Green Island Day trip from Cairns | Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling Tour, North Queensland

[@AquariusTraveller]

Hi All and thanks a bunch for watching todays video on our Green Island Day trip From Cairns for some snorkelling fun! I appreciate the support , thanks for watching and don’t forget to Subscribe ! Check out more in-depth videos from around Queensland here: kzbin.info/aero/PLtDsuclgH938F6PCEUc99LeAhnyzSj6Ep

[@AquariusTraveller]

Any question, please don't hesitate in asking :)

[@Northisbest]

I went there in 1991 with my mum it make me tears as my mum passed away 2 months ago 😭 Fondly enjoy at Green Island 🏝️

[@AquariusTraveller]

So sorry to hear about you mum...Big Hugs !

[@theoffender3113]

❤

[@chrisgoff6544]

That coastline is unbelievably beautiful .

[@AquariusTraveller]

It sure is :)

[@lukeread180]

Just got back from a tour. Perfect conditions. Snokling is a must as your walking down the peir towards the island to the right. Not close to the beach but out abit further where the peir angles out.

[@AquariusTraveller]

@@lukeread180 yep... that's where I found the turtle we were swimming with and almost went out too far trying to follow him....lol 🤣 Glad you had a brilliant day ❤️

[@numenyarrie5725]

Best trip I've been On can't wait to come back

[@AquariusTraveller]

We loved it too, but probably going to check out some of the other Islands next time to compare :). Thanks for watching

[@maheshvarma4803]

Your channel deserves atleast half a million subscribers. Your content is spot on! Just watched a different video oh god they show so much their face and less places so tiring to watch that video… and I always come back to your videos. So so good

[@AquariusTraveller]

You so sweet and so glad to hear you're enjoying the videos. I do see people talking a lot in their videos too and tend to tune out most the time....I guess that why I decided I didn't want it for my videos.

[@reinsphoenix]

dayum.. well some reason this vid made me look at marketing, found a job I've always wanted to do, digital media producer. im old af and thats a huge weight off my shoulders for yrs.. thankys xo

[@AquariusTraveller]

👍👍 good luck with that and no worrys 😁

[@paulgibson4991]

Just been there ,beautiful, we snorkled north beach of island ,amazing

[@AquariusTraveller]

How was the snorkelling on the north side ? Is that the same area where all the lounge chairs and sun bakers are ?

[@golf5001]

The tide can be a big factor. If you arrive and it's going out as there will be no sea for snorkelling for several hours anywhere near the beach.

[@AquariusTraveller]

@@golf5001 your right.... I noticed this later on during the day. I think we arrived at a higher tide 👍

[@robandalicruisetravel]

Thanks Chris. I hadn't actually realised there was so much to do on Green Island and have always passed over that as an option in the past. The snorkelling doesn't look too bad either with plenty of variety. Might take another look at Green Island now. Thanks for putting this together.

[@AquariusTraveller]

Your welcome guys... green island actually surprised me too and it was a nice quick trip. I wanted to see the difference between and close island to the outer reef and that's why we choose green island. We did the outer reef off port Douglas on a day trip... now that was expensive...lol. The snorkeling was better than I thought and was glad to see the creatures I did, but I did venture areas that beginners wouldn't go to. Thanks for watching guys 😁👍

[@tracyfromoz]

Great video. Very helpful in my trip planning to Green Island.

[@AquariusTraveller]

Hi Tracey...thanks for the comment and glad it was helpful.

[@annastark3786]

I'm on the boat right now! Been wanting to go to Green Island since i first saw 'A town like Alice' as a teen. #bucketlist

[@AquariusTraveller]

Well there you go, I just learned something new today. I haven't watched "A town like Alice" but just found a trailer and the relationship to Green Island. I hope you have a blast over there and thanks a bunch for letting me know :)

[@maryd253]

Thank you for the video! I was there in 1984 but didnt get to it in 2015 or 2018 but I’ll definitely do it next trip!

[@AquariusTraveller]

Wow...1984 must have been a very different island to explore. Probably less people too 👍

[@wondersinmotion]

It was nice sealing and diving with you! I'd love to see the great barrier with my own eyes!! 😍 Green Island looks so amazing

[@AquariusTraveller]

You would love the great barrier reef and so many different place to see it. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@theoffender3113]

I live in Cairns and Green Island is fantastic.. I usually call in for a swim after fishing out wide.. but make sure you see that massive croc.. I don’t know if he’s got much longer.. but he’s an amazing critter.. oh yer bring some lunch and a few beers if you want to save some $$$. Remember everything on the island is brought out by boat so expect to pay top $$$.. but its a one stop shop for everything FNQ

[@AquariusTraveller]

