Fitzroy Island Day Tour
Fitzroy Island Day Tour
9am, 11am, 3pm Ferry departures
- Full & Half Day Fast Ferry
- Beach Hire Hut
Inc. all levies & taxes
Half Day 11am - 2pm Ferry
Show Rates FROM $70 per adult
Island Guests Ferry
Show Rates FROM $85 per adult
Fitzroy Island Ferry Transfers
Show Rates FROM $85 per adult
Activity Pass 1 Glass Bottom Boat
Show Rates FROM $105 per adult
Activity Pass 1 Snorkelling
Show Rates FROM $105 per adult
Activity Pass 2
Show Rates FROM $125 per adult
Fitzroy Island Day Tour Info
Fitzroy Island is only 45 minutes from Cairns and is one of the most unspoilt islands on the Great Barrier Reef.
Being a continental island, it is covered with lush, pristine rainforest. Getting wet and exploring the coral reef surrounding the island, where tropical fish present a rainbow of colour, is as easy as stepping off the beach.
Bird life also abounds here, presenting a natural showcase not to be missed. If you want to explore an idyllic, unspoilt tropical paradise, your choices are plentiful with a day tour to Fitzroy Island.
Spend the day snorkelling the fringing coral reefs, strolling through the National Park rainforest walking tracks, or for the more adventurous hiker, discover breathtaking views of the island and surrounding reefs. There are hiking trails and guided walks as well as numerous water sports options available.
The Beach hire hut has noodles as a safety measure provided free to Raging Thunder guests. Wetsuits are available for hire with Size 6 being the smallest size.
Three departures daily:
- A high-speed catamaran from Cairns takes just 45 minutes
- Departs Cairns at 9am, 11am & 3pm
- Departs Fitzroy Island at 2pm & 4pm
- Check-in Reef Fleet Terminal, Raging Thunder counter
- Check-in 45 minutes prior to departure
Fitzroy Island Ferry Transfers:
- One way or Return Ferry Transfers on a high speed ferry
- Reef tax
Activity Pass 1:
- Return ferry transfer
- Choice of snorkel hire OR Glass Bottom Boat
- Paddle Skis
- Picnic Lunch
- Reef tax
- Lycra Suit
Activity Pass 2:
- Return ferry transfer
- Snorkel hire AND Glass Bottom Boat
- Paddle Skis
- Picnic Lunch
- Reef tax
- Lycra Suit
Picnic lunch
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Fitzroy Ferry with Lunch package
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Activity Pass 1
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Activity Pass 2
Picnic lunch menu:
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Double Smoked Leg Ham, Cheddar Cheese, Dijon Mustard, Tomato and Lettuce Focaccia,
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Marinated Chicken Breast, Cucumber, Red Onion, Herbed Mayonnaise and Salad Wrap
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Seasonal whole Fruit, Muesli Bar, Bottled Juice and Water
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Vegetarian available on request
Extra Charges: Glass Bottom Boat
Snorkel Gear is full day hire and includes mask, snorkel and flippers. A deposit is required.
Pack some refreshments and take your time to really enjoy the island on the walking tracks. There is a track up to the lighthouse which is relatively easy. The view from the summit at 260m is breathtaking.
Students Please Note: Raging Thunder Ferry does not accept children or teenagers 15 years or younger travelling without adult supervision.
GREAT NEWS! All payments made to Travstar do not incur a credit card surcharge.
Guest Reviews
Great fun sitting on the top deck
We had the boat to ourselves and it was great fun sitting on the top deck wind in your hair
Posted By Olympia Pauline Watson
Amazing Fitzroy
Staff are friendly, approachable and will look after you even when you're feeling a little dizzy. I had a great time.
Posted By Cecilia Montoya
Wonderful experience
Wonderful experience must visit if going to Cairns
Posted By Shamik Banerjee
Great Day trip
Took the Fitzroy Island day package and had a great day. More than enough activities to fill the day, so much in fact will have to go back.
Posted By Neil Hinton
Great Day
The staff were very friendly and helpful
Posted By Darena Tucker
I had a fantastic trip!
I actually did not get to ride the Fitzroy Ferry because it was fully booked. Gene was wonderful in helping me get passage on Raging Thunder ferry to Fitzroy Island. Gene responded quickly and booked my passage for me. Thank you for all your help! I had a fantastic trip!
Mary Loney
Posted By Mary Loney
Great Service
Really good service
Posted By ALESSANDRO FOGLIA
Fantastic
Staff were fantastic with great personalities which made the trip even more enjoyable
Posted By Kathleen Taylor
Brilliant day
Brilliant day, excellent funny staff but very responsible, a great day out would highly recommend
Posted By Galit Marks
Amazing experience!
Amazing experience! Loved everything about the tour. The guides were very relaxed and easy to talk too! Great tour, would recommend!!
