Big Cat Green Island Cruises
Green Island, Great Barrier Reef All Ages
Big Cat Green Island Cruises offers full and half day catamaran trips from Cairns to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy snorkelling, glass-bottom boat tours, semi-submarine reef viewing, tropical rainforest walks and beautiful beaches.
Highlights
- Established in 1990
- Cruises to Green Island
- Comfortable catamaran travel
- Half-day and full-day options
- Only Semi Submarine on Green Island
- Environmental commitment
Frequently Asked Questions
Big Cat Green Island Cruises is a Cairns tour operator offering boat trips to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef. Visitors can enjoy tropical beaches, rainforest walks, snorkelling and optional reef-viewing activities.
Big Cat departs from Marlin Wharf in Cairns, near the Reef Fleet Terminal. Check your booking confirmation for the exact boarding location and check-in instructions.
Yes. Big Cat offers half-day and full-day Green Island trips, subject to the available departure schedule. Half-day options suit visitors with limited time, while full-day cruises allow longer to explore the island.
You can relax on sandy beaches, swim, snorkel, explore rainforest walking tracks and book optional activities such as glass-bottom boat tours and semi-submarine reef viewing
Many packages include a choice of snorkelling equipment hire or a glass-bottom boat tour. Inclusions vary by fare, so check your selected package carefully before booking.
Yes. A glass-bottom boat tour or semi-submarine trip lets you view coral and marine life without entering the water. These are excellent options for non-swimmers and visitors who prefer to stay dry.
Yes. Green Island is a popular family destination, with beaches, walking tracks and reef-viewing activities. Children must be supervised appropriately, and age requirements may apply to individual optional activities.
Lunch is available as an optional extra on selected packages. A buffet lunch is served aboard Big Cat, but it generally needs to be pre-booked. Check your booking inclusions and advise the operator of any dietary requirements.
Yes. Non-swimmers can enjoy the island's beaches and walking tracks or choose a glass-bottom boat or semi-submarine tour to view the reef without swimming.