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Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise from Cairns - only 25 guests

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Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise from Cairns - only 25 guests
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On exclusive GBR mooring 1km off Green Island
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Sail on a 2-masted schooner from Cairns to Green Island for a full day of snorkeling, swimming, and scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef. Have a choice of options for exploring Green Island, spending time in the water around the magnificent coral reefs, walking in the rain forest, or lazing on the white sandy beaches. Enjoy the expertise of the superb crew, in addition to buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea and a glass of wine as you cruise back to Cairns.
  • Full-day cruise by 2-masted sailing schooner to Green Island, from Cairns
  • Enjoy the only engines-off sailing cruise from Cairns (winds permitting)
  • Spend time at an exclusive Green Island mooring in the Great Barrier Reef
  • Swim, snorkel, and dive (additional cost) in pristine waters
  • See the colorful fish and other marine life that inhabits the reef
  • Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, plus morning and afternoon tea aboard the schooner
  • Have free-time to relax on the sandy beach or explore Green Island
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Sailing cruise to Green Island & the Great Barrier Reef
Environment Management Charge and port fees
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Morning and Afternoon tea
Complimentary glass of wine on the return sail to Cairns
Snorkeling tuition, tours and in-water crew assistance if required
Snorkeling equipment (snorkel, marks, flippers, buoyancy vests)
Transfers to/from the schooner to Green Island
Reef talk by a marine interpreter
Fish Feed
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Pre-book only if have no past or present medical issues nor taking any medication. Enquire if unsure
Optional diving - x 1-2 Certified / x 1-2 Intro dives possible on day .10-12m depth .

Departure Point

1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

Departure Time

7:15 AM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
Make your own way to the marina in Cairns where you board your spacious 54-foot (16.5-meter) 2–masted schooner for the sailing excursion to Green Island, located on the Great Barrier Reef.

Sip a cup of complimentary tea or coffee and snack on fresh muffins and fruit as your vessel prepares for departure. Receive a safety briefing then perhaps assist the crew with hoisting the sails before relaxing and soaking up the scenery as you motor-sail to Green Island.

Green Island is a protected Marine National Park, topped with emerald rain forest and surrounded by white sandy beaches and magnificent coral reefs, the perfect place for snorkeling and scuba diving. If you plan to scuba dive (additional cost), complete your paperwork and site briefing during the journey over to the island so that you can hop in the water upon arrival.

Your captain moors the boat at Pinnacle Reef just offshore from Green Island. Hit the water and snorkel or dive among schools of tropical fish, turtles, giant clams, shells, starfish and sea anemones in this underwater paradise.

After a morning of snorkeling and scuba diving, a delicious buffet lunch is served onboard your boat before transferring by dinghy to Green Island. Relax on the beach or explore the island. Visit Marineland Melanesia to watch the crocodile feeding and see a variety of marine life up close.

After ample time on the Great Barrier Reef, sail back to Cairns (wind permitting). Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with your tropical afternoon tea, a perfect way to end your day out on the reef.