Posted By Talisha Warne
Great time at Fitzroy Island
My family had a great time at Fitzroy Island and the Ferry staff where fantastic.
Posted By Deiter Wakelin
Excellent
Excellent staff and service
Posted By Kashan Rizvi
Great trip
Great trip with overseas family visiting.
Look forward to doing it again when in Cairns
Posted By Valerie Hammer
Very friendly
Staff on the ferry were very friendly and very approachable. We enjoyed travelling with them.
Posted By Susil Piyanandana
Excellent service
Excellent service and helpful & friendly staff- from bookings till our our trip on Fitzroy Island. Thank you all :)
Posted By Nadine & Cindy
Great Day
Boat crew was very experienced and fun. We enjoyed glass bottom boat ride. Lunch was very good.
Posted By Barbara Madej-Pierscieniak
Great day
Had a great day
Posted By Erin Ely
Excellent.
Gluten Free Food was amazing! Thanks so much for catering for the 2 Coeliacs in our family. Nothing was too much of a bother. Your staff were excellent.
Posted By Janet Hooker
Great time
We had a great time thanks.
Posted By Irene Spain
Amazing!
Had such a good time at Fitzroy Island that went back again two days latter. The Ferry was looking a bit tired and in need of a refit but the staff where fantastic. The fact that the reef is just meters of the beach is fantastic and swimming with sea turtles was amazing!
Posted By Deiter Wakelin
Pleasant ride
Fun staff and a pleasant ride
Posted By Cheryl
Excellent
The staff on the cruise were excellent went out of their way to be helpful and very pleasant
Posted By Jennifer Barnes
Great day
I just cant say enough about the service from Travstar.com. The site was very easy to use, the information from the consultant when I spoke with her was precise and informative. The trip to Fitzroy was very easy. We had a great day with perfect weather. We climbed the mountain and took photos, went snorkling on the low tide - lovely coral gardens just off the beach around the rocks to nudy beach. Water was clear and temperature was perfect.
Posted By David Marsden
Everything was perfect
Everything was perfect, even the bagged lunch. My family had the time of their lives. Thanks for an outstanding experience.
Posted By Michael Staiti
Wonderful
Wonderful whole day island experience. Nice place to discover and relax with a lot to do.
Posted By Navi Sapin
Trip was excellent
This trip was excellent. I recommended your site to my friends who also booked with you. There were no complaints. In turn I have recommended your site on my cairns pages on virtualtourist.com.
Posted By Ann Meyer
Thank you so much for a brilliant day.
The team from Raging Thunder that led the ferry and our activities for the day are an absolute asset to the business. They were competent, friendly and hilarious. Thank you so much for a brilliant day.
Posted By Kara Naylor
It is a beautiful island
It is a beautiful island with less tourists interruption. the facility provided on the island is pretty basic, however, we really enjoyed the time and loved the coral / fish / sea. Strongly recommend.
Posted By Frieda Chen
Well organized.
Very fun and well organized.
Posted By Angelica Robles
Had a great day.
Had a great day. Loved all the activities to do on Fiztroy Island.
Posted By Jennifer Cornish
Everything was perfect!
Great experience, everything was perfect! Thank you very much!
Posted By Yue Lin
A really fun day
A really fun day and the staff were great!
Posted By Gillian Thomas
enjoyable and exciting
Even on a less than desirable day, the skipper and crew made the trip enjoyable and exciting.
Posted By Sam Quinney
Fitzroy Island Day Tour Rates
*** SPECIAL RATES - All prices shown in Australian Dollars
Prices valid from now until 31 March 2022
| Half Day 11am - 2pm Ferry | Adult | Children | Family | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Day Transfers 11am-2pm | $70 | $56 | $201 | Book |
| Island Guests Ferry | Adult | Children | Family | Enquire |
| Resort Guests : Return Ferry Transfers | $85 | $56 | $231 | Book |
| Resort Guests Activity Pass #2 no lunch **BEST VALUE TOUR** | $120 | $60 | $300 | Book |
| Fitzroy Island Ferry Transfers | Adult | Children | Family | Enquire |
