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From Cairns: Fitzroy Island Full-Day Adventure Tour

4.5  / 5838 reviews
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From Cairns: Fitzroy Island Full-Day Adventure Tour
4.5  / 5838 reviews
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Explore the scenic beauty of Fitzroy Island on an adventure tour and hike the wilderness trails, suitable for all levels of fitness. Explore the marine life by glass-bottom boat, snorkel, and much more.

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Duration 5 - 8 hours
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Experience

Highlights

  • Cruise by ferry to Fitzroy Island and enjoy up to 7 hours of leisure time
  • Snorkel the coral reef to see an abundance of marine life, or watch it from the comfort of a glass bottom boat
  • Take wilderness hikes on up to 5 different trails, suitable for all levels of fitness

Full description

Discover Fitzroy Island on a day tour from Cairns. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride and explore the many hiking trails. Admire the marine life native to the coral reef as you snorkel or observe from a glass-bottom boat. Choose from a range of packages, including transfers for you to explore on your own, or a package including snorkel or glass-bottom boat activities. Explore the Island's 339 hectares of lush rainforest that covers 94 percent of the island and is protected and managed as a National Park. Walking trails are suitable for all levels of fitness, allowing you to explore areas of the island at your leisure. The fast catamaran departs from the Marlin Marina, with check-in directly on the vessel. Cruise south along the calm waters of the coastline to reach Fitzroy Island in just 45 minutes, giving you up to 7 hours to explore the tropical island.

Includes

  • Return boat trip from Cairns
  • Transfer by high-speed Fitzroy Island ferry
  • Snorkelling equipment (if option selected)
  • Glass-bottom boat experience (if option selected)
  • Packed lunch (if option selected)

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Board your boat at Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal. Check in directly at the vessel based on Finger A, Marlin Wharf. You will receive an email and SMS message from the activity provider, Fitzroy Island Adventures, the afternoon before your trip, outlining everything you need to know. This includes a map of the marina and where the boats are located.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel

Not allowed

  • Smoking

Know before you go

  • There are 5 main walking trails in the Fitzroy Island National Park that range from 30 minutes to 3 hours, each at varying fitness levels
  • Child rate applies for those between 4 and 15 years old; under 4 years travel free of charge

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 838 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.4/5
  • Organization
    4.3/5

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Chiara – ItalySeptember 5, 2024  – Verified booking
Fitzroy Island is breathtaking. Never seen anything like it. There is plenty to do such as hiking/trekking if the weather is cold, sunbathing or snorkelling when the weather is warm. I enjoyed it so much despite the journey at sea being very very rough😅
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Angel – AustraliaSeptember 21, 2024  – Verified booking
Was the best experience from start to finish! All thanks to the amazing staff they were brilliant and I hope get told what amazing workers they’re! I’ve done plenty of activities but this was by far the best thank you for making a day to enjoy with your staff incredible !!
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George – United KingdomAugust 30, 2024  – Verified booking
The best day out at Fitzroy! Everything included and take some money/card for the restaurant! The reefs are incredible and all the kit is included!! Take a GoPro and you will love it! I would do this again and again!!
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Product ID: 37490

Activity provider:Fitzroy Island Adventures

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