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See the Marine Life on the Great Barrier Reef
on a Day Trip to Green Island from Cairns
You can take a day trip to Green Island from Cairns Queensland.
Green Island is a coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef.
See the vibrant green of the water near the Island.
Go on a glass-bottomed boat. And you can experience marine life on the Great Barrier Reef.
Green Island Daytrip
You can catch a catamaran with Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises to get from Cairns to Green Island.
And you can book a transfer or half-day or full-day tour
Green Island was featured on the Amazing Race Australian 5 series.
The sixth leg was on Green Island. And, the contestants participated in a treasure hunt.
Island Holiday at the Resort
You can stay at the Green Island Resort.
It is set in the tropical rainforest.
You can base yourself there to experience activities on the Great Barrier Reef.
Things to Do on Green Island
Activities
Some of the Activities are
- snorkeling
- see the coral and marine life through a glass-bottomed boat
- walk around the island in the rainforest
- swimming
- relax on the beach

Looking through the glass-bottomed boat

Glass-bottomed boats

Marine life
Coral and Marine Life at Green Island





Green Island

Coconut Palm

Birds

Tourists At the Jetty
Green Island Activities
- Green Island Cruises from Cairns
- Green Island Eco Adventure
- Glass bottom boat or snorkel tour
Where is Green Island?
Green Island is off the coast of Queensland near Cairns Australia.


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Green Island looks like a wonderful place for a day trip! I would love to experience the rainforest and the marine life!
Thank you Kendra. It’s a wonder to experience.
Visiting Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef would be amazing!! How nice to just be able to do a day trip.
Thank you Julie
Green Island sounds amazing! It looks like a fun getaway!
Thank you, Lisa
My daughter is a scuba diver and the Great Barrier Reef is on her bucket list! I’d love to see it, tho I don’t dive.
This way, of going to Green Island from Cairns, sounds very do-able, thank you!
Thank you Suz. Hope it’s not too long before your daughter visits the Great Barrier Reef. Yes, the glass-bottomed boats make it more accessible.
Green Island looks amazing to explore. I think my whole family would love to go on the glass bottom boat ride to the reefs for sure.
Thank you. Yes, it’s cool to see the marine life.
Would love to take this day trip to Green Island from Cairns. It’s so beautiful with so much to do.
Thank you. Hope you get to visit.
I would love to come to Green Island and go snorkeling. The water looks amazing.
Thank you. Yes, the water is so green. Hope you get to visit.
I would love to take a glass bottomed boat ride to see those gorgeous views of Green Island and the reefs! What a great experience.
Thank you. Yes, it’s great to see marine life.
Such a nice pleasant getaway surrounded by the might ocean. Coral and marine life at Green Island is a treat to the eyes. Thanks for sharing this lovely post. Great pictures!
Thank you