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Fitzroy Island Ferry Full Day

Adult $105| Child $60 (4-15yrs)| Family 2A+2C $270
Rate valid until 31st March, 2026

Departs daily 10.15am - 4.30pm
Fitzroy Island's full-day experience includes 55 minutes ferry transfer each way. Choose from the many optional activities available.  You can hire snorkel equipment, do a guided Snorkel Tour, Glass Bottom Boat coral viewing tour and visit the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre. You can snorkel straight off the beach and discover amazing marine life and sea turtles. Sit back and soak up the serenity on the shores of the famous Nudey Beach (by name only) – once voted the best beach in Australia.

A favourite destination for Cairns locals and visitors alike, Fitzroy Island is 90 per cent lush rainforest, with gorgeous beaches, clear waters, spectacular walking trails, abundant coral and marine life and plenty of adventure activities. This tropical paradise is just a short 55-minute ride in Sunlover's air-conditioned catamaran. This tour option offers return ferry transfers with the flexibility of adding  optional extras.  You can snorkel straight off the beach and discover amazing marine life and sea turtles, or simply sit back and soak up the serenity on the sandy shores of the famous Nudey Beach - Once voted the best beach in Australia. There are 9km of rainforest walking tracks for the more adventurous. Foxy's Bar is open daily for lunch or a drink; take a bush walk to the island's summit or lighthouse or check out the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre. You can take your own esky with food and drink to the island. Alcohol, meals & refreshments available for purchase from Foxy's Bar on the island.

More inclusive packages to Fitzroy are also available  if you wish to book more options.

 

 

More Info & Booking

This tour departs 10.15am - 4.30pm

8.30am - 9.30am Check-in at Reef Fleet Terminal - Sunlover Cruises Desk

  • 9.30 am Boarding commences A Finger Berth 7
  • 10.15 am Depart Cairns Marina
  • 11.00am  to 3.30 pm Fitzroy Island - 4.5 hours of island time
  • 4.30pm Arrive at Cairns Marina

  • Snorkel Equipment hire - Includes buoyancy vest & lycra suit -
    $40.00 per adult | $31.00 per child
  • Glass Bottom Boat Tour
    $40.00 per adult | $31.00 per child
  • Turtle Talk - at Turtle Rehabilitation Centre $23
  • Kayak Tour $65
  • Guided rainforest Walk $40
  • Guided nature walk $23
  • Guided Snorkel Tour
  • Adult $56,Child $35, Family $182

  • Swimmers
  • Towel
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Reefsmart sunscreen
  • Underwater camera
  • Water bottle (you are able to refill on board)
  • Change of clothes
  • Appropriate footwear for walking trails and coral beach
  • Cash or credit card for additional purchases

This tour departs 10.15am - 4.30pm

8.30am - 9.30am Check-in at Reef Fleet Terminal - Sunlover Cruises Desk

  • 9.30 am Boarding commences A Finger Berth 7
  • 10.15 am Depart Cairns Marina
  • 11.00am  to 3.30 pm Fitzroy Island - 4.5 hours of island time
  • 4.30pm Arrive at Cairns Marina
  • Snorkel Equipment hire - Includes buoyancy vest & lycra suit -
    $40.00 per adult | $31.00 per child
  • Glass Bottom Boat Tour
    $40.00 per adult | $31.00 per child
  • Turtle Talk - at Turtle Rehabilitation Centre $23
  • Kayak Tour $65
  • Guided rainforest Walk $40
  • Guided nature walk $23
  • Guided Snorkel Tour
  • Adult $56,Child $35, Family $182
  • Swimmers
  • Towel
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Reefsmart sunscreen
  • Underwater camera
  • Water bottle (you are able to refill on board)
  • Change of clothes
  • Appropriate footwear for walking trails and coral beach
  • Cash or credit card for additional purchases

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