Cruise to Green Island & Outer Reef > 10 min scenic > cruise back to Cairns
Itinerary
Itinerary (Tours may not be available on certain days/dates)
From 7.30am - Check-in at Great Adventures Reservations Counter inside the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to obtain your boarding pass.
8:00am - Vessel boarding. Complimentary morning tea/coffee served on boarding. For your safety hot drinks are not served once the vessel is underway.
8:30am - Depart Reef Fleet Terminal for Green Island
9:15am - Arrive Green Island
2 hours free time to explore Green Island…
Included snorkel gear, (fins mask and snorkel) can be obtained from the Dive Shop on the island. Enjoy a leisurely island walk with the self guided Eco Island Walk or take a dip in the island swimming pool.
On arrival: Pre-booked optional activities including scuba diving, Seawalker helmet diving commence as advised.
11:20am - Re-board vessel for departure to the Great Barrier Reef platform. Cake selection served on forward journey. During your journey to the reef, a Reef Presentation is shown on the vessel’s monitors. Snorkelling demonstration by crew.
12:30pm - Arrive at the Outer Great Barrier Reef platform Reef activities commence…
Semi-submersible coral viewing tour with informative commentary departs every 30 minutes or as advised.
Snorkel directly from the platform. Collect your snorkel gear and buoyancy vests once on the platform. Underwater observatory is open throughout the day for coral and fish viewing.
Pre-booked optional activities including introductory diving, Scuba-Doo and scenic helicopter flights commence as advised.
1.00-2.30pm - Hot and cold buffet lunch is served.
Time for more reef activities or just relax on the sundeck and take in the views!
Tea and coffee is available whilst at the platform
3:30pm - A blast on the ship’s horn will signal the time when all passengers should return to the vessel ready for departure.
3:40pm - A passenger count is conducted before leaving the Reef. Crew will announce when this commences and we ask all passengers to co-operate during this very important procedure by not moving about the vessel.
3:45pm - Departure to Cairns via Green Island.
Complimentary cheese and biscuits served on homeward journey.
5:30pm - Arrive Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
included with
• Return air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise
• Morning tea and coffee
• Two (2) hours on Green Island
• Three (3) hours at Outer Reef platform
• Snorkelling equipment included at Green Island and outer reef platform
• Use of buoyancy vests at the pontoon
• Reef education presentation
• Hot and cold buffet lunch
• Semi-submersible coral reef viewing tour
• Underwater Observatory
• Guided Eco Reef Talk
• Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
excluded by
• Hotel pick up and drop off • Optional activities
Essential
Information
What to Bring
• Swimming costume
• Lycra suit if you have one (they are available for hire)
• Beach towel
• Hat, sunscreen and comfortable shoes
• Spending money for drinks, souvenirs and optional activities
Detailed Description
Green Island
Green Island is a beautiful 6000 year old coral cay located in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park – a premier world heritage site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Grab your snorkel gear and head to the Lifeguard patrolled beach to explore the marine world off the beach, take a stroll thru the unique tropical rainforest, laze on the white coral sand beach or take part in some of the optional activities that Green Island has to offer (some optional activities may not be available due to time constraints)
Outer Barrier Reef
The stable reef activity platform is the perfect base for swimmers and non-swimmers to explore. Snorkel and/or dive, visit the underwater observatory, cruise in a semi-sub or just relax on the sundeck with a delicious buffet lunch. The vibrant marine life of the reef awaits you.
In addition to your included activities Great Adventures’ activity platform also has a wide range of optional activities to choose from.
Lunch & Refershments
Enjoy a hot & cold buffet lunch at the outer reef, tea and coffee and a range of snacks & beverages from the on board bar.
Morning tea and coffee served until departure from Cairns
Morning tea cake selection
Hot and cold buffet lunch
Afternoon tea and coffee available whilst at the platform, cheese and biscuits on return journey
Our buffet lunch is catered by a 5 Star Cairns Hotel to meet a variety of tastes and needs, including Gluten Free and vegetarian dishes. If you have any food allergies or specific dietary requirements, please advise at time of booking. Please note an extra charge may apply for some requests.
Activities included in your day
• Green Island Snorkelling
• Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling
• Semi-Sub and Underwater Observatory
• Green Island Eco Walk
Optional Activities
• Outer Reef Scenic Helicopter Flights
• Guided Snorkel Tour
• Introductory Diving, Certified Diving
• Scuba Doo
