Green Island
Great Barrier Reef
88
Full Day and
Half Day Cruises $
from
FREE CHOICE OF SNORKEL GEAR
OR GLASS BOTTOM BOAT TOUR
Departs 9am, 11am & 1pm
Locally owned & operated by the Wallace Family
FREE
www.greenisland.com.au
Island Paradise
Surrounded by white sandy beaches and the beautiful
coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef, Green Island
is an idyllic coral cay located only 15 nautical miles
offshore from Cairns.
Snorkelling
It offers the best elements of the tropics in one
destination: beautiful island beaches, shady emerald
rainforest and a world-renowned coral reef.
Travelling with Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises, your
day can be as active or relaxing as you want. Choose
between resting on the beach or indulging in some of
the many activities available.
Glass Bottom Boat
At a glance...
• Full day or half day cruises
• Cruise in comfort aboard our modern air-conditioned
catamarans “Big Cat” and “Reef Rocket”
• Our full day vessel “Big Cat” is accessible at the jetty all
day for your convenience. Lockers available for hire.
• Ideal for both swimmers & non-swimmers
• View the reef by snorkelling, glass bottom boat,
Buffet Lunch
semi-submarine, scuba diving & helmet diving
• See the reef from the air by helicopter
• Delicious freshly prepared buffet lunch served
on board (full day only)
• Licensed bar on board offering refreshments & a wide
selection of souvenirs, ice creams and snacks
The only
SEMI-SUBMARINE
at Green Island
Semi-Submarine Exterior
• Change facilities on the island including fresh water
showers & rest rooms
• Shops, bar & restaurants available
• Beach umbrellas & sun lounges available for hire
• Other beach activities available for hire (canoes, surf
skis, beach volleyball gear or stand up paddle boards)
• Sheltered beach with plenty of shady retreats
• Take a stroll along the water’s edge and explore sandy
beaches to find your own secluded spot
FREE
• Rainforest boardwalks with interpretive signage
ON ALL
VESSELS
Semi-Submarine Interior
• Marineland Melanesia nautical museum
Snorkelling
Glass Bottom Boat
Semi Submarine
Snorkel and swim in the clear cool island
Float across the reef, looking through
Step below water level aboard our
waters straight from the beach. Encounter
large viewing windows while enjoying an
air-conditioned Semi-Submarine. View
a wide variety of colourful fish, turtles and
informative commentary. This 30 minute
the underwater world from a diver’s
other marine creatures whilst exploring the
tour allows you to view the spectacular
perspective, without getting wet! Glide
beautiful coral reef gardens surrounding
coral reef where an abundance of fish is
through the coral gardens on this
Green Island. Masks and fins available in
guaranteed during a lively fish feed.
30 minute tour and enjoy a spectacular
all sizes.
fish feeding.
Scuba Diving
Seawalker - Helmet Diving
Beach Hire
For a more adventurous experience,
Step amongst the fascinating marine life in
Beach umbrellas, sun lounges, canoes,
scuba diving is a great way to see the reef.
an almost gravity free environment. Ideal
surf skis, beach volleyball gear and stand
No experience is necessary to enjoy an
for both swimmers and non-swimmers,
up paddle boards are all available for hire
Introductory Dive with a qualified instructor.
you don’t even have to get your hair wet!
straight from the beach.
Great Barrier Reef
Island Beaches
Tropical Rainforest
Green Island is a beautiful coral cay
Green Island is a part of the Great Barrier
When you’re ready to escape the heat of
within Australia’s acclaimed World Heritage
Reef and was created by thousands of years
the day, head in to the shady retreat of the
listed Great Barrier Reef. As a protected
of wave action pushing up coral rubble
island’s rainforest. Follow the rainforest
Marine Park, the waters around the island
and sediment to form a coral cay. Take a
boardwalks and read interpretive signage
are home to a large variety of tropical
rest from your reef activities with a relaxing
along the way with interesting facts about
sea life including colourful fish, turtles,
stroll around the island, taking about 45
the history and ecology of the Island. Over
giant clams, starfish, shells, anemones,
minutes. Snorkel or swim in the warm
100 different native plants grow in this
sponges and many more incredible
island waters straight off the idyllic white
rainforest and the birdlife is abundant.
marine creatures.
sandy beaches.
Our friendly crew look forward to welcoming you aboard!
Marineland Melanesia
FREE FOR KIDS
*
• Tour of the Big Cat wheelhouse
• Turtle Club Certificate
• Cool Cat colouring-in sheet
*Full day only.
