Extremely low passenger number Great Barrier Reef & Green Island tour (max 25 guests). In fact the only small sail, reef and tropical island experience in Cairns. Swim, snorkel or dive straight off the boat onto an exclusive magnificent GBR site - no crowds .The boat is moored just 1Km off Green Island - a highly protected Marine Park zone . From Cairns, sail to this reef site and Green Island in style on a two-mast schooner and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch on board. After snorkelling off the boat take a tender transfer to explore the beauty of Green Island, see the rainforest or laze on the white sandy beaches .
Posted By : Catherine_J
Just the best!
It’s been a long time since we went on this trip before writing this review, but it still rates as one of our life’s best experiences. We actually went in October 2022. We had the most fantastic weather, the staff were so friendly, the onboard food was great, and the GBR was defo a bucket list tick off. Shame we’re in the UK because we’d do it again in a heartbeat. Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 14:12:19 
Posted By : Scottie B
We joined this tour last 17 June 2024 (Monday). It was a perfect getaway with the family. We enjoyed from start to finish.
The lovely crew made our journey worth remembering, they are all welcoming, approachable and will assist you always when needed. They were Mike the captain/skipper, Young Mike, Yaya and the most energetic "D" or "Di".
This tour is highly recommended if you are in Cairns!
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Posted On : 2024-06-17 16:05:01 
Posted By : Craig_G
The reef off green island was phenomenal! We saw greenies and lots of trevally. The team on board was great and they even accommodated for us Vegans! The sailing is a bit tough if you have a weak stomach, but the crew were understanding and incredibly sweet! This is a must do, but be aware that the snorkeling is in open water and so can be a bit rough, but absolutely worth it.
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Posted On : 2024-06-14 05:19:19
Posted By : YuanNeng_W
Yaya and team was fantastic! They limited the number of participants on board and somehow I was the only introductory diver 😅
I had an absolutely great time with the diving instructor Yaya who was really really patient and strived to give me the best diving experience! Talk about getting spoonfed, she helped me with every. single. thing. , and im pretty sure if she would help me breathe she could 😂 Can't recommend her enough as the diving instructor!
Also, the area that we went to was pretty windy and the tides were relentless... While snorkelling i could totally see Yaya standing by the boat exit point supervising and preparing to rescue me if I started drowning 😂 This totally helped encourage me to push myself because i know i will be saved if anything happens!
The crew is a small team of 3 people but they all tried to give us the best experience they could. Unfortunately I was super super seasick at that time and couldn't mingle with the rest...
Tldr: experience was really fun, and the crew was fantastic!!
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Posted On : 2024-06-09 20:37:47
Posted By : Meredith_R
We had a fantastic day out snorkelling, lunch and visiting Green Island. The crew were exceptional - fun, knowledgeable and kind. They were able to engage and assist both kids and seniors. We enjoyed the snorkelling and it was comforting to know the crew were watching out at all times and on hand to assist. The sail back without using the motor was brilliant.
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Posted On : 2024-05-31 17:14:12
Posted By : Todd_M
Great crew, great food, great snorkeling, great day
Don't get on one of big boats to green island. They are just a bus.
Also give the crew a lunch break and hit the island at least for an hour.
Personal service great attitudes
Book here
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Posted On : 2024-05-30 19:38:25
Posted By : 30terrieg
Would recommend this tour to others, especially if you like to sail. Our tour day, the weather wasn't the best with off and on rain showers and rough seas, but our experienced crew of Amber, Paul, and Pascal made it a fun day. They took good care of all of us on board. The snacks and food provided were plentiful and tasty. All of the crew was very helpful once we reached the reef with assisting everyone with equipment and showing areas in water to see the reef. Green Island was okay. If you wanted a chair on the beach, you had to pay. Nice walkway to walk around the island. Thanks again to the crew!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-28 03:54:52
Posted By : Susan_S
It was rough seas which made it difficult to snorkel. Not impressed, I expected more from the Great Barrier Reef! The trip to Green Island made it worthwhile though! The crew was great, and made us feel at home. Rough seas was not their fault.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 04:56:58
Posted By : Clara_C
This tour is a must do... The day was very enjoyable with good snorkeling, good views, good food and lovely conversations with the crew. We all loved it!
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 15:27:31
Posted By : Taxidhi
Ocean Free is a two-masted motor-sailer, crew of 3, 8-10 passengers the day I went. It's two hours out to their spot on the reef, just north of Green Island. The vessel is hugely more fun than the big catamarans, and the crew were helpful and friendly the whole day. On arrival we had about an hour for scuba or snorkel as preferred, with careful safety briefings and dive master/dive instructor in attendance at all times. The skipper kept watch from the cabin roof. All equipment supplied and all experience levels welcome. After lunch on board, we went ashore on Green Island for an explore, then another optional dive/snorkel, and then back aboard for the trip home. The adventure was everything I hoped.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06 00:05:38
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