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Big Cat Full Day Green Island Reef Cruise with Buffet Lunch (09:00 AM)

  • Cairns
  • Full-day Tours
  • Family Outing
  • Natural Scenery

Overview

Enjoy a scenic cruise to the popular Green Island and spend hours exploring the beautiful coral cay with a full day cruise from Cairns departing at 9am. On board the ‘Big Cat’, a luxury 35-metre catamaran, you’ll be comfortably transported to the island to enjoy a total of 5hrs 30mins exploring the island and enjoying some of its best attractions.
With the choice of complimentary snorkelling equipment hire OR a glass bottom boat tour (excludes Transfer Only option), you’ll be able to see the beautiful reef from either the water or from the dry and comfortable seat of the glass bottom boat. While on Green Island you can also enjoy the various walking trails through the rainforest to see the other side of this tropical paradise. Tours return back to Cairns by 5pm.

Enjoy a scenic cruise to the popular Green Island and spend hours exploring the beautiful coral cay with a full day cruise from Cairns departing at 11am. On board the ‘Reef Rocket’, you’ll enjoy a comfortable 45 minute journey to Green Island from Cairns for a big day of exploring.
With a total of 4hrs 30mins allocated to explore the island, you’ll be given the choice of snorkelling equipment hire or a ride on the glass bottom boat to explore the reef surrounding the coral cay. For those looking to stay dry, there are also numerous walking trails and boardwalks trekking through the island to get you up close to the beautiful tropical environment it is also known for. Tours return back to Cairns by 5pm.

Highlights
Cruise in comfort aboard our modern air-conditioned catamarans
Ideal for both swimmers and non swimmers
View the reef by snorkelling, glass bottom boat or semi-submarine
Licensed bar on board offering refreshments
More additional extras to choose from

Time
9:00
Boarding commences at 8.15am with final boarding at 8.45am from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal and tour returns at 5pm
Guests will receive a text message the afternoon prior to departure with berth number and vessel as well as a link to a map directing them to the correct location



What To Bring: Swimmers, Towel, Hat, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Change of clothes, Extra cash or credit card for onboard purchases

What’s included

Included

  • Cruise to Green Island by catamaran
  • 5hrs 30mins to enjoy Green Island
  • Self guided island walk
  • FREE choice of snorkelling gear or a glass bottom boat tour (excludes Transfer Only option)
  • Lycra suits and flotation vest (if choosing snorkelling gear as free option)
  • Snorkelling demonstration & reef presentation en route to Green Island
  • Use of Big Cat vessel during time at island as an air-conditioned base
  • Island rainforest boardwalks

Not included

  • All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.

Ages

Child Policy: 4 years to 14 years inclusive. Infants 0-3 years are free of charge but must be included when booking. All guests under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

For guests 15 years and older, please select the adult rate.

Up to one infant may travel free of charge per paying adult. Please bring the infant's passport upon boarding.

How to use

After the booking is confirmed, we will send a voucher to your email. please check your email and check voucher details.

No need to wait in line for your boarding pass! Simply head straight to the vessel, guests will receive a digital boarding pass with all the details the afternoon before departure.

If you haven't receive a digital boarding pass, please present your electronic voucher at the "Big Cat" counter at Reef Fleet Terminal.

It is recommended to arrive at the terminal 1 hour in advance, and the cruise will stop check-in 15 minutes before departure.

If choosing transfer, please wait for the bus marked Big Cat 10 minutes in advance at your hotel or designated location. The driver is an English-speaking driver and will not call you. Please arrive at the designated location 5-10 minutes in advance to wait. If driver cannot see the guest at the specified time and place, they will drive away immediately to the next stop to pick up the others.

Good to know

We recommend that anyone wanting to enter the water at this time of year wears a lycra suit to protect you from the sun and to reduce the possibility of stings and irritations. If you don’t have your own we do hire them for a small cleaning and maintenance fee of just $8 per adult and $4 per child.

Guided Snorkel Experience Tour to help build your confidence in the water. Includes Snorkel Equipment, fins, lycra suit & vest for the whole day ! Minimum age is 6 years old.

Please bring your own towels or you can also buy towels on board.

All our vessels are pram friendly. The beach areas are not practical for prams however there are boardwalks and pathways throughout the island that are suitable. Prams can be stored on ‘Big Cat’ if needed.

