We were a bit unsure of what to expect after reading some mixed reviews. We were greeted by a very strong smelling bird odour upon entering the main precinct on the island, and then walked the perimeter where signs indicated that swimming and snorkelling was not advised. This left us very confused as the tour we took offered snorkelling as an option on the island. We followed the crowds and chose to snorkel next to the jetty, and we were not disappointed. Our kids explored the reef and were very impressed with what they saw. We lost count of the number of sea turtles we saw and the weather was just perfect! We opted for sandwiches from lite bites cafe, which were on the cheaper end of food available which we enjoyed. Overall, our day was incredibly special and the sea life and coral is definitely worth seeing. After a questionable start, the day was fantastic and we would recommend to others.

What a fabulous time you can have on Green island! The beauty of this island is that the reef is easily accessible by strolling off the beach and into the water. We found the best beach and snorkelling opportunities were next to the jetty when you first arrive at the island. The beach is clean and the water calm and inviting. The snorkelling offered an array of marine life including turtles, plenty of fish, an octopus, coral and a cruising shark. Both my husband and I and our two children loved it here. My best tip for the day would be to invest in hiring a stinger suit - these offer great protection from stingers, the sun and provides some insulation for the cooler water. The only negative I have for the island is that food and drinks are eye watering expensive. Other than that - amazing!!

This is a good place to get an overview of the barrier reef. it is on the fringes of the reef so do not expect an "authentic" reef experience. I say that it ticks many boxes for a reef type visit for the following reasons: it is close to cairns- you can get to it in 40 minutes by ferry; it is one of the least expensive tours of the reef; it has lovely beaches; it is children friendly; it has walks and a swimming pool; it has passable coral for snorkelling; it has an adequate restaurant. The best place to snorkel here is under the bridge that takes you to and from the landing boats, anywhere else is a disappointment. If I visited again I would choose another tour that takes you to the outer reef. Green island is suitable for those who aren't much into snorkelling (or those who are elderly or travelling with very young children) but want to dabble whilst enjoying all the other amenities of a beach resort. It's a beautiful island but if you want to take a proper look at the GBR I would advise you to take one of those tours that take you to a floating platform in the outer reef, where you can spend all day viewing the reef.

We stayed here in a slow season for 7 nights so the resort was definitely not at capacity. Busy through the day though with day trippers. This was a place to relax. We swam, read, visited the Crocodile Park, went to the outer reef to snorkel and scuba dive, did the glass bottom boat trip and some rainforest walks. Something to note is that house guests can come in and out of the Crocodile Park once you’ve paid the entry fee. We visited 3 times to see the show so get in early during your stay for best benefit. House guests get free use of beach equipment, beach chairs, umbrellas, kayaks etc. Snorkelling off the beach near the jetty is best but limited coral. Plenty of fish and the odd turtle though. The resort is pretty well maintained. Some things might need refreshing but mostly all good. The staff were so friendly and competent Food in the restaurant was amazing. Prices a bit higher but that was to be expected. We took some snacks with us as the shops have limited choices. Mostly icecream, crisps and a few chocolate bars. Note -You are not permitted to take an esky or alcohol to the island Breakfast was included and had all we could want. Other Dining was mostly in the Little Bites for lunch ( hamburgers, steak sandwich, hotdogs etc) and restaurant for dinner other than a couple of nights we had burgers from the bar. The bar is open in the evenings if there are enough house guests. A couple of nights during our stay it was closed. All in all a good holiday. Probably wouldn’t return as we’d explore another island next time.

Enjoyed this little island on a day tour. Lovely walks etc to do. It's all well organised. Apparently you can stay there as there is a small resort. But too quiet for me. Some people told us only about 30 people staying there. They said the food was quite expensive. We enjoyed the day tour. Enjoy....

We were looking for a good snorkeling spot that didn’t take a whole day and Green Island was highly recommended. Getting into the water was nice. Temp was nice. We saw a few fish. Biggest turn off is that the island is run really smelly!! We had fun but next time I’ll look elsewhere.

Green Island is an integral part of the total north Queensland and Great Barrier Reef experience. 45min by ferry from Cairns at a cost of ca 100au$ return, you get to spend up to 7h on the island and explore a rich and varied marine and tropical life. With various activities on offer from snorkeling, diving, swimming, and boat trips to explore the nearby reef shelves. On the island itself the main attraction is the crocodile farm with the inclusion of the world largest crocodile in captivity, yes you get to meet Cassius at whopping 5.48m long, and a ton in weight, only when you come close to such creatures, you feel the terror seeping through your body. A glass bottom boat trip into the reef is very much recommended, the one we took, where you get a chance to see colorful fish swimming in the shallow reef. All in all its a day we'll spent, and we'll worth the money should you choose to pick this trip. You won't regret it.

Second visit to Green Island. A 2 hour stopover on our reef cruise. Such a beautiful little island. Wonderful snorkelling. Weather was rough but it was still clear underwater. Saw a turtle swimming below us and lots of colourful reef fish. Lovely relaxing place to spend a few hours or day.