Cairns Ocean Free 9-Hour Small-Group Sailing Tour to Great Barrier Reef & Green Island with 25 Guests
by Cairns Premier Reef & Island Tours
Choose from 5 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$578Overview
The Ocean Free sailing tour departs from Cairns and lasts about nine hours. It carries up to 25 guests on a 16-meter two-mast schooner. The vessel sails to an exclusive Great Barrier Reef mooring site located approximately one kilometer off Green Island within a protected Marine Park zone. Guests can snorkel directly from the boat over coral bommies rising from 10 to 12 meters depth to just below the water surface. Marine life such as turtles and schools of fish are commonly seen in this area. A marine interpreter provides a reef talk during the morning sail. Snorkeling and optional scuba diving to depths of 10 to 12 meters are available at the reef site, with crew assistance and snorkeling equipment included. Certified and introductory dives are offered but require completion of a medical questionnaire and meeting health requirements. After the morning activities, a buffet lunch is served on board. Following lunch, guests transfer by tender from the schooner to Green Island. They may spend about one hour on the island exploring the rainforest, relaxing on the white sandy beaches, or visiting Marineland Melanesia, which requires a small entry fee. The boat remains moored at the reef, allowing guests to split their time between snorkeling or diving and visiting the island. Afternoon tea, fish feeding, tea, and coffee are included. On the return sail to Cairns, guests receive a complimentary glass of wine. Hotel transfers are not included. The tour operates in most weather conditions except severe weather or gale warnings. Guests should be able to move safely around the vessel and transfer between the boat and tender.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ocean Free schooner sailing
Guests sail on the 16-meter Ocean Free schooner, limited to 25 people for a personalized experience. Activities include sailing, snorkeling, and optional diving during this Great Barrier Reef and Green Island day tour.
30 min
Great Barrier Reef
The schooner docks at an exclusive Great Barrier Reef mooring 1 kilometer off Green Island, within a highly protected Marine Park zone. Guests can snorkel directly from the boat among coral bommies rising from 10-12 meters deep to just under 1 meter below the surface. Marine life such as turtles and large schools of fish are commonly seen. Snorkeling and optional diving with crew guidance take place in the morning. Afterward, a buffet lunch is served onboard before transferring guests by tender to Green Island.
300 min
Green Island National Park
Guests on the Ocean Free Green Island & Great Barrier Reef sailing tour, limited to 25 people, may spend up to four and a half hours between the reef and the island. The vessel moors at a private reef 1 kilometer from the island, where guests can snorkel or dive (optional extra) directly from the boat. Guests may choose to spend one to two hours on the island, either returning after an hour to continue snorkelling or staying until the last pick-up. On the island, they can take an interpretative walk, relax on the tropical beach, or visit Marineland Melanesia for a small entry fee.
60 min
Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat
This optional attraction on Green Island offers a chance to see crocodiles, turtles, regional artefacts, and information about the area. Entry requires a small additional fee.
30 min
Great Barrier Reef
Guests who spend time on Green Island can return to the schooner for additional snorkeling or optional diving at the exclusive reef site in the protected Green Marine Park zone.
50 min
Meeting point
Enter the Reef Fleet Terminal and look for Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom desk. From the side entrance enter and look right. If entering from the entrance facing the sea look straight ahead on the right . Check-in is from 7.15 am at this desk .
End point
Enter the Reef Fleet Terminal and look for Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom desk. From the side entrance enter and look right. If entering from the entrance facing the sea look straight ahead on the right . Check-in is from 7.15 am at this desk .
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cairns Ocean Free 9-Hour Small-Group Sailing Tour to Great Barrier Reef & Green Island with 25 Guests
by Cairns Premier Reef & Island Tours
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$578Overview
The Ocean Free sailing tour departs from Cairns and lasts about nine hours. It carries up to 25 guests on a 16-meter two-mast schooner. The vessel sails to an exclusive Great Barrier Reef mooring site located approximately one kilometer off Green Island within a protected Marine Park zone. Guests can snorkel directly from the boat over coral bommies rising from 10 to 12 meters depth to just below the water surface. Marine life such as turtles and schools of fish are commonly seen in this area. A marine interpreter provides a reef talk during the morning sail. Snorkeling and optional scuba diving to depths of 10 to 12 meters are available at the reef site, with crew assistance and snorkeling equipment included. Certified and introductory dives are offered but require completion of a medical questionnaire and meeting health requirements. After the morning activities, a buffet lunch is served on board. Following lunch, guests transfer by tender from the schooner to Green Island. They may spend about one hour on the island exploring the rainforest, relaxing on the white sandy beaches, or visiting Marineland Melanesia, which requires a small entry fee. The boat remains moored at the reef, allowing guests to split their time between snorkeling or diving and visiting the island. Afternoon tea, fish feeding, tea, and coffee are included. On the return sail to Cairns, guests receive a complimentary glass of wine. Hotel transfers are not included. The tour operates in most weather conditions except severe weather or gale warnings. Guests should be able to move safely around the vessel and transfer between the boat and tender.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ocean Free schooner sailing
Guests sail on the 16-meter Ocean Free schooner, limited to 25 people for a personalized experience. Activities include sailing, snorkeling, and optional diving during this Great Barrier Reef and Green Island day tour.
30 min
Great Barrier Reef
The schooner docks at an exclusive Great Barrier Reef mooring 1 kilometer off Green Island, within a highly protected Marine Park zone. Guests can snorkel directly from the boat among coral bommies rising from 10-12 meters deep to just under 1 meter below the surface. Marine life such as turtles and large schools of fish are commonly seen. Snorkeling and optional diving with crew guidance take place in the morning. Afterward, a buffet lunch is served onboard before transferring guests by tender to Green Island.
300 min
Green Island National Park
Guests on the Ocean Free Green Island & Great Barrier Reef sailing tour, limited to 25 people, may spend up to four and a half hours between the reef and the island. The vessel moors at a private reef 1 kilometer from the island, where guests can snorkel or dive (optional extra) directly from the boat. Guests may choose to spend one to two hours on the island, either returning after an hour to continue snorkelling or staying until the last pick-up. On the island, they can take an interpretative walk, relax on the tropical beach, or visit Marineland Melanesia for a small entry fee.
60 min
Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat
This optional attraction on Green Island offers a chance to see crocodiles, turtles, regional artefacts, and information about the area. Entry requires a small additional fee.
30 min
Great Barrier Reef
Guests who spend time on Green Island can return to the schooner for additional snorkeling or optional diving at the exclusive reef site in the protected Green Marine Park zone.
50 min
Meeting point
Enter the Reef Fleet Terminal and look for Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom desk. From the side entrance enter and look right. If entering from the entrance facing the sea look straight ahead on the right . Check-in is from 7.15 am at this desk .
End point
Enter the Reef Fleet Terminal and look for Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom desk. From the side entrance enter and look right. If entering from the entrance facing the sea look straight ahead on the right . Check-in is from 7.15 am at this desk .
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.