Fitzroy Island Ferry Day Trip from Cairns

Leave Cairns behind for a self-guided day on Fitzroy Island, with no tour guide setting your pace ashore. Choose an option with snorkelling equipment hire, a glass-bottom boat tour, a picnic lunchbox or a combination to suit how you want to explore.

• Cross to the island aboard a fast, air-conditioned catamaran
• Explore rainforest trails independently
• Relax on island beaches between your adventures

Itinerary

1. Start at Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns. For the 8:45am departure, board between 8:00am and 8:30am and arrive at Fitzroy Island at 9:30am. For the 10:15am departure, board between 9:30am and 10:00am and arrive at 11:00am.
2. Explore Fitzroy Island at your own pace. The Glass Bottom Boat Tour option adds a boat tour; Snorkelling Equipment Hire adds equipment hire; Glass Bottom Boat Tour + Snorkelling Equipment Hire includes both. The Picnic Lunchbox + Glass Bottom Boat Tour and Picnic Lunchbox + Snorkelling Equipment Hire options include their respective activities.
3. Enjoy lunch on Fitzroy Island if you choose Picnic Lunchbox + Glass Bottom Boat Tour or Picnic Lunchbox + Snorkelling Equipment Hire.
4. Board the return ferry from 3:15pm and depart Fitzroy Island at 3:30pm. Arrive back at Reef Fleet Terminal at Cairns Marina at 4:30pm.

What's Included

• Return catamaran transfers
• Access to self-guided rainforest walks and beaches
• Snorkelling equipment hire with options that include it
• Glass-bottom boat tour with options that include it
• Picnic lunchbox with lunch-inclusive options

Important details

• Children aged 0–3 travel free. Child tickets cover ages 4–15; adult rates apply from age 16.
• Return hired equipment during the journey back to Cairns.
• If your option includes lunch, share any dietary requirements at least 24 hours before travel.
• Arrive at least 45 minutes before your selected departure time.