Tours & tickets

Fitzroy Island

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.

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.

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.

Departing from Cairns on an air conditioned cruise to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef pontoon as your first stop. Here you have 2 hours to explore above & below the water, snorkel crystal clear waters, learn about the reef from a marine naturalist, discover the fascinating underwater world by taking a glass bottom boat or semi submersible tour, visit the underwater observatory & more, Next, cruise on to Fitzroy Island where your first port of call is a tropical buffet lunch at Zephyrs restaurant Fitzroy Island resort overlooking welcome bay. Then, discover all that the island has to offer, including self guided National Park walks, snorkelling straight off the beach or simply relax. *Enquire about optional on island activities such as Kayak tour, guided nature walk or visit to the Turtle Rehabilitation centre. Head back to Cairns sunkissed and filled with wonder of our natural world.

Discover the vibrant colors of the Outer Great Barrier Reef and the tropical surroundings of Fitzroy Island on 2 tours from Cairns. Enjoy a snorkeling cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef on the first day, followed by a visit to snorkeling spots off Fitzroy Island on the second day. Day 1 Meet your marine biologist guides and local cultural experts in Cairns and embark on a snorkeling cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Explore some of the top snorkeling sites, based on the the day's condition. Potential sites include Milln, Flynn, Hastings, Saxon, Norman, or Thetford Reef. Enjoy 5 hours of snorkeling time from the boat, savor a delicious buffet lunch, and take some time to relax on the deck. You’ll have plenty of time to do as much or as little as you like, without feeling rushed. Interact with original clap sticks and fire poles, and enjoy live demonstrations of traditional dances and the didgeridoo. After a day of exploration, return to Cairns for the evening. Day 2 On the second day, enjoy a cruise to Fitzroy Island. Experience the rainforest, the Great Barrier Reef, and a tropical island all in one day from Cairns. Travel along the coastline and arrive at the island that is largely untouched. Explore this protected National Park with walking tracks through the rainforest and heathland. Head to the spectacular Nudey Beach, where you can enjoy some time for snorkeling or sunbathing, with a picnic lunch. After exploring the lush surroundings on the island, relax on the return journey to Cairns.

Discover Fitzroy Island on half 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 and spend over 2 hours exploring Fitzroy Island. Departing Cairns at 10:45am and departing the island at 4:00pm gives you ample time to explore the beauty Fitzroy Island has to offer.

Enjoy a seamless day trip or the start of an extended island adventure with return transfers from Cairns to Fitzroy Island. Depart at 8:00 AM and return at 5:00 PM, with a 45-minute Fitzroy Flyer Ferry ride. Explore the island's natural beauty, from snorkeling in crystal-clear waters teeming with vibrant coral reefs and marine life to hiking lush rainforest trails with breathtaking views. Relax on pristine beaches or enjoy lunch at the island's Bar and Cafe overlooking Welcome Bay. Included is the 10:00 AM guided snorkel safari, where you’ll discover the wonders of the coral reef up close. Whether you’re planning a day trip or an overnight stay, Fitzroy Island offers a wealth of activities, from kayaking and paddleboarding to exploring the island’s eco-friendly ethos. Book online with live availability and immerse yourself in an unforgettable tropical escape filled with adventure, relaxation, and natural beauty. Fitzroy Island is your gateway to paradise!

Enjoy a seamless day trip or the start of an extended island adventure with return transfers from Cairns to Fitzroy Island. Explore the island's natural beauty, from snorkeling in crystal-clear waters and hiking through lush rainforest trails to relaxing on pristine beaches or having lunch at our Bar and Cafe overlooking Welcome Bay. Depart from Cairns at 8:00 AM and leave the island at 5:00 PM. Whether you're planning a day trip or an overnight stay, Fitzroy Island offers a wealth of activities and natural beauty to explore. Book online with live availability and take advantage of the convenient 45-minute Fitzroy Flyer Ferry service, operating daily for your next island getaway. With its stunning scenery, diverse activities, and eco-friendly ethos, Fitzroy Island Resort is your gateway to an unforgettable tropical escape.

Day 1 will take you to the newest and most technologically advanced pontoon on the Great Barrier Reef. The all-weather Reef Magic Pontoon is designed and built for a sustainable future. At over 1003sqm, with a capacity of 450 guests, with numbers kept to a maximum of 250, our guests can escape the crowd and enjoy the reef. With loads of activities for all ages, you can snorkel in the sheltered coral lagoon, join our Marine Biologists on a Guided Snorkel Safari, try Scuba Diving or even Sea Trek Helmet Diving. With a unique and easy water entry point for swimming and snorkelling, a fully functioning scientific lab for reef research and projects, our Reef Magic pontoon has been built with the future in mind. Some fun activities you can experience include: Intro and certified diving, guided snorkel tours, one of the largest helmet diving circuits on the Great Barrier Reef and a huge sundeck with sun loungers. Beginner snorkellers can feel comfortable with an array of colourful corals and incredible fish able to be seen without even letting go of the platform or by exploring the nearby coral gardens the home of ‘Wally’ the world famous maori wrasse. For those wanting to stay dry, you can experience the reef via the semi submarine, glass bottom boats or the state of the art underwater observatory where fish feeding displays are given throughout the day with an interpretive commentary. Day 2 A cruise to Fitzroy Island lets you experience the rainforest, the Great Barrier Reef and a tropical island all in the one day from Cairns. Our full day Great Barrier Reef cruise aboard our fast catamaran takes just 45 minutes and travels along the coastline rather than heading out into the open ocean. Nudey Beach on the Island was #1 top-ranked spot on Brad Farmer’s list of Australia’s 101 Best Beaches for 2018! Unlike smaller coral cays or sandy islands on the Great Barrier Reef, Fitzroy was once part of mainland Australia. The island is largely untouched and a protected National Park, with walking tracks through the rainforest, heathland and open forest to Nudey Beach and the Summit.

Witness the spectacular migration of the majestic Humpback Whales off the coast of Cairns and enjoy time on one of Australia’s top ten beaches, Nudey Beach, at the picturesque Fitzroy Island. With up to 4 hours of free time on Fitzroy Island, experience both the beauty of the island and witness whales in their natural habitat. There are few more engaging experiences in nature than witnessing the spectacular surface behavior of majestic Humpback Whales. Activity in Cairns peaks between mid-July and the end of August and forms part of an annual 10,000km migration from the freezing, food-rich waters of Antarctica to the warm breeding grounds of Australia's east coast. Lead by a qualified marine biologist, this informative 1.5-hour tour provides captivating insights into whale anatomy, communication, diet, migratory patterns, and population status.