Help

Sightseeing Cruises in Cairns

Popular things to do

1

Cruise ship docked at Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, with vibrant coral visible underwater.

Great Barrier Reef Cruises

Journey to the Great Barrier Reef. Dive into the ocean with our Green Island catamaran cruises or helicopter flight. Discover the reef's marine life.
from AU$ 108

2

Green Island cruise boat on clear waters near Cairns, Australia.

Green Island Cruises

Sail from Cairns to Green Island in the Great Barrier Reef. Dive into our catamaran cruises or semi-submarine tour. Experience the reef's beauty.
from AU$ 108

3

Fitzroy Island ferry approaching Cairns, Australia coast.

Fitzroy Island Cruises

Embark on a journey to Fitzroy Island near Cairns. Explore coral beaches, snorkel in clear waters, and hike trails. Dive into the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
from AU$ 108

4

Couple walking on a sandy beach at Frankland Islands, with ocean and trees in the background.

Frankland Islands Tours

The Frankland Islands are five uninhabited national park islands on the Great Barrier Reef, 40km from Cairns and accessible by cruise boat with snorkelling, swimming, and glass-bottom boat viewing included. Find day cruise tickets, snorkel combo options, and guided reef walk formats here.
from AU$ 260

Top experiences in Cairns

20 experiences

Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Selling out fast
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation

Browse by themes

What our guests say

Samita N

Australia
Family
Aug 2026
We had a wonderful experience with Big Cat Cruises to Green Island from Cairns. The cruise was comfortable, well organised, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout the journey. The glass-bottom boat tour was a highlight for our family. We loved seeing the beautiful coral, colourful fish, and marine life without needing to snorkel. Green Island itself was beautiful and perfect for a relaxing family day out. A fantastic experience and highly recommended for families visiting Cairns. Thank you Big Cat Cruises for making our day so memorable! 🐠🌴

Cairns to Green Island Half Day Cruise with Activity Upgrades

Adam H

Australia
Family
Apr 2026
It was a magical day with my family, even our 4yo snorkeled with us. We were very lucky with the weather, saw sea turtles, lots of fish and even reef shark. Corals are amazing!

Cairns to Green Island Half Day Cruise with Activity Upgrades

Simon S

Australia
Group
Jun 2026
Friendly crew, comfortable boat, great facilities made for a fabulous day out. Highly recommended for half day or full day

Cairns to Green Island Full Day Cruise with Activity Upgrades

Matthew S

New Zealand
Couple
2 days ago
What a fabulous experience. Loved the reef, staff were very accomodating, and the tour came with a glass bottom boat, and semi-submersible experience. Food was below par though, nowhere near enough variety for a buffet and ran out quickly. Was disappointed with the food. But everything else was terrific!

[Latest Pontoon] From Cairns: Outer Reef Snorkel Cruise with Pontoon Activities & Lunch by Reef Magic

Nancy H

United States
Couple
2 weeks ago
We enjoyed the glass bottom boat especially the commentary of the guide, however we would have liked it to have been a bit longer. We didn't realize that the half day tour would give us such little amount of time. Most of the time was getting to the island and getting back.

Cairns to Green Island Full/Half-Day Cruise with Glass Bottom Boat Tour

Natalie F

Australia
Couple
May 2026
Everything was absolutely brilliant, from staff the ride across and glass bottom boat tour, highly recommend for everyone

Cairns to Green Island Full/Half-Day Cruise with Glass Bottom Boat Tour

Marcia J

Australia
Solo
Jul 2026
The sights were amazing , staff were lovely . For people having a short stay in cairns better to do 2 islands in one day , recommend to do 1 island full day tour to have a relaxed holiday

From Cairns: 2 Islands in 1 Day Trip of Fitzroy & Green Islands