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Fitzroy Island Tour: Snorkel and Relax
4.3
14 Ratings
Cairns City
Experience the stunning beauty of Fitzroy Island on a half-day excursion! Dive into colorful reefs, unwind on Nudey Beach, and enjoy breathtaking tropical scenery. Reserve your adventure today!
The trip departs from Fitzroy Island’s jetty at 12:15 PM.
Experience the stunning beauty of Fitzroy Island on a half-day excursion! Dive into colorful reefs, unwind on Nudey Beach, and enjoy breathtaking tropical scenery. Reserve your adventure today!
The trip departs from Fitzroy Island’s jetty at 12:15 PM.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Fitzroy Island National Park - Situated approximately 45 minutes by ferry from Cairns in Queensland, Australia, Fitzroy Island is a breathtaking tropical haven perfect for a day trip. Renowned for its lush rainforests, pristine waters, and vibrant coral reefs, the island offers an ideal mix of relaxation and adventure for all visitors.
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- Fitzroy Island National Park - Situated approximately 45 minutes by ferry from Cairns in Queensland, Australia, Fitzroy Island is a breathtaking tropical haven perfect for a day trip. Renowned for its lush rainforests, pristine waters, and vibrant coral reefs, the island offers an ideal mix of relaxation and adventure for all visitors.
- Nudey Beach - Nudey Beach on Fitzroy Island is a stunning highlight of any day trip, famed for its distinctive coral shoreline. The beach is adorned with natural coral fragments, creating a striking white landscape that beautifully contrasts with the vibrant turquoise waters. While the coral gives the beach a rugged texture, it enhances its raw, untouched allure. The clear, shallow waters are ideal for snorkeling, with colorful coral reefs and marine life just offshore. Sturdy water shoes are recommended for comfortable exploration of the shoreline. Nudey Beach’s unique character and natural beauty make it a must-visit destination, offering a truly unforgettable experience. It is a 20-minute walk from Welcome Bay.
What's Included
- Return ferry to and from Fitzroy Island
- Air-conditioned ferry
- Snorkel activity (equipment not included)
- Onboard restroom facilities
- Return ferry to and from Fitzroy Island
- Air-conditioned ferry
- Snorkel activity (equipment not included)
- Onboard restroom facilities
What's Not Included
- Lunch and snacks
- Bottled water
- Transport to/from Marlin Marina
- Lunch and snacks
- Bottled water
- Transport to/from Marlin Marina
Location
Fitzroy Flyer to Fitzroy Island
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. Please arrive a minimum of 30 minutes prior to departure from Cairns.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(14 Ratings)
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Juliecg4796ji
Jan 14, 2026
Lovely day out on Beautiful Fitzroy island - Did the half day tour leaving Cairns at 1045 and returning 3pm.Fitzroy island is beautiful and pristine,there’s lots of little walks you can do and there is a turtle conservatory.Nudie beach(it’s not a nudist beach)was divine,enjoyed a swim in crystal clear water.Lots of people were snorkeling which looked fun.Our glass bottom boat tour was cancelled due to poor conditions but they took us for a 30min boat trip around the island which was nice.I would have loved to had longer on the island but we were catching a late afternoon flight back home and this trip fitted our schedule well.A very big thank youto the wonderful staff who were so kind and helpful to my Mum who is nearly 90,even helping me get her off the glass bottom boat and up the sand.We really appreciated it.A very enjoyable day.Thank you
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Sharon_c
Nov 18, 2025
We enjoyed ourself the... - We enjoyed ourself the ferry departed on time and Also arrived on time.The sight-seeing was magnificent .
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Jasmine_p
Nov 12, 2025
Beautiful - We had the most relaxing time on the Island. We got to see a turtle under the water and the island was stunning with such a chilled vibe.
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Madison
Oct 9, 2025
Fun family day out! - We booked the morning session and it was perfect. Not too hot and not too chilly! Ferry itself was pretty relaxed and not super lengthy. The island was breathtaking! Beautiful walks/hikes & beaches! Definitely recommend :)
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Rachel_v
Sep 29, 2025
10/10 recommend. - I went by myself to take part in the snorkelling, it was an amazing experience. All staff were informative and the whole process was easy. Would definitely go back and do it again.
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Stephanie_s
Aug 7, 2025
Great trip - Perfect way to see the island. We got to see a whale on the trip to the island. Very knowledgable staff
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Alison_k
Oct 23, 2025
Great trip! A few things unclear in booking however. - Fitzroy Island is incredible. A few things were not quite clear however in the "trip description" that I booked.
1. it says "snorkel equipment not included" so we went out and bought this prior to our trip. I wish we knew that you could rent it there.
2. you're basically just purchasing round trip transportation. Had we known that we would have chosen the "full day adventure" and come back on a later boat. You're basically just paying for transportation to/from the island.
The island itself was beautiful and the staff was pleasant. I just wish these things were a bit more clear in the booking.
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Venture37018226072
Jan 6, 2026
Poorly managed beautiful island. - The upper deck seats were wet and when i asked for a towel to wipe the female crew member slammed the door on my face. the island bathrooms were smelly and unclean. the cafe did not have proper food at 8 am the shop did not have insect repellent every where wet and dead leaves debris. Poorly managed beautiful island.
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Tasso
Oct 19, 2025
Island spectacular but not a tour - The island is spectacular! But wouldn’t call it a tour. It’s a $90 ferry from cairns. No tour, no assistance from staff, no food, no drinks as mentioned.
But island is amazing and definitely worth visiting
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P_s
Sep 11, 2025
Poor Communication – Ruined My Day - Fitzroy Flyer had the worst communication I’ve experienced on a tour. My booking confirmation clearly showed a 2:00 pm return, but when I arrived at the island, I was told the boat had left at 12:00 pm. I never received a boarding pass or any email about the change. Staff blamed the booking app instead of taking responsibility and made me feel it was my fault.
In the end, I had to wait until the 5:00 pm ferry, which caused me to miss another tour I had already booked. To make matters worse, other guests who missed their ferry were accommodated on a different boat—but only because they were resort guests.
This lack of communication, accountability, and fairness completely ruined my day. I would not recommend Fitzroy Flyer. And viator contact was also useless as they never got back to me with a solution despite chatting over 1 hour.
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