Fitzroy Island Adventures Ferry
Fitzroy Island Adventures offers a full and half day option. The full day departs Cairns at 8:30am and returns at to Cairns at 5pm giving you 5 Hours to explore Fitzroy Island. The Half Day departs Cairns at 10:45am and returns at to Cairns at 3pm giving you 2 Hours to explore Fitzroy Island. Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat options are available.
Fitzroy Island Adventures Transfer Times
Check-in is 30 minutes prior to departure at Marlin Marina A finger. The transfer takes 45 minutes.
Full Day Options
- Departs Cairns at 08:30am & 10:45am
- Departs Fitzroy Island at 4pm
Half Day Option
- Departs Cairns at 10:45am
- Departs Fitzroy Island at 2pm
Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat Options
You can pre-book Snorkelling Gear & Glass Bottom Boat with your Fitzroy Island transfers.
Check-in Procedure
Please be waiting for the ferry 30 minutes prior to departure and board the boat directly. The ferry departs from Marlin Marina A Finger. Look for small Fitzroy Island Adventures logo. Boarding closes 15 mins prior to departure. You will receive an email and SMS message the afternoon prior to their day of travel outlining everything they need to know.
SMS Confirmation
Guests will receive an email and SMS message the afternoon prior to their day of travel outlining everything they need to know. This includes a map of the marina and where the vessels are located.
Parking
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.
Family Friendly
We offer special rates for families. Please check the booking for form for up to date family pricing.
All our vessels are pram friendly. However, walks on the island can be rocky and include steps so are not advised when walking. Ask our friendly team on board to store the pram for you.
Instant Booking & Mobile Friendly Tickets
Check availability & book here to secure the Fitzroy Island Activity Pass
Pre-booking is essential. Please do not turn up on the day without a booking.
About Fitzroy Island
Fitzroy Island is only 45 minutes from Cairns and is one of the most popular islands on the Great Barrier Reef.
Being a continental island, it is large and covered with lush, pristine rainforest. Adventurous hikers will enjoy the National Park rainforest walking tracks, including a hike to the lighthouse and summit circuit. From here discover breathtaking views of the island and surrounding reefs. There is also a shorter hiking trail to Nudey Beach and a secret garden track as well as numerous water sports options.
Spend the day snorkelling the fringing coral reefs, where tropical fish present a rainbow of colour. It's as easy as stepping off the beach.
Reviews
Excellent day trip, good customer service & communication, good detail so easy to find etc.
We had a great time at Fitzroy Island. Nudey Beach was spectacular. The food for lunch was nice, a bit expensive but you would expect that on an island.
The only thing we would suggest is better signage to direct you to access the different beaches eg Nudey Beach. The signage was rather poor.
It was a rough trip across with waves crashing on the sides. But the boat pushed its way through them well and the crew were terrific, especially for a group of three who found the waves and weather challenging. On a practical note, the booking was easy, on-line, and the boat left on time at both endss of our day trip.
We had the boat to ourselves and it was great fun sitting on the top deck wind in your hair
Staff are friendly, approachable and will look after you even when you're feeling a little dizzy. I had a great time.
Wonderful experience must visit if going to Cairns
Check-in Procedure
Please be waiting for the ferry 30 minutes prior to departure and board the boat directly. The ferry departs from Marlin Marina A Finger. Look for small Fitzroy Island Adventures logo. Boarding closes 15 mins prior to departure. You will receive an email and SMS message the afternoon prior to their day of travel outlining everything they need to know.
Full Day Option
Departs Cairns at 08:30am
Departs Fitzroy Island at 4pm
Departs Cairns at 10:30am
Departs Fitzroy Island at 4pm
Half Day Option
Departs Cairns at 10:45am
Departs Fitzroy Island at 2pm
