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Discover Fitzroy Island on a convenient half-day trip from Cairns, combining reef and rainforest in just a few hours. Depart from Marlin Marina at 10:45 am on a fast, modern catamaran and cruise across calm waters to reach the island in just 45 minutes.
Once on Fitzroy, you’ll have over 2 hours to explore. Your package includes a choice of snorkelling gear to discover coral reefs and tropical fish just offshore, or a glass-bottom boat tour for a comfortable way to admire the reef without getting wet. For added convenience, you can pre-book a picnic-style lunch to enjoy at your leisure during your stay.
Fitzroy Island is 94% covered by lush rainforest and is protected as a National Park, offering 339 hectares of natural beauty. Stroll along scenic walking trails, relax on the sandy beaches, or take a swim in the crystal-clear waters.
At 2:00 pm, reboard your catamaran and cruise back to Cairns, arriving mid-afternoon with plenty of time left to enjoy your day.
Brilliant. We did the glass bottom tour as well and the guide Dee was very informative and lovely.
Great day out to a beautiful island…a very comfortable ride over…fabulous scenery…we were on the 1/2 day but would recommend the full day because you won’t want to leave!! Hired snorkel and mask 🤿 and saw loads of turtles 🐢 Staff were great.
Make your own way to the Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns, for check-in.
Check availability to see starting times.
The guide on the glass bottom boat was a lovely girl.
So much fun.. the staff on board are super helpful and the boat was very safe. Fitzroy Island is magical.
You are very self-determined on the tour, actually you only book the transport and the equipment, at least if you choose the snorkeling option like I did. But the beach is very beautiful, offers a bit of shade and the 2 hours on the island for snorkeling and a little walk on the beach were more than enough for me.
Great activity. Guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Wonderful day.
Fabulous experience and such a beautiful island
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