive on Green Island, including
- Scuba diving
- snorkel excursion
- underwater with Seawalker helmet diving.
- Glass Bottom Boat
- Snorkelling equipment hire
Enjoy a delicious lunch at Green Island restaurant, Emeralds, or one of the several other food options on Green Island.
Would you please choose one of our fantastic packages?
- White Sandy beaches to build sandcastles
- Deck Chairs to work on your suntan
- Tropical rainforest
- Snorkelling
- Tropical Island Getaway
- Green Sea Turtles are frequent visitors
You may choose your preferred departure times from Cairns and Green Island!
Travel time to Green Island Day Tour is approx. 45 minutes
Cairns To Green Island
Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Departs 08:30 am & 10:30am
Sunday
Departs 08:30am
Green Island to Cairns
Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Departs 4:30 pm
Sunday
Departs 2:30pm
- Return air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise
- Full-Day or up to 7 hours on Green Island
- Tea and coffee served until departure from Cairns
- Self Guided Eco Walk
- Use of island swimming pool exclusive for Great Adventures guests
- Use of day visitor facilities
- Upgrades in addition to your tour when booking including glass-bottom boat and snorkelling
You may bring along a picnic lunch or purchase something from The Canopy Grill on the island
- Lunch is available to purchase at The Canopy Grill
- Scuba Diving
- Helmet Diving
- Flotation Vests & Lycra Suits
- Scenic Helicopter Tour
- Coach Transfers from Cairns Business Area or Northern Beaches
- Towel, hat, sunscreen, swimwear & sunglasses
- Cash for snacks, drinks, souvenirs or underwater cameras
- Credit card for purchases
Green Island Transfers depart from the Marlin Jetty in Cairns.
Check-in is at the Reef Fleet Terminal 30 minutes before departure.
Green Island Tour transfers via comfortable catamaran.
Important Information for Scuba Diving & Seawalker
We have a passion for showing you Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, so please make sure you understand the scuba diving laws.
We are regulated by the Queensland Government Code of Practice and comply with all regulations, including medical as is the law.
To avoid disappointment, complete our scuba dive medical questionnaire as some medical conditions, age, and medications may prevent you from scuba diving.
We are delighted to help you with any questions you may have. Please contact our office on 07 4037 2700 or email us at [email protected],
Alternatively, you may like to consult your Doctor for a Dive Medical using the Australian Standard Forms’ AS.4005.1
Flying after Scuba Diving
For a single no decompression scuba dive, you should not fly or go to altitude for at least 18 hours after a scuba dive. For multiple dives, you should not fly for 24 hours after your last dive.