Fitzroy Island Tours: Ferries, Day Passes, Snorkelling And Prices

Compare 16 Fitzroy Island tours from Cairns: ferries and day passes, snorkel trips, and reef or island combos.

A$88lowest per-person from-price across these tours
45 minutesCrossing · Cairns to Fitzroy Island by fast catamaran, as published by the Fitzroy Island Resort, Fitzroy Island Adventures and Sunlover
A$88Tours from · half-day ferry return on the Fitzroy Flyer listings; full days start at A$105, and the Fitzroy Island Adventures full day is A$108 (prices valid to 31 March 2027)
25 kmOffshore · Fitzroy Island lies 25 km east of Cairns, per Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

Cairns: Fitzroy Island Full-Day Trip with Optional Extras

★ 4.5 1,990 verified reviews on the listing

Likely to sell out

from A$108 per person

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Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation applies; the listing shows the cutoff time.
Run by: Fitzroy Island Adventures

Fitzroy Island Tours By The Numbers

Glass-bottom boat drifting over coral reef near Fitzroy Island

Timber jetty at Fitzroy Island with a ferry at berth and turquoise water below

A white sand beach with coral rubble and clear shallow water at the end of a track

A passenger ferry crossing calm blue water toward a green island coastline

A$8.50

Reef charge · GBRMPA full-day Environmental Management Charge per person; rises to A$9.00 from 1 April 2027

4 tracks

Island walks · Secret Garden 700 m, Nudey Beach 1.2 km, Lighthouse Road 3.6 km, Summit 4 km return to the 269 m summit, per Queensland Parks

2018

Nudey Beach · named #1 top-ranked spot on Brad Farmer's list of Australia's 101 Best Beaches for 2018, as stated by Fitzroy Island Adventures

30 minutes

Turtle Centre talk · Wednesday to Sunday at 2:15pm and 2:45pm, A$20 adult, for resort guests and Fitzroy Flyer passengers (resort site)

35.1%

Northern GBR hard coral · AIMS Long-Term Monitoring Program 2026 region-wide average, up from 30.0% in 2025 and above the 27.0% long-term average

Fitzroy Island Tours By Trip Type

Ferry and day passes

Full Day Trip, Optional Extras

Full-day Cairns to Fitzroy Island trip with optional extras, from A$108.

★ 4.5 (1,990)from A$1088 hours

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Sunlover Ferry, Optional Lunch Box

Sunlover Reef Cruises ferry package from Cairns to Fitzroy Island, with optional lunch and activities.

★ 4.4 (888)from A$1056.5 to 7.5 hours

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Day Trip, Extras Selectable

A 7 hour 30 minute Fitzroy Island day tour from Cairns run by Fitzroy Island Adventures.

★ 4.2 (711)from A$1087 hours 30 minutes

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Snorkel and glass-bottom

Guided Snorkel Safari, Full Day

A 10 hour guided snorkel safari with return ferry from Cairns, run by Fitzroy Island Resort, from A$168 per person.

★ 4.2 (43)from A$16810 hours

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Best of Fitzroy: Lunch, Snorkel, Boat

This Sunlover Reef Cruises day trip stacks the main ways to experience Fitzroy Island into one booking: return ferry transfers from Cairns, snorkel gear, a glass bottom boat ride and time ashore, from A$202 per person.

★ 3.9 (17)from A$2026 hours 15 minutes to 7 hours 45 minutes

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11am Ferry, Snorkel Gear Included

An 11am ferry to Fitzroy Island with snorkel equipment included, from A$129 per person.

★ 4.0 (8)from A$1297 hours

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Two-island combos

Two Islands in One Day

Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises visits Fitzroy Island and Green Island in one 8 hour day.

★ 4.1 (187)from A$1968 hours

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2-Day Reef Cruise, Glass-Bottom

Two Great Barrier Reef days in one booking: an outer reef cruise plus a Fitzroy Island day, from A$375.

★ 4.7 (92)from A$3752 days

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Moore Reef Pontoon Plus Fitzroy

A 9 hour Sunlover catamaran day combining a Moore Reef pontoon stop on the Great Barrier Reef with a visit to Fitzroy Island, all from Cairns.

★ 3.9 (49)from A$3379 hours

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Narrow The Fitzroy Island Tours List To Your Day

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2. Any preference for who runs it?

3. What works per person?

A starting shortlist of the three best-reviewed options sits below. Answer any question and it rebuilds around your choices.

