Crocodile Explorer & Green Island Cruise Combo
Location(s):
Cairns, Green Island, Great Barrier Reef.
Description:
Enjoy the first half of your day on a wilderness cruise on Trinity Inlet and a tour of the Cairns Crocodile Farm and then in the afternoon a half day cruise to Green Island.
WILDERNESS CRUISE & CROCODILE FARM TOUR
Alongside Cairns is a magnificent tidal estuary that is rarely seen. Only accessible by boat, Crocodile Explorer is the only luxury, air-conditioned cruise taking small numbers of visitors along Trinity Inlet on this scenic nature cruise. With waterways winding through a maze of mangroves, expect rich diverse wildlife, stunning scenery and a relaxing cruise with informative commentary from your crew. This is the saltwater crocodile’s natural habitat – spot them basking on the muddy banks.
Get up close and personal to the crocodiles by gaining exclusive access to the Cairns Crocodile Farm. During your insider’s tour, see crocodiles in their natural environment and learn from a very knowledgeable tour guide about breeding habits, how the eggs are collected and how the crocodiles are farmed for their skin. Passengers are then treated to an informative and remarkable one-hour tour of the Cairns Crocodile Farm followed by a 30-minute coach tour back to Cairns via the southern corridor. The coach tour takes in the wide open sugar cane fields and surrounding mountain ranges. Throughout the tour passengers receive informative commentary from our trained interpretive staff.(This tour may operate in reverse)
GREEN ISLAND
Green Island is a beautiful coral cay on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Green Island is a Marine National Park uniquely rainforested and surrounded by white sandy beaches and magnificent coral reefs and abundant marine life. Your visit to allows you 2 hours at Green Island and included is the choice of snorkelling gear or a glass bottom boat tour. "Reef Rocket" is a modern comfortable air-conditioned highspeed catamaran with a relaxed atmosphere. Travel time to Green Island is 45 minutes from Cairns. Passengers can take part in the many activities available or simply relax on the beach. Our friendly crew will help you to organise your activities to make the most of your time on Green Island.
Lunch at own expense.
(Tour can operate in reverse)
Operator Name:
Crocodile Explorer
Operator Description:
Trinity Inlet...a remote wilderness only minutes away from Cairns! Enjoy a nature cruise along picturesque Trinity Inlet, conveniently departing from the Reef Fleet Terminal. Discover the secrets of this unique and special mangrove-lined waterway and see a rich and diverse array of wildlife including the deadly saltwater crocodile, native birds and over 70 species of fish.
Enjoy crocodile spotting in safety aboard the air-conditioned catamaran, the M.V. Habitat Explorer, before gaining exclusive access to a fascinating commercial Crocodile Farm. Convenient half day tours depart daily at 9.30am & 1.30pm.
Additional Info:
Adult Rate: | Child Rate: | Family Rate: | Pensioner Rate: |
$ 143.00 | $ 71.50 | $ 357.50 | |
Pickup Time:
A coach pick up service is included from all accommodation houses in Cairns and the Northern Beaches. Passengers making their own way should check in at the Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns at 8.30am. Note: Northern Beaches & Redlynch Valley coach passengers will have free time in Cairns before and after the tour.
Departure:
09:00 AM Daily
Itinerary:
If your are not requiring coach transfers from your accommodation, please advise a local or mobile contact number. It is recommended that passengers call 24 hours prior to date of travel to confirm their booking and pick up details and time.
How To Get There:
Self drive passengers check in at the Reef Fleet Terminal 30 min before departure.
Included:
- Wilderness Cruise on Trinity Inlet in air-conditioned comfort with morning or afternoon tea
- Cairns Crocodile Farm Tour - Interpretive commentary from our trained crew
- Catamaran transfers to Green Island aboard Reef Rocket
- 2 hours on Green Island
- Choice of Snorkelling Gear or a Glass Bottom Boat tour ($12 extra to do both)
- Snorkelling demonstration & reef presentation en route to Green Island
- Island rainforest boardwalks
- Coach transfers from Cairns and Northern Beaches hotels
NOTE: Lunch is at own expense.
Please Bring:
Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, cash for drinks and snacks from the licensed bar. Souvenirs sold on board. Snorkelling Deposit - a $20 refundable deposit is required for the use of snorkelling gear - cash or credit card imprint.
Child Policy Info:
Child Fare 4-14 years inclusive - Infants 3 and under travel free - Family Fare is 2 Adults and 2 Children (not applicable with other discounts)
Disabled Access:
0
Fitness Level:
Low
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