Escape to Fitzroy Island on a trip from Cairns. Enjoy the peaceful paradise, untouched beaches, rainforest walks and add on fun optionals like a picnic lunch box, snorkel gear or a glass bottom boat.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Duration 375 minutes: Check availability to see starting times

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Keetana – Canada

I enjoyed snorkeling at Fitzroy Island. Definitely recommend it and worth the money

katie – United Kingdom

Absolutely brilliant day The whole day was great, the staff are fantastic & the boat tour was good seeing turtles swim underneath

Itinerary

Starting location:
Sunlover Reef Cruises
Catamaran
(1 hour)
Fitzroy Island
Picnic, Boat cruise, Snorkeling (4.5 hours)
Optional
Catamaran
(1 hour)
Arrive back at:
Sunlover Reef Cruises

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Choose your perfect package!
Plenty of time to explore at your own pace
Premium activities available to add to your day
Add a picnic lunch box, snorkel gear, or glass bottom boat

Full description

Transfers Only - includes return boat transfers ex Cairns to Fitzroy Island.

Value Package - includes return boat transfers, plus your choice of a picnic lunch box, a glass bottom boat ride, or snorkel gear.

Best of Island Package - includes return boat transfers, a picnic lunch box, glass bottom boat and snorkel gear.

Plenty of free to explore the island at your own pace. Snorkel directly off the beaches or join the optional Snorkel Tour.
Take a self guided walk along one or all of the National Park trails including Nudey Beach & the Secret Garden, or for those a little more adventure hike to the light house or summit for 360 degree views of the island.
Extra activities to build your day include Guided Snorkel Tour, Guided Kayak Tour, Turtle Rehabilitation Centre visit, Nature & Rainforest Walks. Available to pre-book with Sunlover Cruises or on the day of travel subject to availability.

Includes

Roundtrip boat transfer between Cairns and Fitzroy Island
Access to self-guided national park walks and beaches
4.5 hours of free time on the island
Depending on your package, you can include:
Picnic lunch box
Glass bottom boat
Snorkel Gear

Beverages
On island purchases
Optional activities: Snorkel safari, Kayak Tour, Turtle Rehab centre or guided walks

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Check-in at the Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Fleet terminal at Cairns Marlin Marina. *Boarding will be denied without collection of tickets from Sunlover Cruises. Check-in closes at 09:45 AM (unless otherwise advised) – Late check-in will result in a missed tour with no refund. ITINERARY 8.45-9.45am Check in at Reef Fleet Terminal 10.00am Boarding closes 10.15am Depart Cairns, approx 45 mins to Fitzroy 4 HOURS Fitzroy Island 3.30pm Depart Fitzroy, approx 1 hr to Cairns.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Hat
Swimwear
Towel
Credit card
Sunscreen
Water
Cash
Reusable water bottle

Not allowed

Drones

Know before you go

Closed in shoes recommended if planning to explore the National Park walking trails.
8:45 Check in at the Reef Fleet terminal
10:00 Boarding closes
10:15am Depart Cairns
11:00am Arrive at Fitzroy Island
4 HOURS Island time
Lunch 12:45 – 1:30pm
3:30pm Depart Fitzroy Island
4:30pm Arrive back at Cairns Marina
Minors must travel with a parent or guardian over 18 years old
All times are approximate
If a cruise or package tour does not operate for any reason, then an alternative date will be offered to the passenger
On the rare occasion when bad weather prohibits a tour from operating the scheduled itinerary, an alternate itinerary will be offered. If you accept this alternate itinerary then no further refunds will be given
SNORKELLING EQUIPMENT HIRE
Please note for any un-returned or damaged snorkelling equipment, a fee equal to the current replacement value for the un-returned/ damaged snorkelling equipment will be payable at the end of the tour.

Cairns: Fitzroy Island Ferry with Snorkel/Picnic/Boat Option