Full Day | Green Island Fly & Cruise Day Tour
Start your day with a birds-eye view of Cairns, Green Island, and the Great Barrier Reef on a 40 minute scenic flight, before joining on a tour to Green Island from Cairns.
Scenic Flight & Green Island Package Features
- Hotel pick-up from Cairns City
- 40-minute scenic morning flight
- Spend the Afternoon on Green Island
- Glass Bottom Boat OR Snorkel equipment
- Buffet lunch on Green Island
- Returns to Cairns at 5pm
40 Minute | Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight
View the Great Barrier Reef on a 40-minute scenic flight in our high wing aircraft. You'll see Cairns, Green Island, Arlington Reef, Upolu Reef, Double Island and Palm Cove. After exploring the Reef you’ll head back toward the mainland, with views of the North Queensland coastline.
With window seats guaranteed, take in the stunning views as your professional pilot provides you with expert commentary along the way. Your flight also includes free transfer courtesy bus from your Cairns centrally located accommodation.
Green Island Tour
The Green Island Tour departs Cairns at 11am and returns at 5pm. The Green Island Transfer vessel is a modern, comfortable, air-conditioned, high speed catamaran. Travel time to Green Island is 45 minutes from Cairns.
Green Island is ideal for families with children as the sandy beaches very gradually become deeper. A perfect place to practice snorkelling. There are also many shady retreats under trees. Activities for hire include canoes, surf skis or beach volleyball gear. Beach umbrellas and sunlounges are also available for hire.
Snorkelling at Green Island
Snorkelling Green Island in the clear cool Great Barrier Reef island waters at your leisure from the beach. Enjoy the number one activity for passengers staying in Cairns, only 45 minutes away.
Mask, snorkel and fins are included with the hire of snorkel gear. Lycra suits and floatation vests are available for hire. On your journey to Green Island safe snorkel tips are given and there is a life guard service operating at the island.
No need to pay extra, our passengers can choose this equipment as part of their free inclusion or have the option of a Glass bottom boat tour instead.
Prescription masks available at no extra cost.
Glass Bottom Boat Option
Experience Green Island’s underwater world, part of the Great Barrier Reef on a 30 minute Glass Bottom Boat tour. View the diversity of the reefs coral gardens and their wonderful array of sea life with the added fun of lively fish feeding. A commentary by your driver enables you to learn about the Great Barrier Reef and the different types of corals and fish that can be found surrounding beautiful Green Island.
No need to pay extra, our passengers can choose this tour as part of their free inclusion or have the option of snorkeling equipment instead.
Departure times & locations
We offer hotel pick-up and drop-off from Cairns City . Cairns Hotel Pick-ups will commence at 8am.
When booking you will be prompted to select your hotel and given a pick-up time.
This package returns to the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal from Green Isand at 5pm
Your Day
- Start your day with our courtesy pickup from your accommodation in Cairns CBD.
- View the Great Barrier Reef from above with our 40-minute scenic flight.
- Fly back toward the mainland, with views of the North Queensland coastline. Sights include Cairns, Green Island, Arlington Reef, Upolu Reef, Double Island and Palm Cove.
- We will drop you to your connection cruise after the flight. Your check-in time at the Reef Fleet Terminal is at 10:30am
- Depart at 11:00 AM to Green Island.
- Arrive at the beautiful Green Island before noon. Enjoy your buffet lunch on the Catamaran.
- Free time up to 4 hours depending on your choice Glass Bottom Boat or Snorkelling gear hire.
- Depart Green Island at 4:00pm from Green Island's jetty.
- Return to Cairns City Reef Fleet Terminal at 5pm.
Please make your own way back to your accommodation. Return transfer is not included in the combo.
Special Child & Family rates
We offer special rates for familes. Please check the booking for form for up to date family pricing.
Instant Booking & Mobile Friendly Tickets
Check availability & book here to secure you spot on Cairns Green Island Fly & Cruise Day Tour. Pre-booking is essential. Please do not turn up on the day without a booking.
If you require hotel transfers please have your hotel name ready when booking so we can send you a pick-up time with your confirmation.
Departure times & locations
We offer hotel pick-up and drop-off from Cairns City . Cairns Hotel Pick-ups will commence at 8am.
When booking you will be prompted to select your hotel and given a pick-up time.
This package returns to the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal from Green Isand at 5pm
