Fitzroy Island Ferry Transfers - Full Day - 5% OFF

Starting from: $AU88.00

Tour Overview

  • Special - 5% OFF on itinerary 8:45am - 4:45pm
  • Fitzroy Island has so much to offer with so many activities available every day such as snorkelling, glass bottom boat, paddle skis, stand up paddle. Visitors can also do some hiking with many hiking tracks around the island.
  • Tour: Fitzroy Island return transfer (full or half day option)
  • Departure location: Cairns Marina
  • Ideal for snorkelling
  • Suitable for backpackers
  • Number of passengers: 175 passengers
  • Number of sites visited in a day: Fitzroy Island
  • Tour duration: Departure Cairns at 8:30am, 8:45am or 10:45am & Departure Fitzroy Island at 4:00pm
  • Travelling time to the reef: 45min to the Island
  • Time to explore the island: 6hrs and 30min
  • No meals included
  • * Recommended to book at least 3 days in advance

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Fitzroy Island Ferry Transfers - Full Day - 5% OFF

Fitzroy Island is a tropical island located 29 km south-east of Cairns or 45 minutes by boat. Fitzroy Island is an island covered in lush rainforest surrounded by a reef system that forms part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The island has a total area of 339 hectares and the highest point of the island is 375 metres above sea level.

There is so much to do at Fitzroy Island with lots of activities available daily. Please see them below:

  • Snorkelling gear hire for the day
  • Glass bottom boat tour
  • Guided snorkel safari tour
  • Sea Kayaking Tour
  • Guided stand up paddleboarding tour
  • Scuba diving (intro and cert)

Snorkelling gear and glass bottom boat tour can be booked in a package with a special price, If organised in advanced (links below). For Sea Kayaking tour please see tour page on the link below.

Fitzroy Island Activity Pass 1

Fitzroy Island Activity Pass 2

Fitzroy Island Sea Kayaking

Snorkelling around Fitzroy is a nice experience specially for those who never snorkeled before or it is not confident in the water. This is because the reef is just off the beach so the person can access the water slowly and be always close to shore.The reef is part of the inner reef (not outer reef) but the reef is colouful and full of marine life.

Fitzroy Island is also a great place for hiking lovers offering several hiking tracks. The main hiking track is to the summit, the highest point of the island. It takes about 45 minutes to get there and it is considered level easy to moderate. The second hiking track is to the famous Nudey Beach, a paradisaical island located at south-West of the island. It takes only 20 minutes to get there and the walk is considered easy.

This is a great opportunity to see one of the most beautiful islands in the Far North Queensland.

* Recommended to book at least 3 days in advance. Special 5% OFF on itinerary 8:45am - 4:45pm.

What's included in the main price

  • Fast catamaran departure from Cairns (8:30am, 8:45am & 10:45am)
  • Fast catamaran departure from Fitzroy Island (4:00pm)
  • Over 6 hours at leisure to explore Fitzroy Island
  • Equipment hire such as stand up paddle boards, snorkelling equipment, paddle skis & stinger suit
  • Glass bottom boat tour (see activity pass 1 and 2)
  • Purchase at food & drinks from the Restaurant, Cafe or Beach Bar
  • Beach clothes and accessories such as swimmers, towel, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
  • Dry change of clothes for the trip home
  • Extra cash or a credit card (surcharges apply) for any purchases

Tour Itinerary

Itinerary 1: 6 hours free time on Fitzroy Island

Time Description
8:00-8:30 Check-in directly to the boat located at A finger, Marlin Marina
08:30 Boat departs Cairns Marina
Travel time is approx 45 minute on a fast stable motor catamaran
09:15 Boat arrives on Fitzroy Island
Enjoy over 6 hours exploring the beautiful Fitzroy Island
15:45 Check in at the boat at Fitzroy Island pier
16:00 Boat departs the island
16:45 Boat arrives back in Cairns

Itinerary 2: 6 hours free time on Fitzroy Island

Time Description
8:00-8:30 Check-in directly to the boat located at A finger, Marlin Marina
08:45 Boat departs Cairns Marina
Travel time is approx 45 minute on a fast stable motor catamaran
09:30 Boat arrives on Fitzroy Island
Enjoy over 6 hours exploring the beautiful Fitzroy Island
15:45 Check in at the boat at Fitzroy Island pier
16:00 Boat departs the island
16:45 Boat arrives back in Cairns

Itinerary 3: 4 hours free time on Fitzroy Island

Time Description
10:15 Check-in directly to the boat located at A finger, Marlin Marina
10:45 Boat departs Cairns Marina
Travel time is approx 45 minute on a fast stable motor catamaran
11:30 Boat arrives on Fitzroy Island
Enjoy over 4 hours exploring the beautiful Fitzroy Island
15:45 Check in at the boat at Fitzroy Island pier
16:00 Boat departs the island
16:45 Boat arrives back in Cairns

Please Note:
Beaches: The beaches on Fitzroy Island are not patrolled by surf life savers. Marine stingers are present in tropical waters from November – May and clients will be provided with a stinger suit for use while snorkelling during this period.


