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Snorkelling

Snorkelling at Green Island

Snorkel at Green Island in the clear cool Great Barrier Reef waters at your leisure from the beach.ย  Mask, snorkel and fins are included with the hire of snorkel gear. Lycra suits and floatation vests are also included.

On your journey to Green Island safe snorkel tips are given and there is a life guard service operating at the island.

No need to pay extra, our standard fare passengers can choose this equipment as part of their free inclusion or have the option of a Glass bottom boat tour instead. (Not available with transfer only rates)

Prescription masks available at no extra cost.

Please note at certain times of the year Green Island will experience extreme low tides that can affect snorkelling conditions. The following dates could be affected during 2025, for more information on the best times to snorkel on these days, please contact our reservations dept on (07)40510444 :

April 2025 – 26th – 29th inclusive / May 2025 – 24th-29th inclusive
June 2025 – 22nd – 27th inclusive / July 2025- 11th & 12th plus 21st-27th inclusive
Aug 2025 – 8th-11th inclusive plus 19th-24th inclusive / Sept 2025 – 5th-8th inclusive plus 18th-20th inclusive
Oct 2025 – 5th & 6th

Snorkel Tour Experience

Want to snorkel but you’re not confident? Then try out our Snorkel Experience Tour.

From $60 when pre booked

During this 45 minute session you will practice using your equipment in the shallow waters at Green Island straight off the beach. Once you are comfortable you will explore the coral gardens with the assistance of an experienced snorkeller. Minimum age is 6 years old for this activity.

Pre book your Snorkel experience tour via our booking cart and save!

  • Great way to get your confidence in the water
  • Snorkelling techniques
  • 45 minutes experience
  • Ideal for beginners
  • Practice in the shallow waters straight off the beach
  • Explore the coral gardens
  • Experienced Snorkeller to assist and supervise
  • Includes all snorkel gear and equipment which you can use for the remainder of the day.

Snorkel Safari Tour

Our Snorkel Safari Tour is perfect for the more competent swimmer.

From $70 when pre booked

Exclusive access to areas not accessible to other guests at Green Island. A tender boat will take you and our marine biologist to drift snorkel one of Green Islands magnificent walls, famous for their extensive coral formations and schools of fish & marine life.

Pre book your Snorkel Safari tour via our booking cart and save!

  • Exclusive access via tender boat to our site
  • Marine biologist commentary
  • 50 minutes experience
  • Ideal for competent swimmers & snorkellers looking for a more advanced snorkelling experience.
  • Practice in the shallow waters straight off the beach
  • Explore the outer Green Island walls with magnificent coral formations.
  • Experienced Snorkeller to assist and supervise
  • Includes all snorkel gear and equipment which you can use for the remainder of the day.

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Green Island Half Day tour - Turtles

Half Day Tour

Two hours at the island for those with limited time

  • Includes snorkel hire
  • This packages saves $21 per adult compared to adding equipment on the day
  • 2 hours 15 min on the island
  • 3 optional extras to choose from
  • Great option if you want to stay dry!

Adult

$116

Child

$58

Family

$290

Departure Times

9am

1pm

Best Value

Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises Snorkeling

Full Day Tour

Reef and island experience with choice of activities

  • Includes snorkel hire
  • This packages saves $21 per adult compared to adding equipment on the day
  • Up to 5.5 hours on the island
  • 6 optional extras to choose from
  • Our most popular tour!

Adult

$116

Child

$58

Family

$290

Departure Times

9am

11am