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An island trip gives your day on the water a place to come ashore. Our selection includes Green Island, Fitzroy Island, Frankland Islands and Michaelmas Cay, with different departure times and activities to suit the day you have in mind.
Compare half-day and full-day choices, or combine island time with an outer reef visit. Read each listing to see whether you are booking transport or a package with activities and meals. Time on the island and snorkelling inclusions vary between tours, so compare those details before choosing your trip.
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Island tour questions
Should I choose Green Island, Fitzroy Island or Frankland Islands?
Green Island combines a small coral cay, rainforest boardwalks and beach time. Fitzroy Island offers beaches and walking tracks, with transfer-only options for a more independent day. Frankland Islands is a guided excursion with snorkelling, an island walk and lunch. Choose by the activities and level of organisation you want, rather than expecting every island trip to be the same.
Does an island ticket include snorkelling equipment, lunch and a glass-bottom boat tour?
Not automatically. Some Green Island and Fitzroy Island tickets cover return boat travel only; equipment hire, lunch or glass-bottom boat trips depend on the package selected. The Frankland Islands day tour includes a broader activity package and lunch. Compare the inclusions for the exact booking option, especially when buying tickets for a family.
Is a half-day island tour enough?
A half day works for a shorter beach visit or one main activity. Choose a full day if you want to combine snorkelling, walking and a relaxed lunch without watching the clock. Check time ashore rather than the overall tour duration. The Fitzroy Island half-day trip and Green Island half-day options are useful starting points for a shorter outing.
Can I visit an island and the outer reef on the same day?
Yes. This selection includes Great Adventures' Green Island and outer reef trip and Sunlover's reef and Fitzroy Island combination. These are organised combined itineraries, so the time at each stop is shorter than dedicating a day to one destination. Choose an island-only tour if beach time and walking are your main priorities.