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This full-day trip takes you from Cairns to Fitzroy Island, about 45 minutes away aboard a comfortable modern catamaran ferry. Fitzroy Island is a continental island rising straight out of the Great Barrier Reef, surrounded by national park rainforest and crystal-clear water. Spend up to 7 hours on the island at your own pace, snorkeling the fringing reef right off the beach or hiking the trails up to a lookout. When booking, you can add snorkel gear, a glass-bottom boat ride, or a picnic lunch to build the day that suits you.

Take the ferry from Cairns
to Fitzroy Island
Board an air-conditioned modern catamaran at the Reef Fleet Terminal in central Cairns. Fitzroy Island is a continental island about 45 minutes from Cairns, surrounded by national park rainforest and clear water. From the moment you step off the ferry, you have up to 7 hours to enjoy the island freely, and the friendly crew, who know the island well, will share the information you need for your day.
Snorkel the reef right off the beach

Coral and marine life are close to shore, so you can walk straight into the water and snorkel without a boat. Choose the snorkel gear option to explore underwater right from the beach, or pick the glass-bottom boat option if you would like to view the reef without getting wet. Simply select your preferred package when booking.
Hike the national park trails to the lookout

The island lies within a protected national park, so the natural environment is pristine and uncrowded. Follow the trails through lush rainforest to lookouts with sweeping views over the Coral Sea. There are 5 main walking trails in the national park, each varying in duration (30 minutes to 3 hours) and fitness level, so you can choose one that suits you.
Swim in clear water and relax on the beach

Take a dip in the clear, warm water at one of the beautiful beaches of Tropical North Queensland, or simply relax on the sand. Choose the picnic lunch option to have lunch on the island as well. After a full day, you will take the ferry back to Cairns.
※ Marine life such as sea turtles lives in the wild, so sightings are not guaranteed.
※ Snorkel gear, the glass-bottom boat and the picnic lunch are only included in the option selected when booking.
Meeting point :
Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Meeting point information:
Board the boat at the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns. Please check in directly at the boat shown on your boarding pass. On the afternoon before your trip, the operator (Fitzroy Island Adventures) will send you an email and SMS with everything you need to know, including a map of the marina and the boat location. If you do not receive this information, please contact the operator.
Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia