Cairns to Fitzroy Island Half Day Cruise with Choice of Lunch and Snorkel or Glass Bottom Boat Tour

• Hop on over to Fitzroy Island for a quick half-day adventure with convenient round-trip ferry transfers from Cairns.

• Opt for a freshly prepared picnic lunch and snorkel gear to discover the island’s fringing coral reefs up close.

• Want to stay dry? No problem, just upgrade to the glass-bottomed boat tour where a guide will show you what to look for.

• If you want to get closer, opt for the snorkel safari tour with a marine biologist to get access to areas otherwise closed to visitors.

• Did you know? Fitzroy Island was once connected to the mainland, making it a continental island.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

• Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, swimwear, towel, and cash or credit for additional purchases on the island.

• Sandals or reef shoes are recommended, as the beach is covered in old coral.

What's not allowed

• Due to island restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

• Due to the sensitive environment, the use of sunscreens and insect repellents is not recommended, as these products may be harmful to waterways and reefs.

• Guests are prohibited from bringing their own alcohol for consumption. The island offers a bottle shop service from Foxy's bar and maintains a small general store for some basic goods.

• Safety is a priority, so the Snorkel Safari is restricted for guests aged under 6 years.

Accessibility

• While the ferry is accessible for wheelchairs and pram/strollers, some walks including the one to Nudey Beach, can be steep and not suitable.

• The glass bottom boat tour is not accessible by wheelchair.

Additional information

• Children aged under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.

• The picnic lunch consists of a fresh wrap, a sandwich, a seasonal fruit piece, a muesli fruit bar, juice, and a bottle of water.

• Surf lifesavers do not monitor or patrol the beaches on Fitzroy Island.

• Marine stingers are present in tropical waters from November to May. Guests are provided with stinger suits when they hire snorkel gear.

• The picnic lunch can be catered to various dietary requirements such as vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, etc. Guests who book lunch should contact the company to confirm their lunch order at least 24 hours before departure.

• A refundable cash deposit of $50 is required for all rented snorkel gear. The deposit will be returned upon the complete and undamaged return of the equipment.

• The Snorkel Safari is suitable for those comfortable in the water and competent snorkelers.

• Fitzroy Island National Park features four primary walking trails, varying in duration from 30 minutes to 3 hours and catering to different fitness levels.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly

• Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your tour guide

• Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays

• If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification

Meeting Point

• Meet your guide at Fitzroy Island Adventures

• Address: Counter 6, Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

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Getting There

• The closest train station is Cairns, a 5-min walk to the meeting point

• Line Kuranda Scenic Railway will bring you here

Validity

This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout