Sunlover | Fitzroy Island Value Deal with Picnic 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
- 4.5 hours of free time to enjoy the natural beauty of Fitzroy Island
- Explore the island's beaches, reefs, rainforest trails, and resort
- Delicious picnic lunch and glass bottom boat tour included
Overview
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
- 4.5 hours of free time on Fitzroy Island
- Access to amazing beaches and bushwalks
- Fresh, pre-packed picnic lunch
- 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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Tour Itinerary:
- 8:45 - 9:45am - Check-in & collection of boarding pass
- 9:45 - Boarding commences
- 10:00am - Boarding closes
- 10:15am - Depart Cairns
- 11:15am - Arrive Fitzroy Island
- 12:30 - 13:15 - Picnic lunch if selected
- 3:30pm - Depart Fitzroy Island
- 4:30pm - Arrive Cairns
Depart Cairns
Check in at the Sunlover Reef Cruises desk in the Reef Fleet Terminal at Cairns Marlin Marina. Then board...
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Important Information
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
- 4.5 hours of free time on Fitzroy Island
- Picnic 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
Cancellations
No shows or client cancellations made within 24 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price.
A refund in the event of cancellation is subject to both our Cancellation Policy and the terms of the supplier.
Terms and Conditions
Our Terms & Conditions apply to this experience. Please review them before booking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where and when is check-in?
Check-in & collection of boarding passes must be completed between 8:45am and 9:45am at the Sunlover Cruises desk inside the Reef Terminal at Cairns Marina (located corner of Spence St & Pier Point Road). Boarding is between 9:45am and 10am for a 10:15am departure.
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 picnic lunch 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 4.5 hours of free time to enjoy Fitzroy Island.
