Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Overview
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6 hours 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Enjoy the picturesque surrounds of Fitzroy Island and kick back in paradise!
Departs Cairns at 10:15am, Returns to Cairns at approximately 4:30pm (*Seasonal or operational time changes may apply).
Book a transfer only, or opt for a package building your day by selecting from options of picnic lunch box, snorkelling equipment hire and / or glass bottom boat tour!
Fitzroy Island is a favourite trip for Cairns' locals with 99% of its landscape covered in lush tropical rainforest as well as granite outcrops, open woodlands, mangroves and coral beaches.
Enquire about further upgrading your day with optional activities such as snorkel safari, kayak tour, visit to the Turtle Rehabilitation centre or guided nature walks.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Picnic Lunch Box OR Snorkeling equipment OR glass bottom boat tour (if booking Package option)
Return Ferry Transfers Ex / To Cairns Marina
All island purchases (beach hire, food and beverage, general store)
What To Expect
Fitzroy Island
Sunlover Reef Cruises provides transfers to the idyllic Fitzroy Island, which is only a 55 minute cruise from Cairns.
Options
Return Ferry +Snorkel+Tour
Snorkel + Tour: Includes Snorkelling Equipment (mask, fins, snorkel, buoyancy vest, lycra suit) and a Glass Bottom Boat Tour
Duration: 6 hours 15 minutes: 8.45am check in, 10.15am departure from Cairns
Return Ferry Transfer Only
Full Day On Island
Duration: 6 hours 15 minutes: 8.45am check in, 10.15am departure from Cairns
Return Ferry +Lunch+Snorkel
Snorkel: Includes Snorkelling Equipment (mask, fins, snorkel, buoyancy vest, lycra suit)
Duration: 6 hours 15 minutes: 8.45am check in, 10.15am departure from Cairns
Picnic Lunch Box
Return Ferry +Lunch+Tour
Glass bottom boat tour
Duration: 6 hours 15 minutes: 8.45amam check in, 10.15am departure from Cairns
Picnic Lunch Box
Reviews
72 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must recommend
joseph a,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had a very good experience in this island.I would recommend to avoid glass bottom tour and start doing snorkelling and kayaking once you reach the island which gives enough time to enjoy your activity.Amazing under water sea life you experience in this island while doing snorkelling.
Fun filled day
Scott W,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent day out…well worth the experience and all aspects handled well by the operator. Thanks…will do again
Great Snorkeling, Poor Ferry Experience
Nathaniel G,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
3.00We had a great time snorkeling at Fitzroy island. However, the snorkeling gear provided was low quality (one mask would not seal and the snorkels lacked the splash protector on top). Loading on the return ferry was chaotic, no guidance from staff on which line we needed to be in. Many people were frustrated to wait in line only to find out it was the wrong line.
Fitzroy Island reef wasn't that great...until we saw the sea turtles!
Lisa K,
Mar 24, 2025
- Viator
3.00We read a lot of reviews raving about Fitzroy Island, so we decided to give it a try. The experience was ok... The beach is narrow and rocky, but it does have lots of shade which my kids appreciated. If you're looking for a gorgeous white sandy beach, this isn't it. You can easily swim out to the reef from the beach, which makes it a very accessible reef. The downside is that the visibility isn't great. After taking a catamaran out to deep water where we saw a huge parrot fish and vibrant colors, this was a letdown. I was feeling disappointed by the day and decided to do one last snorkel. That's when we saw 2 large sea turtles, and we swam with them in the reef for about 30 minutes. It completely made the experience. If I hadn't seen the turtles, Fitzroy would have been a bust. But, with the sea turtles it was incredible! Be sure to rent a stinger suit from the tour operator. If not, you should absolutely rent them from the hotel shop for safety.
Fun on Fitzroy island
Alistair B,
Feb 23, 2025
- Viator
4.00Great trip. Be aware that the weather cannot be guaranteed. February is rainy season so you're going to get wet at some point. That said the organisation and the trip itself is worth the effort. There are great hikes on the island and pool plenty of opportunity for swimming and snorkeling.
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Operated by Sunlover Reef Cruises