Cairns to Fitzroy Island Half-Day Cruise With Activity Upgrades

The cruise takes approximately 45 minutes.

You have over two hours to explore, with options like snorkeling gear or a glass-bottom boat tour, and you can also take a self-guided rainforest walk or relax on the coral beaches.

A picnic lunch is available if selected as part of your upgrade options.

Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, swimwear, a towel, and cash or credit for additional purchases on the island. Sandals or reef shoes are recommended due to old coral covering the beach.

Pets cannot join you on this experience due to island restrictions.

You'll travel aboard a modern, air-conditioned catamaran from Cairns to Welcome Bay and back again.

Once you reach the island, you’ll enjoy over two hours of free time for activities like snorkeling or relaxing at your own pace.

Due to the sensitive environment on Fitzroy Island, it's recommended not to use sunscreens and insect repellents as they may harm waterways and reefs.

Personal expenses are excluded from what is covered in your tour package.

Yes, you can enhance your adventure by adding snorkeling gear and a glass-bottom boat tour or including a delicious lunch for an even more enjoyable trip.

Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, swimwear, towel, and cash or credit for additional purchases on the island. Sandals or reef shoes are recommended, as the beach is covered in old coral.

Due to island restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience. Due to the sensitive environment, the use of sunscreens and insect repellents is not recommended, as these products may be harmful to waterways and reefs. Guests are prohibited from bringing their own alcohol for consumption. The island offers a bottle shop service from Foxy's bar and maintains a small general store for some basic goods. Safety is a priority, so the Snorkel Safari is restricted for guests aged under 6 years.

While the ferry is accessible for wheelchairs and pram/strollers, some walks including the one to Nudey Beach, can be steep and not suitable. The glass bottom boat tour is not accessible by wheelchair.

Children aged under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. The picnic lunch consists of a fresh wrap, a sandwich, a seasonal fruit piece, a muesli fruit bar, juice, and a bottle of water. Surf lifesavers do not monitor or patrol the beaches on Fitzroy Island. Marine stingers are present in tropical waters from November to May. Guests are provided with stinger suits when they hire snorkel gear. The picnic lunch can be catered to various dietary requirements such as vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, etc. Guests who book lunch should contact the company to confirm their lunch order at least 24 hours before departure. A refundable cash deposit of $50 is required for all rented snorkel gear. The deposit will be returned upon the complete and undamaged return of the equipment. The Snorkel Safari is suitable for those comfortable in the water and competent snorkelers. Fitzroy Island National Park features four primary walking trails, varying in duration from 30 minutes to 3 hours and catering to different fitness levels.