Overview
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7 hours 30 minutes
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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.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
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.
Options
Full Day - Transfers Only
Full Day 830-1600: Return transfers + up to 6 hours exploring Fitzroy Island. No lunch included.
Transfers + Snorkel hire
No lunch included Full Day 830-1600: Includes return ferry transfers and snorkelling gear hire.
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 + 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.
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.
What‘s Included
Glass-bottom boat tour (if option selected)
Use of stinger suit (if option selected)
Use of snorkel gear (if option selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
All Fees and Taxes
Picnic lunch - 20 USD
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
697 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Absolutely perfect day!
Michelle M,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A short 45 minute prompt ferry ride from Cairns to the fabulous, postcard perfect Fitzroy Island We snorkled all day in the crystal clear water, swimming with thousands of fish and turtles. Was an absolute dream come true. We loved it so much, we returned 2 days later... This time we took the short but beautiful hike to Nudey Beach which was beyond perfect, had lunch at Foxys Bar (very big portions and well priced) then swam/snorklelled off lunch! Highly recommend the full day (8am until 4pm) trip as time flies in paradise!
Hassle free transfers
Sunshine02892011268,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We chose Fitzroy Island Adventures to get to Fitzroy Island as they were one of the only boats offering a full day on the Island. We left Cairns at 8.30am and arrived back at 5pm. The ferry was smooth and crew friendly. We included snorkel gear hire in our booking and collected it on the boat. The only small criticism was when the marine biologist talked about the tours she spoke so quickly that I doubt overseas tourists would have understood. But I'd still highly recommend this tour.
Great time on Fitzroy
Harry C,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed our time on Fitzroy Island. The tour group were really helpful and polite. Because of the rain, visibly wasn't the best, but we were still able to see plenty of life when snorkeling. Would recommend this trip for kids and elderly parents.
A great island to visit, but overpriced
Abbie C,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The actual island itself is lovely to spend the day at - some good hikes with amazing panoramic views, and a good spot for seeing sea turtles whilst snorkelling (depending on conditions/visibility). Even if you didn’t have snorkelling equipment included, they offered stinger suits for free for anyone that wanted one. So I have no fault with the overall experience! I just think that over $100 for just the transfer is very overpriced.
Fabulous!
KateFLW,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had such a fabulous experience on this island, don’t think it matters which travel company you go with. We had incredible weather, destination is spectacular, amazing visibility. We saw a huge variety of fish, turtles, manta ray. Dive shop super helpful, knowledgeable. Not a huge selection of food but part of the charm is its lack of development etc. Don’t both with secret garden walk, the walk to nudey beach might not be your thing if you don’t like lizards etc
Sham !!!
D M,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00We arrived at the boat 6 minutes late. Due to morning traffic in cairns No warning that it’s bad ! In email ? The company more or less said you are going on different trip to green island or lose you money £400 ! We got on a boat at 9am Got to green island 45 minutes late later Had 1 hr on a beach with very poor snorkelling experience and then 20 minutes on a glass bottom boat Then back to cairns 45 minutes later Biggest rip off I have known £30 each maximum would be realistic Do not go on this exsperance if you want to see any of the barrier reef
Poor customer service
ShienAng L,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Did not receive boarding pass and boarding instructions till after boarding departed. Hopeless customer service.
Instructions unclear on where to meet
ShienAng L,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Boarding pass not issued the prior day 5pm. Then office close at 6pm so uncontactable. Poorly organised. Should have sent instructions on where to meet with boarding pass more than an hour before your office become uncontactable since activity was for early 8am next day.
It was just oki, they...
HOSSEIN M,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00It was just oki, they just did transport to Fitzory Island 🏝 and you could hire snorkelling equipment. Then you need to carry by yourself and I couldn't see anything in Island. Just good for someone like hicking or relaxing, not for snorkelling
Very poor
drewmbs,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Very disappointed as most activities were cancelled.. The accommodation was okay, but very tired looking. Foxy's bar was great but the Resorts restaurant was extremely poor and service was horrendous.
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