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An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise waters, surrounded by dense green forest. 1
A person holding a camera and a life jacket on a beach with a boat in the background. 2
A boat named Coral Seeker on a turquoise sea with a white deck, surrounded by a lush green forest and a white sandy beach. 3
A person standing on a rock by a calm sea with mountains in the background. 4
A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a few boats in the distance. 5
By Sunlover Reef Cruises

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Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$135 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Ferry transfers from Cairns to the Fitzroy Island
    • Relax on the beaches or explore the rainforest trails
    • Choose ferry transfers only, or opt to upgrade for more inclusions

Activity location

    • Cairns
    • Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Reef Fleet Terminal (Bottom floor, 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia | Check-in at the Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Fleet terminal at Cairns Marlin Marina. *Boarding will be denied without collection of tickets from Sunlover Cruises. Check-in closes at 09:45 AM (unless otherwise advised) – Late check-in will result in a missed tour with no refund. ITINERARY 8.45-9.45am Check in at Reef Fleet Terminal 10.00am Boarding closes 10.15am Depart Cairns, approx 45 mins to Fitzroy 4 HOURS Fitzroy Island 3.30pm Depart Fitzroy, approx 1 hr to Cairns.
    • Cairns City, Queensland, Australia

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

8:45am FERRY TICKETS ONLY

  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    7h 30m

INCLUDES:
• Return Ferry transfers

Starting time: 8:45 AM
Price details
NZ$134.67 x 1 AdultNZ$134.67
Total
Price is NZ$134.67

10:10am Island "Essentials" (Ferry + Glass Bottom Boat Tour)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes6h 30m
    6h 30m

INCLUDES:
• Return Ferry transfers
• Glass Bottom Boat Tour

Starting time: 10:10 AM
Price details
NZ$153.21 x 1 AdultNZ$153.21
Total
Price is NZ$153.21

10:10am Island "Essentials" (Ferry + Snorkel Gear)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes6h 30m
    6h 30m

INCLUDES:
• Return Ferry transfers
• Snorkel Equipment Hire (Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Lycra Suit & Life Jacket)

Starting time: 10:10 AM
Price details
NZ$153.21 x 1 AdultNZ$153.21
Total
Price is NZ$153.21

8:45am Island "Essentials" (Ferry + Glass Bottom Boat Tour)

  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    7h 30m

INCLUDES:
• Return Ferry transfers
• Glass Bottom Boat Tour

Starting time: 8:45 AM
Price details
NZ$165.56 x 1 AdultNZ$165.56
Total
Price is NZ$165.56

8:45am Island "Essentials" (Ferry + Snorkel Gear)

  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    7h 30m

INCLUDES:
• Return Ferry transfers
• Snorkel Equipment (Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Lycra Suit & Life Jacket)

Starting time: 8:45 AM
Price details
NZ$165.56 x 1 AdultNZ$165.56
Total
Price is NZ$165.56

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Please review your option selected carefully, as different packages differ in inclusions and are priced accordingly.
  • Inclusions
    All tours include:
  • Inclusions
    Return boat transfer between Cairns and Fitzroy Island.
  • Inclusions
    Access to self-guided national park walks and beaches
  • Inclusions
    Free time to explore Fitzroy Island (5.5 hrs or 4.5 hrs pending departure from Cairns selected).
  • Inclusions
    Review the option to include a combination of Picnic Lunch Box, and/or Glass bottom boat tour, and/or Snorkel gear.
  • Exclusions
    Drinks
  • Exclusions
    On island purchases
  • Exclusions
    Optional activities: Guided Snorkel tour,, Turtle Rehab centre or guided Rainforest walk

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Drones
    • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Please review your selected option carefully, as packages differ in inclusions and are priced accordingly.

    All tours include:

    • Return boat transfer between Cairns and Fitzroy Island.
    • Access to self-guided national park walks and beaches
    • Free time to explore Fitzroy Island (5.5 hrs or 4.5 hrs pending departure time from Cairns booked)

    REVIEW THE OPTIONS below to;

    1. Select departure time ex Cairns of 8:45am or 10:15am
    2. Choose Ferry transfers only OR choice of 1 x optional upgrade to your tour:
    3. Snorkelling equipment hire
    4. Glass bottom boat tour
    5. Individual picnic lunchbox

    What To Do On Fitzroy Island:

    • Snorkel directly off the beach
    • Walk to Nudey Beach or explore rainforest tracks like Secret Garden, Lighthouse Road & the Summit Trail
    • Swim, relax, and enjoy the island’s natural beauty

    ➕ Optional Extras (not included)
    These can be purchased on the day (subject to availability):

    • Guided snorkel tour
    • Turtle Rehabilitation Centre visit (closed on Mondays & Tuesdays)
    • Guided Rainforest walk

    NOTES FROM PREVIOUS GUESTS:

    • Wear comfortable footwear - the beaches are crushed coral and granite as Fitzroy is a continental, tropical island.
    • For those with sensitve feet - consider wearing reef shoes, Tevas, or other brands of H2O footwear.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Cairns
    • Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Reef Fleet Terminal (Bottom floor, 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia | Check-in at the Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Fleet terminal at Cairns Marlin Marina. *Boarding will be denied without collection of tickets from Sunlover Cruises. Check-in closes at 09:45 AM (unless otherwise advised) – Late check-in will result in a missed tour with no refund. ITINERARY 8.45-9.45am Check in at Reef Fleet Terminal 10.00am Boarding closes 10.15am Depart Cairns, approx 45 mins to Fitzroy 4 HOURS Fitzroy Island 3.30pm Depart Fitzroy, approx 1 hr to Cairns.
    • Cairns City, Queensland, Australia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Reef Fleet Terminal (Bottom floor, 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia | Check-in at the Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Fleet terminal at Cairns Marlin Marina. *Boarding will be denied without collection of tickets from Sunlover Cruises. Check-in closes at 09:45 AM (unless otherwise advised) – Late check-in will result in a missed tour with no refund. ITINERARY 8.45-9.45am Check in at Reef Fleet Terminal 10.00am Boarding closes 10.15am Depart Cairns, approx 45 mins to Fitzroy 4 HOURS Fitzroy Island 3.30pm Depart Fitzroy, approx 1 hr to Cairns.
    • Cairns City, Queensland, Australia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Reef Fleet Terminal (Bottom floor, 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia | Check-in at the Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Fleet terminal at Cairns Marlin Marina. *Boarding will be denied without collection of tickets from Sunlover Cruises. Check-in closes at 09:45 AM (unless otherwise advised) – Late check-in will result in a missed tour with no refund. ITINERARY 8.45-9.45am Check in at Reef Fleet Terminal 10.00am Boarding closes 10.15am Depart Cairns, approx 45 mins to Fitzroy 4 HOURS Fitzroy Island 3.30pm Depart Fitzroy, approx 1 hr to Cairns.
    • Cairns City, Queensland, Australia