I will have to see the croc next time for sure 👍👍

[@AquariusTraveller]

Most the islands along the coast are much the same when it comes to $$

[@andrewrose4479]

Hi there Chris, found your channel only a couple of days ago and the misso and I are amazed at the great videos. As a couple of Britz who are planning our Oz QLD road trip for next year 2023 July - Sept you are giving us so many amazing ideas to choose from and it’s great that we can see the weather as it is now. Defo giving Green Island a visit but you do send a shiver down our backs every time you mention crocs especially when you were paddle boarding the Cobbold Gorge and then calmly mention the crocs bathing! 😀. Keep up the good work and hi to the very cool laid back Matt 🤘🏻 Julie and Andy

[@AquariusTraveller]

Hi Andy.... thanks so much for the nice message and had to have a laugh at the croc comment. Know there is a big difference between fresh water and salt water crocs... saltys are the bad ones but just to make it more confusing...they both live in fresh water. It's ok to be around fresh water crocs most the time... as long as they don't feel threatened. As for the QLD video's...I have plenty there for you to watch and keep yourself occupied.... I actually just released another great barrier reef video yesterday too... this one goes to the outer reef, which was a little different.... you should check it out 👍👍

[@AquariusTraveller]

Sounds like you enjoyed the Cobbold gorge video with the paddleboarding... Will you be heading into the out back too... I have a great compilation video from there if you want to check it out too ... so mich room and a lot of unique experiences 👍😁

[@AquariusTraveller]

Happy planning and I will say gidday to Matt for you... he does a good job being the on camera person most the time. Let me know if you have any questions, will be happy to answer and check out my blog if you need help in booking things Thanks for watching 😁

[@Explorcation]

Wow Chris it seems you had a great day for snorkeling. We hope to snorkel the great barrier reef one day. The underwater footage you captured was amazing. I really liked seeing the turtle, it's markings were a little different compared to what we are used to seeing in the Caribbean.

[@AquariusTraveller]

I wonder what kind of turtles you have there? We see a lot of Green Turtles and Loggerheads along the coast here in Queensland. In fact, I have seen baby loggerheads making their way down the beach near Bundaberg ( that was a very early video). I did a quick google and seems you have a couple of there, would be good to see other variety's one day! This was a brilliant day snorkelling and there is a video coming up from a different area, but a lot deeper water... so it changes the environment. Diving is still more calmer though, especially for filming...Can't wait to get back out diving again soon!

[@Explorcation]

@@AquariusTraveller the turtle in this episode looked very similar to what we have seen in the Caribbean, but the markings looked even more intricate! We will look forward to the upcoming snorkeling video 😁

[@AquariusTraveller]

Thanks guys... love your support 👍😁

[@dimalranasinghe8152]

Thank you very much. ❤

[@AquariusTraveller]

Your welcome 👍😁

[@nategordon]

Super cool!!! What a wonderful excursion, and you certainly picked a ripper of a day. Good to see the reef was full of life. Sweet edit, and the thumbnail came out awesome. :P

[@AquariusTraveller]

Cheers for that Nate.... it was nice getting back out on the water and hope to get diving again soon. We got some great weather on our last road trip so stay tuned for lots more new stuff to come. Thanks a bunch for watching 👍😁

[@AquariusTraveller]

Took me a while to put the thumbnail together but liked how it turned out too.... beautiful day and everyone loves turtles 🤣🤣

[@nategordon]

@@AquariusTraveller Hi! It was worth the time on the thumbnail…with practice, it all comes together quicker. Looked like a killer day trip. Hungry for a burger or some fish and chips now. 😜

[@AquariusTraveller]

@@nategordon 💖💖...was a killer day trip. ..... enjoy your burger if you manage to get one

[@maheshvarma4803]

Nice video as always! Missing my cairns trip! It was awesome

[@AquariusTraveller]

How long ago were you there ?

[@maheshvarma4803]

@@AquariusTraveller that was about 2 years ago

[@AquariusTraveller]

@@maheshvarma4803 I get up there generally once every year or two. Is that why you're planning another trip up there?

