The only sailing tour to offer reef and island destinations. Green Island is a fully developed coral island situated only 26 kilometres from Cairns on the Great Barrier Reef. Its protected waters are the perfect location to discover the reef snorkeling and scuba diving. Our vessel sails you leisurely to Pinnacle Reef, an exclusive mooring on the eastern lee of Green Island...
 | Vessel | Activities available on this boat | Ports | Choose from these sailing dates: | |||||||||||
| Ocean Free |  Diving  Snorkelling  Sailing  Swimming  Sunning  Whale Watching  Scuba Diving | Departs: Cairns Returns: Cairns Click on locations for more info |
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| Rate per 1+ Child | Rate per 1+ Adult | Rate per 1+ Family | |
 | AUD $90.00 | AUD $135.00 | AUD $405.00 |
Sail To Green Island Aboard Ocean Free
Green Island is a fully developed coral island situated only 26 kilometres from Cairns on the Great Barrier Reef. Its protected waters are the perfect location to discover the reef snorkeling and scuba diving. Our vessel sails you leisurely to Pinnacle Reef, an exclusive mooring on the eastern lee of Green Island.
You may even want to try scuba diving for the first time, not a problem you can do our Introductory Dive and you do not need a certificate. For the certified diver you enjoy being guided by our qualified instructors on one of the best kept secrets on the Great Barrier Reef. See "Entertainment & Activities" tab for more details.
* Experience an exclusive mooring where only our guests snorkel and dive
* The only sailing tour to offer reef and island destinations
* The only sailing tour where the engines really do get switched off (wind prevailing)
* A truly personalised tour where you are a name not a number (Max 35* guests - surveyed for 52)
* Experience a truly tropical world renowned island!
Green Island
Due to its popularity a resort eventuated (obviously keeping in line with strict environmental policies) on 1/3 of the island leaving the rest of the island with vegetation and of course white tropical sand. When visiting boardwalks enable you to walk across the island through the vegetation with a “informative trail” to answer your questions (well some of them at least!). You can also walk around the whole island (but do check the tides) and look for turtles, blue spotted stingrays and lots of schools of fish and many interesting shells and little critters. Watch the many seabirds dive into the crystal clear water catching the plentiful fish.
Marineland Melanesia
If you are interested in crocodiles you can visit Marineland Melanesia – a small locally owned family business which is very popular. It not only has a croc feed (which fits in with Ocean Free’s schedule) but you can view Green Turtles, Hawk Billed Turtles and other coral life up close! It also has artefacts from around the region which the family have collected over the years.
Entry is $15pp.
Other acitivities available on Green Island:
- Glass Bottom Boat - $10 Per Adult, $5 Per Child
- Semi-submersible - $18 Per Adult, $9 Per Child
Please Note: prices are subject to change without notice. The above is only a guide.
Your Green Island Tour Includes
* Morning tea & coffee
* 4½ hours on our exclusive mooring on the Great Barrier Reef
* Tropical smorgasbord lunch
* Snorkeling tuition
* Use of all snorkeling equipment
* Scuba diving demonstration
* Transfers to & from Green Island
* Afternoon tea (tropical)
* Glass of wine
* $10 EMC/Port/Admin Fees
Optional Extras
* Coach transfers
* Scuba diving- Introductory/Certified
* Refreshments
* Underwater cameras
* Hire of Wet/Stinger suits
* Range of quality merchandise
* Green Island activities
* Semi-submersible
* Glass bottom boat
* Marineland Melanesia
Boarding is at 7:30am from Marlin Marina for 8:00am departure. Ocean Free can be found on A Finger No 4. You will be greeted on the wharf by one of our crew (just look for the big white “O” and dolphin).
After leaving the dock you can assist with the hoisting of the sails and after an introductory safety brief - you can just kick back and enjoy the motor sail to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef.
For those of you wishing to scuba dive the paperwork and briefs are completed during the journey out, so when we arrive at The Great Barrier Reef you are ready to dive!
Once sails are dropped we meander through the reef to our private mooring at Pinnacle Reef with Green Island just 700m away — all you’ve ever dreamed of in a tropical paradise!
The boat is greeted by schools of spangled emperors, yellow tailed fusiliers, parrot fish and giant trevally.
Once briefed on the water activities – your adventures begin!!
Following the morning's snorkeling and scuba diving you feast on a delicious smorgasbord lunch.
After lunch transfers to the island begin – look out for turtles on the way!
On Green Island
* wander along the beautiful white beach
* walk around the island, view the bird life and vegetation
* grab an ice-cream or cocktail and relax in paradise
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After over 4 hours on the Great Barrier Reef we set sail for Cairns (Wind Permitting).
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with your tropical afternoon tea (fruit, cheese & cake) a perfect finale to a day of snorkeling and diving on the Great Barrier Reef. We arrive back in Cairns between 5:00–5:30pm, with the sun setting in the hills behind Cairns — Beautiful!
| Vessel: Ocean Free | Type: Sail |
| Length: 54ft | Crew: Supplied |
| Hull type: Monohull | Free use of snorkelling equipment |
| Mooring on the Great Barrier Reef | Morning tea & coffee included |
| Scuba diving demonstration |
35 x
Ocean Free's small number of passengers, only 35, ensures a truly personalised and unforgettable Great Barrier Reef experience. You may even want to try your first ever scuba dive, or for the certified diver, enjoy being guided by our qualified instructors on one of the best kept secrets on the Great Barrier Reef.
