Green Island and Outer Reef Excursions

Located in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, just a 45-minute boat ride from Cairns or 20 minutes by scenic helicopter, Green Island is an accessible island paradise.

Surrounded by reef filled with diverse marine life Green Island is unique being the only coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef with its own rainforest. Laze on the beach, swim, dive, snorkel, take a walk in the rainforest, ride the Glass Bottom Boat or relax poolside and take advantage of the Islands resort facilities – you will be spoilt for choice on this full or half-day experience.

For the ultimate once in a lifetime experience, skip the boat ride and travel in style with a breathtaking Reef-Scenic helicopter transfer! Only from this unique aerial perspective can the vibrant hues of the islands fringing reef, emerald-green rainforest and glistening white beaches be truly appreciated – a photo opportunity not to be missed!

• Round Trip Cruise to Green Island, Outer Reef Cruise and 10-minutes Flight - 9 hours

Enjoy an air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise to Green Island and activity platform on the Great Barrier Reef, morning tea, 2 hours on Green Island including use of Island swimming pool, reef presentation and snorkelling demonstration, semi-submersible coral reef viewing tour with commentary, Underwater Observatory and Eco Reef Talk, snorkelling equipment provided at Green Island and activity platform (fins, mask & snorkel), 10-minute scenic flight with a birds eye view of the Great Barrier Reef, use of buoyancy vest and lycra suit at the platform and an air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise to Cairns. On the 10-minute scenic flight you can admire the Norman Reef or the Moore Reef and sightsee manta rays, turtles and other marine life are not uncommon and if you’re flying in the winter months there is even a chance of spotting whales.

• Round Trip Cruise to Green Island and 10-minutes Flight - 9 hours

Enjoy a 10 Minute Helicopter Scenic Flight from Green Island, Green Island Discovery Tour with snorkelling equipment, glass bottom boat with coral reef viewing tour, use of day visitor facilities including Island swimming pool and air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise to/from Cairns.

From the helicopter, you will have privileged views of Arlington Reef and three of themost striking sand islands on the Great Barrier Reef - the beautiful Green Island, Vlasoff Sand Cay and Upolu Sand Cay. Sightings of manta rays, turtles and other marine life are not uncommon and if you’re flying in the winter months there is even a chance of spotting whales.

• Outbound Cruise to Green Island, Flight to Outer Reef and Cruise Return - 9 hours

Enjoy an air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise to Green Island and activity platform on the Great Barrier Reef, morning tea, 2 hours on Green Island including use of Island swimming pool, reef presentation and snorkelling demonstration, semi-submersible coral reef viewing tour with commentary, Underwater Observatory and Eco Reef Talk, snorkelling equipment provided at Green Island and activity platform (fins, mask & snorkel), pick-up from Green Island with spectacular 15 minute scenic flight, use of buoyancy vest and lycra suit at the platform and an air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise to Cairns.

• Outbound Cruise to Green Island and Outer Reef and Flight Return - 7 hours

Enjoy an air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise to Green Island and activity platform on the Great Barrier Reef, morning tea, 2 hours on Green Island including use of Island swimming pool, reef presentation and snorkelling demonstration, semi-submersible coral reef viewing tour with commentary, Underwater Observatory and Eco Reef Talk, snorkelling equipment provided at Green Island and activity platform (fins, mask & snorkel), use of buoyancy vest and lycra suit at the platform and a 25 minute helicopter scenic flight return to Cairns.

On the return flight you can admire the Norman Reef or the Moore Reef.

• Outbound Flight to Green Island, Cruise to Outer Reef and Cruise Return - 7 hours and 30 minutes

Enjoy a 20-25 minute helicopter scenic flight to Green Island, one hour on Green Island including use of Island swimming pool and day facilities, air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise to Great Barrier Reef activity platform, morning tea, reef presentation and snorkelling demonstration , semi-submersible coral reef viewing tour with commentary, Underwater Observatory and Eco Reef Talk, snorkelling equipment at Green Island and activity platform (fins, mask and snorkel), use of buoyancy vest and lycra suit at the platform, afternoon tea, air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise to Cairns.

• Outbound Flight to Green Island and Cruise Return - 8 hours and 40 minutes

Enjoy a 20 minute helicopter scenic and then a Green Island Discovery Tour with snorkelling equipment, glass bottom boat with coral reef viewing tour, use of day visitor facilities including Island swimming pool and air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise to return Cairns.