Ocean Trampoline: Please note that the ocean trampoline is no longer available on the island.

Tour Prices

Rates & Tariffs

Season: 2023 - 2024 Rates Dates: 1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024 Action
Itinerary 2 (8:45am - 4:45pm) - 5% OFF $88.00 per adult
$50.00 per child
$227.00 per family
Itinerary 1 (OFF PEAK - PLS CHECK DATES BELOW) - 8:30am - 4:45pm $89.00 per adult
$56.00 per child
$234.00 per family
Itinerary 3 (OFF PEAK - PLS CHECK DATES BELOW) - 10:45am - 4:45pm $89.00 per adult
$56.00 per child
$234.00 per family
Itinerary 1 (PEAK SEASON - PLS CHECK DATES BELOW) - 8:30am - 4:45pm $95.00 per adult
$58.00 per child
$248.00 per family
Itinerary 3 (PEAK SEASON - PLS CHECK DATES BELOW) - 10:45am - 4:45pm $95.00 per adult
$58.00 per child
$248.00 per family
Additional Extras Dates: 1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024
Guided snorkel safari tour $60.00 per adult / $60.00 per child / $240.00 per family
Guided stand up paddleboarding tour (Friday to Monday only) $95.00 per adult / $95.00 per child / $380.00 per family
Fitzroy Hire Snorkel of Mask & Fins $30.00 per adult / $30.00 per child
Glass Bottom Boat $25.00 per adult / $25.00 per child
Season: 2024 - 2025 Rates Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 Action
Itinerary 2 (8:45am - 4:45pm) - 5% OFF $94.00 per adult
$53.00 per child
$241.00 per family
Itinerary 1 (OFF PEAK - PLS CHECK DATES BELOW) - 8:30am - 4:45pm $95.00 per adult
$57.00 per child
$247.00 per family
Itinerary 3 (OFF PEAK - PLS CHECK DATES BELOW) - 10:45am - 4:45pm $95.00 per adult
$57.00 per child
$247.00 per family
Itinerary 1 (PEAK SEASON - PLS CHECK DATES BELOW) - 8:30am - 4:45pm $99.00 per adult
$59.00 per child
$257.00 per family
Itinerary 3 (PEAK SEASON - PLS CHECK DATES BELOW) - 10:45am - 4:45pm $99.00 per adult
$59.00 per child
$257.00 per family
Additional Extras Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025
Fitzroy Hire Snorkel of Mask & Fins $30.00 per adult / $20.00 per child / $80.00 per family
Glass Bottom Boat $30.00 per adult / $20.00 per child / $80.00 per family
Guided snorkel safari tour $70.00 per adult / $50.00 per child / $190.00 per family
Guided stand up paddleboarding tour (Friday to Monday only) $95.00 per adult / $85.00 per child / $360.00 per family

Age: Adult age: 15 yrs + / Child age: 4-14 years inclusive.
Family Price: 2 Adults & 2 Children.

Peak Season Dates include::

Off Peak Season Dates include:

Related Products

Fitzroy Island Activity Pass 1

This tour package is a great way to make the best of your day on the Great Barrier Reef. Clients can learn about the marine life on a guided glass bottom boat tour OR get up close to the marine life by snorkelling off the beach. Also included for the day is free usage of the paddle skis, stand up paddle boards and the ocean trampoline.

  • 6hrs and 30min exploring the island

Fitzroy Island Activity Pass 2

In this tour package visitors can learn about the marine life on a guided glass bottom boat tour AND also get up close to the marine life by snorkelling off the beach. Also included for the day is free usage of the paddle skis, stand up paddle boards and the ocean trampoline.

  • Full day on the island
  • Glass bottom boat tour and snorkelling equipment included

Fitzroy Island & Sunlover Cruises Pontoon (5% OFF)

Sunlover Reef Cruises Platfrom is very spacious and it comes with a waterslide.

  • 6 hours to explore Fitzroy Island
  • Many free activities available from the platform
  • 2 Great Barrier Reef locations in 1 package

Booking fees: Tourism Cairns do not charge any booking fees.

Deposit and final payment: At Tourism Cairns clients are required to pay a deposit only at the time of booking. Final payment is usually paid directly to the tour operator on the day of travel, depending on each tour operator's policy. Some tour operators request full payment at the time of booking.

Cancellation by the traveller: If the tour is cancelled by the client up to 7 days prior to departure, a full refund is applicable. If the tour is cancelled by the client 7 days prior to departure, the deposit amount might be retained. If the tour is cancelled by the client 48 hours prior to departure, 100% cancellation fee may apply.

Booking amendments: If the date of a tour needs to be changed, Tourism Cairns must be notified in writing by the client up to 48 hours prior to the tour date.

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