Fitzroy Island Ferry for Resort Guests

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Duration | 45 minutes
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The Fitzroy Island Ferry departs Cairns 3 times per day and takes 45 Minutes to get to Fitzroy Island.

Fitzroy Ferry Time Table

Departs Cairns Marina at 8am, 11am, 1:30pm
Departs Fitzroy at 9:30am, 12:15pm, 5pm.

The journey is a relaxing 45 minute ride in the 190 seat air-conditioned "Fast Cat" from Cairns to the sheltered waters of Welcome Bay on Fitzroy Island.

Fitzroy Flyer One Way Fares:

Adult $41 (14+ years)
Child $20.50 (4-13 years)
Family $107.50 (2 Adults + 2 Children)
Infant Free (0-3 years)

Please Note: 
Adult supervision is required for people under the age of 18.

Fitzroy Ferry Departure Point
Please be waiting for the ferry 30 minutes prior to departure and board the boat directly.  The ferry departs from Marlin Wharf A Finger, Berth 20.   Look for small fitzroyisland.com sign.  Allow 7-10 minutes' walk along jetty.  Boarding closes 15 mins prior to departure.

Marlin Marina Distances

  • 15 Minutes by car from the Cairns Airport
  • Up to 25 minutes walk from Cairns Esplanade Hotels
  • Up to 15 minutes walk from Cairns City Hotels
  • 30 Minutes' Drive from Palm Cove
  • 60 Minutes' Drive from Port Douglas

Parking
The Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal Car Park offers all day parking for a cost of $10/day. The ticket machines can take payment via Credit Card or Cash. This car park is just 2 minutes' walk from the Cairns Marlin Marina.

Things to do on Fitzroy Island
Enjoy the abundance of activities available on the Island from the Dive and Adventures Centre including kayaking, snorkelling, glass bottom boat tours and paddle boarding (charges apply).

If you are looking for something more relaxed, simply soak up some sun on the beach and go for a swim in the surf. If you are the adventuring type go for one of the free self-guided walks through the secret garden in the Rainforest or challenge yourself with a walk to the Summit Lighthouse. 

The Island also offers fish feeding at 11:30am and 4:00pm daily from the Jetty.

Transfers for Resort Guests
Check availability and book return transfers for your stay on Fitzroy Island. Our form shows last seat availability and the total number of seats left on all of the departure times and dates.

Fitzroy Island Resort Check In & Check Out times
Check-in: 02:00pm. Pool towels and changing facilities are made available for early ferry arrivals.
Check-out: 10:00am. Bag storage and change facilities are available for guests departing on the last ferry.

Foxy’s Bar and Café
Foxy’s Bar and Café provide a wide range of food and drink options including Kids meals and coffee. The General Store also has a range of food, drinks and general needs including pies, sandwiches, ice-creams, BBQ packs, soft drinks and sunblock. (charges apply).

Reviews

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Lin Yang

The trip down is fantastic. Fistroy island is one the best place to visit. And the trip to and fro is on time and pleasant.

For anyone who does not like a bumpy ride, esp when water is rough can consider to sit at the back row

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Jennifer Grainger

I want to thank Jodi for his efficient service and help we had to change times etc and he was very helpful in getting all the changes for us. I would use this company again

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Melinda Dolling

Very entertaining trip to Fitzroy. The deckhand doing the safety instructions was very entertaining. Boat was on time and smooth trip.

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Wayne Shanahan

A great day out at Fitzroy Island. Cheerful and helpful crew on the ferry

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Paul Harms

The ferry ride over to Fitzroy Island was good - we enjoyed it, but the island had uneven terrain, including walking on coral and as we both have mobility issues, this tour was inappropriate for us. Also, the beach had coral, not sand, and was on a steep angle. Even the eating area was not open, so we went back early rather than being in pain for a further three and a half hours. For Fitzroy Island hikes, you need to have the warning that a reasonably high level of fitness is required, in your marketing material.

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Claudia

I got 2 messenges and 2 emails the day before to remind me of my upcoming trip. Seems a bit much. 1 reminder would have been enough. Funny and friendly staff on the boat.

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Fitzroy island is located 29 kilometres south-east of Cairns and is only 45 minutes by ferry. All of our day trips depart from the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns City.