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From Cairns: Fitzroy Island Ferry, Snorkelling, & Boat Tour

4.4  / 5605 reviews
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From Cairns: Fitzroy Island Ferry, Snorkelling, & Boat Tour
4.4  / 5605 reviews
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Visit Fitzroy Island on a full-day trip from Cairns. Explore at your own pace and discover the island's amazing beaches and lush rainforests, go snorkeling, and enjoy a glass-bottom boat tour.

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Duration 8 hours
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Rachel – United Kingdom

Fitzroy island was beautiful once we got there, had a 40 minute delay because of an illness on the boat. Glass bottomed boat was great fun

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Rachel – United Kingdom
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Joe – United Kingdom

Absolutely amazing day! From start to finish, aside from the trip itself which was so much fun all of the staff and tour guides were absolutely amazing!

J
Joe – United Kingdom

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Sunlover Reef Cruises

  • Catamaran

    (1 hour)

    Fitzroy Island

    Boat cruise, Snorkeling (6 hours)

    Optional

  • Catamaran

    (1 hour)

  • Arrive back at:

    Sunlover Reef Cruises

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore the diverse landscapes of Fitzroy Island at your own pace
  • Includes Glass Bottom Boat & Snorkelling Equipment
  • Walk through the rainforest to the summit, lighthouse, and beach
  • The best value day tour to Fitzroy Island
  • Add to your day with exclusive optional tours

Full description

Enjoy a fun-filled day of activities on your visit to Fitzroy Island, a national park with lush tropical rainforests, granite outcrops, open woodlands, mangroves, and coral beaches. Just 55 minutes from Cairns on our air conditioned catamaran. This package includes return ferry transfers, snorkelling equipment hire & a glass bottom boat tour. Explore the island's self guided walking tracks or relax at the famous Nudey Beach, voted the best beach in Australia. There is the option to pre-book premium buffet lunch at Zephyrs restaurant Fitzroy Island resort overlooking welcome bay (available to Sunlover Cruises passengers only *Look for the "Best of Island" combo on Get Your Guide.), Extra activities to build your day include Snorkel Safari, Guided Kayak Tour, Turtle Rehabilitation Centre visit, Nature & Rainforest Walks. Available to pre-book with Sunlover Cruises or on the day of travel subject to availability.*Additional cost applies.

Includes

  • Return boat transfers
  • Snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel, and lycra suit)
  • Glass bottom boat tour
  • Optional activities and beach hire are available direct with Sunlover.
  • Food and drinks (available to purchase)

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Check in from 07:30 at the Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Fleet terminal located at Cairns Marlin Marina. *Boarding will be denied without collection of tickets from Sunlover Cruises. CHECK-IN CLOSES 08:25 (unless otherwise advised) - Late check-in will result in the tour being missed with no refund

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Food and drinks
  • Credit card
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Cash

Know before you go

  • Minors must travel with a parent or guardian over 18 years old
  • All times are approximate (Seasonal or operational changes may apply).
  • Should a cruise or package tour not operate for any reason, then an alternative date will be offered to the passenger.
  • On the rare occasion where bad weather prohibits a tour from operating the scheduled itinerary, an alternate itinerary will be offered to the passenger. If the passenger accepts this alternate itinerary then no further refunds will be given

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 605 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

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Rachel – United Kingdom23 October 2024  – Verified booking
Fitzroy island was beautiful once we got there, had a 40 minute delay because of an illness on the boat. Glass bottomed boat was great fun
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Joe – United Kingdom31 October 2024  – Verified booking
Absolutely amazing day! From start to finish, aside from the trip itself which was so much fun all of the staff and tour guides were absolutely amazing!
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Paul – United Kingdom9 November 2024  – Verified booking
Seeing the Great Barrier Reef is one of our lifetime experience so beautiful
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Product ID: 194261

Activity provider:Sunlover Reef Cruises

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