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Take a leisurely day trip out to Green Island, a picture postcard tropical island in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef island with a rainforest interior and surrounded by white sand beaches and stunning coral gardens.

• One hour cruise from Cairns to Green Island on a modern air conditioned catamaran, Big Cat
• Hotel pick-up from Cairns and Northern Beaches Hotels
• Friendly and helpful crew
• Snorkelling instruction and tips on route to Green Island
• Full buffet lunch on board
• Tea and coffee
• Fish feeding display
• 5 hours on Green Island to spend as you wish
• Use of Big Cat whilst on Green Island
• Choice of either a full day's snorkel hire or a glass bottom boat tour
  
  

This cruise to Green Island is an amazing way to spend a day on the world famous Great Barrier Reef. Your modern catamaran will speed you to this picture-postcard site and you will have a full day to explore, snorkel or simply sunbathe before your return to Cairns in the early evening.

A protected Marine National Park, Green Island is home to an abundance of marine life and this coupled with the beautiful coral reef which fringes the island makes this an ideal place to visit for snorkelling and diving enthusiasts. The dense rainforest which makes up the interior of the island is perfect for a break from the heat of the Queensland sun and you can see some of Australia's tropical bird and wildlife from one of the many walking tracks on that traverse the island.

As well as these natural wonders, Green Island also boasts Marineland Melanesia, a nautical museum and an Underwater Observatory. If you would like to do something a bit more exciting go tandem parasailing or take a trip in a semi-submersible to watch a fish feeding frenzy. Dive trips can also be arranged while you are on the island, and if you are a real adrenaline junkie how about an amazing scenic flight over the reef.

Your friendly crew will arrange for you to either go on a complimentary glass bottom boat cruise so that you can admire the brightly coloured tropical fish and the reef they life in, or if you want to get up close and personal with the fish, giant clams and even turtles then you will be given snorkelling equipment to use for the duration of your stay.

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• Optional gratuities
• Extra activities on Green Island, entry to Marineland Melanesia, the Underwater Observatory and the Green Island resort pool can be booked and paid for locally on the day of travel.
• AUD1.00 per person fuel levy, payable locally

You will need to bring the following with you: sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses, towel, swimsuit, a shirt to swim in to avoid sunburn, cash or a credit card for any hire gear or activities, cash for snacks and drinks throughout the day.

The following extra activities can be enjoyed on the island and can be booked on the day of travel. These must be paid for locally. 

- Introductory Dive AUS$120 (subject to medical questionnaire)
- One Certified Dive AUS$75
- Two Certified Dives AUS$105
- Ocean Walker Helmet Diving AUS$135
- Supervised Snorkelling Trips AUS$30 adult, AUS$20 child
- Tandem Parasailing AUS$120 adult, AUS$60 child
- Marineland Melanesia AUS$12.50 adult AUS$5.50 child

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