Fitzroy Island Sea Kayaking

Starting from: $AU175.00

Tour Overview

  • Tour: Sea Kayaking around Fitzroy Island (Friday to Monday available only / Tue, Wed & Thu not available).
  • Departure location: Cairns Marina
  • Suitable for backpackers, couples & families
  • Number of sites visited in a day: Fitzroy Island
  • Tour duration: 08:30am – 4:00pm
  • Travelling time to the reef: 45min to the Island / 1.5 hrs kayaking
  • Min age is 4 yrs old (accompanied by a parent or guardian)
  • No previous experience needed

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Fitzroy Island Sea Kayaking Tour

This tour package includes return ferry transfer from Cairns and sea kayaking tour from the island. The kayaking tour takes 1.5 hours and people of all ages are welcome to participate. Small kids need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Fitzroy Island is a tropical paradise island located about 45 minutes by boat from Cairns Marina. Fitzroy Island has a reef system around, part of the Great Barrier Reef so visitors can snorkel and explore the reef available there. The island is 339 hectares and it has mountains and a beautiful rainforest. Great location for hiking and exploring the nature.

Kayaking around the island is a fun and beautiful experience. Participants kayak around the island and get to locations where other people wouldn't be able to go without a kayak. During the tour people get to see some marine life such as sea turtles, fish, corals and even stingrays depending on the day (not guaranteed).

For those people without any kayaking experience, this is no problem at all, the tour is fully guided and the guide will teach everyone how to kayak safely and correctly and also teach some really cool tricks.

After the tour people are free to enjoy the rest of the day on the island doing other activities or just relaxing by the beach.

Other activities available on the island are:

  • Guided snorkel safari tour
  • Glass bottom boat tour
  • Guided stand up paddleboarding tour
  • Scuba diving (intro and cert)

This tour package is definitely a fun day guaranteed.

Friday to Monday available only / Tue, Wed & Thu not available.

What's included in the main price

  • Return fast catamaran transfer to Fitzroy Island
  • 1.5 hours guided sea kayak tour
  • Full day at leisure to explore Fitzroy Island
  • Guided snorkel safari tour
  • Glass bottom boat tour
  • Guided stand up paddleboarding tour
  • Scuba diving (intro and cert)
  • Hiking
  • Purchase of extra snacks & drinks from the restaurant, cafe or bar
  • Beach clothes and accessories such as swimmers, towel, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Dry change of clothes for the trip home
  • Extra cash or a credit card for any purchases

Tour Itinerary

Time Description
8:00 Check-in directly to the boat located at A finger, Marlin Marina
08:30 Boat departs Cairns Marina
Travel time is 45 minutes to Fitzroy Island on a fast stable motor catamaran
09:15 Boat arrives on Fitzroy Island
Spend 1.5 hours exploring the island
10:45 Meet the sea kayaking guide at the Fitzroy Island Sports Hub
Enjoy 1.5 hours of Sea Kayaking around Fitzroy Island
12:30 Kayakers arrive back on the main beach on Fitzroy Island
Enjoy the rest of the afternoon exploring the island or relaxing
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 Dates: 1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024 Action
Sea Kayaking with Ferry Transfers (Friday to Monday only) $175.00 per adult
$130.00 per child
$585.00 per family
Season: 2024 - 2025 Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 Action
Sea Kayaking with Ferry Transfers (Friday to Monday only) $175.00 per adult
$130.00 per child
$585.00 per family

Age:Children: 4 - 14 years old / Adult: 15 yrs +

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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