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Great Adventures Reef and Green Island Cruises
Multiple Locations
Indicative Rate* $84.00 to $228.00 Tour and Admission
Description
With Great Adventures you can explore the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef on any day of your holiday, be it from the spacious reef platform or at the tropical reef and rainforest surrounds of Green Island. Great Adventures' modern high speed catamarans depart from Cairns daily.
Outer Reef Cruises: Guests of all ages, swimmers and non-swimmers alike can experience this World Heritage environment from the spacious reef activity platform. Snorkel and dive amongst beautiful coral gardens, or if you choose to stay dry, you can still embrace the natural wonderland below in the underwater observatory, or from the comfort of the semi-submersible. For the ultimate reef and island experience in one day, Great Adventures offers the choice of combining the Outer Reef cruise with a two hour stopover on Green Island.
... moreGreen Island Cruises: For a tropical island adventure, beautiful Green Island offers the unique opportunity for a combined reef and rainforest experience. On a Great Adventures fast cat, you'll be there in just 45 minutes and with three departures daily, it's perfect for a full or half day tour.
All of Great Adventures cruises are accredited with Climate Action and Advanced Ecotourism Certification.
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Facilities
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Activities
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Swimming
Other Information
Children:
Children are welcome.
Disabled:
Chair lifts may be available on some Great Adventures catamarans. Disabled toilet facilities and wide boardwalks are available on Green Island. It is recommended to contact Great Adventures to discuss any special needs including wheelchair access prior to travel.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fees may apply, please check at time of booking.
General Comments
Tours depart from the Reef Fleet Terminal, Spence Street, Cairns. Passengers can make their own way or coach transfer pick-ups are available from most accommodation / hotels in Cairns and Northern Beaches at an additional cost.
All of the Great Adventures tours are accredited with Climate Action and Advanced Ecotourism Certification. Great Adventures is part of the award-winning Quicksilver Group.
How To Get There
Great Adventures cruises depart form Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street Cairns. Great Adventures check-in counter is located inside the Reef Fleet Terminal. Passengers must check-in to receive boarding passes prior to vessel boarding.
Tariff Text
Proof of concession must be supplied for any concession rates. Proof of local identification must be supplied to obtain a local discount.
An AUD5.50 Government Environmental Management charge is included in the cost of Outer Reef Cruises (Great Barrier Reef Adventure, Green Island and Great Barrier Reef Adventure).
Green Island and Great Barrier Reef Adventure
The complete reef and island experience awaits with this exciting cruise! A fast 45 minute catamaran ride across the Coral Sea will take you to beautiful Green Island to enjoy two hours on this unique reef and rainforest coral cay.
A day of adventure and discovery continues onto Great Adventures' spacious activity platform moored on the majestic Outer Great Barrier Reef. Here, guests of all ages, swimmers and non-swimmers can enjoy a magical day. Features at the platform include undercover seating and tables to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, full bar facilities, change rooms with freshwater showers, sundeck, semi-submersible, snorkel platforms and scuba diving facilities.
Optional activities to include scenic helicopter flights, introductory and certified scuba diving, guided snorkel tours and the 'Scuba-Doo' underwater scooter.
Tour Information
Coach transfers are available at an additional cost from Cairns and Northern Beaches accommodation.
Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar
Full Day
Tour Departs From
- Reef Fleet Terminal, Spence Street
Tour Travels To
- Great Barrier Reef
- Green Island
Rates*
| From | To | Inclusions |
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| $84.00 | $228.00 | Adult Tour and Admission |
Other Information
Children: Children are welcome.
Great Barrier Reef Adventure
Escape into a world of surprises and experience the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef with Great Adventures exciting Outer Reef cruise.
Departing from Cairns, you'll cruise in comfort aboard a fast catamaran to a spacious activity platform moored at a magnificent site on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef.
Guests of all ages, swimmers and non-swimmers can enjoy a magical day of discovery. You can stay dry and explore the reef in a semi-submersible and underwater observatory or snorkel and dive amongst beautiful coral gardens and colourful marine life. Relax on the sundeck with a delicious buffet lunch and enjoy the amazing marine-scape!
Exciting optional activities include the exclusive Scuba-doo underwater scooter, scenic helicopter flights, introductory and certified diving and guided snorkel tours.
Tour Information
Coach transfers available at additional cost from Cairns and Northern Beaches accommodation.
Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar
Full Day
Tour Departs From
- Reef Fleet Terminal, Spence Street
Tour Travels To
- Great Barrier Reef
Rates*
| From | To | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| $208.00 | $208.00 | Adult Tour and Admission |
Other Information
Children: Children are welcome.
Green Island Eco Adventure
With the choice of three daily departures from Cairns, this Green Island cruise is perfect for visitors with limited time, offering a half or full day experience on this beautiful Great Barrier Reef island.
Choose your way to experience the reef stay dry in a glass bottom boat or choose to snorkel directly from the white sandy beaches. Lunch and snacks can be purchased from the island's food and refreshment outlets.
As a Great Adventures guest, you'll also be able to enjoy many exclusive inclusions such as the use of the island swimming pool and a self guided eco island walk to discover some of the island's unique rainforest flora. The island's well-appointed day visitor facilities include a pool bar, plus refreshment and retail outlets.
Tour Information
Coach transfers are available at an additional cost from Cairns and Northern Beaches accommodation.
Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar
Tour Departs From
- Reef Fleet Terminal, Spence Street
Tour Travels To
- Great Barrier Reef
Rates*
| From | To | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| $79.00 | $79.00 | Adult Tour and Admission |
Other Information
Children: Children are welcome.
Green Island Discovery
For a day of adventurous activities or island relaxation, your Green Island Discovery gives you the choice of three daily departures and up to seven hours on this tropical island paradise.
Discover the reef in a glass bottom boat and snorkel directly from the white sandy beaches (included activities). Nature lovers will be enchanted by island's lush rainforest and walking tracks. A delicious lunch or snacks can be purchased from the island's food and refreshment outlets.
As a Great Adventures guest, you'll enjoy many exclusive inclusions such as the use of the island swimming pool and a self guided eco island walk to discover some of the island's unique rainforest flora. The island's well-appointed day visitor facilities include a pool bar, plus refreshment and retail outlets.
Tour Information
Coach transfers are available at an additional cost from Cairns and Northern Beaches accommodation.
Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar
Tour departs three times daily 0830, 1030 or 1300 at 1300, 1530 and 1730.
Tour Departs From
- Reef Fleet Terminal, Spence Street
Tour Travels To
- Green Island
Rates*
| From | To | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| $98.00 | $98.00 | Adult Tour and Admission |
Other Information
Children: Children are welcome.
* Please note: These rates are indicative based on the minimum and maximum available costs of listed products and services. To obtain a firm price from the provider, please use the contact the operator. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.