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Sunlover Fitzroy Island Transfers | One Way Cairns To Fitzroy

FROM: $49
30
SingleDay
Min. Age
All Ages

Departure Times

Departs: 8:45am from Cairns - Daily
Returns: 9:30am arrive Fitzroy - Daily

Departure Point: Cairns Marlin Marina

Pricing Options

$0 AUD / Person - Infant (Ages 0-3) (Between: 12 Nov 2024 and 31 Mar 2026)
$28 AUD / Person - Child (Ages 4-15) (Between: 12 Nov 2024 and 31 Mar 2026)
$49 AUD / Person - Adult (Ages 16+) (Between: 12 Nov 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)

Travel from Cairns to Fitzroy Island with ease aboard Sunlover!

  • One-way ferry transfer from Cairns to the beautiful Fitzroy Island
  • Comfortable, air-conditioned catamaran with spacious seating areas
  • Flexibility to explore Fitzroy Island your way
  • Enjoy a pristine tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef

For travellers hoping to keep their schedule open and flexible, you can book One Way Ferry Transfers from Cairns to Fitzroy Island with Sunlover! Depart Cairns at 8:45 and enjoy a scenic boat ride over the turquoise waters of the Coral Sea. Arrive at Fitzroy Island and have the day free to explore how you choose! 

Highlights

  • Ferry transfer from Cairns to Fitzroy Island
  • One-way journey
  • Smooth boat ride on a stable catamaran
  • Air-conditioning onboard
  • Access to the beauty of Fitzroy Island
  • No set schedule so you can have a flexible day
  • Enjoy the beaches, coral reefs, and walking trails of the island
  • Suitable for all ages

aerial view of fitzroy island mountains and beach

Sample Itinerary

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Depart Cairns Marlin Marina

Your one-way ferry to Fitzroy Island departs from the Cairns Marina at 8:45am. Make sure you leave plenty of time to check in and board the vessel! It's a beautiful journey over the tranquil Coral Sea as you journey for 45 minutes over to Fitzroy Island. 


Arrive at Fitzroy Island

As the vessel docks at Fitzroy Island, you'll be blessed with postcard-worthy views. Th...

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Depart Cairns Marlin Marina

Your one-way ferry to Fitzroy Island departs from the Cairns Marina at 8:45am. Make sure you leave plenty of time to check in and board the vessel! It's a beautiful journey over the tranquil Coral Sea as you journey for 45 minutes over to Fitzroy Island. 


Arrive at Fitzroy Island

As the vessel docks at Fitzroy Island, you'll be blessed with postcard-worthy views. The lush, mountainous island is home to gorgeous beaches, adventurous hiking trails, and flourishing offshore reefs. The day is yours to enjoy however you choose! You can even stay overnight at Fitzroy Island Resort or you can camp amidst the wilderness. Don't forget to book your return journey to Cairns!

girl pointing at the beach on the fitzroy island pier


Fitzroy Island Activities

Fitzroy Island is full of wonders, and you can pick which activities are worth your while. Aside from the island's natural attractions that are free, you can purchase additional activities on the island or choose a tour that includes these. Popular add-ons include snorkel gear hire, guided snorkel tours, and glass bottom boat tours!

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What To Bring

  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Protective clothing
  • Swimming costume
  • Towel
  • Underwater camera / waterproof camera case
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Walking shoes for hiking trails
  • Flip flops for beach walking 
  • Light jacket for windy days
  • Credit card or cash for food, drinks and optional extra activities

What's Included

  • One-way ferry transfer from Cairns to Fitzroy Island
  • 45-minute boat ride on an air-conditioned catamaran
  • Access to self-guided w...

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What To Bring

  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Protective clothing
  • Swimming costume
  • Towel
  • Underwater camera / waterproof camera case
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Walking shoes for hiking trails
  • Flip flops for beach walking 
  • Light jacket for windy days
  • Credit card or cash for food, drinks and optional extra activities

What's Included

  • One-way ferry transfer from Cairns to Fitzroy Island
  • 45-minute boat ride on an air-conditioned catamaran
  • Access to self-guided walks and tropical beaches

What's Extra

  • Food and drinks 
  • Return ferry from Fitzroy Island to Cairns
  • Optional activities on the island such as
    • Snorkel gear hire
    • Glass bottom boat tour
    • Snorkel safari tour (45 minutes)
    • Guided rainforest walk (45 minutes)
    • Turtle rehabilitation talk (30 minutes)
    • Nature walk (20 minutes)
    • Kayak tour (45 minutes)
    • Stand up paddleboard hire
    • Underwater camera

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:

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.


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

Where do we check-in for the ferry?

Please check in between 7:30am and 8:30am at the Sunlover Reef Cruises desk inside the Reef Fleet Terminal at Cairns Marlin Marina, 1 Spence Street, Cairns City. Passengers failing to check-in by 08:30 may miss final boarding. Please bring the credit card used & ID of cardholder for verification at check-in.

What time does the ferry depart?

The ferry departs from Cairns Marlin Marina at 8:45am. 

How long is the ferry ride to Fitzroy Island?

The ferry from Cairns to Fitzroy Island is about 45 minutes. 

Are there any age restrictions?

No, the ferry is suitable for all ages!

Can I book a return ferry to Cairns?

Yes! You can book your return ferry separately, or choose to book return ferry transfers

What is there to do on Fitzroy Island?

Fitzroy Island is a gorgeous island on the Great Barrier Reef that has beaches (including the famous Nudey Beach), bushwalks, and a resort with lovely amenities. You can buy optional activities on the island such as guided snorkel tours, snorkel hire, kayaks hire, glass bottom boat tours, and more. 

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