- Experience the rainforest, the reef, and a tropical island all in one day!
- Return ferry transfers to Fitzroy Island
- Travel along the coastline
- Up to 6 hours of free time on Fitzroy Island
- Optional activities once on the island
- More time to explore, relax, and play!
Fitzroy Island Full Day Tour
Enjoy up to 6 hours of free time on Fitzroy Island!What's Included
What's excluded
- Snorkel Gear Hire
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour
- Picnic Lunch
- Snorkel Safari
- Snorkel Experience
What to Expect
The quickest and most effective way to get to beautiful Fitzroy Island is by ferry transfers from Cairns. This tour departs from Cairns Marina, where you'll board a comfortable vessel and cruise across the pristine reef waters. The cruise will travel towards the shores of Fitzroy Island on a journey that takes roughly 45 minutes.
Once on Fitzroy Island, you have up to 6 hours to explore its natural offerings. You have the option to take part in a range of activities on both land and water including snorkelling, glass-bottom boat tours, kayaking, island adventures, and more for an additional cost. Unlike smaller coral cays or sandy islands on the Great Barrier Reef, Fitzroy was once part of mainland Australia. The island is largely untouched and protected as Fitzroy Island National Park, with walking tracks through the rainforest, heathland, and open forest to the Summit and Nudey Beach (one of the best beaches in Australia).
The tour departs at 9am and offers a full day of fun at one of Cairns' most popular and accessible Great Barrier Reef islands.
Optional extras include:
- Snorkel Gear Hire: Hire snorkel gear and explore the fringing coral reefs in Welcome Bay and Nudey Beach with hard and soft corals only meters from the shore. Flotation vests & lycra suits are included.
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour: Stay dry and book a ride around the island to see some of the best coral reefs around the island. Spot sea turtles and colorful fish as you are guided by expert staff.
- Picnic Lunch: Freshly prepared picnic lunch by Ochre Restaurant & Tropic Spirit Catering. Baguettes or wraps, plus all options come with a piece of seasonal fruit, muesli fruit bar, juice, and a bottle of water. Dietary options available for vegetarian, celiac, gluten, pork-free (must call to arrange) No infant lunch available.
- Snorkel Safari: Exclusive access to areas not accessible to other guests. A boat will drop guests and the Marine Biologist off at one of the abundant coral reefs Fitzroy Island has to offer. A great introduction to the reef with commentary — 50-minute tour including snorkeling equipment, lycra suits, and vests.
- Snorkel Experience: Would you like to learn more about the Reef? Expert marine biologists will take a small group out to visit some of the abundant coral reefs Fitzroy Island has to offer such as Shark Fin Bay. A boat will take the group out for an approx 35-minute snorkel tour and all equipment is supplied. A perfect introduction for first-time snorkellers.
- Ex Reef Fleet No Lunch
FromAUD $89 Check Availability - Ex Reef Fleet With lunch
FromAUD $109 Check Availability - Ex Cairns No Lunch
FromAUD $114 Check Availability - Ex Northern Beaches No Lunch
FromAUD $124 Check Availability
Frequently Asked Questions
Parking is available at the nearby Pier Shopping Complex/Shangri-la hotel, located opposite the Reef Fleet Terminal. Hourly cost is from AUD $1.20 for indoor and outdoor parking. All day parking is also available near Trinity Wharf at approximately $3 per day.
Yes, for an additional cost.
- Double Smoked Leg Ham, Cheddar Cheese, Dijon Mustard, Tomato and Lettuce Baguette
- Marinated Chicken Breast, Cucumber, Carrot, Herbed Mayonnaise and Salad Half Wrap
- Options include Seasonal Whole Fruit and Carmen’s Chocolate and Cranberry Muesli Bar, Bottled Water and Juice
- Dietary options for vegetarian, celiac, gluten, pork free
The vessel is pram-friendly. However, walks on the island can be rocky and include steps so are not advised when walking.
- Voucher
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Cash/credit card for additional purchases once on the island
Cruises depart daily from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal (only a short walk from most Cairns accommodation) at 9am and return at 4.45pm. Check-in opens at 8.15am
Policies
- Guests travelling to Fitzroy Island will be required to pre-book glass bottom boat tours, guided snorkel tours, and snorkel equipment including lycra/wet suits (to be collected from the vessel)
- Beach hire equipment (stand up paddle boards and paddle skis) will not be available until further notice
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the tour
- Vessel subject to change without notice
- The tour requires you to check-in at the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, located at 1 Spence Street. They offer a coach service from Cairns & Northern Beaches accommodation for an extra charge if required. If you do not check-in at the date and time specified in your booking, then you will forfeit 100% of the total price paid. At the discretion of the tour, if you miss your boat departure you may be able to reschedule for another day subject to the payment of a rescheduling fee (this covers administration charges and the provision of meals where applicable)
- Bookings cancelled less than 24 HOURS before the tour departs will forfeit 100% of the total price paid (subject to any fees or penalties imposed by an operator other than Raging Thunder).
