Fitzroy Island
A favourite destination for Cairns locals, Fitzroy Island is 99 per cent lush rainforest, with gorgeous beaches, spectacular walking trails, abundant coral and marine life and plenty of adventure activities.
Take a bush walk to the island’s summit or lighthouse, snorkel straight off the beach or simply sit back and soak up the serenity on the sandy shores of the famous Nudey Beach - voted the best beach in Australia.
You can also check out the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre, an organisation that rehabilitates turtles back to health in a special facility on the island.
Relax in our air-conditioned catamaran for this short 45-minute ride the tropical paradise of Fitzroy Island.
Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat
You can snorkel straight off the beach and discover amazing marine life and sea turtles, or simply sit back and soak up the serenity on the sandy shores of the famous Nudey Beach – voted the best beach in Australia. Our glass bottom boat tours are another great way to discover the fascinating marine life around the island. Both these options are included in your package.
Outer Reef Pontoon
Departing from Cairns, embark on a 1.5-hour journey aboard our air-conditioned catamaran to reach our Moore Reef Pontoon on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. This pontoon is perfectly positioned and fully equipped with snorkelling equipment. Younger guests can enjoy fun-filled moments in our enclosed ocean pool or experience the thrill of swirling down our new 30-metre spiral waterslide into the tropical ocean pool. Looking to stay dry? Try our semi-submersible, glass-bottom boat tours. or underwater observatory, where you can marvel at the most impressive natural fish tank to ensure that visitors of all ages and abilities can fully immerse themselves in the beauty of the reef, with its vibrant coral, fascinating marine life, including turtles, and more. For those who want even more adventure, you can add to your experience a guided-snorkel tour, Seawalker helmet dive, or take to the sky for a scenic helicopter flight.
The journey continues with a visit to Fitzroy Island where lunch will be served, you’ll have a delightful 3-hour afternoon stay on this beautiful tropical paradise. Fitzroy Island is a Favourite among Cairns locals, with 99% of its landscape covered in lush tropical rainforest, complemented by granite outcrops, open woodlands, mangroves, and coral-fringed beaches. Additionally, we provide snorkel equipment as part of this tour.
Experience the best of both worlds effortlessly – the mesmerizing Great Barrier Reef and the serene beauty of Fitzroy Island, complete with a wide range of water activities – all in one single, unforgettable day.
Itinerary | Inclusions |
- 7-7.30 AM Check in
- 8:00 AM Depart Cairns to Moore Reef Pontoon
- 9:30 AM Arrive at Moore Reef Pontoon
- 2 Hours of Pontoon Fun
- 11:30 AM Reboard and Depart Moore Reef
- 12:15 PM Arrive at Fitzroy Island
- 12:30-1:30 PM Lunch
- 2 Hours of Island Fun
- 3:30 PM Depart Fitzroy Island
- 4.30 PM Arrive Back in Cairns
| - Snorkelling & equipment
- Lycra suit
- Semi-submersible tour
- Glass bottom boat tour
- Underwater observatory
- Fish feeding presentations
- Waterslide
- Enclosed ocean pool
- Gourmet tropical-inspired lunch
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Guided snorkelling adventure
A guided snorkelling adventure tour is the ideal way to optimise your outer Barrier Reef snorkelling experience.
Seawalker ® helmet diving
Experience the marine life of the Great Barrier Reef by joining our Seawalker Helmet Diving adventure program. Seawalker has been designed to introduce people to the excitement of the underwater world, even without any prior dive knowledge or experience.