Cairns: Fitzroy Island Full-Day Trip with Optional Extras

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Cairns: Fitzroy Island Full-Day Trip with Optional Extras
4.4969325 out of 5 stars
4.5
4.4969325 out of 5 stars
1141 reviews
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Explore the scenic beauty of Fitzroy Island with a roundtrip ferry transfer and hike the wilderness trails on your own. Upgrade your experience with a glass-bottom boat ride, snorkel gear or lunch.

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Duration 7 - 8 hours
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Jessica – Australia

So much fun! Staff were friendly and informative. The island is amazing - definitely get the snorkel pack and do the snorkeling tour, we saw a few turtles!

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Hannah – Australia

You should definitely visit Fitzroy island, it’s beautiful & we saw so many turtles!!

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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
  • Take wilderness hikes on up to 5 different trails
  • Walk through the rainforest

Full description

Discover Fitzroy Island on a day trip 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 picnic lunch (if option selected)

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 1141 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5

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Jessica – AustraliaMay 18, 2025 – Verified booking
So much fun! Staff were friendly and informative. The island is amazing - definitely get the snorkel pack and do the snorkeling tour, we saw a few turtles!
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Hannah – AustraliaMay 4, 2025 – Verified booking
You should definitely visit Fitzroy island, it’s beautiful & we saw so many turtles!!
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Charlotte – United KingdomApril 25, 2025 – Verified booking
Stunning island day out spent there very worthwhile doing while visiting cairns

Product ID: 37490

Activity provider:Fitzroy Island Adventures

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