This tour is perfect for all levels of water experience with instruction and in-water assistance provided.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom - Cairns Premier Reef & Island Tours
These are the two most personal Great Barrier Reef tours in Cairns. We also offer standard snorkel options, please enquire with us for more information !
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Duration: 9 hours 
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Great Barrier Reef
Admire the beauty of the Great Barrier reef on this day tour to Green Island
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Duration: 9 hours 
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Cairns Premier Reef & Island Tours
Cairns Premier Reef & Island tours operate 2 personal , low guest number Great Barrier Reef Tours (www.cairnspremierreefislandtours.com) Ocean Free Green Island + Great Barrier Reef sailing tour Ocean Freedom Luxury Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive
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Duration: 9 hours 
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Green Island
Guests can visit this island as part of their Ocean Free Green Island & Great Barrier Reef sailing tour with only a maximum of 25 guests Ocean Free actually moors on an exclusive private reef 1Km off the island where guests can split their time between snorkelling and diving (optional extra) just off the boat and going to the island in the tender to explore or just relax on the tropical beach . Guests have 4 and 1/2 hrs to experience the reef and island . Typically our guests chose to spend 1-2 hrs on the island . On the island guests can enjoy an interpretative walk across the island , relax on the beach and visit Marineland Melanesia (small fee to enter here)
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Included
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Marineland Crocodile Park
Ocean Free moors on its exclusive Great Barrier reef mooring 1KM off Green Island . Guests have 4 and 1/2 hrs to experience the reef and island . Tender transfers to Green Island from the main vessel are usually done after a morning of snorkelling on the reef where guests can chose to spend the rest of the afternoon on the island or just an hour and return to boat for more snorkelling - the choice is theirs. Marineland Melanesia is an optional experience when visiting Green Island - there you can see crocodiles (in captivity !) , a croc feed display , turtles , artefacts and facts for around the region
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A maximum of 25 people ensures a unique and personalized experience
  • Please note: All divers will be required to complete a medical questionnaire on board prior to diving. Please only book the diving options if you have no medical conditions nor taking medication as some conditions/medication preclude you from diving
  • Tour requires you to be stable and mobile enough to move around a moving vessel and to transfer from main vessel onto tender and back
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Covid Procedures: Sanitisation stations will be available on board as well as high-touch areas being sanitised regularly, contract tracing will be followed with all details required at the time of booking, upon arrival questions will be asked regarding travel in the last 14 days, contact with any Covid-19 positive individuals and potential symptoms – answers to these questions may impact your ability to travel and will be at the discretion of the crew on the day.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Cairns Premier Reef & Island Tours

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise from Cairns - only 25 guests ?
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The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
See all safety measures taken by Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise from Cairns - only 25 guests .
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What is the social distancing policy during Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise from Cairns - only 25 guests ?
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The policy on social distancing is:

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise from Cairns - only 25 guests .
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise from Cairns - only 25 guests ?
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The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
See all safety measures taken by Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise from Cairns - only 25 guests .
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What is the maximum group size during Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise from Cairns - only 25 guests ?
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This activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers.

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Traveler Tips

  • "If you get sea sick, you can bring your own pills or purchase them on board." See review
  • "I wouldn't recommend this cruise for small children, which is why I chose it." See review