Pickup Locations
- 01 Make Own Way to Reef Fleet Terminal @ 08:15
- 01 Make Own Way to Reef Fleet Terminal @ 10:30
- 181 The Esplanade (Lake St side) @ 08:10
- 201 Lake Street @ 08:10
- Abbey's B&B PU @ 396 Draper Street @ 08:05
- 01 Make Own Way to Reef Fleet Terminal @ 08:15
- 01 Make Own Way to Reef Fleet Terminal @ 10:30
- 181 The Esplanade (Lake St side) @ 08:10
- 201 Lake Street @ 08:10
- Abbey's B&B PU @ 396 Draper Street @ 08:05
- Acacia Court @ 08:05
- Accommodation On Sheridan @ 08:00
- Adobe Motel @ 08:00
- Agincourt Beachfront Apartments @ 07:35
- Alamanda Palm Cove @ 07:20
- Alassio Palm Cove @ 07:20
- Amaroo - bottom of driveway @ 07:45
- API Units Clifton Bch @ 07:35
- Aquarius @ 08:15
- Arcadia Gardens Apartments @ 07:50
- Arcadia Holiday Units @ 08:00
- Argosy on the Beach @ 07:35
- Aspect Central Cairns @ 08:00
- Asylum Cairns Backpackers @ 08:15
- Bailey - Crystalbrook @ 08:15
- Balaclava Hotel @ 07:40
- Balinese Tropical Motel Retreat @ 08:10
- Barrier Reef Tourist Park @ 07:15
- Bay Village Tropical Retreat @ 08:10
- Beach Front Lodge @ 08:00
- BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso @ 07:20
- Bellevue @ Trinity @ 07:45
- Bellview Hostel (Bus stop out front of Hostel) @ 08:15
- Best Western Cairns Central Apartments @ 08:20
- Billabong B&B @ 08:05
- Blue Lagoon @ 07:45
- Blue Sky Brewery @ 08:25
- Bluewater B & B @ 07:50
- Bohemia Resort @ 08:05
- Breakfree Royal Harbour (Abbott St side) @ 08:25
- Bus Stop @ Cnr Moore & Trinity Sts @ 07:45
- Cairns Beach House @ 08:00
- Cairns Beach Resort @ 08:05
- Cairns Beaches Flashpackers @ 07:20
- Cairns Central YHA @ 08:20
- Cairns City Backpackers @ 07:50
- Cairns City Motel (Poinsettia) @ 08:15
- Cairns City Palms @ 08:00
- Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort @ 07:30
- Cairns College of English @ 08:25
- Cairns Colonial Club Resort @ 08:00
- Cairns Convention Centre @ 08:25
- Cairns Gateway Resort @ 07:30
- Cairns Girls Hostel (147 Lake St) @ 08:15
- Cairns Harbour Lights @ 08:25
- Cairns Holiday Lodge @ 08:00
- Cairns Holiday Park (Little St) @ 08:05
- Cairns Language Centre @ 07:50
- Cairns Motor Inn @ 08:00
- Cairns One @ 07:50
- Cairns Plaza Hotel @ 08:15
- Cairns Queens Court @ 08:00
- Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments @ 08:05
- Cairns Rainbow Resort @ 08:00
- Cairns Ramada @ 08:15
- Cairns Reef & Rainforest B&B @ 07:20
- Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel @ 07:30
- Cairns Sheridan Hotel @ 08:00
- Cairns Southside International Inn @ 07:35
- Cairns Sunshine Towers @ 08:15
- Cairns Trinity Beach Holiday Park @ 07:45
- Cairns Villa & Leisure Park (Bus Stop Opp) @ 07:55
- Cairns-sharehouse @ 08:05
- Calypso Hostel @ 08:05
- Cannon Park Motel @ 07:35
- Caravella Backpackers @ 08:15
- Caravella Central @ 08:20
- Cascade Gardens @ 08:15
- Castaways @ 08:00
- Castaways Trinity Beach - Cnr Moore & Trinity @ 07:45
- Castle Holiday Units @ 08:10
- Central Plaza (lake st) (Best Western) @ 08:10
- Charleston House @ 08:05
- City Plaza Apartments @ 08:05
- City Sheridan @ 08:00
- City Terraces @ 08:05
- Citysider @ 08:05
- Clarendon on Spence @ 08:25
- Clifton Beach P/O-BUS STOP Endeavour Rd @ 07:35
