Cairns & Port Douglas

15 Best Fitzroy & Green Island Trips

The island days closest to Cairns: Fitzroy’s rainforest trails and snorkel beaches, Green Island’s coral cay and ferry schedules that make half-days workable. The short crossing suits travelers the outer reef boats turn green.

2.Green Island Day Trip from Cairns

Discover Green Island from Cairns with this full-day tour featuring snorkeling, glass-bottom boat rides, rainforest walks, and optional activities for an authentic reef experience.

★ 4.0

“Walk around the island was very pleasant and the snorkeling was a great experience. Crew was very helpful and courteous”

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4.Fitzroy Island Day Tour from Cairns

Discover Fitzroy Island from Cairns with this full-day tour including ferry, snorkeling, hiking, and optional glass-bottom boat—ideal for nature lovers.

★ 4.0

“My son, his girlfriend and I walked to nudey beach. It was beautiful and the snorkeling was fantastic 😍”

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5.Ocean Free 25 guest Great Barrier Reef & visit Green Island Tour

Discover the secluded Green Island and vibrant Great Barrier Reef on this 9-hour sailing tour from Cairns, featuring snorkeling, marine life, and personalized service.

★ 5.0

“We had the best time aboard Ocean Free with Blair, Paul and Marie. They looked after us so well and the snorkeling was great. So happy we chose a small group trip and on a proper sailing boat. Food was good too. Highly recommend. Thanks…”

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6.From Cairns: Green Island Half-Day Morning Cruise

Experience the Great Barrier Reef with this half-day Green Island cruise from Cairns, featuring snorkeling, glass-bottom boat rides, and island relaxation.

★ 4.2

“Easy walking access from our central accommodation. Instruction emailed were really clear. Informative Half day went smoothly and was enjoyable.”

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8.Cairns: Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Sailing Tour

Experience the Great Barrier Reef and Green Island from Cairns on a small sailing boat. Snorkel, dive, and relax with expert guides in this personalized tour.

★ 4.8

“We had an incredible day with this tour! All of the divers were so kind, proactive, and supportive; as newbies on the water, we felt very looked after. Could not recommend this trip enough! The food, the snorkelling, and the Green Island visit were fantastic.…”

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9.Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

Experience Green Island from Cairns with snorkeling, glass bottom boat rides, and rainforest walks. Perfect for nature lovers and reef explorers alike.

★ 4.0

“This is a busy day but very enjoyable. We started with the snoring, not realises the time we just missed our glass bottomed boat trip, but they readily booked us on a later trip. We had a swim in the island resort pool. We had…”

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10.Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

Experience Green Island from Cairns with snorkelling or glass-bottom boat tours. Enjoy beaches, reef views, and island facilities in a half or full day.

★ 4.0

“Our chilled-out day didn't go as planned due to the rain, but we made the most of it. The glass-bottom boat trip was good, where we saw a wide variety of fish and coral. We also saw sea turtles, too”

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13.Cairns: Great Barrier Reef and Fitzroy Island Boat Tour

Discover the highlights of Cairns' Great Barrier Reef and Fitzroy Island in one day. Snorkel, explore, and relax with this well-rated tour for all ages.

★ 4.6

“What an incredible day! This tour is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, giving you the chance to visit two stunning locations—the Great Barrier Reef and FitzRoy Island—with plenty of time to explore and enjoy each stop. The value for the money is excellent, especially considering everything…”

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14.Green Island Half-Day Trip from Cairns

Experience the Great Barrier Reef with a 4-hour half-day trip from Cairns, including boat rides, glass-bottom tours, and snorkeling options—great for a quick reef glimpse.

★ 4.0

“The island was beautiful, the boat was nice and quick to get there. We were even lucky enough to see a turtle! However everyone vomitying were asked to go outside to the back, unfortunately the family right beside us didn’t listen and just allowed their…”

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The reef out front, the oldest rainforest behind and a railway between.