Sail from Cairns on a 25-guest schooner to an exclusive Great Barrier Reef mooring just 1 km off Green Island. Enjoy guided snorkeling, optional diving, a buffet lunch and island time on a relaxed, small-group day trip.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Morning light spills over Cairns as a two-mast schooner slips away from the Reef Fleet Terminal, the city shrinking and the ocean widening into a sheet of blue. On Ocean Free, a maximum of 25 guests trade crowded day boats for a quieter passage—the vessel moors just 1 km off Green Island at an exclusive Great Barrier Reef site where coral bommies rise from 10–12 m to within a metre of the surface.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
9 hours
Fitness Level
You should be stable on your feet and able to climb ladder/tender steps; basic swimming ability recommended for snorkeling.
Wildlife
History
The Great Barrier Reef grew as sea levels rose after the last ice age and sits within the traditional waters of the Yirrganydji and Gimuy Walubara Yidinji peoples.
Conservation
Green Island and the surrounding reef sit inside a highly protected Marine Park; avoid touching coral, use reef-safe sunscreen and follow crew guidance to reduce impact.
Reserve your spot on the Ocean Free 25 guest Great Barrier Reef & visit Green Island Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Pre-board waivers
Complete all pre-boarding waivers before arrival to speed check-in at Reef Fleet Terminal at 7:15am.
Seasickness
If you are prone to motion sickness, take medication 20–30 minutes before boarding to enjoy the day comfortably.
Protect the reef
Use reef‑safe sunscreen and avoid touching coral or feeding wildlife to minimize impact on the marine environment.
Tender transfers
Wear closed‑toe boat shoes for stability during the small-boat transfer between schooner and Green Island.
Reef‑safe sunscreen
Protects your skin while preventing chemical damage to coral.
summer
Sturdy boat shoes
Good grip for moving around a wet vessel and during tender transfers.
Lightweight rashguard or wetsuit top
Provides sun protection and extra warmth in cooler months or windy conditions.
spring
Waterproof camera or dry bag
Keeps gear dry and captures in-water wildlife without risking your phone.
summer