Whale Watching Tour & Fitzroy Island From Cairns
Overview
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6 hours 30 minutes
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There are few more engaging experiences in nature than witnessing the spectacular surface behaviour of majestic Humpback Whales.
Activity in Cairns peaks between mid July and the end of August and forms part of an annual 10,000km migration from the freezing, food-rich waters of Antarctica to the warm breeding grounds of Australia's east coast.
Lead by our qualified Marine Biologist, this informative 1.5hr tour provides captivating insights into whale anatomy, communication, diet, migratory patterns and population status.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
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
Return catamaran transfers to Fitzroy Island
90 minute Whale Watching Tour
4 hours free time on Fitzroy Island
Coffee and/or Tea
Transfers from Cairns or Northern Beaches accommodation
Fitzroy Island activities, such as snorkelling gear
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Witness the spectacular migration of the majestic Humpback Whales off the coast of Cairns and enjoy time on one of Australia’s top ten beaches, Nudey Beach, at the picturesque Fitzroy Island. With up to 4hrs free time on Fitzroy Island, you can experience both the beauty of the Island and witness whales in their natural habitat. Whale watching tour commences at 11:45am **Note; Witnessing whales is subject to their presence and cannot be guaranteed**
Options
10:45am Departure
2.5hr free time on Fitzroy Is.: Whale Watching tour commences at 11:45am
8:30am Departure
4 hrs free time at Fitzroy Is.: The Whale Watching Tour starts at 11:45am
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This was an amazing...
Denise C,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an amazing experience. We saw whales on the journey to Frazer island and on the actual whale watching trip.
Great way to see Humpbacks
HARSH P,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience, we got to see the whales up close. Luckily for us the whales were in the vicinity of the island.
Whale watching part was amazing and made up for the 2 hrs we lost on the island.
NATALIE C,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
3.00Was advertised as 4 hrs free time on Fitzroy Island but that wasn’t the case. I booked well in advance and was booked on the 2pm boat back and the 4pm was fully booked. Feel robbed of two hours. Didn’t get boarding passes until later the night before.
Very enjoyable
Peter P,
Aug 22, 2020
- Viator
4.00The staff were great and the cruise was very relaxing. Even though we did not see whale as it was end on the season we still enjoyed the trip.
Didn’t get to do whale watching
Sue C,
Aug 21, 2019
- Viator
3.00Trip over to Fitzroy island was great, a bit of a wait to get in on arrival but then straight to boat. Had a couple of hours free on island before whale watching trip started at 12 noon. Very windy and sea cold when snorkeling but one interesting sea life seen. Went to book in for whale trip to be told boat had broken down and we would not be able to do this and would be refunded for trip. As this was the only reason to do this particular trip wanted a full refund as could not reschedule due to other commitments, before I even had time to contact Viator they refunded only 29% of the trip price, not sure how they worked out this. Got impression from company we would get full refund. It was not the fault of company , Raging Thunder that boat broke down as these things happen, refund could have been handled better by Viator as trip is titled whale watching tour...
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