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Great Adventures (Cairns)

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Company description Great Adventures is widely recognised as the market leader in Great Barrier Reef and island cruises in Tropical North Queensland, receiving many industry and tourism awards in acknowledgement.
Operating a fleet of modern vessels from Cairns and first class pontoons on the Great Barrier Reef, Great Adventures offers a diverse range of full and half day tours to the spectacular outer reaches of the Great Barrier Reef and the tropical paradise of Green Island. It also operates the luxurious Green Island Resort.
Great Adventures’ history goes back over 110 years, growing from a small family operation with the Hayles Family – a tradition continued today by Great Adventures. With many world firsts, the company has a long history of innovation and setting the benchmark in marine tourism.
1890: Establishment of a ferry service between Townsville and Magnetic Island.
1924: The first regular ferry service to Green Island commences
1937: Operation of the world’s first glass bottom boat.
1954: Opening of the world’s first underwater observatory on Green Island.
1983: Pioneered the use of the semi-submersible boat for coral viewing.
1991: Subsidiary company, Great Diving Adventures, commences operations.
1992: Installation of three-level pontoons at Norman and Moore Reef.
1993: Completion of the AUD$26 million project providing new day facilities on Green Island.
1994: Official opening of the AUD$45 million eco-friendly Green Island Resort.
2004: Awarded an elite 15 year operational permit by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, being the only 100% Cairns-based operator with this permit.
Great Adventures has grown in harmony with the reef and its operations maximise our visitors’ enjoyment while protecting this most precious resource.
Great Adventures prides itself on the professionalism of its 200 staff, all of whom are dedicated to providing guests with an unforgettable and unrivalled experience of this natural wonder of the world.
No experience is necessary to take a fully supervised introductory dive and explore the reef and its amazing marine life. Snorkel tours are a great way to maximise your experience on the Great Barrier Reef with many magnificent sites to capture the excitement. Certified divers can enjoy spectacular dives at our specially selected sites. Age and medical restrictions may apply to diving.
In addition to the activities included in your tour, Great Adventures also offers a range of exciting and fun options for you to explore on Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef.
A diverse range of products combined with the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, have made Great Adventures and Green Island Resort the perfect choice for conference and incentive groups visiting Tropical North Queensland.
Based in Cairns, Great Adventures operates a fleet of modern vessels, two floating pontoons located on the Great Barrier Reef, and the five star Green Island Resort. With a diverse range of quality products, we can offer flexibility and choice when planning, designing and catering for your special events.
Whether it is a conference, social gathering, business meeting, incentive or sporting group, the Great Adventures team can create an event around full day or half day cruises, calm water cruises, themed dinners and any number of options ensuring your guests a memorable occasion.
Sole chartering one of Great Adventures’ catamarans to visit the Great Barrier Reef or Green Island is economical and ensures each group receives both desired exclusivity and special service. For delegates with conference commitments in the morning or afternoon, departures can be arranged to fit into busy schedules, including calm water cruises or night functions on a Great Barrier Reef pontoon. Special partner programs can also be designed.
We look forward to welcoming you on board!
Location description: With a choice of day trips to beautiful Green Island and the spectacular Great Barrier Reef, Great Adventures departs from Cairns daily at three convenient times.
Great Adventures’ pontoon on the Great Barrier Reef is the only place in Australia where you can cruise the reef on your own underwater scooter! No experience is necessary and non-swimmers welcome. It`s great fun and your professional guide will take you on an underwater journey to remember. Age and medical conditions apply.
Seawalker
Available on Green Island. For an amazing underwater walking experience, let Seawalker`s expert guides show you the wonders of the reef as you stroll along Green Island lagoon`s sea floor. There`s no equipment to operate, non-swimmers welcome and you don`t even have to get your hair wet! Age and medical conditions apply.
Glass Bottom Boat
Experience the reef with its beautiful coral gardens and amazing marinelife while keeping dry in one of our modern Coral Explorer glass bottom boats. Glass bottom boat tours are included with, or optional in all Green Island packages.
Helicopter Joy Flights
Enjoy spectacular views of Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef. Sit back, relax and enjoy this safe and exhilarating bird’s eye view of the reef.
Green Island Beach Hire
Enjoy activities such as canoeing, surfskiing and windsurfing or relax with a cold drink on your personal sun lounge with a parasol on the beach.

Underwater Observatory
Located at the Green Island jetty is a piece of marine history. This old diving chamber used during World War 1 was converted into the world’s first underwater observatory.

Green Island Parasailing
Take to the sky behind a powerboat with the excitement of parasailing and enjoy breathtaking views of the Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef. No experience is necessary.
Marineland Melanesia
Situated on Green Island, this is home to Cassius - the largest captive crocodile in the world. Hold a baby croc, view the diversity of the reef through aquariums and a marine turtle pool, or see one of the world’s largest private collections of primitive art and marine artifacts.

Club Spa Massage and Beauty
Located at Green Island Resort, be pampered with a variety of spa, massage and beauty treatments. Bookings are essential.
We look forward to welcoming you onboard for your Great Adventure!

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Provides cruises to Green Island and the Outer Barrier Reef from Cairns. PADI Scuba Diver training from introductory to Instructor level also available.

Contact information:

Phone: (07) 4044 9944
Fax: (07) 4044 9955
Street Address:
1 Spence Street
(PO Box 898)
Cairns
Queensland
Australia
4870
Spoken language(s): English,Japanese
Open: from 09-00 till 17-00
Local time:  GMT + 10 Brisbain, Vladivostok, Sidney, Canberra
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