[@maheshvarma4803]

@@AquariusTraveller yes and that relaxes soul. I think humans are always connected to nature where ever you go we always come back to our roots (Mother Nature). Going on trips is like meditation with eyes open I think Where are you planning to go next ? Looks like you did not visit up north (like cape York )

[@AquariusTraveller]

@@maheshvarma4803 Thats is so true - I find my happy place is either diving under the water or swimming in waterfalls. I find it so meditating and relaxing being around the water! Thats why I'm always featuring the outdoor areas and national parks - Mother Nature like you said! I'm hitting up the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast next (staying local) as I have been holding off on some footage for so long and want to get it completed before moving on. The Big Tourist cities are not always on my list, but still of cool things to do if you know where to look! Plus they are popular with the overseas tourists. Nope - Not Cape York this time but it is on the list. As it was we spent 2 weeks driving from Cairns to Cooktown filming that series and the Cape is at least anothr 2 weeks on top of that! As much as this is my fulltime gig, my partner has to work and I schedule everything between his job. :)

[@louisaklimentos7583]

Nice video thank you

[@AquariusTraveller]

Your welcome 👍😁🎊🎉

[@RichieAndVanessaTravel]

The water around Green Island looks so beautiful and clear! The island actually had a lot more than I thought it it would, I was imagining nothing in it! Lol 😂 Definitely some cute fish to see even a stingray! Was that sea cucumber caught in trash?

[@AquariusTraveller]

It did have a lot more than some of the Island I have been on. In Season we can get hundreds of those blue spots stingrays altogether...it a very cool site. Nope, That wasn't trash on the Sea Cucumber. That was his defence mechanism. It's a sticky white substance he spits out of his hole ...it was like that when I saw him, so obviously something upset him. There a fun fact you learnt today :)

[@BillinHungary]

Thanks for the great video. Did you take the underwater video with a GoPro and the head strap? i know they are waterproof down to 10 meters.

[@AquariusTraveller]

Yes I use a gopro but I use a hand held selfie stick I brought on eBay for $2 ... its what i use for most my KZbin footage. .....but also the underwater housing. Thanks for watching 😁

[@garrynorth6199]

Hi there guys you’re doing quite good reviews but it’s disappointing that you don’t mention any prices for any of the island trips, or admissions to various activities, museums or anything else as at your date of travel. For a pensioner especially this is extremely important, anyway thanks for sharing, but prices would be very useful as an indication even though they change with time.

[@AquariusTraveller]

Hey Garry, Appreciate the Feedback and thanks for letting me know. Prices change from year to year and I generally reserve mentioning them in my Blog. Simply because it's easier to keep up to date with the latest prices. You tube's can't be edited and sometimes within 6 months, they can change. The tours are also varied, depending what you want to do and not everyone pays the same amount. I do have a blog link in the description where you can research and check this out. On the other hand, from memory Green Island was one of the cheapest Great Barrier Reef options from Cairns and roughly $120 per person. :) Thanks for watching

[@debbiebrk]

What month did you visit green island ?

[@AquariusTraveller]

This video was filmed around August😄

[@debbiebrk]

@@AquariusTraveller thanks what would it be like in December ?

[@AquariusTraveller]

@@debbiebrk warmer weather and warmer water. You might have to wear a stinger suit and increased tourist numbers. Apart from that, it seems to be a popular time to travel and should be good if you like the hot temps

[@markbarker9035]

What’s the best month to see turtles 🐢?

[@AquariusTraveller]

Hi Mark, there is a chance all year round for turtles. Nesting season is around the summertime, which is awesome to see. This footage from Green island was taken in August in winter - so they can be around anytime. Just luck of the draw I'm afraid and I've snorkelled areas where I haven't been so lucky.

[@markbarker9035]

@@AquariusTraveller thank you for that , we have booked now for September !

[@AquariusTraveller]

That's awesome...September would be a great time if year to visit. Hope you have a blast 👍

[@tobias6464]

I prefer the Fitzroy Island tour; even though it may not be directly in the colourful heart of the Great Barrier Reef like Green Island, but this island is not FULL OF TURTLE AND BIRD DOOKIE

[@AquariusTraveller]

Interesting comparison...we tossed up whether to visit Fitzroy island or green island and was so hard to make the choice between them. Still not sure what decided for us. I will have to try the Fitzroy tour next time I'm up that way for sure. Thanks for the comment 👍😁

[@tobias6464]

@@AquariusTraveller Thanks for the beautiful footages and recommendations!

[@AquariusTraveller]

@@tobias6464 your very welcome 👍😁

[@idklol318]

Green island is not worth it. It smells so much, there is mould on the buildings definitely not a five star resort

[@AquariusTraveller]

Never saw much of the resort side with rooms and their facilities...day trip people get limited to certain areas. I guess it all depends on your expectations

[@idklol318]

@@AquariusTraveller Nah nor did I, i went just over a week ago while I was on a holiday to Cairns, i just went on a day trip for a few hours, but it definitely did not look like a five star resort. Everything looks old but I guess it depends what you want, If you ONLY want to relax and go to the beach, green island is fine for you, however if you want to do more things it just is not great. However it still looks better than Fitzroy island looking by the pictures.

[@AquariusTraveller]

@@idklol318 I think I'll give Fitzroy island a try the next time I'm in cairns