Afternoon Fitzroy Island Escape – Return Ferry Included
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Discover Fitzroy Island’s beauty on a half-day trip! Snorkel vibrant reefs, relax on Nudey Beach, and soak in tropical views. Book your adventure now!
Departs Fitzroy Island's jetty at 5.00pm.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Fitzroy Island National Park
Fitzroy Island, located about 45 minutes by ferry from Cairns in Queensland, Australia, is a stunning tropical paradise that offers an ideal setting for a day tour. Known for its lush rainforests, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant coral reefs, Fitzroy Island provides a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure for visitors.
Nudey Beach
Nudey Beach on Fitzroy Island is a breathtaking highlight of any day tour, celebrated for its unique coral shoreline. The beach is covered in natural coral fragments, creating a striking white landscape that contrasts beautifully with the vibrant turquoise waters. While the coral gives the beach a rugged texture, it adds to its raw, untouched charm. The clear, shallow waters are perfect for snorkeling, with colorful coral reefs and marine life just offshore. Sturdy water shoes are recommended for exploring the shoreline comfortably. Nudey Beach’s distinctive character and natural beauty make it a must-visit destination, offering a truly unforgettable experience. A 20 minute walk from Welcome Bay.
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Afternoon Fitzroy Island Escape – Return Ferry Included
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned ferry
Expert guides and island information
Access to Nudey Beach and island trails
Snorkeling opportunities
Onboard restroom facilities
Return ferry from Fitzroy Island
Lunch or additional refreshments
Transport to pick-up location
Personal equipment or gear not listed in inclusions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Overall a good experience...
Vaibhav K,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Overall a good experience but we lost half an hour on our half day trip as the ferry didn’t depart and waited 30 mins for a family that was late.
Fitzroy Island Arvo
Robert B,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Easy 45 minute boat ride to island. Walked to Nudey Beach, track to beach is an effort but worthwhile. Swam at beach, plenty of coral, recommend water shoes
Nice afternoon spent on Fitzroy!
Laurie A,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The ferry was fine - it could use a good cleaning but it got us to the island and back. Fitzroy Island is very pretty.
Fitzroy Flyer Ferry great experience overall
Ashley D,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience once we got to the boat. Someone in the first tourist hut on the wharf (Cairns tours or something like that) sent us in the wrong direction and made us almost miss the boat. After we got on, all was great! We rented snorkel gear ($45AUD pp) and had a great time snorkelling and then we had time to go to Nudey Beach (10mins hike across). The beach is nice and cute pics on the swing.
Was a nice ride on the...
Athyns S,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Was a nice ride on the ferry and a good amount of time on the island - very beautiful. There’s a shop to purchase snorkelling equipment if needed and also a bar
Short but great time.
Laura N,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00As it has been said before you don’t spend a lot of time on the Island. But if you know it before hand you can still maximize your time and have a great time. I knew I wanted to do the trails so I went for it right away. The Summit track is definitely not for first timers but the Lighthouse road is very accessible with a moderate fitness level. If you’re an experienced hiker you can easily go all the way to the lighthouse and come back through the summit trail with time to spare before the ferry comes back a 4:45pm. I would definitely recommend this tour, the island is breath taking, but to go prepared as to not waste time once on the island.
Great afternoon at Nudey Beach
idaliagarciaa,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We took the last ferry of the day at 1:30, I would recommend to take an earlier one. 40 minutes there and back back eat up slot of time. The last ferry leaves at 5 so you don’t get a lot of time to explore. I highly recommend making the trek through the rocky trail to Nudey Beach. It’s beautiful trail through the forest. The ferry itself it’s nothing fancy but the staff was very polite and friendly.
Trip to fitzory island
Raghav A,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fitzroy island was a totally different experience with the “coral sand “ nudy beach and rainforest treck , a must go for anyone going to cairns
Fitzroy Islamd with Fitzroy Flyer
Quest09214597674,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic trip! Perfect snorkeling and pristine waters. Great friendly staff onboard. Would highly recommend. Would definitely be worth the full day as time flies somewhere this nice.
Good experience
Sowmya P,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was very nice! I did the glass bottom tour, which was really nice! The island has really good staff and foxy is a nice place to grab some food and drinks
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