Green Island incl Intro Scuba Dive
Experience an introductory scuba dive at Green Island near Cairns, enjoy rainforest walks, beaches, snorkelling, and a glass bottom boat tour in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Key Highlights
- Visit Green Island, a coral cay within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
- Travel by fast catamaran from Cairns in just 45 minutes
- Enjoy rainforest walks, white sand beaches, and snorkelling options
- Experience a guided introductory scuba dive
- Discover the Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat
- Choose from 08:00 or 10:00 departure times
- Glass bottom boat tour available onsite
What’s included
- Return fast catamaran transfers between Cairns and Green Island
- 1 introductory scuba dive
- Snorkelling equipment hire (mask, snorkel, fins)
- Use of buoyancy vests and optical masks (available for hire)
- Access to Green Island beaches and rainforest walks
- Glass bottom boat tour (pre-book onboard)
- Eco Island Walk booklet
- Use of the Day Visitor Swimming Pool
Overview
Discover the wonders of Green Island, a 6000-year-old coral cay in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, with this introductory dive adventure from Cairns. Board a fast catamaran at the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, then enjoy a 45-minute journey across the reef, with a snorkelling demonstration and Green Island Eco video presentation en route.
On arrival, immerse yourself in activities at your own pace - from rainforest walks and relaxing on coral sand beaches, to supervised snorkelling from a lifeguard-patrolled beach or swimming in the Day Visitor Swimming Pool. A highlight of your visit includes a guided introductory scuba dive, giving you the chance to explore the vibrant coral and marine life up close.
You can further enjoy a glass bottom boat tour, stroll through Green Island's unique rainforest, or collect a self-guided Eco Island Walk booklet from the Information Counter. Optional adventures like Seawalker helmet diving and scenic helicopter flights are also available.
Daily departure times from Cairns are at 08:00 or 10:00, with check-in at the Great Adventures Reservations Counter at the Reef Fleet Terminal. Return departures from Green Island are at 14:30 or 16:30, arriving back in Cairns at 15:20 or 17:20. Food and drinks can be purchased from the island's restaurant and outlets during your stay.
Commonly asked questions.
No. The introductory scuba dive is designed for beginners and no previous diving experience is required. You’ll be fully supervised by a qualified PADI instructor throughout the experience.
The introductory dive includes a dive briefing, equipment, a pool skills session with your instructor and a supervised dive at one of the selected dive sites around Green Island.
Yes, your Green Island Eco ticket includes the choice of snorkelling gear or a glass bottom boat ride as well as your pre-booked dive. Snorkelling is one of the popular ways to explore the reef around the island.
You need to be comfortable in the water and able to participate safely in the activity. Your instructor will provide guidance and supervision throughout the introductory dive.
Depending on your chosen departure and return times, Great Adventures offers up to approximately seven hours on Green Island. Your dive crew will advise you of your allocated dive time, leaving you free to enjoy the island around your scheduled activity.
Additional info by the operator.
- Check in at Great Adventures Reservations Counter inside the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to obtain your boarding pass.
- Vessel boarding begins with complimentary tea & coffee until departure.
- Snorkelling demonstration and Eco video presentation available during the journey to Green Island.
- Snorkelling equipment is collected from the Dive Shop on the island; buoyancy vests and optical masks are available for hire.
- Glass bottom boat tours are scheduled - book your time onboard or at the island Information Counter; tours depart from the bend in the jetty.
- Meals are not included but can be purchased from the island restaurant and other outlets.