This fascinating walk-through nautical
museum features live crocodiles and
tropical marine aquariums. It also houses
an excellent gallery of rare Melanesian
artefacts and historical displays. Have your
photo taken holding a baby crocodile and
see turtle and crocodile feedings.
Green Island Reef Cruises
Full Day Cruise
Half Day Cruise
Over 5 hours at Green Island
2 hours at Green Island
AM
Big Cat
9am Departure
FDBC
5pm Return
HDAM
1pm Return
2 hours at Green Island
PM
Reef Rocket
Over 4 hours at Green Island
11am Departure
FDRR
5pm Return
9am Departure
1pm Departure
HDPM
5pm Return
Tour Code
Includes
Adult
(4-14yrs)
(2Ad+2Ch)
Family
Tour Code
Includes
Adult
(4-14yrs)
(2Ad+2Ch)
PAK 1
Standard inclusions
$88
$44
$220
PAK 5
Standard inclusions
$88
$44
$220
PAK 2
Buffet Lunch
$110
$55
$275
PAK 6
Semi-Sub
$108
$54
$270
PAK 3
Semi-Sub
$108
$54
$270
PAK 4
Semi-Sub + Lunch
$130
$65
$325
SAVE $10
Child
Family
Child
To combine a Half Day Cruise with another half day tour
see our Combo Day Tours on the back page of this brochure.
*SAVE $10 – Semi-Sub is $20 when pre-booked in a package or $30 if booked on the day
Coach Transfers
CITY – A$18, C$9 F$45 and NORTHERN BEACHES – A$22, C$11 & F$55
Please be ready 5 minutes before coach pick up time.
Standard Inclusions
• FREE CHOICE of Snorkel Gear (deposit required) or Glass Bottom Boat Tour - to include both add $16
• Self guided island walk • Snorkelling demonstration and activity presentation - en route to Green Island
Snorkel Information
• A $20 refundable deposit is required, or any item of value will suffice i.e. license or room key • Flotation
vests & lycra suits for sun & marine protection are available for hire. Prescription masks available on request
Towel, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and swimwear. Cash for drinks and snacks, souvenirs and sunscreen
- all available on board. Lockers available for hire on board Big Cat. Coins for parking.
Other Activities
PORT DOUGLAS
PIXIE
JORGIES
MICHAELMAS REEF
“Big Cat” is a booking agent only for these activities.
SEAWALKER – HELMET DIVING
Minimum age 12 years
Explore the ocean floor, without even
getting your hair wet!
SCUBA DIVING
Minimum age 12 years
Certified Dive (full day 9am only)
$112 pp
BOAT SNORKEL TRIP
Full Day Only
$44 Adult
$117 Family
$29 Child
MARINELAND MELANESIA
Fascinating walk-thru nautical museum
ARLINGTON REEF
GREEN
ISLAND
PALM COVE
$158 pp
Snorkel Green Island Reef
UPOLU CAY
$168 pp
Introductory Dive (full day 9am or 11am only)
$19 Adult
$9 Child
HELICOPTER SCENIC FLIGHTS
Flights and charges are subject to availability – enquire onboard
PRETTY PATCHES
OYSTER REEF
AUSTRALIA
Q LD
Clifton Beach
Kewarra Beach
Trinity Beach
CAIRNS
Yorkeys Knob
Holloways Beach
THETFORD
MOORE REEF
BRISBANE
ELFORD REEF
SYDNEY
DEPARTING DAILY
9am, 11am & 1pm
from the Reef Fleet
Terminal in Cairns
FITZROY ISLAND
CAIRNS
CAIRNS
Swimming
Lagoon
PIER
THE ESPLANADE
ABBOTT STREET
SPENCE STREET
What to bring
HILTON
CASINO
Departure
Point
Check in at
the Big Cat
Desk in the
Reef Fleet
Terminal
Great
Value
Combo Day Tours
$44
All Combos include: Half Day Green Island Cruise (AM) • Choice of snorkel
gear or glass bottom boat • Plus tour as listed below (Lunch at own expense)
Coach Transfers
Adult
Child
Family
Return City
$18
$9
$45
One Way City
$9
$4.50
$22.50
Return Beaches
$22
$11
$55
One Way Beaches
$11
$5.50
$27.50
COMBO 1
Green Island + Skyrail
PM – Return travel to Kuranda on Skyrail,
approx 1 ½ hours in Kuranda.
