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Sunlover | Best Of Fitzroy Island Package

FROM: $175
30
SingleDay
Min. Age
All Ages

Departure Times

Departs: 8:45am - Daily
Returns: 4:45pm - Daily

Departure Point: Cairns Marlin Marina

Pricing Options

$175 AUD / Person - Adult (16+) (Between: 01 Jul 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$117 AUD / Person - Child (4-15 years) (Between: 01 Jul 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
RRP $584 $467 AUD / Family - Family (2A+2C) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$0 AUD / Person - Infant (0-3 years) (Between: 01 Jul 2024 and 31 Mar 2026)

Discover one of North Queensland's most popular destinations with the Sunlover Best Of Fitzroy Island Package!

  • Enjoy 6 hours of free time to explore the beauty of Fitzroy Island
  • Snorkel gear hire, glass bottom boat tour and buffet lunch all included
  • Access pristine white sand beaches and lush rainforest hiking trails
  • Return ferry transfers from Cairns on a spacious air-conditioned catamaran

Sunlover's Best Of Fitzroy Island Combo allows you to discover more of Fitzroy Island, all in one day! This package offers incredible value with the inclusion of snorkel gear hire, glass bottom boat tour and a premium buffet lunch at the resort.

Spend up to 6 hours on this tropical oasis with world famous beaches, fringing reefs, challenging hikes and a flourishing rainforest. Sunlover's return ferry transfers from Cairns Marina offer spacious seating, air-conditioned cabin and breezy top deck for a comfortable journey. All that's left to do is pack your beach bag and relax, you're on island time now!

Highlights

  • Spacious air-conditioned ferry transfers
  • Premium buffet lunch at Zephyrs Restaurant
  • Snorkel hire package including stinger suit
  • Glass bottom boat coral reef viewing tour
  • Up to 6 hours on stunning Fitzroy Island
  • Self guided hiking trails to scenic lookouts
  • Beautiful beaches to swim, snorkel and relax on
  • Stand up paddleboards and kayaks for hire
  • Fresh water showers to wash off the salt and sand
  • Convenience store to purchase snacks and accessories
  • Optional extra activities such as turtle talk, snorkel tour and more!

Fitzroy Island bird's eye view of reef, beach and rainforest

Sample Itinerary

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  • 7:30am - Check-in opens at the Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal
  • 8:30am - Check-in closes
  • 8:35am - Boarding closes
  • 8:45am - Depart Cairns
  • 9:45am - Arrive at Fitzroy Island

nudey beach with white sand and blue water fitzroy island


6 hours free time on Fitzroy Island

Upon arriving at Fitzroy Island from Cairns, you'll have 6 hours of free time to enjoy the island's beaches, bushwalks, and your tour inclusions. Snorkel gear, a g...

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  • 7:30am - Check-in opens at the Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal
  • 8:30am - Check-in closes
  • 8:35am - Boarding closes
  • 8:45am - Depart Cairns
  • 9:45am - Arrive at Fitzroy Island

nudey beach with white sand and blue water fitzroy island


6 hours free time on Fitzroy Island

Upon arriving at Fitzroy Island from Cairns, you'll have 6 hours of free time to enjoy the island's beaches, bushwalks, and your tour inclusions. Snorkel gear, a glass bottom boat tour, and lunch at Zephyrs Restaurant are Included in your package, all of which you can do at your leisure. This is a flexible, self-guided adventure on Fitzroy Island with all the best inclusions!


  • 3:30pm - Boarding starts on the vessel
  • 3:50pm - Boarding closes
  • 4:00pm - Depart Fitzroy Island
  • 4:45pm - Arrive back at Cairns Marina

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What To Bring

  • Simply pack a bag as if you were going to the beach for the day
  • Suggested items include:
  • Swimming costume and beach towel
  • Sunscreen (SPF 30+) reef friendly is recommended
  • Sun protective clothing such as t-shirt or rash vest, hat and sunglasses
  • Cash or credit card for purchases on the island
  • Food and drinks for the day (you can also purchase on the island)
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Sturdy footwear if you intend on bushwalkin...

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What To Bring

  • Simply pack a bag as if you were going to the beach for the day
  • Suggested items include:
  • Swimming costume and beach towel
  • Sunscreen (SPF 30+) reef friendly is recommended
  • Sun protective clothing such as t-shirt or rash vest, hat and sunglasses
  • Cash or credit card for purchases on the island
  • Food and drinks for the day (you can also purchase on the island)
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Sturdy footwear if you intend on bushwalking
  • Camera
  • Reef shoes

What's Included

  • Return air-conditioned transfers from Cairns to Fitzroy Island
  • 6 Hours free time on Fitzroy Island
  • Snorkel gear package (mask, snorkel, fins, lycra suit and life jacket)
  • Glass bottom boat tour
  • Premium buffet lunch at Zephyrs restaurant 
  • Access to self-guided rainforest walks
  • Pristine island beaches

What's Extra

  • Any extra food and drinks not specified
  • Snorkel safari tour (45 minutes)
  • Guided rainforest walk (45 minutes)
  • Turtle Talk (30 minutes)
  • Nature walk (20 minutes)
  • Stand up paddle board hire
  • Kayak tour (45 minutes)
  • Under water camera hire
  • Hotel coach transfers to Cairns Marlin Marina

Terms and Conditions

All information provided at any time by Cairns Tours and our affiliates is subject to these Terms & Conditions. This includes but is not limited to tour information, pricing, blog posts, travel advice, itinerary information and availability.


