Explore the scenic beauty of Fitzroy Island on an adventure tour and hike the wilderness trails, suitable for all levels of fitness. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch, explore the marine life by glass bottom boat, snorkel, and much more.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5 - 8 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Host or greeter
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Cruise by ferry to Fitzroy Island and enjoy up to 7 hours of leisure time
- Snorkel the coral reef to see an abundance of marine life, or watch it from the comfort of a glass bottom boat
- Enjoy all the fun of the beach, including paddle ski hire
- Enjoy a packed picnic lunch (lunch options only) and make a day of it
- Take wilderness hikes on up to 5 different trails, suitable for all levels of fitness
Full description
Fitzroy Island was once part of mainland Australia, before being separated by rising waters. Over time a fringing coral reef surrounded the island, providing sheltered home to a variety of fish and coral species.
Explore this marine wonderland on a full-day tour from Cairns, crossing by ferry to enjoy the wilderness hiking trails, snorkeling adventures, and more. The tour is available in a range of packages to suit the entire family, including transfers only for you to explore on your own, or a package tour that includes a picnic lunch and 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 at the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal. 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.
Head to the beach hire hut to take advantage of a range of snorkeling gear and snorkel direct from the beach. Or go on a glass bottom boat tour to see the marine life in comfort. You can also hire a paddle ski to explore Welcome Bay.
Includes
- Return boat transfers by high speed Fitzroy Island ferry
- Choice of hot or cold pre-packed lunch (excluding transfers only option)
- Snorkeling and/or glass bottom boat (excluding transfers only option)
- AUD 20 fuel levy, payable on board the boat for family ticket holders
- Picnic lunch (on transfers only option)
- Snorkeling and/or glass bottom boat (on transfers only option)
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Meeting point
Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
Important information
What to bring
- Sun hat
- Swimwear
- Towel
Not allowed
- Smoking
Know before you go
- There are 5 main walking trails in the Fitzroy Island National Park that range from 30 minutes to 3 hours, each at varying fitness levels
- Family packages are for 2 adults and 2 children
- Child rate applies for those between 4 and 14 years old
- Children under 4 years travel free of charge
- Choice of hot or cold packed lunch is provided (excluding transfers only option):
- - Hot option: Japanese beef curry, rice, piece of fruit, muesli bar, bottle of juice, and water
- - Cold option: Ham and salad focaccia, chicken and salad wrap, piece of fruit, muesli bar, bottle of juice, and water
