Fitzroy Island Essential Day Trip 🏝️
- Includes your choice of 1 option: a glass bottom boat tour or snorkel hire equipment
Discover the beauty of Fitzroy Island with a full-day trip that allows you to explore this tropical haven just off the coast of Cairns. Known for its crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and pristine beaches, Fitzroy Island offers an unforgettable escape into nature.
Your adventure begins with a scenic 45-minute ferry ride from Cairns, bringing you to the untouched shores of Fitzroy Island. Once you arrive, tailor your experience by choosing one of two incredible options: glide over colourful coral reefs on a glass-bottom boat tour or dive into the clear waters with snorkel gear to encounter the island’s stunning marine life up close.
Take your time to explore the island at your leisure. Whether you prefer wandering through lush rainforest trails, basking in the sun on beautiful beaches, or taking a refreshing dip in the ocean, Fitzroy Island has something for everyone. For the more adventurous, optional activities like paddleboarding, kayaking, or discovering hidden rainforest treasures await.
As your day on the island comes to an end, sit back and relax on the ferry ride back to Cairns, carrying with you lasting memories of the breathtaking landscapes and vibrant coral reefs of Fitzroy Island.
Book your Fitzroy Island day trip today and experience a tropical getaway like no other! 🌴✨
Can’t choose between the glass bottom boat or snorkel hire equipment? Book both with our Fitzroy Island Value🌴 option.
Highlights
4.5 hours on Fitzroy Island National Park
Itinerary
- 8.45 am to 9.45 am: Check-in at the Reef Fleet Terminal
- 9.30 am: Commence boarding
- 10.15 am: Depart Cairns Marina
- 11.00 am: Arrive at Fitzroy Island
- 3.30 pm: Depart Fitzroy Island
- 4.30 pm: Arrive at Cairns Marina
*Please note the itinerary is subject to change and may depart an hour later due to operational requirements.
Included
- Return transfers from Cairns to Fitzroy Island onboard the Fitzroy Island Sundancer
- Includes your choice of 1 option between a glass bottom boat tour or snorkel hire equipment
Optional Extras
- Kayak – Guide Tour (45 Mins)
- Snorkel Safari
- Rainforest Walk
- Turtle Rehabilitation Centre Visit
- Fresh picnic-packed lunch (a large Ham/Cheese/Tomato/lettuce wrap, potato salad, carrot sticks, chicken nibbles, muffins, and fruit salad)
What to bring
- Towel, hat, sunscreen as well as swimwear and sunglasses
- Sturdy footwear if you intend to complete any of the Bushwalk Trails
- Cash or credit card for snacks, drinks and souvenirs
- In addition, you can bring along a picnic lunch, however, no alcohol is permitted due to the Resort liquor licensing. Foxy’s Bar is also open to purchase meals and drinks.
How to get there
Check-in opens at 8.45 am at the Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal at the Cairns Marina.
Important Information
The main beach at Fitzroy Island is a coral beach. This can be uncomfortable to walk on with bare feet, so we recommend keeping your shoes on. Once you head over to Nudey Beach, there are soft white sands which can be accessed with bare feet.
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