We operate tours to Fitzroy Island every day of the week
This spectacular island is easily reachable from Cairns and features an array of beautiful natural features – such as an immense range of marine life and coral species – that make visiting a dream.
We’ve got your day organised!
Half and full day tours available to suit your time in Tropical North Queensland!
Full Day
- Up to 6 hours to explore Fitzroy Island
- 45 minute ferry to Fitzroy Island return
- Depart Cairns 08.30am or 10.45am
- Depart Fitzroy 4.00pm
- More time to explore, relax and play!
- Enjoy more optional extras
- Walk through the rainforest
- Picture perfect scenery
Peak Season Pricing:
Adult
16 years+
$99
Child
4 – 15 years
$59
Family
(2 Adults & 2 Child U16)
$257
Off Peak Season Pricing:
Adult
16 years+
$95
Child
4 – 15 years
$57
Family
(2 Adults & 2 Child U16)
$247
Peak Season Dates include:
- 1st April – 26th April
- 22nd June – 11th October
- 21st December – 17th January 2025
Off Peak Season Dates include:
- 27th April – 21st June
- 12th October – 20th December
- 18th January – 31st March 2025
Infants 0-3 travel free on our Full Day Fitzroy Island Tours but must be pre-booked. Prices valid to 31st March 2025. Total price includes a levy of $5 per person for recovery of Fitzroy Island facilities license fees, admin costs & charges. All walking tracks on Fitzroy Island are through National Park. If walking these tracks, please do so at your own risk. Walking tracks are not patrolled.
Half Day
- Over 2 hours to explore Fitzroy Island
- 45 minute ferry to Fitzroy Island return
- Depart Cairns 0830 or 10.45am
- Depart Fitzroy 2.00pm
- Great option if you wish to stay dry
- Swim at various beaches
- Walk through the rainforest
- Picture perfect scenery
Peak Season Pricing:
Adult
16 years+
$99
Child
4 – 15 years
$59
Family
(2 Adults & 2 Child U16)
$257
Off Peak Season Pricing:
Adult
16 years+
$95
Child
4 – 15 years
$57
Family
(2 Adults & 2 Child U16)
$247
Peak Season Dates include:
- 1st April – 26th April
- 22nd June – 11th October
- 21st December – 17th January 2025
Off Peak Season Dates include:
- 27th April – 21st June
- 12th October – 20th December
- 18th January – 31st March 2025
Infants 0-3 travel free on our Full Day Fitzroy Island Tours but must be pre-booked. Prices valid to 31st March 2025. Total price includes a levy of $5 per person for recovery of Fitzroy Island facilities license fees, admin costs & charges. All walking tracks on Fitzroy Island are through National Park. If walking these tracks, please do so at your own risk. Walking tracks are not patrolled.
Explore the virtual tour of Fitzroy Island
Experience the tropical beauty and adventure waiting for you at Fitzroy Island like never before!
This is the first virtual 360° tour of Fitzroy Island, a tropical island on the Great Barrier Reef, and an immersive digital adventure.
Click on stops along the tour to explore some of the island’s treasures, and get a sense of what you could enjoy first hand in a day at Fitzroy Island.
- Based on a Full Day tour
- 8:00am
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Arrive
Passengers are no longer required to check in inside The Reef Fleet Terminal. Guests travelling to Fitzroy Island can now check in directly at our vessel based at Finger A, Marlin Wharf. Guests will receive an email and SMS message the afternoon prior to their day of travel outlining everything they need to know. This includes a map of the marina and where the vessels are located as well as messaging about proof of vaccination required.
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Arrive
- 8.30am
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Departure
Sit back, relax and talk to our friendly team while you cruise to Fitzroy Island
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Departure
- 9:15am
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Arrive at Fitzroy Island
Collect snorkel equipment, lycra suits and life vests from our friendly crew on board.
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Arrive at Fitzroy Island
- 10:00am
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Swim + Beach Hire Activities
Keep cool and enjoy the multiple options you can hire at the Island including snorkeling, and glass bottom boat. - Want some more adventurous? Book in early for the guided snorkel tours with a marine biologist
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Swim + Beach Hire Activities
- 12:30pm
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Lunch
Grab your cool delicious healthy picnic lunch and drink and enjoy it anywhere on the island
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Lunch
- 1:30pm
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Rainforest Walks
Walk off the lunch with multiple walks around the National Park including a summit walk and a short 20min walk to the famous Nudey Beach. All walking tracks on Fitzroy Island are through National Park. If walking these tracks, please do so at your own risk. Walking tracks are not patrolled.
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Rainforest Walks
- 2:15pm
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Swim + Beach Hire Activities
Keep cool and enjoy the multiple options you can hire including snorkeling, and glass bottom boat.
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Swim + Beach Hire Activities
- 3:15pm
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Relax
Fitzroy Island is the perfect place to relax
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Relax
- 3:45pm
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Board boat
Head back to the wharf to get ready for departure at 4pm
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Board boat
Public Toilets
Public bathrooms are located near the camping grounds as well as Foxy’s Bar. See map for more info.
Walks
Some walks including the one to Nudey Beach, can be steep and not suitable for wheelchairs, prams etc, so please be advised you are walking at your own risk. Please speak to our friendly team on the island for advice on the day
Stinger Season
Between November and May each year, the water contains jellyfish stingers. We highly recommend a lycra suit to be worn during this period which you can hire . Note, if you are not hiring snorkel gear, you will need to pay to hire the lycra suits. $10 per adult $5 per child
Lunch
The picnic lunch can be catered to dietary requirements such as Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Vegan etc. If you book lunch, please call us on 07) 4030 7990 to confirm your lunch order at least 24 hours before departure.
