Fitzroy Island Half-Day Tour – Fitzroy Island Adventures
A short Fitzroy Island visit with around two hours ashore and return boat travel from Cairns. Snorkel hire, glass-bottom boat tours and lunch cost extra.
Fit a Fitzroy Island visit into part of your day with the 10:45am departure from Cairns. The half-day option gives you around two hours ashore before the 2pm return sailing, reaching Cairns at approximately 2:45pm.
Keep your island plans focused
Welcome Bay is the practical base for a short stay: swim, snorkel from the shore or relax beside the water. The beach has coral rubble, so reef shoes or thongs are useful. Even a short island walk can take a substantial part of your available time.
The standard fare covers return boat travel. Bring your own snorkelling gear or add equipment hire; a glass-bottom boat tour and picnic lunch are separate extras. Food is also available to buy on the island.
This option suits a brief beach and reef visit rather than a full walking itinerary. Snorkelling is in open water, and swimmers need to be comfortable in the sea.
- Around two hours ashore.
- 10:45am Cairns departure.
- Beach time at Welcome Bay.
- Optional snorkel hire or glass-bottom boat tour.
- Return to Cairns during the afternoon.
- Return boat transfers between Cairns and Fitzroy Island.
- Around 2 hours on Fitzroy Island to spend independently.
- Check in at the Fitzroy Island Adventures boat at A Finger, Cairns Marlin Marina, at 10:15 am.
- Departs Cairns at 10:45 am and Fitzroy Island at 2:00 pm, returning to Cairns around 2:45 pm.
- The crossing takes about 45 minutes each way.
- Snorkelling equipment, the glass-bottom boat tour and picnic lunch cost extra.
- Snorkelling is in open water; you should be comfortable swimming in the sea.
- Welcome Bay's main beach has coral rubble, so bring reef shoes or thongs.
- The resort swimming pool is for resort guests only.
- Scuba diving is not available on this tour.
- Follow your booking confirmation for final meeting arrangements and timings. Advise any participation or dietary requirements before travel.