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Hop a fast catamaran from Cairns to Green Island for a half- or full-day of snorkeling or a glass-bottom boat tour. See a 6,000-year-old coral cay with rainforest, accessible facilities and guided eco options.
Hop a fast catamaran from Cairns to Green Island for a half- or full-day of snorkeling or a glass-bottom boat tour. See a 6,000-year-old coral cay with rainforest, accessible facilities and guided eco options.
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Operated by The Quicksilver Group · Cairns, Queensland
You step off the fast catamaran and the reef announces itself in turquoise—shallow plates of coral rim the white sand while a pocket rainforest rises a short stroll inland. On Green Island the water does the inviting work: visibility often stretches past the first bommies, while the island’s compact rainforest provides shade and a different kind of quiet.
easy.
3–7 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; light swimming ability helpful for snorkel option and some walking on uneven paths
Departure and return trips vary by operator, but plan for roughly 40–60 minutes each way on the fast catamaran.
Basic swimming comfort is recommended for snorkelling; non-swimmers can use flotation aids or choose the glass-bottom boat instead.
Yes—Green Island has visitor facilities including a pool, restrooms, a cafe and shaded picnic areas.
Yes—day facilities and shore access make it family-friendly; the operator lists wheelchair accessibility and special assistance where needed.
Green Island is a roughly 6,000-year-old coral cay and is notable as the only coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef that supports a patch of rainforest.
The island sits within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and operates under reef-safe, accredited ecotourism guidelines—follow no-touch rules and use reef-safe products.
The Quicksilver Group operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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