8am-5pm | Fitzroy Island + Glass Bottom Boat
The journey to Fitzroy Island is a relaxing 45 minute cruise in the 190 seat air-conditioned catamaran from Cairns to the sheltered waters of Welcome Bay on Fitzroy Island.
This tour features a Glass Bottom Boat excursion at 9:30 am, strategically chosen for optimal glass-bottom boat viewing conditions. During this time, the prevailing calm winds and the absence of the day's full boat traffic combine to offer an enhanced experience.
Departures:
- Departs Cairns Marina at 8am
- Glass Bottom Boat at 9:30am (1 hour)
- Departs Fitzroy at 5pm.
Pre-booking is essential. Please do not turn up to the ferry without a booking.
Fitzroy Island Check-in Location
- Check-in opens 1 hour prior to departure at the Fitzroy Island Resort Booking Centre Shop 2/1 Spence Street (Reef Fleet Terminal Building)
- After you check-in the reservation team will direct you to the vessel on the Marlin Marina.
- 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 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.
Fitzroy Island Sports Hub
Explore the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and enjoy an abundance of water activities available on the island from the newly opened 'Fitzroy Island Sports Hub'. FISH is open from 9:30am to 4:00pm daily and can be accessed via the steps to the left of the swimming pool. Hire services can be booked upon arrival and a credit card imprint, refundable deposit or other form of security deposit is required for all rentals.
Equipment Available for hire
- Mask & snorkel
- Fins
- Floatation vests
- Kayaks | 30 mins
- Stand Up Paddle Boards | 30 mins.
- Stinger Suits
Turtle Rehabilitation Centre Talks
Learn about the centre and meet a sea turtle.
Held daily at 1pm, 1:45pm & 2:30pm.
Duration is 30 minutes.
Sunday Junior Marine Biologist Program
Includes hands-on activities, a packed lunch and certificate.
Held every Sunday from 9am to 12pm.
Guided Snorkel Tours
Held on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday's at 10am.
Duration is 1 hour.
Includes mask, snorkel & fin hire.
Stand Up Paddle Board Tours
Held Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sundays at 10:30am, 12:00pm & 1:30pm.
Duration is 1.5 hours.
Snorkel Safari
Held daily at 1:30pm.
90 Min Snorkel Tour at one of Fitzroy Islands beautiful bays with magnificent fringing reef.
Reviews
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
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
Very entertaining trip to Fitzroy. The deckhand doing the safety instructions was very entertaining. Boat was on time and smooth trip.
A great day out at Fitzroy Island. Cheerful and helpful crew on the ferry
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.
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.