Full Day Trip, Optional Extras

8 hours · Free cancellation

from A$108 ★ 4.5 (1,990)
Sunlover Ferry, Optional Lunch Box

6.5 to 7.5 hours · Free cancellation

from A$105 ★ 4.4 (888)
Day Trip, Extras Selectable

7 hours 30 minutes · Free cancellation

from A$108 ★ 4.2 (711)
Sunlover Ferry, Transfer Only

6.5 to 7.5 hours · Free cancellation

from A$105 ★ 4.4 (256)
Two Islands in One Day

8 hours · Free cancellation

from A$196 ★ 4.1 (187)
Flyer Ferry, 10 Hour Day

10 hours · Free cancellation

from A$105 ★ 4.7 (139)

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2-Day Reef Cruise, Glass-Bottom

2 days · Free cancellation

from A$375 ★ 4.7 (92)
45 Minute Ferry, Pick Your Option

6 hours 15 minutes to 7 hours 45 minutes · Free cancellation

from A$109 ★ 4.2 (83)
Moore Reef Pontoon Plus Fitzroy

9 hours · Free cancellation

from A$337 ★ 3.9 (49)
Guided Snorkel Safari, Full Day

10 hours · Free cancellation

from A$168 ★ 4.2 (43)
Afternoon Half Day, Ferry Included

4 hours 30 minutes · Free cancellation

from A$88 ★ 3.9 (18)
Best of Fitzroy: Lunch, Snorkel, Boat

6 hours 15 minutes to 7 hours 45 minutes · Free cancellation

from A$202 ★ 3.9 (17)
Two Islands, 8.5 Hours, Snorkel

8 hours 30 minutes · Free cancellation

from A$196 ★ 3.8 (17)
Morning Half Day, Ferry Included

5 hours · Free cancellation

from A$88 ★ 4.1 (15)
2-Day Pontoon, Buffet Lunch

2 days · Free cancellation

from A$460 ★ 3.9 (11)
11am Ferry, Snorkel Gear Included

7 hours · Free cancellation

from A$129 ★ 4.0 (8)

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Tour	Length	Meets	From	Rating	Book
Full Day Trip, Optional ExtrasFitzroy Island Adventures	8 hours	Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns	A$108	★ 4.51,990 reviews	Check availability
Sunlover Ferry, Optional Lunch BoxSunlover Reef Cruises	6.5 to 7.5 hours	Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns	A$105	★ 4.4888 reviews	Check availability
Day Trip, Extras SelectableFitzroy Island Adventures	7 hours 30 minutes	Cairns Marlin Marina	A$108	★ 4.2711 reviews	Check availability
Sunlover Ferry, Transfer OnlySunlover Reef Cruises	6.5 to 7.5 hours	Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns	A$105	★ 4.4256 reviews	Check availability
Two Islands in One DayBig Cat Green Island Reef Cruises	8 hours	Cairns Marlin Marina	A$196	★ 4.1187 reviews	Check availability
Flyer Ferry, 10 Hour DayFitzroy Island Resort	10 hours	Cairns Marlin Marina	A$105	★ 4.7139 reviews	Check availability
2-Day Reef Cruise, Glass-BottomReef Magic & Dreamtime Dive	2 days	Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns	A$375	★ 4.792 reviews	Check availability
45 Minute Ferry, Pick Your OptionSunlover Reef Cruises	6 hours 15 minutes to 7 hours 45 minutes	Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns	A$109	★ 4.283 reviews	Check availability
Moore Reef Pontoon Plus FitzroySunlover Reef Cruises	9 hours	Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns	A$337	★ 3.949 reviews	Check availability
Guided Snorkel Safari, Full DayFitzroy Island Resort	10 hours	Cairns Marlin Marina	A$168	★ 4.243 reviews	Check availability
Afternoon Half Day, Ferry IncludedFitzroy Island Resort	4 hours 30 minutes	Cairns Marlin Marina	A$88	★ 3.918 reviews	Check availability
Best of Fitzroy: Lunch, Snorkel, BoatSunlover Reef Cruises	6 hours 15 minutes to 7 hours 45 minutes	Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns	A$202	★ 3.917 reviews	Check availability
Two Islands, 8.5 Hours, SnorkelBig Cat Green Island Reef Cruises	8 hours 30 minutes	Cairns Marlin Marina	A$196	★ 3.817 reviews	Check availability
Morning Half Day, Ferry IncludedFitzroy Island Resort	5 hours	Cairns Marlin Marina	A$88	★ 4.115 reviews	Check availability
2-Day Pontoon, Buffet LunchReef Magic & Dreamtime Dive	2 days	Cairns Marlin Marina	A$460	★ 3.911 reviews	Check availability
11am Ferry, Snorkel Gear IncludedFitzroy Island Resort	7 hours	Cairns Marlin Marina	A$129	★ 4.08 reviews	Check availability
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Best Months For Fitzroy Island Tours

Cairns rainfall (mm)

