Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises
is owned and managed by experienced cruise operators, the Wallace family. Since 1979 the Wallaces have been perfecting the art of day touring on the Great Barrier Reef when they founded the renowned Quicksilver cruises from Port Douglas.
In 1990 the Wallace family purchased Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises and have applied their winning formula of friendly and helpful service aboard the vessels "Big Cat" and "Reef Rocket". Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises is now one of Tropical North Queensland’s most popular cruise companies.
Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises specialises in discovering the Great Barrier Reef. Visitors are encouraged to view the wonderful underwater world of marine life and corals by participating in a glass bottom boat or semi-submersible tour. The company also has a professional diving operator, "Scuba Green Island" on board the vessels offering passengers certified and introductory diving and supervised snorkelling trips to the outer edge of Green Island Reef.
Part of a protected Marine Park, Green Island is a beautiful coral cay that is readily identified from the air by its emerald rainforest surrounded by white sandy beaches and beautiful coral reefs.
A coral cay is a build up of rubble and sediments from thousands of years of wave action surrounding the reefs. Seeds and spores carried by the wind and birds have fertilised the island and enabled the growth of plant life.
.Discover the fascinating underwater world among the coral reefs surrounding Green Island where you will see an endless variety of colourful fish, turtles, giant clams, starfish, shells, anemones, eels, sponges, sea urchins and many more incredible marine creatures.
Big Cat departs Cairns daily at 9am & 11am and cruises to GreenIsland and
remains there for the day before returning to Cairns by 5pm. Passengers have 5
and 4 hours on Green Island to take part in the many activities or simply relax
on the beach. Our friendly crew will help you to organise your activities to
make the most of your time on Green Island.
All packages include:
- Cruise to Green Island aboard "Big Cat"
- 5 hours and 4 hours to enjoy Green Island
- FREE choice of the use of snorkelling gear for the day or a
glass bottom boat tour
- Reef & snorkel presentation en route
- Fish feeding display
- Tea or coffee on boarding
Optional Activities
- Introductory Dive $138 (no experience necessary, subject to medical
questionnaire)
- Ocean Walker Helmet Diving $140
- Supervised Snorkelling Trips $36 Adults $24 Children
- Marineland Melanesia $17.00 Adults $8 Children
- Helicopter Scenic Flights and Parasailing (subject to availability on the
day)
Snorkelling Deposit
$30 "Refundable Deposit" is required
for the hire of snorkelling gear.
What to bring:
Sunscreen, hat,
sunglasses, towel, shirt to swim in (slip, slop, slap) credit card or drivers
license for deposit, cash for drinks and snacks. Film, sunscreen and souvenirs
available for sale on board.
|
Adult |
Child |
Family |
Full day Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat
|
$75 |
$37.50 |
$187.50 |
Full day Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat & Lunch
|
$93 |
$46.50 |
$232.50 |
Full day Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat & Lunch and Semi Submersible
|
$113
|
$56.50
|
$282.50
|
Booking Information
Package Upgrades available onboard
• Child Fare 4-14 years
inclusive
• Infants 3 and under travel free
• Family Fare: 2 Adults and 2
Children (not applicable with other discounts)
• All prices include GST and
EMC
Transfer Details
A coach pick up service is available from all accommodation houses in
Cairns and the Northern Beaches - $12 per adult, $6 per child.