- Clifton Gardens @ 07:35
- Clifton Palms @ 07:35
- Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments @ 07:35
- Clifton Views @ 07:35
- Coastwatch Shopping Centre @ 07:45
- Cocos Apartments @ 07:45
- Comfort Inn Cairns City @ 08:15
- Cool Waters @ 08:05
- Coolabah Motel @ 07:35
- Coral Horizon Apartments @ 07:20
- Coral Reef Resort @ 07:55
- Coral Towers @ 08:05
- Coral Tree Inn @ 08:15
- Costa Blanca @ 08:05
- Costa Royale Trinity Beach @ 07:45
- Crystal Cascade Van Park @ 08:05
- Crystal Garden Resort @ 08:05
- delete @ 08:05
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns @ 08:15
- Dreamtime Travellers Rest @ 07:50
- Edge Apartments @ 08:05
- Edge Hill Tavern @ 07:40
- El Dorado @ 08:10
- Ellis Beach Caravan Park @ 07:15
- Elysium, The @ 07:20
- Esplanade - B/Stop (Raw Prawn) @ 08:15
- Esplanade Apartments Palm Cove @ 07:20
- Fig Tree Lodge @ 08:00
- First City Caravilla (Kelly St) @ 07:35
- Floriana @ 08:10
- Flynn by Crystalbrook (Abbott St side) @ 08:25
- Freshwater Connection @ 08:05
- Gecko's Backpackers @ 07:50
- Getaway on Grafton @ 08:15
- Gilligans @ 08:20
- Global Palace @ 08:25
- Golden Sands @ 08:00
- Grand Hotel @ 08:25
- Grey Whale @ 08:05
- Grosvenor in Cairns @ 08:00
- Half Moon Bay Resort @ 08:00
- Hides Hotel Bus Stop @ 08:25
- Hilton Cairns @ 08:25
- Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside @ 08:05
- Holloways B&B @ 08:05
- Holloways Shops @ 08:05
- Hotel Grand Chancellor @ 07:20
- Ibis Styles Cairns @ 08:15
- Il Centro @ 08:20
- Il Palazzo @ 08:25
- Imagine Drift Palm Cove @ 07:20
- Inn Cairns (Commonwealth Bank ) @ 08:25
- Inn The Pink @ 08:00
- Island Views Palm Cove @ 07:20
- Jack & Newell Apartments @ 08:25
- JCU Pick up (Magregor Rd - Bus stop N24 opp S'field Early Learning ctr) @ 07:50
- JJs Backpackers @ 08:05
- Kaplan Aspect (was International House) @ 08:05
- Kewarra Beach Resort & Spa @ 07:35
- Koala Court @ 08:05
- Koalas Beach Resort @ 08:15
- Kookas B&B (Bottom of Driveway) @ 07:40
- Lahania @ 07:35
- Lake Placid Caravan Park @ 07:55
- Lakes Cairns Resort @ 08:05
- Lilybank Bed & Breakfast @ 08:20
- Limmy's Restaurant @ 08:15
- Machans School @ 08:20
- Mad Monkey BP (100-102 Sheridan St - Formerly Bohemia Central) @ 08:20
- Mad Monkey Village (141 Sheridan Street - formerly Njoy) @ 08:00
- Make Own Way to Reef Fleet Terminal @ 08:15
- Make Own Way to Reef Fleet Terminal @ 10:30
- Mango Lagoon Resort and Wellness Spa @ 07:20
- Mango Paradise @ 08:05
- Mantra Amphora Resort-Reception Side @ 07:20
- Mantra Esplanade @ 08:25
- Mantra Trilogy @ 08:15
- Marina Gables @ 07:45
- Marlin Cove Resort @ 07:45
- Marlin Gateway Apts B/Stop near Anderson Rd @ 07:45
- Marlin Waters Beachfront Apartments @ 07:20
- McLeod Street Backpackers @ 08:05
- Mediterranean Beachfront Apartments @ 08:00
- Melaleuca Resort @ 07:20
- Meridien at Trinity @ 07:45
- Mid City Luxury Suites @ 08:20
- Motel Nomad (OLD Tropical Gardens) @ 07:35
- New Chalon @ 07:30
- Nomads Cairns Hostel @ 08:05
- North Cove Waterfront Suites @ 08:05
- Northern Greenhouse Backpackers @ 08:20
- Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort @ 08:15
- Oaks Cairns (Pick up Mantra Esplanade) @ 08:25