Passengers must have some mobility and/or the presence of a carer who can assist them. Depending on tides it may be necessary to embark/disembark from different levels on the boat. Coral viewing and glass bottom boat activities are subject to the weather and the extent of the passenger’s mobility and/or the presence of a carer who can assist. Please note that the toilets on the vessel are not wheelchair accessible but there are disabled toilets available on the island. Please advise at time of booking if you have wheelchair bound passengers travelling.These guidelines apply to standard wheelchairs only. We are not able to accommodate electric wheelchairs on any of the vessels or coaches.

We recommend you bring your own towel, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and swimwear. Also, cash for drinks, snacks or souvenirs you may want to buy. Credit cards are accepted at most shops at the Island however surcharges may apply.

Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from participating in optional in-water activities participating in optional in-water activities. For advice , contact the staff on board .

After a single dive a wait of 12 hours is recommended before ascending to an altitude of 300 meters or greater. If doing multiple dives and interval of 24 hours is suggested.

Snorkelling can be a strenuous activity. Snorkelling can be a strenuous activity and you will be exerting yourself more than usual. If you are older age, or suffer from heart disease, asthma, lung complaints, epilepsy, diabetes, any allergies or any other medical condition which can be made worse by physical exertion, you should take special caution and inform our lifeguards of your situation and snorkel in an area that allows closer supervision.

Due to the availability are limited , our staff need to re-confirmed with the supplier after you purchase. If it's not available, we will contact with you immediately to exchange a similar product and give you a full refund.

Disclaimer

After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.

As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.

We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.

In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.

If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.

We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.

If your booking includes hotel accommodation, please note that check-in time at Australian hotels is generally 13:00-15:00. Specific check-in times vary by hotel, so please confirm your check-in time in advance. Early check-in is not recommended. If you need to check in early due to special circumstances, please note that early check-in fees may apply and must be negotiated and paid directly with the hotel.

We are not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of personal belongings during the tour. We reserve the right to modify or cancel the tour if conditions do not permit. An alternative will be provided if possible. It is the traveler's responsibility to ensure we have accurate information: airline and airport dates and times; correct travel dates with the correct codes; the traveler's age, etc. Please notify us immediately of any changes.

We are not responsible for any loss or damage to baggage, valuables, or personal belongings carried during the tour. We are not liable for any illness, injury, or death resulting from the deterioration of any traveler's health condition. By booking this tour, the traveler agrees to the policies outlined herein and accepts that all activities involve some risk, and the traveler will not hold our company, its employees, or subcontractors liable for any injury or loss suffered by the traveler or to the traveler's property. For your safety, when participating in indoor or outdoor activities with inherent risks (such as swimming, rafting, diving, skiing, ice skating, snow play, skydiving, etc.), please ensure you fully understand the weather conditions, your personal physical condition, and relevant announcements and advice from professional organizations before proceeding.

Visitors should pay attention to their physical condition. Those with heart disease, high blood pressure, colds, fever, or who are intoxicated should exercise caution when participating in activities or follow medical advice. If you feel unwell, please stop the activity immediately and seek assistance from on-site staff.

When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the venue or staff. Ensure you fully understand the associated risks (refer to venue announcements or the safety waiver required for signature for specific details), cooperate as required to implement appropriate safety precautions, and strictly refrain from engaging in any dangerous behaviors during the activity.

The wildlife sightseeing listed in the itinerary refers to wild animals. They move freely and are not under human control; seeing them is not guaranteed on every trip. No refunds or cancellations will be arranged for those who do not see wildlife.

No refunds will be issued for missed trips due to the visitor's own subjective reasons.

The tour duration is only an approximation. If the tour ends early, it may be due to weather conditions requiring an earlier conclusion.

Due to weather, traffic, and other reasons, we reserve the right to change the itinerary. The order of the itinerary may be adjusted; please refer to the actual itinerary.

No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.

Multi-day tours are all group tours for individual travelers. Driver and guide arrangements will be made according to the itinerary and travel conditions, and may change daily. Final departure and driver/guide information will be provided by the tour operator.

For products with airport transfers: Airport transfers are arranged uniformly and will not be based on different flight times. Thank you for your understanding.

Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. By completing your booking, you agree to all the above terms and conditions.

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