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Cairns: Fitzroy Island Ferry

By Sunlover Reef Cruises
8.0 out of 10
Very good
Free cancellation available
Price is €69 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: 08:45
Price details
€68.72 x 1 Adult€68.72
Total
Price is €68.72
Until Tue, 4 Aug

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
€75.41 x 1 Adult€75.41
Total
Price is €75.41
Until Tue, 4 Aug

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
€75.41 x 1 Adult€75.41
Total
Price is €75.41
Until Tue, 4 Aug

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: 08:45
Price details
€81.50 x 1 Adult€81.50
Total
Price is €81.50
Until Tue, 4 Aug

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: 08:45
Price details
€81.50 x 1 Adult€81.50
Total
Price is €81.50
Until Tue, 4 Aug

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
    Return 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
    Drinks
  • 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
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

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

All tours include:

  • Return 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

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    • 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