(AM transfer extra cost, PM transfer included)
*Drop off unavailable to Holloways Beach, Yorkey’s Knob, Lake Placid & Crystal Cascades
$193 Adult
COMBO 2
$96.50 Child
$482.50 Family
Green Island + Skyrail + Kuranda Train
PM – Skyrail to Kuranda, return to Cairns on
Kuranda Scenic Rail, approx 45 mins in Kuranda.
(AM transfer extra cost, PM transfer included)
*Drop off unavailable to Holloways Beach, Yorkey’s Knob, Lake Placid & Crystal Cascades
$220 Adult
COMBO 3
$110 Child
$550 Family
Ballooning + Green Island
30 min flight with ‘Hot Air’, Green Island (11am-5pm),
$30 insurance levy payable on day
(Including levy A$323, C$233 & F$1068)
(AM transfer included, PM transfer extra cost)
$293 Adult
COMBO 4
$203 Child
$948 Family
Green Island + White Water Rafting
PM – 2 hours rafting Barron River, $25 insurance levy
payable on day (Including levy A$221, C$177
& F$752). Min age 13 yrs.
(AM transfer extra cost, PM transfer included)
$196 Adult
COMBO 5
$152 Child
$652 Family
Harbour Cruise
Tour
Adult
Child
Family
Harbour Cruise
$44
$22
$110
Harbour Cruise + Lunch*
$68
$34
$182
Includes
• 2 Hour Cruise departs at 1.30pm
• Harbour cruise on Trinity Inlet in air-conditioned comfort
• Interpretive commentary from our friendly crew • Afternoon Tea
• Transfers available at extra cost
* 2 course lunch at Dundee’s Waterfront Restaurant
Sunset Cruise
Tour
Adult
Child
Family
Sunset Cruise
$44
$22
$110
$97
$48.50
$270
Sunset Cruise + Dinner*
Includes
• 1 ½ Hour Sunset Cruise departing 5.30pm
• Welcome red, white or sparkling wine, beer or softdrink
• Savoury nibbles
* 3 course set menu at Dundee’s Waterfront Restaurant
www.cairnsharbourcruises.com.au
Green Island + Cairns Harbour Cruises
PM – 2 hour Harbour Cruise on Trinity Inlet with
informative commentary & afternoon tea,
ex Reef Fleet Terminal
(AM & PM transfers extra cost)
$128 Adult
$64 Child
$320 Family
2 Day Combo Tour
DAY 1 – Green Island (9am or 11am departure)
INCLUDES: Transfers by catamaran,
snorkelling gear or glass bottom boat
tour, buffet lunch + semi-submarine.
(AM & PM transfers available at extra cost)
DAY 2 – Kuranda Rail, Rainforestation + Skyrail
INCLUDES: Kuranda Scenic Railway, free
time in Kuranda, Army Duck tour, Koala
+ Wildlife Park, Pamagirri Experience,
Dreamtime Walk, Skyrail and return
coach transfers. Lunch at own expense.
$339 Adult
$169.50 Child
$847.50 Family
*Drop off unavailable to Holloways Beach, Yorkey’s Knob, Lake Placid & Crystal Cascades
WELCOME ABOARD! Big Cat Green
Island Reef Cruises is a family owned
reef cruise company with over 30
years experience in offering cruises
to the Great Barrier Reef. The Wallace
family are proud to have a long term
dedicated crew. You will enjoy the
friendly and helpful service of the
crew as you settle into your day.
GENERAL INFORMATION • Package Upgrades available onboard
• All prices include GST and EMC • Child Fare: 4-14 years inclusive
• Family Fare: 2 Adults and 2 Children (not applicable with other discounts)
• Infants: 3 and under travel free • Fuel Levy may apply
Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises Packages valid to 31 March 2016 - Inclusive of GST. Green Island Cruises are conducted by J & J Wallace (Projects) Pty Ltd A.C.N. 010 731 567 ABN
31 010 731 567 Combo day tours & Diving Services including Introductory Diving & Helmet Diving are conducted in conjunction with and as an agent for other operators. All trips
are subject to weather conditions. All prices and times may change without notice. Terms and conditions of carriage apply under which Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruise’s liability
is limited. Full terms and conditions are available on our website at www.greenisland.com.au, check-in desks inside the Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns and on board our vessels.
& (07) 4051 0444 • [email protected]
www.greenisland.com.au
Or with your preferred agent
Fax: (07) 4051 8896 • International Phone: +617 4051 0444
Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns Qld Australia 4870
PO Box 7577 Cairns Qld Australia 4870