DESCRIPTION: A full day reef cruise aboard the "Big Cat" catamaran departing Cairns at 9.00am allows 5 hours on Green Island and arrives back in Cairns at 5.00pm. As well as the cruise enjoy a semi-submarine tour to see the marine life and nature of the reef from a unique angle! Satisfy the appetite you have built up during the day by enjoying a delicious buffet lunch on the Island.
"Big Cat" is a comfortable air-conditioned 35 metre catamaran with spacious interior cabins and a relaxed atmosphere. Travel time to Green Island is just over one hour from Cairns. Passengers can take part in the many activities available or simply relax on the beach. Our friendly crew will help you to organise your activities to make the most of your time on Green Island. Included with this package is a one of a king experiene, a semi-submarine tour. Enjoy the spectacular sights of the coral and marine life from a unique angle! While on the Island you are also treated to a delicious buffet lunch.
Green Island is a beautiful coral cay on Australias Great Barrier Reef. Green Island is a Marine National Park with unique rainforests, surrounded by white sandy beaches and magnificent coral reefs and abundant marine life.
VENUE: Departs from Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns. Coach transfers available from all accommodation houses in Cairns & the Northern Beaches.
DURATION: Departs at 9am. You are required to check in 45 minutes prior to departure. Full day cruise returns at 5pm.
VALID FOR: 1 Child (4-14 years of age, inclusive).
RESTRICTIONS: Bookings essential. You are required to check in 45 minutes prior to departure. Coach transfers available from all accommodation houses in Cairns & the Northern Beaches. If using the snorkel equipment, a deposit is required on the day.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This Cruise includes:
- Coach transfers from all accommodation houses in Cairns & the Northern beaches.
- Cruise to Green Island aboard "Big Cat" a modern catamaran
- 5 hours to enjoy Green Island
- FREE choice of snorkelling gear OR a glass bottom boat tour (If using the snorkel equipment, a deposit is required on the day.)
- Snorkelling demonstration & reef presentation en route to Green Island
- Use of Big Cat vessel during time at island as an air-conditioned base
- Fish feeding display
- Complimentary tea/coffee on morning boarding
- Island rainforest boardwalks
- Semi-submarine tour
- Buffet lunch
Bookings with children (4 - 14 years old) receive the following at no extra charge:
- Tour of Big Cat wheelhouse
- Guided island walk for the kids, stopping at Marineland Melanesia Nautical Museum
- Free soft drink for kids
- Cool Sailing Membership to the Turtle Rescue Club
- Cool Cat colouring in
Click for a Big Cat Full Day Green Island Reef Cruise, Semi-Submarine Tour and Buffet Lunch (Family)
LOCATION/AVAILABILITY: Cairns, QLD