Fitzroy Island Day Tour – Best of package
Fitzroy Island Special
Adult $152| Child $101 (4-15yrs)
Family 2A+2C $405
Includes Snorkel equipment + Glass bottom boat tour + Picnic lunch
Departs daily 10.15am – 4.30pm
Best value Fitzroy Island Day Tour
Discover Fitzroy Island’s natural beauty and vibrant marine life with our ‘best of the island’ tour. Perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike, this tour offers an unforgettable day on one of Cairns’ most picturesque islands.
This ‘Best of the Island’ day tour showcases the best of Fitzroy Island. You will have 4.5 hours of ‘Island time’ to enjoy all the inclusions of your day. Enjoy the rainforest walking trails and stunning beaches at your leisure. Snorkel straight from the beach to be surrounded by abundant marine life, view the coral from a glass bottom boat and enjoy a picnic lunch
Includes return ferry from Cairns, snorkelling equipment, coral viewing glass bottom boat tour and picnic lunch
Fitzroy Island awaits, just 55 minutes away. There’s no better way to spend the day, than relaxing in paradise.
Inclusions & Itinerary
Inclusions
- Return ferry transfers from Cairns
- 4 Hours of island time
- Snorkelling Equipment
Masks, fins, snorkels, buoyancy vests, and protective Lycra suits are all provided, so you can swim safely among the reef’s marine life. - Glass Bottom boat coral viewing tour
Discover the Great Barrier Reef’s colourful corals and fish without getting wet. - Picnic lunch
A fresh lunch box inspired by local island flavours, perfect to enjoy by the beach or rainforest. Dietary options available when booking
Itinerary
- 8:45am -9:45am Check in at the Reef Fleet Terminal – 1 Spence St Cairns
- 9:30am Commence boarding
- 10:00am Boarding closes
- 10:15am Depart Cairns Marina
- 11:00am Arrive Fitzroy Island
- 3:30pm Depart Fitzroy Island
- 4:30pm Arrive Cairns Marina
Optional Extras
- 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 $147
At Fitzroy Island, discover the reef with confidence on our 35-minute guided snorkel tour, perfect for beginners and non-swimmers. After a quick 5-minute safety briefing, enjoy 30 minutes in the water exploring vibrant marine life just off the beach, led by our experienced guides.
What to bring
- Swimsuit & change of clothing
- Towel
- Sunblock
- Camera
- Cash or card for optional purchases.
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For over 28 years, Cairns Discovery Tours has been proudly locally owned and operated. Established in 1995, we’ve shared the tropical beauty of Cairns with thousands of travellers, offering authentic, community-connected tour experiences.
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Our passionate Cairns tour guides are storytellers, historians, and nature enthusiasts. With deep local knowledge, they bring the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, and Cairns’ tropical heritage to life, ensuring an unforgettable and educational experience.


