Cairns air temperature31.5 max / 23.8 min31.3 max / 23.8 min30.7 max / 23.2 min29.4 max / 21.8 min27.7 max / 20.0 min26.1 max / 18.0 min25.9 max / 17.2 min26.7 max / 17.4 min28.2 max / 18.8 min29.7 max / 20.7 min30.8 max / 22.4 min31.5 max / 23.4 min

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January

Cairns rainfall (mm): 404.8 Stinger risk: Stinger suit advised Cyclone season: Cyclone season

Cairns air temperature (C): 31.5 max / 23.8 min

February

Cairns rainfall (mm): 437.5 Stinger risk: Stinger suit advised Cyclone season: Cyclone season

Cairns air temperature (C): 31.3 max / 23.8 min

March

Cairns rainfall (mm): 422.1 Stinger risk: Stinger suit advised Cyclone season: Cyclone season

Cairns air temperature (C): 30.7 max / 23.2 min

April

Cairns rainfall (mm): 201.8 Stinger risk: Stinger suit advised Cyclone season: Cyclone season

Cairns air temperature (C): 29.4 max / 21.8 min

May

Cairns rainfall (mm): 92.0 Stinger risk: Stinger suit advised Cyclone season: Outside season

Cairns air temperature (C): 27.7 max / 20.0 min

June

Cairns rainfall (mm): 45.5 Stinger risk: Lower risk, still possible Cyclone season: Outside season

Cairns air temperature (C): 26.1 max / 18.0 min

July

Cairns rainfall (mm): 33.2 Stinger risk: Lowest risk Cyclone season: Outside season

Cairns air temperature (C): 25.9 max / 17.2 min

August

Cairns rainfall (mm): 26.5 Stinger risk: Lowest risk Cyclone season: Outside season

Cairns air temperature (C): 26.7 max / 17.4 min

September

Cairns rainfall (mm): 34.1 Stinger risk: Lowest risk Cyclone season: Outside season

Cairns air temperature (C): 28.2 max / 18.8 min

October

Cairns rainfall (mm): 47.2 Stinger risk: Lower risk, still possible Cyclone season: Outside season

Cairns air temperature (C): 29.7 max / 20.7 min

November

Cairns rainfall (mm): 87.9 Stinger risk: Stinger suit advised Cyclone season: Cyclone season

Cairns air temperature (C): 30.8 max / 22.4 min

December

Cairns rainfall (mm): 193.8 Stinger risk: Stinger suit advised Cyclone season: Cyclone season

Cairns air temperature (C): 31.5 max / 23.4 min

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Month	Cairns air temperature (C)	Cairns rainfall (mm)	Stinger risk	Cyclone season
January	31.5 max / 23.8 min	404.8	Stinger suit advised	Cyclone season
February	31.3 max / 23.8 min	437.5	Stinger suit advised	Cyclone season
March	30.7 max / 23.2 min	422.1	Stinger suit advised	Cyclone season
April	29.4 max / 21.8 min	201.8	Stinger suit advised	Cyclone season
May	27.7 max / 20.0 min	92.0	Stinger suit advised	Outside season
June	26.1 max / 18.0 min	45.5	Lower risk, still possible	Outside season
July	25.9 max / 17.2 min	33.2	Lowest risk	Outside season
August	26.7 max / 17.4 min	26.5	Lowest risk	Outside season
September	28.2 max / 18.8 min	34.1	Lowest risk	Outside season
October	29.7 max / 20.7 min	47.2	Lower risk, still possible	Outside season
November	30.8 max / 22.4 min	87.9	Stinger suit advised	Cyclone season
December	31.5 max / 23.4 min	193.8	Stinger suit advised	Cyclone season

Fitzroy Island, Green Island Or The Outer Reef: How They Compare

	Fitzroy Island	Green Island	Outer reef pontoon (Moore Reef)
Crossing from Cairns	About 45 minutes by fast catamaran	About 45 minutes by fast catamaran (Great Adventures, Big Cat)	About 90 minutes (Sunlover, Reef Magic)
Ferry from-price band	A$88 half-day return (Fitzroy Flyer) to A$108 full day (Fitzroy Island Adventures)	A$112 adult ferry transfer (Great Adventures fare sheet valid to 31 March 2027)	Varies by operator and reef
Time on site	Full day about 4.5 to 8 hours on the island, depending on the operator (Sunlover 8:45am or 10:15am departure, return 4:30pm)	Great Adventures return boats at 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm	About 4 hours at the reef (Sunlover), 5 hours (Reef Magic)
Beach and shore snorkelling	Snorkel Welcome Bay and off Nudey Beach on a fringing reef (Queensland Parks)	Snorkel straight off the beach; seagrass beds and coral bommies (Queensland Parks)	Pontoon only, no beach
Walks	Four tracks, 45 minutes to 3 hours return, Summit 269 m	Three short walks, 500 m to 1.5 km	None
On the island	Foxy's Bar, glass-bottom boat A$29, Turtle Rehabilitation Centre talks (the resort pool and swim-up bar are for room guests only)	Resort, restaurants, Marineland Melanesia open 9am to 4pm	Pontoon with buffet lunch served at midday (Sunlover)