Ocean Free offers you the opportunity to experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef as it was intended. Cruise, sail, snorkel, and scuba dive aboard personalised tours with fun and professional crew. Explore Green Island and Upolu Cay in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park with Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom. Whether you snorkel, are an experienced or first time scuba diver, come let us show you the incredible underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef.
On Both Tours
Our crew are what make the difference ! The 2 tours offer 2 very different experiences but with the same enthusiasm and service ensuring all our guests have a memorable and safe Great Barrier Reef Experience!
Snorkelling
Snorkelling is a great way to experience the reef. Our friendly and professional crew will assist snorkellers of all abilities to ensure all get to experience this great activity. Be blown away by the different species and colours of corals. See an abundance of sea-life on all our protected sites. Learn about the reef on our guided snorkel tours informed by our marine guides.
Diving
We take your enjoyment and safety of diving very seriously. Our crew are renowned for ensuring any first time diver (introductory diver) wishing to experience this amazing sport is given as much support as necessary - you don't even need to be able to swim! All certified divers are assessed and offered a free guide to ensure maximum enjoyment out of their dives. The highest ratio of dive instructor to diver is offered.
Whale Watching
Whether sailing to Green Island or cruising to Upolu look out for humpback whales on their annual migration during the months of July- September - a truly awesome sight.
For our certified divers — Yes! We like big fish as well (you will meet Oscar our resident Chinaman and amongst other many large fish our black tipped reef sharks) but you will also be introduced to the amazing "little life" of the reef which our experienced guides will show you — a part of reef life so often missed by many divers.
We look forward to having you on board!
Morning tea & coffee, Afternoon tea(tropical), Glass of wine, Tropical smorgasbord lunch
Diving
Snorkelling
Sailing
Swimming
Sunning
Whale Watching
Scuba Diving
Hoisting the Sails
Green Island Sail
Mooring on Pinnacle Reef
- Scuba diving
- Snorkelling
- Semi-submersible
- Hoisting the sails
- Relaxing on the Reef
- Swimming
- Sunning
- Whale watching
Introductory Scuba Diving
Our crew have a reputation for turning visitors frightened and nervous into raving fans of the Great Barrier Reef through our introductory dive program. Many people tell us it is the most amazing experience of their life!
Introductory scuba diving is diving for which you require absolutely no previous experience — you don’t even need to know how to swim!!
All you have to is breathe and look at the fish — now we’d imagine that you can do that!!
Obviously there is slightly more to do than that, but not much. Our experienced dive instructors will give you a comprehensive dive brief regarding the equipment, hand signals, diving procedures and answer any questions you may have enroute to the reef.
You will be required to fill out a dive medical questionnaire (supplied on the boat) to ensure that you have no medical problems that are contraindicated to diving. Certain medical conditions may stop you from diving, and if you are uncertain if this will affect you please enquire when you make your reservation.
On arrival at the reef you are put into small introductory diver groups. The maximum group size on Ocean Free is 3 divers per instructor; 2 divers per instructor if you are a bit nervous and if you’re absolutely terrified we will even offer you 1:1 instruction!! The only company to offer such small numbers as well as friendly personalised instruction.
Once in the water and comfortable you will slowly descend into a beautiful coral garden 3-5m below. The instructor will have a hold of you the entire time so you can enjoy the whole experience safely.
Now if you’re still uncertain Ocean Free's policy allows you to try the dive and if you don’t like it you get out and don’t pay a cent. Now that’s an offer you can’t refuse!
Come and give it a go — you won’t be disappointed!
Your Introductory Dive Includes:
* Scuba diving lesson
* All top quality scuba diving equipment (including Wet/Stinger Suit)
* 30 minute hand-held scuba dive
Certified Diving
Green Island is the perfect place to do couple of dives and experience all that the Great Barrier Reef has to offer. Whether you have just started or have done several hundreddives in your career we will show you a great dive.
Pinnacle Reef
One of the best kept secrets on the Great Barrier Reef! Come introduce yourself to our black tipped reef sharks (totally harmless) batfish, spangled emperor and turtles to mention just a few of our residents. Meander around large “bommies” (coral outcrops) which arise from 12m below to just below the surface.
Laze around the beautiful coral gardens, great for a safety stop and amazing for your first dive if it has been a while since you were in the water (yes, you can still see the surface!!)
Your Certified Dive Includes
* Detailed Dive Brief on location and procedures
* Certified Dive Guide (Dive Master or Instructor)
* State of the art diving equipment (Aqualung/Scubapro)
Green Island
Marineland Melanesia
If you are interested in crocodiles you can visit Marineland Melanesia – a small locally owned family business which is very popular. It not only has a croc feed (which fits in with Ocean Free’s schedule) but you can view Green Turtles, Hawk Billed Turtles and other coral life up close! It also has artefacts from around the region which the family have collected over the years.
Entry is $15pp
Other acitivities available on Green Island:
- Glass Bottom Boat - $10 Per Adult, $5 Per Child
- Semi-submersible - $18 Per Adult, $9 Per Child
Please Note: prices are subject to change without notice. The above is only a guide.
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