Fitzroy Island Day Trip from Cairns

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Highlights

  • Scenic round-trip ferry ride to Fitzroy Island

  • Self-guided tour: spend the day on the island’s beaches

  • Swim and snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef

Summary

Make your own way to check-in at the Reef Fleet Terminal for the morning departure of the Fitzroy Island high-speed ferry crossing, which generally takes around 45 minutes. Located only 18.5 miles (30 km) from Cairns, Fitzroy Island lies within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Its protected coral reef offers excellent snorkeling from the beach and is home to colorful hard and soft corals, tropical fish, sea turtles and other marine life. Spend the day as you wish, with options that include snorkeling, swimming and kicking back on the beach. The underwater world offers the rainbow colors of the parrotfish, clown fish darting in and out of anemones, and many other marine critters. On land, you can follow hiking trails through the rainforest and along the coast. Upgrade to the Activity Pass, a cost-effective option that includes the use of snorkel gear, a glass-bottom boat tour and a delicious picnic lunch. Depending on availability, you can use water floats and other gear for children, making this a family-friendly way option on the island. At the end of the day, return on the ferry to Cairns where your tour ends.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours 30 minutes
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Why take this tour?

The beaches and coral reefs of Fitzroy Island are part of the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef and lie less than an hour's boat ride from Cairns. With this tour, opt for round-trip ferry tickets and explore the island at your own pace, or upgrade to include an activity pass Plus Lunch including a picnic lunch, glass-bottom boat cruise, and water sports.

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What’s included?

  • Use of snorkel gear (if option selected)

  • Use of stinger suit (if option selected)

  • Glass-bottom boat tour (if option selected)

  • (If option selected)

  • Entry/Admission - Fitzroy Island Adventures

  • Entry/Admission - Fitzroy Island National Park

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

  • All Fees and Taxes

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Fitzroy Island Adventures

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Firstly the staff were brilliant .We had a bit of a bumpy crossing on the way there and it was a bit rainy but the day was great. Lots of turtles and fish easily found snorkelling. We had the prepared lunch box which was lovely and fresh and meant we didn't need to queue at

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