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Loved it!
Helen
, Mar 2020
The weather was perfect, being out on the water was relieving from the humidity on land. There was only 13 or so people which was awesome. They reversed the tour which suited us better! On Green Island, we went to the croc place (aka crocodile prison for the not-so nice crocs) and were in time to be the only 2 there for the feeding. The beach and waters were stunning and amazing with so little people there. Lunch did the job. Snorkelling was amazing!!! Saw a shark, a stingray, different coloured coral, colourful fishes and no jellyfish thankfully ! After everyone was back on board, we headed back but stopped for a while to enjoy a glass of wine, fruit and cake. It was so peaceful. Thanks to Jess, Matt and Scott for a great experience. Biggest regret is not asking them more questions about the reef, their experiences etc but I learned from it and annoyed all my other guides in Australia 😁
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icon Response from Host , Jul 2020
Thank you for your review, so glad to hear how much you enjoyed your trip! The crocodiles are truly a sight to see, and it also sounds like you saw some of the best marine life the reef has to offer. There is something so peaceful and beautiful about turning off the engine and sailing (or drifting, if there is no wind!) with a glass of wine and snacks – no better way to end the day. You’ll have to keep a list of all your questions and come back to ask us again 😊
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Great fun with a great crew
Edward_H
, Mar 2020
Really great crew and very fun day all around! Very informative about the reef and green island. Managed time well and had food and conversation to make all parts of the day enjoyable.
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Great to hear you enjoyed your day! Hope to see you again!
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Fun small group tour with tons of food and great snorkeling
Andy
, Mar 2020
I could not have been happier about this tour. There were approximately 15 people on the boat, and 6 crew members. When we arrived there was tea, coffee and pastries. They gave us an information session on our intro scuba diving and then we took off. The intro scuba diving was amazing. My wife and I had never scuba dived before and they did it extremely safe. They basically lock arms with you and drag you threw the water and all you need to do is focus on breathing. The snorkeling in the afternoon session was awesome as well. They dropped us off at green island for 2 hours so we could explore and see the crocodiles in captivity. When we got back on the boat they just kept providing food. We got lunch, cheese and crackers with a glass of white wine, a large fruit spread then to end it with a large dessert spread. They also served beers on the boat for purchase, but they were less expensive on the boat than anywhere else. We purchased a few beers then went onto the beach at green island and relaxed for a bit. This tour was amazing. I would do this one again in a heart beat over the giant catamaran cruises with 200 people.
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icon Response from Host , Mar 2020
Well done on your first ever SCUBA dive, so glad you enjoyed it! Sounds like you made the most of your time enjoying all in water activities and some free time on the island, a great way to relax 😊 Please do visit us again. Thank you for your review.
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Fantastic day with an amazing crew!
Michael_G
, Mar 2020
An Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish! The crew was simply fantastic and made the day a very memorable one. Scott was a great captain. He was informative and made the entire trip fun. Jess was my diving instructor and put me at ease with my first time diving. And Matt led our snorkel experience and gave a great tour of the reef. The three also put out a great spread for the day starting with breakfast, then a great lunch between Green Island and our diving and finally some sweets, cheese and crackers with wine to enjoy our trip back to the mainland. I 100% recommend this tour and will definitely book again, if I return to Cairns!
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icon Response from Host , Mar 2020
Thank you for your review, great to hear you enjoyed your day (and the food of course). We do hope to see you again!
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Great small group tour
Kaitlin_B
, Mar 2020
Thia tour is a great. The small group definitely helps. The sail boat ride was fun and unique. I would recommend seeing the crocodile feeding in green island. I'm not a very good swimmer but I was able to snorkel with the help of the guides. And they showed us all the different Coral in the water.
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icon Response from Host , Mar 2020
Thank you for your review, glad you enjoyed all the activities our tour has to offer! The crocodiles are also a bonus excitement for the day 😊
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Great day trip!
Lindy
, Mar 2020
Lovely boat ride. Great guests to chat with and crew was very engaging. Food was good and enjoyed the snorkeling.
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Great to hear you enjoyed your time with us 😊 Thank you for your review.
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Once in a life time
Chad_S
, Feb 2020
This Green Island sailing cruise was the best part of the week stay in Cairns for my wife and I. We signed up for snorkeling but decided to dive instead. We are both certified divers and dove the great barrier reef the day before 3 times. We both agree the experience with the crew and scuba guide of this sailing boat was much better than the larger vessel we took the day before. They limit the amount of people to 25 and on this day we traveled with about 12 other people. A couple from Iowa did the introductory dive and said they loved it. There were only 3 certified divers this day and we all did the 2 dives. We actually experienced more marine life including black tips, tuna, puffer fish and sting rays while diving and the corral was awesome. We walked Green Island after lunch and returned to the boat for the second dive. While we were sailing dolphins joined us for a while which was really cool. All the food was great and we can not say enough about the crew. They made this a once in a life time experience for us.
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icon Response from Host , Feb 2020
Hi Chad, We are happy to hear your wife and yourself had such a great day of diving and it was a once in a lifetime experience. Having small groups and the Sail home really does a make for a great day! We will be sure to pass on the compliments to our crew and we hope that we get to see you both again in the future! Thank you for leaving us a review 😊
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A perfect day
Jennifer_B
, Feb 2020
Paul, Sophie, and Chris were awesome! The crew was knowledgeable and went out of their way to make sure everyone was happy. We had perfect weather and water so we were able to enjoy our snorkel time to its fullest extent. The food on the boat was also good. I highly recommend this excursion!
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icon Response from Host , Feb 2020
Thank you for your recommendation! We will be sure to pass on the compliments to our crew and we hope to see you again
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Great tour, not to be missed
athetjoean9
, Feb 2020
Best tour activity ever! Went with the diving option which was fantastic, led by instructor Chris (thanks Chris!). The crew were super helpful and I would go with the same company again. Went on another tour the day after and it didn’t compare to this one!
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icon Response from Host , Feb 2020
Thank you for leaving us a review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your dive with Chris and we will be sure to thank him for you. We hope you get to come back and experience this again.
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Beautiful corals
motherwu
, Feb 2020
It was fabulous with a small group, both Chris and Scott are wonderful. They are genuinely there to enhance the experience. My husband (75) and I had a great time! Highly recommend this tour.
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Thank you for your recommendation, glad you enjoyed it!
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