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Fitzroy Island Ferry Day Trip - Same Day Return Departs Cairns
Explore the breathtaking Fitzroy Island at your own pace on a self-guided day trip departing Cairns! Bookings on Bookme are for same day return option only, meaning epic deals are available!
Explore the breathtaking Fitzroy Island at your own pace on a self-guided day trip departing Cairns! Bookings on Bookme are for same day return option only, meaning epic deals are available!
Highlights
- Enjoy a full day trip to Fitzroy Island at your own pace!
- Kayaks, snorkel gear and paddle board hire options available.
- Enjoy refreshments and lunch at either Foxy’s Bar or the General Store.
- Experience free fish feeding twice a day on the jetty.
- Relax on the beaches or explore the land through one of the many bush walks available.
- Fantastic day trip for the whole family!
Experience all that Fitzroy Island has to offer on this spectacular self-guided day trip at this incredible location!
Departing Cairns we’ll take a 45-minute ferry to the Island, and the rest of the day is up to you! We have three time options departing Cairns and 3 returning.
Once on the island you’ll be free to relax, play and explore this remarkable slice of paradise as you please.
There's plenty to do on the Island! You can hire kayaks, snorkel gear and paddle boards. There is also a café and general store so you’ll be set for lunch and snacks to keep you fuelled throughout the day. There is free fish feeding twice a day at the jetty, and a tour of the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre can also be booked at additional cost on the day.
The Fitzroy Island is surrounded by the famous Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and is perfect for snorkelling or diving. The reef system is world heritage listed and is an absolute must-see for anyone visiting the region!
The beaches are safe and sheltered, ideal for swimming with the kids or simply relaxing on the beachside and soaking in the picturesque scenery.
There is plenty to explore on land too with multiple walks through the lush island tropical rainforest.
A brilliant way to explore one of Australia’s iconic scenic destinations, and a fantastic day out that the whole family will love!
Important: Bookings must be same day return as this is for day trips to Fitzroy Island only, bookings returning on another day are not able to be honoured and will result in not being able to board the vessel.
Things to do:
Complimentary Fish Feeding: on the jetty at 11:30am daily.
Nature Walks: There are many beautiful self-guided nature walks on the island.
Dive & Adventure Centre: You can hire equipment from the Fitzroy Island Dive Centre including kayaks, snorkel & fins and stand up paddle boards, plus book your glass bottom boat adventures here too.
Turtle Rehab Tours: Take a tour of the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre on Fitzroy Island and meet the patients.
Island Facilities:
Foxy’s Bar: Enjoy a coffee, cold drink or lunch at Foxy’s Bar
General Store: Located adjacent to Foxy’s, you can purchase refreshments, snacks and general needs. You can also book your Turtle Tour at the General Store.
Departure:
We offer three departure options from Cairns and three return from Fitzroy Island:
Departing Cairns - 8:00am, 11am and 1.30pm departing Cairns
Departing Fitzroy Island - 9.30am, 12:15pm and 5pm
Check in location:Fitzroy Island Booking Centre Shop 2, 1 Spence Street, Cairns
Check in time:Please check in at least 30 minutes prior to departure.