Your Responsibilities:

Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip. 

You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Cairns Tours/Mr Travel and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.

It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.

It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.

You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time. Please refer to the specific tour page for full check-in instructions.


Prices/Extra Costs:

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.

We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.


Travel Risk/Insurance:

It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances. 


Transport:

It should be noted that any transport you have booked (buses, flights and ferries) through Cairns Tours is non-refundable and non-transferable. It might be possible to change flights however do note this must be done directly with the flight operator and we are unable to offer any support with this. This may incur change fees or cancellation fees, it depends on the T+Cs of the flight operators themselves. As we acted as a booking agent for you, it is possible to liaise with the airline directly should there be any unexpected events and the airline is forced to cancel your flights. If there are any changes to your flight times or days, we will get notified and send this email directly to you in a reasonable time.


Merchant Fees:

Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.


Other: 

Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages. 

All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.


Transfers:

The Service Operator reserves the right to limit courtesy transfers to select local accommodations. Private residences or Airbnb properties may be asked to meet at the closest confirmed location. Failure to meet at the specified pick-up location may be treated as “No Show”, for which the Client Cancellation Policy applies. Not all tours offer transfers, please refer to the individual product to see if this is applicable to your tour.

Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:

Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value. 

E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.

You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.

Cancellations

Client Cancellations:

No shows or client cancellations made within 24 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price. 

Cairns Tours is required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period. It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during standard business hours (9am-5pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider.

Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers' discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee. 

It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to: admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.


Supplier Cancellations:

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.

All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.

All add-on activities (including but not limited to scuba diving, stand-up paddleboarding, helmet diving, guided snorkel tours, banana boat rides and waterslides) are subject to availability and price changing, and may not be available during your tour without notice. Guests are not eligible for refunds on the grounds of non-operating extra activities.

In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Travel Shop retail outlet located in Cairns, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Cairns Tours/Mr Travel online department.


Refunds:

All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Cairns Tours/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.

Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.

You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.


Accountability/Misconduct:

All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators. 

Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.

Cairns Tours/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.


Information & Advice:

All information, advice or pricing provided by Cairns Tours and our affiliates, or through any of our team, is subject to change. Cairns Tours articles and products are provided online for general information purposes only and are intended as guides. Any advice interpreted from information on the website (including but not limited to financial, immigration, employment and tax information) is not specialist advice and does not constitute legal, tax or other professional instruction. Cairns Tours does not guarantee that any information provided is up-to-date or accurate. Please obtain professional advice before actioning any advice, including but not limited to tax, immigration, employment, travel restrictions and finances.


Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Cairns Tours/ Mr Travel. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the ferry ride to Fitzroy Island?

Departing from Cairns Marlin Marina, Sunlover's fast catamaran ferry transfers have you arriving at Fitzroy Island in just under an hour. 

What is included in this package?

This Best of Fitzroy Island Package includes return ferry transfers from Cairns, a glass bottom boat tour, snorkel gear hire, and a delicious buffet lunch at Zephyrs Restaurant. 

Is there wheelchair access?

While there are some paved pathways, unfortunately there is very limited wheelchair access available for Fitzroy Island. 

 

What's included in this package?

Return ferry transfers from Cairns, snorkel gear hire, a glass bottom boat tour and a premium buffet lunch at Fitzroy Island Resorts Zephyr Restaurant. 

What facilities are on the island?

Day visitors to Fitzroy Island have access to all of the island, with the exception of the some facilities such as the pool, which are reserved for in-house guests staying at the Fitzroy Island Resort. 

Will I get sea sick?

The journey to Fitzroy Island is short but even the most experienced sailor at times can get sea sick, however this is generally easy to prevent. You can take a medicated tablet called TravaCalm (not available to minors without parental supervision/consent) or natural ginger tablets. These can be purchased at the bar onboard the catamaran. 

Tablets are a prevention, not a cure, so we recommend taking them as soon as possible to allow as much time for it to take effect prior to sailing. Alternatively, discuss the best option for you with your doctor or pharmacist.

Are there any age restrictions?

This tour is suitable for all ages!

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