What makes it 72% Baby-Friendly: Infants ride free, prams fit on the boat and island paths, onboard air-conditioned cabins and baby-change tables help, yet no nursing room, sun heat, and possible seasickness lower comfort for parents with babies.
Why 5-7 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Covers the return cruise, glass-bottom boat, and island time without rushing.
Board the Big Cat catamaran:
Enjoy a 45-minute air-conditioned cruise to Green Island.
Tip: Bring baby snacks on board and use onboard toilets for quick changes.
Glass-bottom boat fish feeding:
Watch colorful reef fish up close from the boat’s viewing windows.
Tip: Reserve seats early to secure a spot near the front for the best view.
Self-guided rainforest boardwalk:
Stroll pram-friendly paths beneath the island’s canopy.
Tip: Plan this walk around the baby’s nap time to enjoy the quiet trails.
Semi-submarine reef tour:
Observe coral and marine life without getting wet.
Tip: Book your 30-minute session after the cruise to minimize waiting with the baby.

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I recently did a day tour to Green Island with Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience! The staff were friendly, professional and full of helpful information about the reef and the local wildlife. I particularly enjoyed Anzac's marine biology talks on the way to Green Island and back. The boat was comfortable and well-maintained, making the trip smooth and ...
Mitchell
My wife and I had a great time with the crew visiting Green Island. Highly recommend the full day tour with snorkeling of the reefs, the glass boat and adventuring around the island. Crew on board were friendly and knowledge and helped us feel safe.
Aditi Gupta
We took the half day tour and it was perfect for my family. We picked from a mix of glass bottom tour, semi sub, and snorkeling. For beginners, a half day gives you enough time to snorkel at both beaches on Green Island + the semi sub. Alternatively, you can do the glass bottom boat + semi sub if you’d rather not swim. We saw turtles, sting rays, and hundreds of fish on the semi-sub; saw fewer fis...
Jenny Stephens
I loved every second of it. The Great Barrier Reef has been on my bucket list for a long time, and I finally got the chance to come to Cairns to see it. I was told scuba diving on the outer reef was the best to do, but most tours required a scuba licence or gave a lot of training time and little scuba time. This tour offered the outer reef with a marine biologist whilst still snorkelling as an add...
Janice Gardiner
Most amazing time with big cat green Island cruise & team. The team are outstanding, happy to help & go out of their way to make you feel included. The cruise is a full day we had a family of 6 & a infant, everyone was full from the buffet lunch & everything was beautifully timed. I would recommend bringing something for shade & something to snack on if you don't have a good breakfast before hand.
Between November and May, bring a protective hat and check for jellyfish stinger nets on the beach.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Big Cat round-trip cruise x2 adults | AUD 200 |
| Buffet lunch onboard (1 adult meal) | AUD 39 |
| Locker hire | AUD 10 |
| Total Estimated | AUD 249 |
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