Cairns: Fitzroy Island Half-Day with Optional Extras Ferry Transfers with Lunch
ID: GYG942716-O-1469251
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Located on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, Fitzroy Island has some of Australia's most stunning coral right off the beach. Swim, snorkel and explore all it has to offer on this half day tour from Cairns.
Discover Fitzroy Island on half day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride and explore the many hiking trails. Admire the marine life native to the coral reef as you snorkel or observe from a glass-bottom boat.
Choose from a range of packages, including transfers for you to explore on your own, or a package including snorkel or glass-bottom boat activities.
Explore the Island's 339 hectares of lush rainforest that covers 94 percent of the island and is protected and managed as a National Park. Walking trails are suitable for all levels of fitness, allowing you to explore areas of the island at your leisure.
The fast catamaran departs from the Marlin Marina, with check-in directly on the vessel. Cruise south along the calm waters of the coastline to reach Fitzroy Island in just 45 minutes and spend over 2 hours exploring Fitzroy Island.
Departing Cairns at 10:45am and departing the island at 4:00pm gives you ample time to explore the beauty Fitzroy Island has to offer.
Highlights
- Cruise by ferry to Fitzroy Island and enjoy over 2 hours of leisure time
- Snorkel the coral reef to see an abundance of marine life
- Swim at various beaches
- Walk through the rainforest
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
There are 5 main walking trails in the Fitzroy Island National Park that range from 30 minutes to 3 hours, each at varying fitness levels
Child rate applies for those between 4 and 15 years old; under 4 years travel free of charge
Board your boat at Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal. Check in directly at the vessel based on Finger A, Marlin Wharf.
You will receive an email and SMS message from the activity provider, Fitzroy Island Adventures, the afternoon before your trip, outlining everything you need to know. This includes a map of the marina and where the boats are located.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