Where Fitzroy Island Tours Depart And Land

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Fitzroy Island Jetty (Welcome Bay)Departure Points
Reef Fleet Terminal, CairnsDeparture Points · 22 km from Fitzroy Island Jetty (Welcome Bay) in a straight line
Cairns Marlin MarinaDeparture Points · 22 km from Fitzroy Island Jetty (Welcome Bay) in a straight line
Nudey BeachBeach · 780 m from Fitzroy Island Jetty (Welcome Bay) in a straight line
Fitzroy Island Resort (Welcome Bay Resort)Resort · 350 m from Fitzroy Island Jetty (Welcome Bay) in a straight line
Foxy's Bar & GrillResort · 130 m from Fitzroy Island Jetty (Welcome Bay) in a straight line
Secret Garden TrackWalk · 180 m from Fitzroy Island Jetty (Welcome Bay) in a straight line
Summit TrackWalk · 230 m from Fitzroy Island Jetty (Welcome Bay) in a straight line
Fitzroy Island LighthouseWalk · 1.5 km from Fitzroy Island Jetty (Welcome Bay) in a straight line
Little Fitzroy IslandWalk · 2.1 km from Fitzroy Island Jetty (Welcome Bay) in a straight line
Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation CentreWildlife · 470 m from Fitzroy Island Jetty (Welcome Bay) in a straight line

What Guests Say About Fitzroy Island Tours

These guest quotes are copied verbatim from each tour's own booking listing; we do not collect or edit them, only choose which to show.

“Our trip to Green Island and Fitzroy Island was absolutely amazing! We saw plenty of wildlife and had a fantastic experience from start to finish.”

Maria Lucia, operator-listing review of Two Islands in One Day

“Would 100% definitely recommend. The glass bottom boat was amazing, definitely worth the money. The tour guide knows so much information about the Great Barrier Reef.”

Ellie, operator-listing review of Sunlover Ferry, Optional Lunch Box

“Great day trip to do when you're in Cairns. The ride there and back was smooth and there was someone going around with a map of the island.”

Melissa, operator-listing review of Full Day Trip, Optional Extras

“No guide with you. Just exploring the island which was pretty amazing! Big walks or let’s say hike to be more appropriate. Stunning views, good for a refreshing swim!”

Lolita, operator-listing review of Full Day Trip, Optional Extras

Where To Stay In Cairns Before Your Fitzroy Island Day

Cairns city street with parked cars and palm trees near the waterfront

5-star marina hotel

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Pierpoint Road, Cairns QLD 4870 (Marlin Marina, beside the Reef Fleet Terminal)

★ 9 · 1,005 reviews

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A ferry terminal counter queue of travellers with day packs waiting at a marina check-in desk

5-star waterfront hotel

Hilton Cairns

34 The Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870

★ 9 · 1,005 reviews

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Waterfront promenade in Cairns beside a lagoon swimming area with palm trees

5-star city hotel

Pullman Cairns International

17 Abbott Street, Cairns QLD 4870

★ 8.8 · 1,006 reviews

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Fitzroy Island Tours FAQ

Ferry crossing open water toward a forested tropical island in the distance

Can you snorkel at Fitzroy Island straight off the beach?

It does. The island forms part of the Great Barrier Reef, and coral with plenty of fish begins just offshore by the jetty in Welcome Bay.

Can non-swimmers enjoy a Fitzroy Island day trip?

Yes, in most cases. A glass-bottom boat displays the coral from dry seats, and Nudey Beach is accessed along a rainforest track, not from the water.

Which Fitzroy Island tour suits your day out best?

Among the 16 tours compared here, published starting prices span A$88 to A$460 per person. Half-day trips are the cheapest at A$88, while typical full-day ferry tickets cost A$105 to A$109.

Where do the Fitzroy Island ferries leave Cairns from?

All 16 tours compared here depart from Cairns, mostly checking in at the Reef Fleet Terminal on the Marlin Marina near the city centre. Operators ask passengers to check in ahead of sailing, and each booking page lists the exact cut-off.

How many hours do you get on Fitzroy Island itself?

Durations published on these tours range from a 4-hour-30-minute afternoon option up to 10 hours at the longest. The morning half-day runs 5 hours, regular ferry days fall between 6 and 8 hours, and the guided snorkel safari reaches the 10-hour mark.

How late can you cancel a booked tour?

All 16 tours on this comparison site include free cancellation, useful when the tropics turn a plan upside down. Each listing sets its own cut-off time, so check the cancellation terms on the live booking page first.