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Cairns: Fitzroy Island Ferry

By Sunlover Reef Cruises
8.0 out of 10
Very Good
Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,873 per adult
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Features

Overview

  • Ferry transfers from Cairns to the Fitzroy Island
  • Relax on the beaches or explore the rainforest trails
  • Choose ferry transfers only, or opt to upgrade for more inclusions

Activity location

    • Cairns
    • Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Reef Fleet Terminal (Bottom floor, 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia | Check-in at the Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Fleet terminal at Cairns Marlin Marina. *Boarding will be denied without collection of tickets from Sunlover Cruises. Check-in closes at 09:45 AM (unless otherwise advised) – Late check-in will result in a missed tour with no refund. ITINERARY 8.45-9.45am Check in at Reef Fleet Terminal 10.00am Boarding closes 10.15am Depart Cairns, approx 45 mins to Fitzroy 4 HOURS Fitzroy Island 3.30pm Depart Fitzroy, approx 1 hr to Cairns.
    • Cairns City, Queensland, Australia

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

8:45am FERRY TICKETS ONLY

  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    7h 30m

INCLUDES:
• Return Ferry transfers

Starting time: 8:45
Price details
P 4,873.41 x 1 AdultP 4,873.41
Total
Price is P 4,873.41

10:10am Island "Essentials" (Ferry + Glass Bottom Boat Tour)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes6h 30m
    6h 30m

INCLUDES:
• Return Ferry transfers
• Glass Bottom Boat Tour

Starting time: 10:10
Price details
P 5,347.81 x 1 AdultP 5,347.81
Total
Price is P 5,347.81

10:10am Island "Essentials" (Ferry + Snorkel Gear)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes6h 30m
    6h 30m

INCLUDES:
• Return Ferry transfers
• Snorkel Equipment Hire (Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Lycra Suit & Life Jacket)

Starting time: 10:10
Price details
P 5,347.81 x 1 AdultP 5,347.81
Total
Price is P 5,347.81

8:45am Island "Essentials" (Ferry + Glass Bottom Boat Tour)

  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    7h 30m

INCLUDES:
• Return Ferry transfers
• Glass Bottom Boat Tour

Starting time: 8:45
Price details
P 5,779.09 x 1 AdultP 5,779.09
Total
Price is P 5,779.09

8:45am Island "Essentials" (Ferry + Snorkel Gear)

  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    7h 30m

INCLUDES:
• Return Ferry transfers
• Snorkel Equipment (Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Lycra Suit & Life Jacket)

Starting time: 8:45
Price details
P 5,779.09 x 1 AdultP 5,779.09
Total
Price is P 5,779.09

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Please review your option selected carefully, as different packages differ in inclusions and are priced accordingly.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All tours include:
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Roundtrip boat transfer between Cairns and Fitzroy Island.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to self-guided national park walks and beaches
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Free time to explore Fitzroy Island (5.5 hrs or 4.5 hrs pending departure from Cairns selected).
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Review the option to include a combination of Picnic Lunch Box, and/or Glass bottom boat tour, and/or Snorkel gear.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Beverages
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    On island purchases
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Optional activities: Guided Snorkel tour,, Turtle Rehab centre or guided Rainforest walk

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Drones
  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Please review your selected option carefully, as packages differ in inclusions and are priced accordingly.

All tours include:

  • Roundtrip boat transfer between Cairns and Fitzroy Island.
  • Access to self-guided national park walks and beaches
  • Free time to explore Fitzroy Island (5.5 hrs or 4.5 hrs pending departure time from Cairns booked)

REVIEW THE OPTIONS below to;

  1. Select departure time ex Cairns of 8:45am or 10:15am
  2. Choose Ferry transfers only OR choice of 1 x optional upgrade to your tour:
  3. Snorkelling equipment hire
  4. Glass bottom boat tour
  5. Individual picnic lunchbox

What To Do On Fitzroy Island:

  • Snorkel directly off the beach
  • Walk to Nudey Beach or explore rainforest tracks like Secret Garden, Lighthouse Road & the Summit Trail
  • Swim, relax, and enjoy the island’s natural beauty

➕ Optional Extras (not included)
These can be purchased on the day (subject to availability):

  • Guided snorkel tour
  • Turtle Rehabilitation Centre visit (closed on Mondays & Tuesdays)
  • Guided Rainforest walk

NOTES FROM PREVIOUS GUESTS:

  • Wear comfortable footwear - the beaches are crushed coral and granite as Fitzroy is a continental, tropical island.
  • For those with sensitve feet - consider wearing reef shoes, Tevas, or other brands of H2O footwear.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Cairns
    • Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Reef Fleet Terminal (Bottom floor, 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia | Check-in at the Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Fleet terminal at Cairns Marlin Marina. *Boarding will be denied without collection of tickets from Sunlover Cruises. Check-in closes at 09:45 AM (unless otherwise advised) – Late check-in will result in a missed tour with no refund. ITINERARY 8.45-9.45am Check in at Reef Fleet Terminal 10.00am Boarding closes 10.15am Depart Cairns, approx 45 mins to Fitzroy 4 HOURS Fitzroy Island 3.30pm Depart Fitzroy, approx 1 hr to Cairns.
    • Cairns City, Queensland, Australia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Reef Fleet Terminal (Bottom floor, 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia | Check-in at the Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Fleet terminal at Cairns Marlin Marina. *Boarding will be denied without collection of tickets from Sunlover Cruises. Check-in closes at 09:45 AM (unless otherwise advised) – Late check-in will result in a missed tour with no refund. ITINERARY 8.45-9.45am Check in at Reef Fleet Terminal 10.00am Boarding closes 10.15am Depart Cairns, approx 45 mins to Fitzroy 4 HOURS Fitzroy Island 3.30pm Depart Fitzroy, approx 1 hr to Cairns.
    • Cairns City, Queensland, Australia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Reef Fleet Terminal (Bottom floor, 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia | Check-in at the Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Fleet terminal at Cairns Marlin Marina. *Boarding will be denied without collection of tickets from Sunlover Cruises. Check-in closes at 09:45 AM (unless otherwise advised) – Late check-in will result in a missed tour with no refund. ITINERARY 8.45-9.45am Check in at Reef Fleet Terminal 10.00am Boarding closes 10.15am Depart Cairns, approx 45 mins to Fitzroy 4 HOURS Fitzroy Island 3.30pm Depart Fitzroy, approx 1 hr to Cairns.
    • Cairns City, Queensland, Australia