Fitzroy Island Day Tour from Cairns

4.2 (712 reviews) 7 h 30 min Free cancellation

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Snorkellers — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Nudey Beach — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 100 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Fitzroy Island Adventures

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Glass-bottom boat tour (if option selected)
Included: Use of stinger suit (if option selected)
Included: Use of snorkel gear (if option selected)

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: All Fees and Taxes
Not included: Picnic lunch - 20 USD

Itinerary

Enjoy Fitzroy Island with Fitzroy Island Adventures . Relax on the beach or explore the island and walk to the summit. Glass bottom boat is available or snorkelling equipment.

Stop 1
Fitzroy Island Adventures
Fitzroy Island National Park

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please meet us at the vessel at Marlin Wharf as check-in will be there, check in at 8:00am, the boat will depart at 8.30am sharp. Half day customers check in from 10.20am, the boat will depart at 10.45am sharp.

Contact operator if boarding pass is not received by 5pm day prior to travel.

End point

Please meet us at the vessel at Marlin Wharf as check-in will be there, check in at 8:00am, the boat will depart at 8.30am sharp. Half day customers check in from 10.20am, the boat will depart at 10.45am sharp.

Contact operator if boarding pass is not received by 5pm day prior to travel.

Using your ticket

Stinger suits are included in the Activity Pass 2 and can be collected at the beach hire hut upon collection of your snorkel equipment. Suits must be returned to the beach hire hut prior to departure ex Fitzroy Island
Please note: On the day of your travel you will be requested to pay the Fitzroy Ferry levy (AU $5.00 per person) payable directly to your local operator

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please bring sandals/reef shoes as beach is covered in old coral

Options

Transfers + Snorkel Safari

A snorkel safari tour: For comfortable swimmers and snorkelers

Full Day 830-1600: Includes return ferry transfers to Fitzroy Island and a guided snorkel safari.
Transfers + Snorkel hire

No lunch included

Full Day 830-1600: Includes return ferry transfers and snorkelling gear hire.
Transfers + GBB

Glass bottom boat tour

No lunch included

Full Day 800-1600: Return ferry transfers to Fitzroy Island and glass bottom boat included.
Half Day -Transfers Only

Half Day 1045-1400: Return transfers + 2 hours exploring Fitzroy Island. No lunch included.
Full Day - Transfers Only

Full Day 830-1600: Return transfers + up to 6 hours exploring Fitzroy Island. No lunch included.
Transfers + GBB + Snorkel gear

Full Day 830-1600: Return ferry transfers to Fitzroy Island for a full day, snorkelling gear & glass bottom boat tour included.