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Sunlover Fitzroy Island Transfers | Return

FROM: $99
30
SingleDay
Min. Age
All Ages

Departure Times

Departs: 8:45am - Daily
Returns: 5:00pm - Daily

Departure Point: Cairns Marlin Marina

Pricing Options

$99 AUD / Person - Adult (Ages 16+) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$56 AUD / Person - Child (Ages 4-15) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
RRP $77.5 $63.5 AUD / Person - Family (2A+2C) ($254 Total) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$0 AUD / Person - Infant (0-3 yrs) (Between: 01 Apr 2023 and 31 Mar 2026)

Explore the tropical haven of Fitzroy Island with Sunlover's Ferry Transfers!

  • 45 minute ferry transfers on a spacious air-conditioned catamaran
  • Soak up the sun on one of the many beautiful beaches
  • Take a self-guided walk up to the lighthouse and scenic lookout
  • Free day to explore Fitzroy Island at your leisure

Thanks to Sunlover's Fitzroy Island Ferry Transfers you can access this lush little mecca in just 45 minutes from Cairns. From its glistening turquoise waters, stunning beaches, and abundant rainforest, Fitzroy offers an array of activities or the luxury of doing nothing at all! Whether it's snorkelling, hiking, kayaking, enjoying a glass-bottom boat tour, or indulging in beachside relaxation with a refreshing drink and a captivating read, you'll be tempted to book another trip! 

Highlights

  • Return ferry from Cairns to Fitzroy Island
  • Spacious, air-conditioned catamaran
  • Up to 6.5 hours on Fitzroy Island
  • Self-guided rainforest hiking trails to the lighthouse and 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 for snacks and accessories
  • Restaurant and bar looking out over the bay

Fitzroy Island Aerial View Beach and Rainforest

Sample Itinerary

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Check in and Depart Cairns

Start your day at the Cairns Marlin Marina, where you can check in and board the comfortable vessel. Depart for the stunning Fitzroy Island!

7:30 am - Check-in starts at the Sunlover Desk inside Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns Marlin Marina

8:40 am - Boarding closes

8:45 am - Boat departs Cairns Marlin Marina

9:30 am - Arrive at Fitzroy Island

sunlover ferry traveling from cairns to fitzroy island


6.5 hours of free time on ...

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Check in and Depart Cairns

Start your day at the Cairns Marlin Marina, where you can check in and board the comfortable vessel. Depart for the stunning Fitzroy Island!

7:30 am - Check-in starts at the Sunlover Desk inside Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns Marlin Marina

8:40 am - Boarding closes

8:45 am - Boat departs Cairns Marlin Marina

9:30 am - Arrive at Fitzroy Island

sunlover ferry traveling from cairns to fitzroy island


6.5 hours of free time on Fitzroy Island

Once you arrive at Fitzroy Island, you have the day free to explore how you choose! Relax on Nudey Beach and swim in the crystal clear waters. Take on a rainforest hike, or kick back with a cocktail at Fitzroy Island Resort. Add-on option activities like kayaking, snorkelling, or glass bottom boat tours. The island is surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef so water sports are extra beautiful here with all the marine life!

snorkellers in blue waters around fitzroy island


Return to Cairns

3:30 pm - Boarding starts at Fitzroy Island Jetty

3:55 pm - Boarding closes

4:00 pm - Boat departs Fitzroy Island

4:45 pm - Arrive back in Cairns Marina

*This is a sample itinerary and on occasion, times are subject to changes depending on weather, tides and other factors outside the control of Sunlover Reef Cruises.

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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
  • Please bring the credit card used & ID of cardholder for verification at check-in

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned ferry transfers to and from Fi...

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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
  • Please bring the credit card used & ID of cardholder for verification at check-in

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned ferry transfers to and from Fitzroy Island
  • Up to 6.5 hours free time on Fitzroy Island
  • Access to self-guided walks and tropical beaches

What's Extra

  • Food and drinks
  • Premium buffet lunch
  • 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
  • Under water camera
  • 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:

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 and when does the ferry depart Cairns?

The ferry departs from Cairns Marlin Marina at 8:45am. Please arrive between 7:30am and 8:15am as boarding will close at 8:40am.

How long is the ferry ride to Fitzroy Island?

The ferry ride between Cairns and Fitzroy Island is around 45 minutes. 

Where and when does the return ferry depart?

The return ferry to Cairns departs from the Fitzroy Island Jetty at 4pm. Please meet there for boarding at 3:30pm. 

How long do we have on Fitzroy Island?

You have around 6.5 hours of free time to enjoy Fitzroy Island!

Are there any age restrictions?

No, this tour is suitable for all ages!

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, kayak hire, glass bottom boat tours, and more. 

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