Fitzroy Island + Snorkeling + Glass Bottom Boat
Experience a day trip to Fitzroy Island with return transfers from Cairns Marina on a modern air-conditioned catamaran. The package includes snorkelling gear and a glass bottom boat tour. Fitzroy Island is part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and features a fringing reef system, rainforest walking tracks, and beach areas for swimming and relaxing.
The Sunlover Fitzroy Island Day Trip offers a chance to explore Fitzroy Island with snorkelling and a glass bottom boat tour included. After arriving at the island, guests can snorkel the fringing coral reefs, walk through the National Park rainforest trails, or take part in optional water sports and hiking activities. Fitzroy Island is known for its marine life and five marked walking trails that offer different views and walking experiences.
Features
- Modern air-conditioned catamaran transfers
- Snorkelling gear including fins, mask, and lycra suit
- Glass bottom boat tour
- Self-guided rainforest walks
- Access to visitor facilities
Your Day at a Glance
Check-in takes place between 8:45am and 9:45am at the Sunlover desk at the Reef Fleet Terminal. Boarding starts at 9:30am and closes at 10:00am. The catamaran departs at 10:15am and reaches Fitzroy Island at 11:00am.
Guests can snorkel with included gear or join the glass bottom boat tour to view coral and marine life. Visitors may choose to explore the island’s walking tracks or relax at Nudey Beach. Optional activities are available at the island’s sports hub, including snorkel safaris and diving. The return trip departs Fitzroy at 3:30pm, arriving back in Cairns at 4:30pm.
Check in Location
Reef Fleet Terminal, Sunlover desk, Cairns Marina
- Check in: 8:45am – 9:45am
- Boarding: 9:30am
- Departure: 10:15am
- Return to Cairns: 4:30pm
What To Bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Walking shoes
- Water bottle
Instant Booking & Mobile-Friendly Tickets
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Pre-booking is essential. Please do not turn up on the day without a booking.
Special Child & Family Rates
We offer special rates for families. Please check the booking for form for up-to-date family pricing.
Walking Trails at Fitzroy Island
Fitzroy Island National Park offers some amazing walking opportunities for visitors. Walking is one of the best ways to explore and experience the different rainforest flora and fauna on the Island.
There are five main walking trails in Fitzroy Island National Park that range from 30 minutes to 3 hours, each at varying fitness levels.
Secret Garden Track - 1km return (45 minutes)
The track takes you for a pleasant walk from the western edge of the jetty through tropical rainforest around huge granite boulders. Interpretive signs and a viewing platform overlooking the creek valley provide informative facts on the surrounding rainforest plants and animals.
Nudey Beach track – 1.2 km return (45 minutes)
A relatively easy walk from the western edge of the jetty through tropical rainforest and coast woodlands leading to the beautiful white coral beach. Nudey Beach is the most popular place for swimming and snorkelling on the Island.
Boulder Lookout - 300m return (30 minutes)
Heading east from the back of the jetty, you will find the boulder lookout trail. This short steep climb through the rainforest with its many steps is also the first section of the summit track. The Boulder lookout offers panoramic views towards Cape Grafton and Cairns. The walk returns along the same track back to the jetty.
Lighthouse Road - 3.6km return (2 hours)
The lighthouse road trail is a very steep concrete road that leads from the north-eastern end of Welcome Bay climbing through rainforest towards the lighthouse. You will come across a lookout during your ascent with offers views of the Northern side of the island on a clear day.
The base of the lighthouse (open when a ranger is on duty), contains an informative display of the maritime history of Fitzroy Island and how the lighthouse was used during the World War II. From the lighthouse you will discover spectacular 360 degree views of Fitzroy Island and the surrounding ocean, which make the difficult walk worth the effort.
Summit Track - 2.6km return to resort (3 hours)
The Summit Track is recommended only for fit walkers as it is very steep. From behind the jetty, the track starts up the boulder lookout trail, and then continues to ascend steeply through open woodland to the summit of the island (269m). Views of the Island, the Coral Sea and the mountain ranges are the perfect spot to relax and take in the scenery. The trail then winds down amongst the boulders to join the lighthouse road.
Reviews
Overall it was very good. I am a hard marker, but l would give a mark of 88 out of 100 just short of excellent which would be 90 plus
Really love this island. Can see where there are programs for regeneration of corals. Love the Turtles!!
This trip was great So well run, the staff were friendly, helpful, happy and interested in the clients having a great time. I would definitely book again.
We had a wonderful day & our tripnout to Fitzroy Island was great.
We were told the return trip was at 4pm, but it was 4.45pm before the boat arrived so the boat was very late heading back to Cairns & we stood on the pier for 45mins waiting & not sure when the boat was coming to pick us up - but other than that it was great.
Went out to Fitzroy Island to do the turtle rehabilitation tour. This was very basic and pretty much had a person standing in front of a blue pool with a newly rescued turtle swimming around. We copped an absolute shocker of a day weather wise and the trip out and back in was not for the faint hearted. There were a lot of people being sick. Value for money...no not really. Would I recommend the trip....no not really. Desperately short of toilets on the island. Would be better value to go to the aquarium in Cairns and see the turtles.
Good trip, no problems.
The Sunlover Fitzroy Island Day Trip departs Daily from Cairns Marina. The Reef Fleet Terminal is just a 5-minute walk from the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal.
8:45am -9:45am Check in
9:30am Commence boarding
10:00am Boarding closes
10:15am Depart Cairns Marina
11:00am Arrive Fitzroy Island
12:30pm – 1:15pm Buffet Lunch
3:30pm Depart Fitzroy Island
4:30pm Arrive Cairns Marina
