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Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises - Day Tour

The Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia
0740510444
Ranked #35 of 66 tours in Cairns
4.0 of 5 stars 71 Reviews
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Owner description: Green Island is a tropical island paradise on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises offers full and half day reef cruises...... more » Owner description: Green Island is a tropical island paradise on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises offers full and half day reef cruises departing daily from Cairns at 9am, 11am & 1pm. Activities that are offered include snorkelling, diving, glass bottom boat and semi-submarine coral viewing tours, relaxing on the beach and exploring Green Island National Park. Transfers are by modern air-conditioned catamaran. « less
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Adelaide, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Weather : May is definitely windy according to the locals.We visited it over the wkend,whilst it was pouring in mainland Cairns,it was sunny all day at Green Island. Ride : yes it was bumpy cos of the rough seas and the girls at the reception did warn us before we got our tickets; 45mins one way Things to do: snorkeling... More

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CHICAGO
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

First boat leaves 9 am 1/2 day leaves island at Noon back at dock at 1250 pm you do the math... That leaves 1 hour for snorkeling and 40 min for glass bottom boat. Life guards do check for box jelly fish hourly.. But, It is rare for jelly fish to be out on the reef... They stay closer to... More

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Sydney, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

We recently did the Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises in May 2012. It takes about 1-1.5 hour to get to and from Green Island from the terminal. We did the 9 am full day tour with glass bottom boat and semi-sub. The wind was very strong that day, and almost everyone on our cruise got really seasick (this one... More

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Chris Koscielny, Manager at Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises - Day Tour, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Dear Oz Traveller, Thank you for your review. Sorry to hear the weather wasn't favorable that day for you, unfortunately it's one of those things we cannot control which I'm sure you can appreciate. We provide the ginger tablets at no cost for our passengers and from general feedback these have some of the best results without interfering with any... More

Jimboomba QLD
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

We chose a windy day to go to the island so the sea was a bit rough. My husband and I were very dissappointed with the snorkling. A lot of the coral is broken where people have stood on it in the water. The coral was brown and cream with a few bits of orange, not what we were expecting... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Hubby & I did the half day Green Island Cruise which was just enough! The trip over was comfortable, staff friendly & attentive to the needs of passangers. Once on the island the snokling was wonderful with plenty of fish varieties even though we were not on the outer reef. The water was perfect & crystal clear! Definately doing the... More

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Cairns, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

It is sad that we sometimes forget to re-experience the great attractions we have locally. Took visiting friends with kids ranging from 8 to 18 out to Green Is on the Big Cat. There was something for everyone. The snorkeling was brilliant and the crew very helpful with getting everyone kitted out in the right gear. We all LOVED the... More

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Kilcoy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

My 2 sons and I along, with a group of friends went to Green Island with Big Cat Cruises. What a fantastic day. A truly magical experience. The boat trip was great, the meal was awesome and the snorkeling fantastic - the reef, the turtles, amazing fish etc. I would highly recommend this trip. More

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bareilly
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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It was one of the best experience for us so far to see this amazing world of Reefs and corals besides the unparalleled natural beauty.A must do for all Australia visitors-preferably with the Green Cat Crew. More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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Had the most amazing day. Wonderful and friendly staff, great facilities and delicious food. Our trip to Green Island was an experience my children will remember for along time. The snorkeling was fantastic. The Semi submarine was both thrilling and educational. An enjoyable day was had by all. More

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Auckland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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We would sum up our big cat green island day tour as poor and could do better. The trip to the island was ok.. a little bumpy but we stupidly booked the buffet lunch.... don't bother... The lunch was only put on from 11:30 to 13:00 so of course as soon as our reef rocket boat arrived, everyone crammed onto... More

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Tanya Andacic, Manager at Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises - Day Tour, responded to this review
1 May 2012

Dear POMSNZ, Thank you for your review .I am sorry you feel we didn't live up to your expectations on your trip to Green Island. Whilst we appreciate your opinion, I am surprised at some of the comments made. As you will see on many of our past reviews, we have been congratulated for our service ,value for money, cleanliness... More

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