• Most people can particpate in the Seawalker experience, Children from 12 years and a certain height can walk on the bottom of the Great Barrier Reef with their grandparents. 
• If you have contact lenses or glasses no problems, leave them on and enjoy the Seawalker experience. 
• Everyone loves the idea of walking on the bottom of the ocean among the fish and now Seawalker gives guests this opportunity on this Green Island tour out of Cairns.
• Guests can visit Green Island on a half day tour or a full day tour to participate in Seawalker Helmet Diving. Look at the Medical Questionaire before booking.  

Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef is only a 45 minute boat ride from Cairns and home to the exciting Seawalker Helmet Diving experience.

What to Expect

Experience the magic of Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef, just a 45-minute boat ride from Cairns. Dive into the clear blue waters for an unforgettable Seawalker Helmet Diving adventure, where you can walk on the ocean floor and encounter a vibrant array of marine life.

Features and Highlights

Seawalker Helmet Diving

• Unique Underwater Experience: Walk on the sandy seabed and get close to the colourful fish and corals without getting your hair wet. Perfect for non-swimmers and those with no diving experience.
• Guided Adventure: Professional Seawalker guides will lead you through schools of fish, and an on-site photographer will capture your underwater moments. Look out for Gavin, the famous photobombing parrotfish!
• No Experience Required: Suitable for anyone over 12 years old, even non-swimmers. Just fill out a simple medical questionnaire.

Getting to Green Island

• Flexible Departure Times: Choose from various half and full day Green Island tour times. Check-in is at Cairns Marlin Marina Reef Fleet Terminal.
• Fast Catamaran Transfer: Enjoy a quick ride to Green Island, where Seawalker crew members will meet you.

The Seawalker Experience

• Briefing and Preparation: After a briefing and medical questionnaire, you'll head to the shallow waters of Green Island and take a short shuttle boat to the Seawalker vessel.
• Underwater Walk: Don your helmet and weight belt, then descend a ladder to the sea floor. Walk among bright-coloured fish and explore the coral reef during your 15-20 minute underwater adventure.
• Professional Photography: An underwater photographer will capture your experience, with photos available for viewing at the Seawalker office on the island.

Additional Activities on Green Island

• Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat Tours: Enjoy these activities before or after your Seawalker experience.
• Explore the Island: Take time to walk around and explore the beauty of this tropical paradise.

Scuba Doo on the Outer Barrier Reef

• Extra Excitement: If Seawalker thrills you, try the underwater scooters, Scuba Doo, with Great Adventures cruises. Perfect for non-swimmers, this activity lets you explore the reef up close.
• Limited Availability: Only 9 spaces available each day, so pre-book your Scuba Doo adventure when booking your reef tour.

Itinerary

1. Check-In and Departure:
   • Check-in at Cairns Marlin Marina Reef Fleet Terminal 30 to 45 minutes before departure.
   • Board the fast catamaran transfer to Green Island.
2. Arrival at Green Island:
   • Meet Seawalker crew members either aboard the ferry or at the Seawalker counter on the island.
3. Seawalker Briefing:
   • Receive a guest briefing and fill out the medical questionnaire.
   • Accompany the Seawalker team to the shallow waters for a short shuttle boat ride to the anchored Seawalker vessel.
4. Underwater Experience:
   • Put on your helmet and weight belt, then climb down a ladder to the sea floor.
   • Walk among schools of fish and explore the coral reef.
   • Professional underwater photographer captures your adventure.
5. Return to Green Island:
   • Enjoy additional activities like snorkelling or glass bottom boat tours.
   • Explore the island at your leisure.
6. Optional Scuba Doo Adventure:
   • Pre-book your Scuba Doo underwater scooter experience with Great Adventures cruises for an extra thrill on the Outer Barrier Reef.

Important Information

• Fitness Requirements: Medium to high level of fitness recommended for Seawalker Helmet Diving. For lower fitness levels, consider the Aboriginal Art & Culture option.
• Medical Questionnaire: Required for all participants to ensure safety.
• Age Requirements: Suitable for anyone over 12 years old.
• Additional Activities: Snorkelling equipment, glass bottom boat tours, and Scuba Doo available at extra cost.

Experience the Great Barrier Reef like never before with the unique Seawalker Helmet Diving adventure on Green Island

Please note there are only 9 spaces available each day so you must pre-book your Scuba Doo when you book your Great Adventures reef tour.

See more unique Great Barrier Reef tour activities like Scuba Doo on the outer Great Barrier Reef, all Great Barrier Reef tours and Green Island tours.

Tour Languages Offered

• Chinese
• English
• Japanese

Departs From

Cairns

Departure Time

• 8:30 am
• 10:30 am

Departure Instructions

Check in at the Reef Fleet Terminal 30 minutes prior to departure.

Pickup Locations

• Cairns
• Cairns Northern Beaches

• Coach transfers available for additional cost

Destinations

• Great Barrier Reef
• Green Island

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Does not operate Christmas Day

Duration

Half Day or Full Day Tour
Your choice of departure times: 8:30 am or 10:30 am

Available for Purchase / Hire

• Lycra suit
• Snorkel equipment
• Entry to Marineland Melanesia
• Cairns City & Cairns Northern Beaches Transfers
• Scenic Helicopter Flights from the beach on Green Island

Fitness Level Required

Low, Medium

Restrictions

Minimum age for Seawalker is 12 years.

IN-WATER RESTRICTIONS

Scuba Diving, Scuba Doo and Helmet Diving Restrictions

• Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from scuba diving and helmet diving/scuba doo.
• Participation is subject to medical questionnaires completed on board with the tour operator.
• Minimum age for scuba diving and helmet diving/scuba doo is 12 years.
• Flying after scuba diving: a wait of 12 hours is recommended after one dive, 18 hour after 2 dives and at least 24 hours after multiple dives, before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater.

Read more about Diving Safety on the Great Barrier Reef.

Additional Information

• A Medical Questionairre will be applicable for Seawalker activity
• Certain vessels and Seawalker departures are suitable for mobility challnged guests, please advise at time of booking

Eco Certifications

• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Swimming costume
• Towel
• Cash or credit card for snacks and souveniors
• Camera (charged)

• Family Fare: 2 Adults and 2 Children age 12 to 14
• Mimimum age for Seawalker is 12 years