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Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

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Overview

Available languages

English

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

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Fitzroy Island

Sunlover Reef Cruises provides transfers to the idyllic Fitzroy Island, which is only a 55 minute cruise from Cairns.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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 +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

Return Ferry Transfer Only

Full Day On Island
Duration: 6 hours 15 minutes: 8.45am check in, 10.15am departure from Cairns

Reviews

4.27

71 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Fun filled day

    Scott W,

    Jul 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Excellent 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

    3.00

    We 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

    3.00

    We 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

    4.00

    Great 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.

  • Worth every penny

    Anna H,

    Jan 26, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Amazing experience, staff were great and helpful . Definitely recommend going with this charter. Highly recommended

From A$105.00

4.27
71 reviews
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