- Oasis at Palm Cove @ 07:20
- Oasis Inn @ 08:05
- Ocean Sprey Apartments @ 08:00
- On The Beach Holiday Apartments @ 07:45
- Pacific Cay @ 08:00
- Pacific Hotel Cairns @ 08:30
- Pacific Sands @ 08:05
- Palm Cove Camping Ground @ 07:20
- Palm Cove Tropic Apartments @ 07:20
- Palm Royale @ 07:55
- Palms at Trinity @ 07:45
- Paradise On The Beach Resort @ 07:20
- Paradise Palms Cairns @ 07:35
- Paringa Apartments @ 07:20
- Park Regis City Quays @ 08:25
- Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Code @ 07:20
- Pier Marketplace @ 08:30
- Piermonde @ 08:25
- Pullman Cairns International @ 08:25
- Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple @ 07:20
- Pullman Reef Hotel Casino @ 08:25
- QCWA Units Grafton Street @ 08:10
- Railway Station @ 08:20
- Rainforest Grove @ 07:55
- Raintrees Shops Bus Stop @ 07:55
- Red Beret @ 08:05
- Reef Gateway @ 08:10
- Reef House @ 07:20
- Reef Palms @ 08:05
- Reef Retreat Palm Cove, The @ 07:20
- Regency Palms @ 07:40
- Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort @ 08:15
- Royal Palms (McLeod St) @ 08:05
- Roydon-Bus Stop Cnr Moore & Trinity St @ 07:45
- Ryans Rest @ 07:50
- Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns @ 08:15
- Rydges Plaza Cairns @ 08:20
- Sanctuary Palm Cove @ 07:20
- Sarayi Boutique Hotel @ 07:20
- Sea Change Beachfront Apartments @ 07:45
- Seaforth Apartments @ 07:45
- Seashells Trinity Beach @ 07:45
- Shangri-La Hotel, The @ 08:30
- Silvester Palms @ 07:20
- Skyrail @ 07:50
- Sleeping with the Enemy @ 08:05
- Smithfield - P/U Shell Service Station @ 07:50
- Smithfield R/bout Bus stop Dan Murphy's @ 07:50
- South Pacific B&B @ 07:35
- Southern Cross Atrium Apartments @ 08:10
- Sun Pacific College - 55-65 Poolwood Rd Kewarra Beach @ 07:35
- Sunland Van Park - Pease St Busstop @ 07:55
- The Abbott @ 08:25
- The Beach Place @ 08:00
- The Beachfront Hideway @ 08:05
- The Jack (shenanigans) @ 08:20
- Tjapukai @ 07:50
- Tradewinds McLeod @ 08:05
- Tranquility Palm Cove @ 07:20
- Tranquils B & B @ 07:45
- Travellers Oasis @ 07:50
- Tree Tops (Stratford) @ 08:20
- Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments @ 07:45
- Trinity Beach Pacific @ 07:45
- Trinity Hideaway B & B @ 07:45
- Trinity Links (main road @ front gate) @ 07:25
- Trinity on the Esplanade @ 07:45
- Trinity Sands Holiday Units @ 07:45
- Trinity Waters @ 07:45
- Trinity Wharf @ 08:25
- Tropic Days Backpackers @ 07:35
- Tropic Sunrise - p/u Digger St @ 08:05
- Tropic Towers @ 08:05
- Tropical Heritage Cairns @ 08:15
- Tropical Queenslander @ 08:05
- Villa Beach Park @ 07:35
- Villa Holloway @ 08:05
- Villa Marine @ 08:00
- Villa Shangri-La @ 08:05
- Villa Vaucluse @ 08:20
- Villas Palm Cove, The @ 07:20
- Vision Apartments (Abbott St side) @ 08:15
- Vue Apartments Trinity Beach @ 07:45
- Waterfront Terraces - Lake St side @ 08:05
- Watersedge - Abbott st side @ 08:15
- White Rock Van Park @ 07:25
- Wildworld @ 07:20
- Woodducks (Rosies) @ 08:10
- YAL Cairns (former Tropicana Lodge) @ 08:05
- York Beachfront Holiday Apartments @ 08:00
- Yorkeys Knob Boat Club @ 08:00
- Zanzoo Bed & Breakfast @ 08:05
- Zimzala B&B @ 08:05
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