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Best of Fitzroy Island Day Tour

3.9 (17 reviews) 6 h 15 min – 7 h 45 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Fitzroy Island awaits, just 55 minutes away.

There's no better way to spend the day, than relaxing in paradise.

"Best of Island" includes return boat transfers + picnic lunch box, glass bottom boat tour & snorkelling equipment hire.

Choose an 8.45am departure of a 10.15am departure from Cairns, according to your preference.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 h 15 min – 7 h 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 100 people
People per booking: 1–15
Operated by: Sunlover Reef Cruises

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

What is included

Included

Included: Snorkelling Equipment Hire
Included: Glass Bottom Boat Tour
Included: Return boat transfers
Included: Self guided nature walks
Included: Picnic Lunch Box

Not included

Not included: Beverages & on island purchases
Not included: Optional upgrade activities
Not included: Hotel transfers

Itinerary

Fitzroy Island

4 hours

A Day in Paradise + all the Essential Inclusions. Snorkel directly from one of the beaches or experience the impressive underwater world from a different perspective on the glass-bottom boat. Take a break in the middle of the day and relax at your favourite spot to enjoy your picnic lunch box. There's plenty of time for a self-guided walk along the diverse National Park trails.

Optional activities to enhance your experience include a kayak tour, a visit to the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre, or guided nature walks.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Check in at the Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Fleet terminal located at Cairns Marlin Marina. *Boarding will be denied without collection of tickets from Sunlover Cruises.

Late check-in will result in the tour being missed with no refund.

End point

Check in at the Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Fleet terminal located at Cairns Marlin Marina. *Boarding will be denied without collection of tickets from Sunlover Cruises.

Late check-in will result in the tour being missed with no refund.

Using your ticket

**PHOTO ID OF LEAD PASSENGER MUST BE PRESENTED AT CHECK-IN**

CHECK IN

Please reconfirm departure time and schedule 24 hrs prior with Sunlover 07 4050 1333 (as seasonal departure times may apply).

Check in at the Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Fleet terminal. **BOARDING PASS REQUIRED**.

For 8.45am departure, check in between 7.30-8.15am.

For the 10.15am departure, check in between 8.45-9.30am.

INCLUSIONS AND ON ISLAND FACILITIES

Dependent on your package booked, please speak to our staff upon boarding to collect snorkel gear, arrange Glass Bottom Boat schedule, collect picnic lunch box.

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.

OTHER

Sunlover operate the transfer to/from Fitzroy Island and do not arrange or guarantee availability of any services provided by operators on the island.

HOTEL TRANSFERS

Not currently available for this product.

Please make your own way to the Reef Fleet terminal at Cairns Marina.

FURTHER INFO

Please refer to https://www.sunlover.com.au/terms-and-conditions for more information regarding conditions of passage.

FUEL SURCHARGE

Due to the increasing costs of fuel, Sunlover have implemented a fuel surcharge that will apply for bookings made from 1 April 2026 onwards.

This amount is payable directly with Sunlover prior to travel.

For our Fitzroy Island tour, this amount is $4/adult, $2/child.

Thank you for your understanding.

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.

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

Options

8.45am Departure from Cairns

6 hrs on Island

Duration: 7 hours 45 minutes: 7.30-8.15am Check In for 8.45am departure. Return to Cairns 4.30pm.
8.45am departure - Family Deal

6 hrs on Island

Duration: 7 hours 45 minutes: 7.30-8.15am Check In for 8.45am departure. Return to Cairns 4.30pm.

2nd child free (2A, 2C)
10.15am Departure -Family Deal

2nd child free (2A,2C)

Duration: 6 hours 15 minutes: 8.45-9.30am Check In for 10.15am departure. Return to Cairns 4.30pm.
10.15am departure from Cairns

4.5 hrs on Island

Duration: 6 hours 15 minutes: 8.45-9.30am Check In for 10.15am departure. Return to Cairns 4.30pm.