Sunlover | Fitzroy Island Value Deal with Buffet Lunch + Glass Bottom Boat
Departure Times
Departure Point: Cairns Marlin Marina
Pricing Options
Venture from Cairns to Fitzroy Island for an epic day of adventures!
- Return ferry transfers in a comfortable, air-conditioned vessel
- 6 hours of free time to enjoy the natural beauty of Fitzroy Island
- Explore the island's beaches, reefs, rainforest trails, and resort
- Delicious buffet lunch and glass bottom boat tour included
Join Sunlover for a Fitzroy Island Day Trip including lunch and a glass bottom boat tour! This flexible excursion from Cairns includes return ferry transfers, lunch, and your glass bottom boat trip over the Great Barrier Reef. For the rest of the time on the island, you can explore or relax at your own pace. Fitzroy Island is a stunning location with tropical views, idyllic beaches, adventurous hiking trails, and more!
Highlights
- Day trip from Cairns to Fitzroy Island
- Self guided adventure to suit your travel style
- Air-conditioned catamaran with views of the Coral Sea
- 6 hours of free time on Fitzroy Island
- Access to amazing beaches and bushwalks
- Buffet lunch at Zephyrs Restaurant included
- Glass bottom boat tour included
- Admire the unique corals of the Great Barrier Reef
- Other optional add-ons like kayaks and paddleboards
- Fun for travellers of all ages
Sample Itinerary
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Depart Cairns at 8:45am
Check in at the Sunlover Reef Cruises desk in the Reef Fleet Terminal at Cairns Marlin Marina. Then board the spacious catamaran and depart at 8:45 for a dreamy boat ride over to Fitzroy Island! The journey is about 45 minutes, so make sure you soak in those tropical views of the Coral Sea along the way.
Enjoy Fitzroy Island
You'll have about 6 hours of free time on Fi...
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Depart Cairns at 8:45am
Check in at the Sunlover Reef Cruises desk in the Reef Fleet Terminal at Cairns Marlin Marina. Then board the spacious catamaran and depart at 8:45 for a dreamy boat ride over to Fitzroy Island! The journey is about 45 minutes, so make sure you soak in those tropical views of the Coral Sea along the way.
Enjoy Fitzroy Island
You'll have about 6 hours of free time on Fitzroy Island, where you can explore to your heart's content. Lounge on Nudey Beach or hire snorkel gear to swim around the coral reefs. Walk through the rainforest on a hiking trail or relax at the Fitzroy Island Resort. You can also purchase optional activities like kayak tours, paddleboard hire, guided walks, and more.
Lunch and Glass Bottom Boat Tour included
This Fitzroy Island Value Deal has two lovely inclusions. Feast on a buffet lunch at Zephyrs Restaurant with views overlooking the turquoise waters. Also join a peaceful glass bottom boat tour, where you can admire the flourishing ecosystems of the Great Barrier Reef from the comfort of an above-ground seat. This is a great option for those who aren't confident swimmers! Depart Fitzroy Island for Cairns at 4pm.
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What To Bring
- Swimwear
- 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
What's Included
- Return transfers from Cairns to Fitzroy Island
- Travel on an air-conditioned ...
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What To Bring
- Swimwear
- 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
What's Included
- Return transfers from Cairns to Fitzroy Island
- Travel on an air-conditioned catamaran
- 6 hours of free time on Fitzroy Island
- Buffet lunch
- Glass bottom boat tour
What's Extra
- Any additional snacks and drinks you wish to purchase
- Other optional activities including
- Guided snorkel safari tour
- Snorkel gear hire
- Guided rainforest walk
- Turtle Talk
- Stand up paddle board hire
- Kayak tour
- Underwater 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:
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 is check-in?
Check-in & collection of boarding passes must be completed 07:30 – 08:30 at the Sunlover Cruises desk inside the Reef Terminal at Cairns Marina (located corner of Spence St & Pier Point Road). Passengers failing to check-in by 08:30 may miss final boarding.
How long is the boat ride from Cairns to Fitzroy Island?
It takes about a 45 minute ferry transfer to get to Fitzroy Island from Cairns.
What is included?
This Fitzroy Island Value Deal includes a buffet lunch at Zephyrs Restaurant on the island, as well as a glass bottom boat tour over the nearby Great Barrier Reef.
Is Fitzroy Island wheelchair accessible?
Fitzroy Island is quite hilly and therefore not easily accessible for wheelchairs. Green Island is much more wheelchair-friendly!
Can I bring my children?
Yes! This tour is suitable for all ages (infants 0-3 travel free).
How much time do we have on Fitzroy Island?
You have around 6 hours of free time to enjoy Fitzroy Island.
Where is the included lunch?
Lunch is at Zephyrs Restaurant at Fitzroy Island Resort.