About this tour
Day trip to Fitzroy Island departing Cairns at 10:15am, returning around 4:30pm. Choose a ferry transfer alone or bundle in a picnic lunch, snorkel gear hire, and glass-bottom boat tour. The island's 99% rainforest interior contrasts with granite peaks, open woodland and coral beaches. Add-ons include snorkel safaris, kayaking, the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre and guided walks through native bush.
Highlights
- Ferry from Cairns Marina, roughly 6 hours return
- Rainforest interior with granite outcrops and coral beaches
- Optional picnic lunch, snorkel gear, glass-bottom boat included
- Turtle Rehabilitation Centre on-site
- Kayak tours and snorkel safaris available
- Guided nature walks through tropical woodland
- Suitable for all fitness levels and pram-friendly
What to expect
You'll board the ferry at Cairns Marina mid-morning and cross to Fitzroy Island, a rainforest-covered national park beloved by locals. Most of your day is unstructured—explore the beaches, swim off the coral, wander forest trails. If you've added the glass-bottom boat, you'll peer at reef life without getting wet. Snorkel gear lets you check out the shallows yourself. The Turtle Centre offers a quieter activity. Pack extra cash for island food, drinks and beach chair hire, as these aren't included. Return ferry departs late afternoon.
Good to know
Ferry runs subject to seasonal changes. The $4 adult and $2 child levy goes to Sunlover directly—pay before you travel. Island has no meal plan included, so budget for lunch if you haven't booked the picnic box. Wheelchair accessible facilities available.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.