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Sunlover | Fitzroy Island Essentials + Glass Bottom Boat

FROM: $115
30
SingleDay
Min. Age
All Ages

Departure Times

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

Departure Point: Cairns Marlin Marina

Pricing Options

$115 AUD / Person - Adult (16+) (Between: 01 Jul 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$71 AUD / Person - Child (4-15 years) (Between: 01 Jul 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
RRP $372 $301 AUD / Family - Family (2A+2C) (Between: 01 Jul 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$0 AUD / Person - Infant (0-3 years) (Between: 01 Jul 2024 and 31 Mar 2026)

Experience the essence of island paradise with Sunlover's Fitzroy Island Essentials!

  • Enjoy a smooth ferry ride aboard a comfortable catamaran with return transfers included
  • Relax on pristine beaches and soak in the tropical atmosphere
  • Go on a scenic self-guided walk to the lighthouse for breathtaking views
  • Glass bottom boat tour included to observe the Great Barrier Reef

With Sunlover's Fitzroy Island Essentials, you'll be greeted by the friendly crew and idyllic tropical paradise located just a 45-minute ferry ride from Cairns. Pristine turquoise waters, stunning beaches and verdant rainforests are what you'll find, along with a range of exciting activities to choose from. A glass-bottom boat tour over the Great Barrier Reef is included, and you can purchase other optional activities if you wish. Fitzroy Island has something for everyone!

Highlights

  • Fitzroy Island day trip from Cairns
  • Spacious air-conditioned ferry transfers
  • Glass bottom boat tour included
  • Admire the Great Barrier Reef corals from above
  • Up to 6 hours on stunning Fitzroy Island
  • Self guided hiking trails to scenic lookouts
  • Beautiful beaches including Nudey Beach
  • Stand up paddleboards and kayaks for hire
  • Fresh water showers to wash off the salt and sand
  • Convenience store to purchase snacks and accessories
  • Restaurant and bar looking out over the pristine bay

Fitzroy Island Nudey Beach Aerial View

Sample Itinerary

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    Return ferry transfers from Cairns

    Meet at the Sunlover Reef Cruises desk at Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns Marlin Marina to begin your epic day tour. Once you board the spacious, air-conditioned catamaran, it's time to cruise across the Coral Sea and journey to the stunning Fitzroy Island. 


    Glass bottom boat tour included

    This Island Essentials Package includes a tranquil glass-bottom boat tour...

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      Return ferry transfers from Cairns

      Meet at the Sunlover Reef Cruises desk at Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns Marlin Marina to begin your epic day tour. Once you board the spacious, air-conditioned catamaran, it's time to cruise across the Coral Sea and journey to the stunning Fitzroy Island. 


      Glass bottom boat tour included

      This Island Essentials Package includes a tranquil glass-bottom boat tour. Jump into the boat with a transparent bottom and enjoy a relaxing cruise over the Great Barrier Reef. Led by expert local guides, you can learn all about the precious underwater ecosystems that thrive here on the world's largest coral reef system!

      sea turtle swimming on the great barrier reef


      6 hours of free time on Fitzroy Island

      In addition to your glass bottom boat tour, you'll have plenty of time to soak in the island's natural beauty. Hang out on the silky white sands of Nudey Beach, or hike to a panoramic viewpoint along a lush rainforest trail. Treat yourself to lunch and a drink at the Fitzroy Island Resort, or purchase optional activities like kayaking, paddleboarding, guided snorkel tours, and more!

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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 transfers from Cairns to Fitzroy Island
      • Choice of either Snorkelling Equipment Hire OR Glass Bottom Boat Tour
      • 6 Hours on Fitzroy Island

      What's Extra

      • Food and drinks
      • Premium buffet lunch at Zephyrs
      • Snorkel safari tour (45 minutes)
      • Snorkel gear hire
      • Glass bottom boat tour
      • 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

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      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.


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      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.


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      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. 


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      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.


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      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.

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      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:

      All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. 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.


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      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.


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      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.

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      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.


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      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

      Is there wheelchair access?

      Unfortunately there is very limited wheelchair access available for Fitzroy Island. 

      Where does the ferry leave from?

      Cairns Marlin Marina, 1 Spence Street in Cairns City. You'll have to check in at the Sunlover counter located inside the Reef Fleet Terminal.

      How long does it take to get to the island?

      It takes about 45 minutes to get to Fitzroy Island from Cairns.

      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.

      What facilities are available at the island?

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

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