From $113
Start Time 10:15
Duration 8hr
- Return transfers between Cairns and Fitzroy Island aboard a Sunlover catamaran
- 4.5+ hours of free time on the island to explore, swim, walk or relax
- Access to self-guided national park walking tracks and public beach areas
- Access to Foxy's Bar & Cafe, island stores and public amenities
- Onboard Starlink Wi-Fi (subject to coverage and operating conditions)
About This Experience
The 8Hr Sunlover Fitzroy Island Tour is a full-day trip from Cairns aboard a large, air-conditioned catamaran. The base package includes return transfers and 4+ hours of free time on the island to explore national park trails, swim and access public beaches, with reef activities and lunch options. For the complete Fitzroy Island experience, optional upgrades are available at the time of booking: snorkel equipment hire, a glass-bottom boat tour and picnic lunch combos.
The Sunlover Fitzroy Island Experience
Fitzroy Island sits just 26 kilometres southeast of Cairns, yet it feels like a completely different world. This is a rugged national park island with rainforest-covered peaks rising straight from the Coral Sea, many intimate coves and the legendary Nudey Beach, twice voted Australia's best beach.
Unlike the outer reef pontoons, the fringing reef here begins right at the shoreline; wade in from the sand and find the coral gardens beneath you.
The Sunlover reef cruises to Fitzroy Island takes 45-minutes; you will cruise in comfort, with both indoor and outdoor seating and onboard Starlink Wi-Fi. Once ashore, the day is yours. Follow the national park trail through ancient rainforest to the lighthouse lookout for sweeping Coral Sea views, explore the sheltered coves around Welcome Bay, or slow right down at Foxy's Bar & Cafe.
Upgrade for the Full Experience
To make the absolute most of your time on the reef, we recommend adding at least one upgrade at the time of booking.
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour: guided by a marine expert, you can see giant clams, anemones, reef fish and possibly sea turtles, all without getting wet.
- Snorkel Equipment Hire: hire a full set (mask, fins, snorkel, buoyancy vest and lycra suit) and explore the fringing reef at your own pace.
- Picnic Lunch Combo: combine either upgrade with a picnic lunch box for the easiest way to enjoy a complete island day.
This Sunlover cruises Fitzroy Island tour suits visitors who want a relaxed, self-guided island day with the flexibility to do as much or as little as they like. It's particularly well suited to families with young children (infants travel free), travellers who prefer to explore at their own pace, and those visiting Cairns for a shorter stay who want an accessible reef and nature experience without the full-day outer reef commitment.
Cruise Details
Location Reef Fleet Terminal (Bottom floor, 1 Spence St, Cairns City)
| Departure | Boards | Departs | Returns | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 08:30 | 10:15 | 16:30 | 8hr |
From $113
Start Time 10:15
Duration 8hr
- Return transfers between Cairns and Fitzroy Island aboard a Sunlover catamaran
- 4.5+ hours of free time on the island to explore, swim, walk or relax
- Access to self-guided national park walking tracks and public beach areas
- Access to Foxy's Bar & Cafe, island stores and public amenities
- Onboard Starlink Wi-Fi (subject to coverage and operating conditions)
