Our Company
Crocodile Explorer is owned by experienced cruise operators, the Wallace family. Since 1979 when they launched the renowned Quicksilver cruises from Port Douglas the Wallace’s have been perfecting the art of day touring on the Great Barrier Reef. In 1990 the Wallace family purchased Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises and later purchased Crocodile Explorer in 2004.
In 2008, The Wallace family’s winning formula of friendly and helpful service earned Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises an induction into the Tropical North Queensland Tourism Awards Hall of Fame after winning the Best Major Tour and Transport Operator in 2004, 2006 and 2007.
Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises specialises in discovering the Great Barrier Reef. Visitors are encouraged to view the wonderful underwater world of marine life and corals by participating in snorkelling, glass bottom boat or semi-submarine tours, diving, Seawalker helmet dives and boat snorkel trips to the outer edge of Green Island Reef.
Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises operates year round from Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns offering full day and half day Green Island Reef Cruises.
Company Details
- Crocodile Explorer are conducted by J & J Wallace (Projects) Pty Ltd A.C.N. 109 385 953 ABN 21 109 385 953.
- Combo Day Tours are conducted in conjunction with and as agent for the other operators in the packages.
- Certified & Introductory Diving & Seawalker Helmet Dive & Boat Snorkel Trips are conducted by Island Dive Adventures Pty Ltd A.C.N. 075 478 554 / ABN 21 075 478 554 and Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises acts as a booking agent.
- All trips are subject to weather conditions.
- All prices and times may change without notice.
- Terms and conditions of carriage apply under which Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruise’s liability is limited.
- Click here for our Privacy Policy and full terms and conditions which are also available at the check-in counters inside the Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns and on board our vessels.

