Fitzroy Island

Discover Fitzroy Island on a day tour from Cairns. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride and explore the many hiking trails. Admire the marine life native to the coral reef as you snorkel or observe from a glass-bottom boat. Choose from a range of packages, including transfers for you to explore on your own, or a package including snorkel or glass-bottom boat activities. Explore the Island's 339 hectares of lush rainforest that covers 94 percent of the island and is protected and managed as a National Park. Walking trails are suitable for all levels of fitness, allowing you to explore areas of the island at your leisure. The fast catamaran departs from the Marlin Marina, with check-in directly on the vessel. Cruise south along the calm waters of the coastline to reach Fitzroy Island in just 45 minutes, giving you up to 7 hours to explore the tropical island.

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.

"Best of Island" includes return boat transfers + Premium Buffet Lunch at Fitzroy Island resort (available only to Sunlover passengers), glass bottom boat tour & snorkelling equipment. Plenty of free to explore the island at your own pace. Snorkel directly off the beaches or join the optional Snorkel Safari to a section of reef only accessible by boat. Take a self guided walk along one or all of the National Park trails including Nudey Beach & the Secret Garden, or for those a little more adventure hike to the light house or summit for 360 degree views of the island. 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.

Leave Cairns for the day and explore the beauty of Fitzroy Island with a roundtrip transfer. Discover a national park covered in tropical rainforests and boasting granite outcrops, open woodlands, mangroves, and coral beaches. Explore at your own pace and travel back to Cairns at the end of the day. Depart from Cairns Marina on a spacious catamaran and admire spectacular views of the ocean. Once at the island, embark on a scenic rainforest walk, go snorkelling, visit the lighthouse, or relax at the famous Nudey Beach, voted the best beach in Australia. Full day tour. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase a delicious meal or refreshing drink from a restaurant just meters off the beach. Enjoy a leisurely stroll around and make sure to visit Foxy's Bar & Café, the Pacific Island Store, and the activities centre for extra things to do before the ride back.

Departing from Cairns on an air conditioned cruise to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef pontoon as your first stop. Here you have 2 hours to explore above & below the water, snorkel crystal clear waters, learn about the reef from a marine naturalist, discover the fascinating underwater world by taking a glass bottom boat or semi submersible tour, visit the underwater observatory & more, Next, cruise on to Fitzroy Island where your first port of call is a tropical buffet lunch at Zephyrs restaurant Fitzroy Island resort overlooking welcome bay. Then, discover all that the island has to offer, including self guided National Park walks, snorkelling straight off the beach or simply relax. *Enquire about optional on island activities such as Kayak tour, guided nature walk or visit to the Turtle Rehabilitation centre. Head back to Cairns sunkissed and filled with wonder of our natural world.

Enjoy a fun-filled day of activities on visit Fitzroy Island, a national park with lush tropical rainforests, granite outcrops, open woodlands, mangroves, and coral beaches. Set sail to Fitzroy Island on our air conditioned catamaran. Join a tour that includes snorkelling equipment hire and a premium buffet lunch at the resort restaurant, with incredible ocean views overlooking Welcome Bay. Explore the island's walking tracks or relax at the famous Nudey Beach, voted the best beach in Australia. Build your day with extra activities like a snorkel safari, guided kayak tour, Turtle Rehabilitation Centre visit, nature and rainforest walks. Pre-book these activities for the day of your tour to ensure availability.

Discover the vibrant colors of the Outer Great Barrier Reef and the tropical surroundings of Fitzroy Island on 2 tours from Cairns. Enjoy a snorkeling cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef on the first day, followed by a visit to snorkeling spots off Fitzroy Island on the second day. Day 1 Meet your marine biologist guides and local cultural experts in Cairns and embark on a snorkeling cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Explore some of the top snorkeling sites, based on the the day's condition. Potential sites include Milln, Flynn, Hastings, Saxon, Norman, or Thetford Reef. Enjoy 5 hours of snorkeling time from the boat, savor a delicious buffet lunch, and take some time to relax on the deck. You’ll have plenty of time to do as much or as little as you like, without feeling rushed. Interact with original clap sticks and fire poles, and enjoy live demonstrations of traditional dances and the didgeridoo. After a day of exploration, return to Cairns for the evening. Day 2 On the second day, enjoy a cruise to Fitzroy Island. Experience the rainforest, the Great Barrier Reef, and a tropical island all in one day from Cairns. Travel along the coastline and arrive at the island that is largely untouched. Explore this protected National Park with walking tracks through the rainforest and heathland. Head to the spectacular Nudey Beach, where you can enjoy some time for snorkeling or sunbathing, with a picnic lunch. After exploring the lush surroundings on the island, relax on the return journey to Cairns.

Enjoy a fun-filled day of activities on visit Fitzroy Island, a national park with lush tropical rainforests, granite outcrops, open woodlands, mangroves, and coral beaches. Set sail to Fitzroy Island on our air-conditioned catamaran. This tour package includes a glass bottom boat tour and a premium buffet lunch at the resort restaurant, with incredible ocean views overlooking Welcome Bay. You can also explore the island's walking tracks or relax at the famous Nudey Beach, voted the best beach in Australia. Extra activities to build your day include a snorkel safari, guided kayak tour, Turtle Rehabilitation Centre visit, and nature and rainforest walks. Available to pre-book with Sunlover Cruises or on the day of travel subject to availability. Look for the "Best of Island" combo on Get Your Guide.

Day 1 will take you to the newest and most technologically advanced pontoon on the Great Barrier Reef. The all-weather Reef Magic Pontoon is designed and built for a sustainable future. At over 1003sqm, with a capacity of 450 guests, with numbers kept to a maximum of 250, our guests can escape the crowd and enjoy the reef. With loads of activities for all ages, you can snorkel in the sheltered coral lagoon, join our Marine Biologists on a Guided Snorkel Safari, try Scuba Diving or even Sea Trek Helmet Diving. With a unique and easy water entry point for swimming and snorkelling, a fully functioning scientific lab for reef research and projects, our Reef Magic pontoon has been built with the future in mind. Some fun activities you can experience include: Intro and certified diving, guided snorkel tours, one of the largest helmet diving circuits on the Great Barrier Reef and a huge sundeck with sun loungers. Beginner snorkellers can feel comfortable with an array of colourful corals and incredible fish able to be seen without even letting go of the platform or by exploring the nearby coral gardens the home of ‘Wally’ the world famous maori wrasse. For those wanting to stay dry, you can experience the reef via the semi submarine, glass bottom boats or the state of the art underwater observatory where fish feeding displays are given throughout the day with an interpretive commentary. Day 2 A cruise to Fitzroy Island lets you experience the rainforest, the Great Barrier Reef and a tropical island all in the one day from Cairns. Our full day Great Barrier Reef cruise aboard our fast catamaran takes just 45 minutes and travels along the coastline rather than heading out into the open ocean. Nudey Beach on the Island was #1 top-ranked spot on Brad Farmer’s list of Australia’s 101 Best Beaches for 2018! Unlike smaller coral cays or sandy islands on the Great Barrier Reef, Fitzroy was once part of mainland Australia. The island is largely untouched and a protected National Park, with walking tracks through the rainforest, heathland and open forest to Nudey Beach and the Summit.