Best of Fitzroy Island Day Tour
Best of Fitzroy Island Day Tour – Save $36
Adult $166+ $4 Fuel levy | Child $110 +2 Fuel Levy (4-15yrs)
Family 2A+2C $444 + $10.00 Fuel Levy
Includes Snorkel equipment + Glass bottom boat tour + Picnic lunch
2 Departures daily 8.45am or 10.15am – Return 4.30pm
Discover the best of Fitzroy Island’s natural beauty and vibrant marine life. Perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike, this tour offers an unforgettable day on one of Cairns’ most picturesque islands.
The Best of Fitzroy Island day tour is just 55 minutes away from Cairns. Choice of 2 departures, 8.45am or 10.15am if you’d prefer a later start. Either way, you’ll enjoy up to 5.5 hours of island time. Wander the rainforest walking trails and stunning beaches, 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. There’s no better way to spend the day, than relaxing in paradise.
Includes return ferry from Cairns, snorkelling equipment, glass-bottom boat coral tour, and picnic lunch.
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 – choice of 2 departures from Cairns 8.45am or 10.15am
- 7:45am -8:15am Check in at the Reef Fleet Terminal – 1 Spence St Cairns
- 8:30am Commence boarding
- 8:30am Boarding closes
- 8:45am Depart Cairns Marina
- 9:45am Arrive Fitzroy Island
- 3:30pm Depart Fitzroy Island
- 4:30pm Arrive Cairns Marina
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- 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 -closed Mon & Tue
- Kayak Tour $65
- Guided rainforest Walk $42
- Guided nature walk $23
- Guided Snorkel Tour Adult $65,Child $45, Family $220
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 30 years, Cairns Discovery Tours has been proudly locally owned and operated. Established in 1995, we’ve shared the tropical beauty of Far North Queensland travellers from around the world. Based in Cairns, we offer authentic tour experiences backed by genuine local knowledge and long standing connections to the region.
👩🏫 Expert Local Guides
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.






















