Fitzroy Island
Fitzroy Island Day Tours
Fitzroy Island is a tropical paradise near Cairns, perfect for a family day trip! Just a short ride away, it’s the ideal spot to relax, explore, and enjoy the Great Barrier Reef. Choose from a range of exclusive Fitzroy Island tours and experiences available only through Sunlover Reef Cruises — there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
As one of our most popular tours, some options may sell out quickly — if one is sold out, be sure to check the others!
Best of Island Package
Adult $185 | Child $126 | Family $496
Fitzroy Island, nestled in the Great Barrier Reef near Cairns, epitomises tropical paradise with its pristine beaches and vibrant marine life. Sunlover’s “Best of Island” package offers a comprehensive experience showcasing the island’s natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Guests can start their journey with convenient return boat transfers, ensuring a hassle-free arrival and departure. The package includes a sumptuous premium buffet lunch at Zephyrs, the renowned restaurant at Fitzroy Island Resort, where diners can savour delicious meals amidst stunning ocean views.
For those eager to explore underwater wonders, the package includes a Glass Bottom Boat tour, providing a mesmerizing glimpse into the colourful marine ecosystem without getting wet. Adventurers can further immerse themselves in the reef’s splendour with complimentary snorkelling equipment, including masks, fins, snorkels, buoyancy vests, and lycra suits.
Whether relaxing on the island’s sandy shores or embarking on aquatic adventures, Sunlover’s package ensures that every guest experiences the best of Fitzroy Island’s natural treasures and hospitality, making it an unforgettable tropical getaway.
Awesome optional extras (Turtle Talk, Nature Walk, Rainforest Walk and Kayak Tours) are available to add on at an additional cost.
Included in your package
- Return ferry from Cairns to Fitzroy Island
- Snorkel equipment hire including fins, mask, lycra suit
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour
- Buffet Lunch
Extra
- Guided Snorkel Tour
- Turtle Talk Presentation
- Guided Nature Walk
- Guided Kayak Tour
- Guided Rainforest Tour
- On-board Go-Pro Hire
Itinerary
- 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 *if selected
- 3:30pm Depart Fitzroy Island
- 4:30pm Arrive Cairns Marina
Island Value Package
Adult $152 | Child $101 | Family $405
Sunlover’s “Island Value” package presents the best value for high-quality island experience.
Plus your choice of 2 of the following:
- Premium Buffet Lunch in the Fitzroy Island Resort Restaurant Zephyrs
- Glass bottom boat tour
- Snorkelling equipment hire (mask, fins, snorkel, buoyancy vest, lycra suit).
Awesome optional extras (Turtle Talk, Nature Walk, Rainforest Walk and Kayak Tours) are available to add on at an additional cost.
Island Essentials Package
Adult $124 | Child $78 | Family $326
Keeping it simple and fun – the perfect destination for a day of relaxation and adventure on the beautiful and famous, Fitzroy Island.
Sunlover’s “Island Essential” Package offers a competitive price for your choice of on-island extras; and includes return boat transfers.
Plus your choice of 1 of the following:
- Glass bottom boat tour
- Snorkelling equipment hire (mask, fins, snorkel, buoyancy vest, lycra suit).
Awesome optional extras (Turtle Talk, Nature Walk, Rainforest Walk and Kayak Tours) are available to add on at an additional cost.
Transfers Only
Return: Adult $105 | Child $60 | Family $270
One Way: Adult $52.50 | Child $30
Sunlover offers one-way and return ferry transfers between Cairns and Fitzroy Island.
Awesome optional extras (Premium Buffet Lunch, Glass Bottom Boat, Snorkelling equipment hire, Turtle Talk, Nature Walk, Rainforest Walk and Kayak Tours) are available to add on at an additional cost.
Premium Buffet Lunch
$40 per adult | $31 per child
Experience the ultimate dining pleasure with a buffet lunch at Fitzroy Island Resort’s Zephyrs Restaurant, offering stunning views of Welcome Bay. Savour the selection of chef-prepared hot dishes, gourmet salads, charcuterie, and prawns, all crafted to satisfy your culinary cravings. The picturesque bay provides a serene and scenic backdrop, enhancing your dining experience with the natural beauty of the bay. Some dishes on the menu change daily, and dietary requirements such as Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Vegan are thoughtfully catered to within the existing buffet offering, ensuring everyone can enjoy the diverse and delectable selection of dishes.
Premium buffet lunch is included with the Best of Island package and can be added to the Island Value package or Transfers.
View the menu here.
Island & Reef – 2 Days
All-inclusive – $450 Adults | $278 Kids | $1,178Family
Maximise your Great Barrier Reef snorkelling by booking a two-day package that combines Fitzroy Island with a trip to our Moore Reef pontoon. These distinctly different reef adventures can be booked within seven days, giving you time to rest in between. Contact our reservations team to book.
Fitzroy Island Map
Summit Circuit 4.2km
Fitness Level: High
3 Hrs Return
Lighthouse Track 3.6km
Fitness Level: High
2 Hrs Return
Secret Garden 700m
Fitness Level: Moderate
45 Mins Return
Nudey Beach 1.2km
Fitness Level: Moderate
45 Mins Return
Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Toilets
Fitzys for food and drink, restrooms, boat dock
Food & Drink
Campground
Docking Location
Kayak & Paddleboarding Area
Snorkelling
Snorkelling
Snorkelling
Walking trails are as marked on all the maps. The rest of the Island is off-limits as it is a national park.
Do’s and Don’ts on the island
- Resort and resort pool is off limits unless you are a guest of the resort.
- Do not touch any wildlife, on the island or in the water.
- No standing on live coral.
- No swimming/ kayaking/ paddle boarding past the boat channel markers.
- Pick up your litter.
- Bring plenty of water for the day, or purchase at Foxy’s.
- Reef shoes are suggested (and available on board).
How to secure your belongings
- Bring a waterproof bag.
- Take waterproof bag with essentials on the kayak or paddleboard.
- Cover your items on the beach with a towel to protect from sun.
- Only bring what you need, leave jewellery and expensive items at home/hotel.
Safety issues
- Every ocean has currents, if you are not a strong swimmer, stay near the beach in shallow water, request a buoyancy vest, let our staff know.
- Stingers can be around all year, please wear a stinger suit, available on board for hire.
- The island has high tide and low tide, please confirm best snorkelling times with crew before departing the vessel.
Rather an adventure to the Great Barrier Reef?
With clear water, abundant fish life and friendly resident turtles, the Moore Reef pontoon is the ultimate destination to experience all that the outer reef has to offer. Included in your full day tour is snorkelling equipment, semi-submersible and glass bottom boat tours (subject to weather conditions), underwater observatory, touch tank presentations, tropical buffet lunch and 30-metre spiral waterslide.
More to see and do…
Frequently Asked Questions
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