Sunlover | Fitzroy Island Value Deal with Buffet Lunch + Snorkel Hire
Departure Times
Departure Point: Cairns Marlin Marina
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Spend an amazing day on Fitzroy Island, a tropical gem of the Great Barrier Reef!
- Return ferry transfers from Cairns to the glorious Fitzroy Island
- A self-guided island adventure with plenty of downtime to relax
- Delicious buffet lunch and snorkel gear hire included
- Admire pristine coral reefs, stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and more
Head to the gorgeous Fitzroy Island with Sunlover on a fun-filled day trip from Cairns! This value deal includes return ferry transfers, a fantastic buffet lunch, and snorkel gear hire so you can frolic in the Great Barrier Reef around the island. Equipped with everything you need for the day, you can spend your day and marvelling at the vibrant natural landscapes of Fitzroy Island and relaxing or exploring to your heart's content!
Highlights
- Self guided adventure on Fitzroy Island
- Return ferry transfers from Cairns
- Comfy, air-conditioned catamaran
- 6 hours of free time on the island
- Access to stunning beaches and bushwalks
- Buffet lunch included
- Snorkel gear hire included
- Admire the unique corals of the Great Barrier Reef
- Other optional add-ons like kayaks and paddleboards
- Island day trip fun for all ages
Sample Itinerary
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Check in at Cairns Marlin Marina for 8:45am departure
Head to the Reef Fleet Terminal at Cairns Marlin Marina and find the Sunlover Reef Cruises desk. Meet the friendly crew, board the air-conditioned vessel, and depart from the mainland! You'll leave Cairns at 8:45am, and it's a beautiful 45-minute cruise over to Fitzroy Island.
6 hours of free time on Fitzroy Island
Have a decent chunk of ...
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Check in at Cairns Marlin Marina for 8:45am departure
Head to the Reef Fleet Terminal at Cairns Marlin Marina and find the Sunlover Reef Cruises desk. Meet the friendly crew, board the air-conditioned vessel, and depart from the mainland! You'll leave Cairns at 8:45am, and it's a beautiful 45-minute cruise over to Fitzroy Island.
6 hours of free time on Fitzroy Island
Have a decent chunk of time to explore the wonders of Fitzroy Island! You can visit the iconic white sands of Nudey Beach, explore the rainforest on an exhilarating hike, or relax at Fitzroy Island Resort with a cocktail. You can also purchase optional activities like kayak hire, paddleboard hire, guided snorkel tours, an informative turtle talk, and more.
Buffet lunch and snorkel gear included
This Fitzroy Island Value Deal with Sunlover includes a fabulous buffet lunch at Zephyrs Restaurant on the island. It also includes snorkel gear hire so you can dive into the offshore reefs, spot marine life, and observe the beautiful coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef.
4pm return to Cairns
Meet back at the Fitzroy Island Jetty at 3:30pm for a 4pm departure. Return to Cairns around 4:45pm!
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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
- Snorkel gear hire
What's Extra
- Any additional snacks and drinks you wish to purchase
- Other optional activities including
- Guided snorkel safari tour
- Glass bottom boat tour
- 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
Important Information:
If you have pre-booked snorkelling equipment this must be collected aboard the Sunlover Cruises vessel prior to arrival at Fitzroy Island.
Please note that for any un-returned or damaged snorkelling equipment, a fee equal to the current replacement value for the un-returned/ damaged snorkelling equipment will be payable at the end of your tour.
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
Where is check-in?
Please check in at the Sunlover Reef Cruises desk inside the Reef Fleet Terminal at Cairns Marlin Marina, 1 Spence Street, Cairns City.
What time does the tour depart?
The vessel departs at 8:45am. Check in is between 7:30am and 8:30am, and passengers failing to check-in by 08:30 may miss final boarding!
How long is the boat ride to Fitzroy Island?
It takes about a 45 minute ferry transfer to get to Fitzroy Island from Cairns.
What is included in this Fitzroy Island Value Deal?
This Fitzroy Island Value Deal includes a buffet lunch at Zephyrs Restaurant on the island, as well as snorkel gear hire.
Where do we collect our snorkel gear?
Collect your snorkelling equipment aboard the Sunlover Cruises vessel prior to arrival at Fitzroy Island.
Is Fitzroy Island wheelchair accessible?
Fitzroy Island is quite hilly and therefore not easily accessible for wheelchairs. Green Island is much more wheelchair-friendly!
How much time do we have on the island?
You have around 6 hours of free time to enjoy Fitzroy Island.
Are there any age restrictions?
No, this tour is suitable for all ages!