| Return Ferry Transfers 9am-2pm | $85 | $56 | $231 | Book |
| Return Ferry Transfers 9am-4pm | $85 | $56 | $231 | Book |
| Activity Pass 1 Glass Bottom Boat | Adult | Children | Family | Enquire |
| Activity Pass #1 11am-4pm No lunch | Glass Bottom Boat | $105 | $66 | $281 | Book |
| Activity Pass #1 9am-4pm No lunch | Glass Bottom Boat | $105 | $66 | $281 | Book |
| Activity Pass #1 11am-4pm lunch | Glass Bottom Boat | $124 | $85 | $357 | Book |
| Activity Pass #1 9am-2pm lunch | Glass Bottom Boat | $124 | $85 | $357 | Book |
| Activity Pass #1 9am-4pm lunch | Glass Bottom Boat | $124 | $85 | $357 | Book |
| Activity Pass 1 Snorkelling | Adult | Children | Family | Enquire |
| Activity Pass #1 11am-4pm No lunch | Snorkelling | $105 | $66 | $281 | Book |
| Activity Pass #1 9am-4pm No lunch | Snorkelling | $105 | $66 | $281 | Book |
| Activity Pass #1 11am-4pm lunch | Snorkelling | $124 | $85 | $357 | Book |
| Activity Pass #1 9am-2pm lunch | Snorkelling | $124 | $85 | $357 | Book |
| Activity Pass #1 9am-4pm lunch | Snorkelling | $124 | $85 | $357 | Book |
| Activity Pass 2 | Adult | Children | Family | Enquire |
| Activity Pass #2 11am-4pm No lunch **BEST VALUE TOUR** | $125 | $76 | $331 | Book |
| Activity Pass #2 9am-2pm No lunch **BEST VALUE TOUR** | $125 | $76 | $331 | Book |
| Activity Pass #2 9am-4pm No lunch **BEST VALUE TOUR** | $125 | $76 | $331 | Book |
| Activity Pass #2 11am-4pm lunch **BEST VALUE TOUR** | $144 | $95 | $407 | Book |
| Activity Pass #2 9am-2pm lunch **BEST VALUE TOUR** | $144 | $95 | $407 | Book |
| Activity Pass #2 9am-4pm lunch **BEST VALUE TOUR** | $144 | $95 | $407 | Book |
All prices shown in Australian Dollars
Prices valid from now until 31 March 2022
| Half Day 11am - 2pm Ferry | Adult | Children | Family | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Day Transfers 11am-2pm | $70 | $56 | $201 | Book |
| Island Guests Ferry | Adult | Children | Family | Enquire |
| Resort Guests : Return Ferry Transfers | $85 | $56 | $231 | Book |
| Resort Guests Activity Pass #2 no lunch **BEST VALUE TOUR** | $120 | $60 | $300 | Book |
| Fitzroy Island Ferry Transfers | Adult | Children | Family | Enquire |
| Return Ferry Transfers 9am-2pm | $85 | $56 | $231 | Book |
| Return Ferry Transfers 9am-4pm | $85 | $56 | $231 | Book |
| Activity Pass 1 Glass Bottom Boat | Adult | Children | Family | Enquire |
| Activity Pass #1 11am-4pm No lunch | Glass Bottom Boat | $105 | $66 | $281 | Book |
| Activity Pass #1 9am-2pm No lunch | Glass Bottom Boat | $105 | $66 | $281 | Book |
| Activity Pass #1 9am-4pm No lunch | Glass Bottom Boat | $105 | $66 | $281 | Book |
| Activity Pass #1 11am-4pm lunch | Glass Bottom Boat | $124 | $85 | $357 | Book |
| Activity Pass #1 9am-2pm lunch | Glass Bottom Boat | $124 | $85 | $357 | Book |
| Activity Pass #1 9am-4pm lunch | Glass Bottom Boat | $124 | $85 | $357 | Book |
| Activity Pass 1 Snorkelling | Adult | Children | Family | Enquire |
| Activity Pass #1 11am-4pm No lunch | Snorkelling | $105 | $66 | $281 | Book |
| Activity Pass #1 9am-4pm No lunch | Snorkelling | $105 | $66 | $281 | Book |
| Activity Pass #1 11am-4pm lunch | Snorkelling | $124 | $85 | $357 | Book |
| Activity Pass #1 9am-2pm lunch | Snorkelling | $124 | $85 | $357 | Book |
| Activity Pass #1 9am-4pm lunch | Snorkelling | $124 | $85 | $357 | Book |
| Activity Pass 2 | Adult | Children | Family | Enquire |
| Activity Pass #2 11am-4pm No lunch **BEST VALUE TOUR** | $125 | $76 | $331 | Book |
| Activity Pass #2 9am-2pm No lunch **BEST VALUE TOUR** | $125 | $76 | $331 | Book |
| Activity Pass #2 9am-4pm No lunch **BEST VALUE TOUR** | $125 | $76 | $331 | Book |
| Activity Pass #2 11am-4pm lunch **BEST VALUE TOUR** | $144 | $95 | $407 | Book |
| Activity Pass #2 9am-2pm lunch **BEST VALUE TOUR** | $144 | $95 | $407 | Book |
| Activity Pass #2 9am-4pm lunch **BEST VALUE TOUR** | $144 | $95 | $407 | Book |
Optional Extras
Prices valid from Prices valid from now until 31 March 2021
| Beaches Transfers | Adult | $27 |
| Beaches Transfers | Child | $13.5 |
| Beaches Transfers | Family | $67.5 |
TERMS
Child Age = 4-14 years
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