214
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!
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 and 3:30pm 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 May 18 to May 24
All prices are shown in AUD ($)
Wed 18 May
Thu 19 May
Fri 20 May
Sat 21 May
Sun 22 May
Mon 23 May
Tue 24 May
- Adult$25.00
- Child$15.00
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$41.00
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$15.00
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$35.00
- Child$15.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$41.00
- Child$15.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$41.00
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$35.00
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$41.00
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$35.00
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$41.00
- Child$15.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$25.00
- Child$15.00
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$41.00
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$35.00
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$41.00
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$25.00
- Child$15.00
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$35.00
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
Fitzroy Island to CairnsAvailable Bookings from May 18 to May 24
All prices are shown in AUD ($)
Wed 18 May
Thu 19 May
Fri 20 May
Sat 21 May
Sun 22 May
Mon 23 May
Tue 24 May
- Adult$41.00
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$41.00
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$41.00
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$41.00
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$41.00
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$41.00
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$35.00
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$35.00
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$41.00
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$41.00
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$41.00
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$35.00
- Child$15.00
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$41.00
- Child$15.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$41.00
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$15.00
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
- Adult$41.00
- Child$20.50
- Family$107.50
- Infant Free
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Little fam vacay
horiana1 from
Australia
Picturesque Coral beach
Natalie Gardner from
Australia
Picturesque Coral beach
Natalie Gardner from
Australia
Picturesque Coral beach
Natalie Gardner from
Australia
Amazing experience!
Brenda DeOliveiraSilva from
Australia
Amazing experience!
Brenda DeOliveiraSilva from
Australia
Very good!
Casey Lowe from
Australia
Very good!
Casey Lowe from
Australia
Paradise
Sofia Schlichter from
Argentina
Great day
Leanne Cassell from
Australia
Great day
Leanne Cassell from
Australia
Fitzroy Island boat ride
Kerri Hobbs from
Australia
Fitzroy Island boat ride
Kerri Hobbs from
Australia
Fitzroy Island boat ride
Kerri Hobbs from
Australia
Day trip
Ida Lo from
Australia
Day trip
Ida Lo from
Australia
Day trip
Ida Lo from
Australia
fantastic day
ian mulrooney from
Australia
fantastic day
ian mulrooney from
Australia
Awesome trip
Melanie Wiederroth from
Australia
Awesome trip
Melanie Wiederroth from
Australia
Awesome trip
Melanie Wiederroth from
Australia
Beautiful island
juanitad1 from
Australia
Beautiful island
juanitad1 from
Australia
Beautiful island
juanitad1 from
Australia
Stunning
Joanne Batty from
Australia
Fantastic day trip
Judy from
Australia
Fantastic day trip
Judy from
Australia
Beautiful!
Sophie Hancock from
Australia
Beautiful!
Sophie Hancock from
Australia
Beautiful!
Sophie Hancock from
Australia
Fantastic day trip
Alannah Wallace from
Australia
Fantastic day trip
Alannah Wallace from
Australia
Family Trip to Fitzroy Island
carmenu from
Australia
Enjoyable Day Out
oliviah5 from
Australia
Fantastic Crew with awesome local knowledge
Matt Sharpe-Taylor from
Australia
Fantastic Crew with awesome local knowledge
Matt Sharpe-Taylor from
Australia
Fantastic Crew with awesome local knowledge
Matt Sharpe-Taylor from
Australia
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING
tammyo from
Australia
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING
tammyo from
Australia
Great experience
paulc9 from
Australia
Great experience
paulc9 from
Australia
Fitzroy island
Rhiannon from
Australia
Fitzroy island
Rhiannon from
Australia
Fitzroy Day Trip
Renee Matene from
Australia
Fitzroy Day Trip
Renee Matene from
Australia
Fitzroy Day Trip
Renee Matene from
Australia
What an amazing place!
Sarah from
Australia
Life in the sun
Christine Finegan from
Australia
Life in the sun
Christine Finegan from
Australia
Life in the sun
Christine Finegan from
Australia
Great day out
Ray Parker from
Australia
Great day out
Ray Parker from
Australia
Fitzroy flyer
Bruce Adams from
Australia
Fitzroy flyer
Bruce Adams from
Australia
Awesome boat crew!
anitag from
Australia
Great day for the family
H from
Australia
Beautiful Place
Tatiane Pinheiro from
Australia
Beautiful Place
Tatiane Pinheiro from
Australia
Beautiful Place
Tatiane Pinheiro from
Australia
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Showing all 214 authenticated Bookme reviews
gilliane from Australia wrote on 20 November 2020
Great value reef trip
Great value trip to the reef ($200 for 3 adults return). Boat comfortable and on time. Staff friendly and helpful and gave personalised recommendations for things to do. Snorkelling was good considering it’s a bulk tourism destination. Water was bit murky and there is very little coral left but were happy to see lots of colourful fish, 5 turtles and 2 rays. The only annoyance was that the gear hire shop and public area cafe didn’t open till 10. Which meant we lost an hour in the water. Fortunately we were able to use the resort facilities whilst we waited for the hire shop to open.
jeanetted from Australia wrote on 08 August 2020
Ferry crew were lovely, booking agency very slow
I called several times to reduce the time on the island due to my itinerary changes and even caught an Uber to speak to someone on the day Of the trip I finally received an agreement to change the return time. The crew members hadn’t even been updated!! The crew however were lovely, accomodating for everyone. Easy journey. The island doesn’t have a lot to do if too cold to go on the water. Pretty but 2 hours is enough.
Fran from Australia wrote on 29 October 2020
Just accurate
There isn't much to review as you are only booking a transfer to and from Fitz Roy Island. Be careful because you can book a return trip for 2 different days but in the end the company won't honour the ticket. So this is something that should be changed in the booking options. Apart from that it's all good
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.
close
10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July
Spaces Left
Adult
Child 4 - 13 years
Family 2 Adults + 2 Children
Infant * 3 years and under
*This option must be made together with another price
type.
close
Qualmark Certification
This award identifies a business with a high level of professionalism, a keen awareness of the impact it has on the environment and a commitment to a customer centric approach.
This award is evidence of a sophisticated tourism business that consistently exceeds visitor expectations. Their proactive leadership and management ensure the business’s focus on continuously improving their economic, social and environmental performance to create genuine, constantly evolving and sustainable tourism experiences.
This award recognises the best sustainable tourism businesses in New Zealand. It denotes exceptional customer experiences at the heart of everything the company does. This business is leading the way in making the New Zealand tourism industry a world class sustainable visitor destination.
When you see the Qualmark logo, your activity of choice is endorsed by New Zealand Tourism’s official quality assurance organisation and backed by leaders in the industry. It’s your trusted guide to iconic activities and experiences that are awarded for their exceptionally high level of quality, safety and sustainability.
close
delete
Delete your content?
This item will be deleted immediately. You can't undo this action.
close
playlist_add
Register for Bookme
Create your Bookme account and start keeping track of your bookings and favourite deals.
Continue with Facebook
Wei Xiang Loh from Australia wrote on 07 May 2021
Heaven
Arrived at the jetty with call beautiful turquoise water and you can see some corals under the water with small fishes swimming around welcoming you. I was travelling with two small children so we chose to walk to Nudeys beach. The walk was relatively easy but you do need to be fit as there were a few big boulders and steep hills to climb. We went through the beautiful rainforest and arrived at this beautiful heaven looking coral beach. Let the pictures describe my experience, I can only say you must go to this place at least once in a lifetime.