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!
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! Boat departs 11am so you have time for a sleep in! Returning to Cairns at 5pm.
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. Take a tour of the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre, this 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!
Things to do:
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 - 11am departing Cairns
Departing Fitzroy Island - 5pm
Check in location:Please make your way directly to the Fitzroy Flyer to check-in. The Fitzroy Flyer is located at Berth 20 on the Marlin Marina Wharf. https://maps.app.goo.gl/T4yk9vSoApUAob7o6
Check in time: Please check in at least 30 minutes prior to departure.
왕복 표가 그리 비싸지도 않고 저처럼 스노쿨 장비를 빌리지 않으시면 예쁜 섬을 저렴하고 간편하게 왔다갔다 하실 수 있을 거예요!! 섬 볼 건 없지만 깔끔해서 바다랑 트래킹이 정말 만족스러웟어요 그대신 도시락정도 챙겨오시면 더 만족스럽게 보내실 수 있을 것 같아요 완전 추천해요! 혼자 다녀왔는데도 하나도 안 심심하고 너무 즐거웟습니당
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An island to be seen !!
Im a Cairns local and took a Trip over. The boat was calm and enjoyable. Snorkelling around the island was lovely and walk on the island was pretty. Service at the hire store for Snorkelling gear was great. Only complaint- general store was appalling with almost nothing in there. No gluten free options and didn't even sell bottles of water. Foxy bar didn't open until 11.30am for food and they couldn't cope so shut the roller door and stopped taking orders. Bald man who worked behind the bar was extremely rude to everyone. Such a shame as the island is such a beautiful place and the facilities are so run down. I felt embarrassed that so many tourists have come to Fitzroy for a holiday and the facilities on the island are sub standard. It started raining and tourists were yelled out to move out from the resort where they were seeking shelter. A tourist asked, where can we stand and wait then while this storm passes (thunder and lightening) it was epic to receive the response "on the beach"! Such a rude man working for the resort and absolutely no customer service. As a local it's put me off returning or promoting this place!
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MINSUN KIM from South Korea wrote on 14 January 2026
최고!!
케언즈에 아침 8시 반 경에 도착하는 일정이었는데 그날 하루를 날리고싶지 않았어요. 그래서 찾아봤는데 다 7시, 9시 이렇게 이른 시간에 시작하는거밖에 없어서 혹시 비행기 지연이라도 되면 돈 날릴까봐 걱정도 들었습니다. 그런데 좋은 기회로 북미에서 왕복 티켓을 저렴하게 겟 했어요. 11시에 출발해서 가장 늦게 오후 5시경에 돌아오는 일정이었어요. 물론 오후 늦게 되어가니 바람도 많이 불고 파도도 거세져서 더이상 물놀이를 하진 못했지만, 해가 져가며 바다 위에 비치는 윤슬도 감상하고 다른 투어사 일정보다 여유로운 느낌이었어요.