Fitzroy Island · Cairns
Two departures.One perfect island day.
Pick your boat
Which departure suits your day?
Both depart daily from the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns and return together at 4:30pm. The only difference is how early your island day begins. You select your departure time on the booking page.
Early Departure
For early risers and full-day explorers.
6 hours on the island- 7:45amCheck-in opens · Reef Fleet Terminal
- 8:00amBoarding begins
- 8:30amCheck-in closes
- 8:45amDepart Cairns
- 9:30amArrive Fitzroy Island — your day is yours
- 3:30pmDepart the island
- 4:30pmBack at the Cairns Marina
Standard Departure
For a slower start and a leisurely morning.
4.5 hours on the island- 8:45amCheck-in opens · Reef Fleet Terminal
- 9:30amBoarding begins
- 10:00amBoarding closes
- 10:15amDepart Cairns
- 11:00amArrive Fitzroy Island — your day is yours
- 3:30pmDepart the island
- 4:30pmBack at the Cairns Marina
See the difference
Your island time, side by side
Both boats leave the island at 3:30pm. The earlier you arrive, the more of that turquoise day is yours.
That’s 1 hour 30 minutes of extra island time — an extra snorkel, the rainforest walk, or a longer lunch on Nudey Beach.
Once you’re there
What’s waiting on Fitzroy
Snorkel Welcome Bay
Step off the beach straight onto the fringing reef.
Nudey Beach
Voted one of Australia’s best beaches — bring the towel.
Rainforest walk
Shaded national-park tracks through Gunggandji sea country.
Summit lookout
Climb for reef-and-island views worth the extra hour.
Ready for island time?
Select your departure time on the booking page — the early boat sells out fastest in peak season.
Book your Fitzroy Island day Departs daily from the Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns · Packages from $124