Cairns: Green Island and Seawalker Helmet Dive Combo

Experience a day trip to Green Island from Cairns, ideal for nature lovers and adventure seekers interested in snorkeling, helmet diving, and reef exploration.

Highlights

• Spend a leisurely day on a tropical island in the Great Barrier Reef
• Explore a 6,000-year-old coral cay surrounded by marine life
• View coral reefs and fish from a glass bottom boat
• Relax on the beach or at the island’s pool bar
• Walk on the ocean floor with the Seawalker helmet dive

Description

Depart Cairns for a short 45-minute air-conditioned catamaran cruise to Green Island, a protected coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef. The island features over 120 native plant species and abundant marine life.

Enjoy the unique Seawalker helmet dive, where you walk on the sea floor around a coral outcrop 520 metres from the beach at depths of about 5 metres. Alternatively, explore the reef with the glass bottom boat coral viewing tour or snorkel directly from the sandy beaches using provided equipment.

Explore the island’s rainforest via self-guided eco trails, swim in the island pool, or visit the Marineland Melanesia crocodile habitat. Optional activities include scuba diving, offshore snorkel trips, kayaking, and scenic helicopter flights.

The island offers day visitor facilities such as a dive shop, restaurant, food outlets, and a pool bar where lunch, snacks, and refreshments are available for purchase.

Includes

• Return air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise from Cairns (approx. 45 mins each way)
• Up to 7 hours leisure time on Green Island (Half Day or Full Day options)
• Choice of snorkelling equipment hire or glass-bottom boat coral viewing tour
• One Seawalker helmet dive experience
• Access to Green Island National Park walking tracks and self-guided eco trails
• Marine Biologist reef talk and island walk (Great Adventures guest exclusive)
• Use of island swimming pool (Great Adventures guest exclusive)
• Access to island day facilities including showers, toilets, and shaded areas
• Morning tea and coffee on board before departure from Cairns
• Flexible free time to swim, snorkel, relax on beaches, or explore rainforest boardwalks

Excludes

• Optional activities: introductory and certified scuba diving, offshore snorkel excursions, canoe, windsurfing, beach volleyball hire, and scenic helicopter flights

Important Information

• Departure times from Cairns: 8:30am (arrive 9:15am) or 10:30am (arrive 11:15am)
• Return from Green Island: 2:30pm (arrive 3:15pm) or 4:30pm (arrive 5:15pm)
• Minimum age for Seawalker helmet diving: 12 years
• Some medical conditions, medications, and height restrictions may apply for helmet diving

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, bring swimwear, sun protection, and a camera. Morning departures offer cooler conditions for water activities.