Pick Your Dates & Times
Cairns to Fitzroy IslandAvailable Bookings from 14 Nov to 27 Nov 2024
All prices are shown in AUD ($)
Thu 14 Nov
Fri 15 Nov
Sat 16 Nov
Sun 17 Nov
Mon 18 Nov
Tue 19 Nov
Wed 20 Nov
Thu 21 Nov
Fri 22 Nov
Sat 23 Nov
Sun 24 Nov
Mon 25 Nov
Tue 26 Nov
Wed 27 Nov
- Adult$30.00
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$49.50
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$49.50
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$30.00
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$49.50
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$49.50
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$49.50
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$49.50
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$49.50
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$49.50
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$49.50
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$49.50
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$30.00
- Child$19.00
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$30.00
- Child$19.00
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$30.00
- Child$19.00
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$30.00 Less than 6 left
- Child$19.00
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$30.00 Hurry! Less than 6 left
- Child$19.00
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$43.00
- Child$19.00
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$30.00
- Child$19.00
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$30.00
- Child$19.00
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$30.00
- Child$19.00
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$30.00
- Child$19.00
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$43.00
- Child$19.00
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$43.00
- Child$19.00
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$43.00
- Child$19.00
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$43.00
- Child$19.00
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$43.00
- Child$19.00
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$30.00 Less than 6 left
- Child$19.00
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$43.00
- Child$19.00
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$30.00 Less than 6 left
- Child$19.00
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free
Fitzroy Island to CairnsAvailable Bookings from 14 Nov to 27 Nov 2024
All prices are shown in AUD ($)
Thu 14 Nov
Fri 15 Nov
Sat 16 Nov
Sun 17 Nov
Mon 18 Nov
Tue 19 Nov
Wed 20 Nov
Thu 21 Nov
Fri 22 Nov
Sat 23 Nov
Sun 24 Nov
Mon 25 Nov
Tue 26 Nov
Wed 27 Nov
- Adult$30.00
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$30.00
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$30.00
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$43.00 Less than 6 left
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$49.50
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$49.50
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$30.00 Less than 6 left
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$30.00
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$49.50
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$30.00
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$49.50
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$49.50
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$49.50
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$49.50
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$49.50
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$49.50
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$49.50
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$49.50
- Child$24.75
- Family$129.50
- Infant Free
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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What a day !!!!
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Amazing 🫶
Jessica Crewdson from
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Lovely day out
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Lovely day out
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Lovely day out
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Best day trip of Cairns
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Best day trip of Cairns
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Better than great barrier reef
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Better than great barrier reef
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Better than great barrier reef
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Local Mum & Son day visit to paradise
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Local Mum & Son day visit to paradise
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Definitely a family fun adventure
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Definitely a family fun adventure
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Day trip
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Perfect day
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Perfect day
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Perfect day
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Excellent Day Trip to Fitzroy Island
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Excellent Day Trip to Fitzroy Island
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Awesome half day trip to Paradise
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Awesome half day trip to Paradise
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Family Trip to Fitzroy Island
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Enjoyable Day Out
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Fantastic Crew with awesome local knowledge
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Fantastic Crew with awesome local knowledge
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Fantastic Crew with awesome local knowledge
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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING
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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING
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Great experience
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Great experience
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Fitzroy Day Trip
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What an amazing place!
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Life in the sun
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Life in the sun
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Life in the sun
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Great day out
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Great day out
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Fitzroy flyer
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Fitzroy flyer
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Awesome boat crew!
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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Cath from Australia wrote on 29 June 2022
There are two Fitzroy Is departure places
We were not aware that there are two companies that go to Fitzroy Island and we were waiting at the wrong boat departure place and missed the 8am cruise to Fitzroy Island, so therefore had to wait another 3hrs for the next at 11am. Not a good start to the day, after getting up early that morning. We weren’t the only ones this happened to on the same morning.
Lynette Meli from Australia wrote on 07 September 2021
Happy holiday day trip.
A very pleasant experience from check in, the trip itself and disembarkation. Friendly helpful crew.
karenp1 from Australia wrote on 22 January 2022
Fitzroy Island Ferry
They cancelled our transport to Fitzroy Island with only 2 hours notice because my friend and I were not fully vaccinated. We already paid a return fare of $164 between us which they refused to reimburse. They took this opportunity to steal our money. I would not recommend anyone who values morals to travel with Fitzroy Island Ferries.
Annie Esmonde from Australia wrote on 28 December 2021
Incorrect check-in instructions
Incorrect check-in instructions resulted in the boat leaving without us, meaning we had to re-book for the 11am ferry and spend 3 hours at the overpriced blue marlin bistro. Extremely disappointing experience that could have been avoided. Staff at the boat and office had no communication with each other and were very unsympathetic. Would not book with this ferry again.
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catherineb24 from Australia wrote on 28 July 2022
Extra services with thanks
Easy trip over. Great hike raising many heart rates. Good amenities available even water refill stations. One of our party did injury themselves and were provided first aid and a wheelchair to get home in. They even let us keep the wheelchair for another day on request. That's what I call above and beyond service.