Green Island + Moore Reef Pontoon Combo
About This Activity
Experience the best of both worlds with a combined reef and island adventure. This full-day tour includes a stop at tropical Green Island followed by time at a spacious outer reef pontoon, making it ideal for mixed groups of divers, snorkellers, and non-divers alike.
Highlights
- Visit both Green Island and the Outer Great Barrier Reef in one day.
- Enjoy free time on Green Island to explore rainforest and coral beaches.
- Access a stable outer reef activity platform with multiple reef experiences.
- Ideal for mixed groups, including divers and non-divers.
- Travel by fast, air-conditioned catamaran from Cairns.
Full Description
This full-day cruise combines two of the Great Barrier Reef’s most popular experiences. Begin with a scenic catamaran journey to Green Island, a unique coral cay with rainforest walking tracks and fringing reef snorkelling. Enjoy two hours to explore the island at your own pace before continuing to the Outer Great Barrier Reef.
At the reef platform, guests can snorkel, join a semi-submersible coral viewing tour, visit the underwater observatory, or relax on the spacious deck. Certified divers can explore the reef while non-diving companions enjoy a range of included platform activities. Throughout the day, the crew provides reef education presentations to enhance your understanding of this unique ecosystem.
Itinerary
| Starting location options: | Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns |
| Catamaran: | Fast catamaran cruise to Green Island (approx. 45 minutes) |
| Green Island: | Free time to explore the island, snorkel, or relax (approx. 2 hours) |
| Catamaran: | Cruise from Green Island to the Outer Great Barrier Reef |
| Outer Great Barrier Reef – Activity Platform: | Reef activities including snorkelling, semi-submersible tour, and underwater observatory (approx. 3 hours) |
| Catamaran: | Return cruise to Cairns with refreshments |
| Drop-off locations: | Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns |
* For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Includes
- Return air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise from Cairns.
- Morning tea and coffee served until departure.
- Morning tea cake selection.
- Two hours on Green Island.
- Three hours at the Outer Reef activity platform.
- Snorkelling equipment at Green Island and outer reef platform.
- Use of buoyancy vests at the pontoon.
- Reef education presentations.
- Hot and cold buffet lunch.
- Semi-submersible coral reef viewing tour.
- Underwater observatory access.
- Guided eco reef talk in the underwater observatory.
- Afternoon tea and coffee at the platform.
- Cheese and biscuits on the return journey.
Not Included
- Introductory or certified scuba diving.
- Scuba-doo underwater scooter.
- Scenic helicopter flights.
- Guided snorkel tours (subject to availability and booked on the day).
Not Suitable For
People with medical conditions that may prevent participation in in-water activities.
Meeting Point
Meet at the Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns. Check-in times will be confirmed at booking. Paid parking is available nearby.
Important Information
What to Bring
- Sunglasses.
- Sun hat.
- Sunscreen.
- Swimwear.
- Towel.
- Comfortable clothing suitable for a full day on the water.
Not Allowed
- Drones.
Know Before You Go
All passengers may be required to complete a medical questionnaire prior to participating in in-water activities. Some optional activities have age, fitness, or medical restrictions. Weather conditions may affect the itinerary, and in rare cases time may be adjusted between locations. Dietary requirements should be advised in advance where possible.