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Fitzroy Island Adventures Half Day Trip with Optional Lunch

A great trip if you are limited on time and don't mind a sleep in. Spend just over 2 hours on Fitzroy Island, still enough time to discover its beauty.
Fitzroy Island Adventures Half Day Trip with Optional Lunch

Highlights

  • 45 minute return ferry to Fitzroy Island

  • Enjoy walks through the rainforest

  • Abundant marine life

  • Optional activities once on the island

  • Picture perfect scenery

  • Over 2 hours to explore Fitzroy Island

If you're short on time and looking for the quickest and most effective way to get to the beautiful, unspoiled Fitzroy Island, this half day option includes ferry transfers from Cairns and allows you some time for a sleep in! Heading out from the Cairns Marina, you'll board a comfortable vessel and cruise out across the pristine reef waters towards the wonderful shores of Fitzroy Island on a journey that takes roughly 45 minutes.

Departing at 10.45am, this Fitzroy Island ferry tour offers a half day of enjoyment at one of Cairns' most popular and accessible Great Barrier Reef areas without breaking the budget. So if you're wanting to get an amazing reef experience without committing too much time or money, be sure to book online today.

More info

Note

  • Please note seasonal rates apply

  • Off Peak dates: 24th April - 24th June; 1st November - 20th December; 16th January 2024 - 28th March 2024

  • Peak dates: 1st April - 23rd April; 25th June - 31st October; 21st December - 15th January 2024; 29th March - 31st March 2024

Inclusions

  • Return ferry transfers to Fitzroy Island
  • Over 2 hours to explore Fitzroy Island

Exclusions

  • Hotel pick ups and drop offs

Time

  • Departs Cairns at 10:45am, depart Fitzroy at 2pm. Arrive in Cairns at approx. 2:45pm
  • Guests will receive a text message the afternoon prior to departure with berth number and vessel as well as a link to a map directing them to the correct location

Sample Menu

  • INDIVIDUAL COLD LUNCHES - Double Smoked Leg Ham, Cheddar Cheese, Dijon Mustard, Tomato and Lettuce Baguette, Marinated Chicken Breast, Cucumber, Carrot, Herbed Mayonnaise and Salad Half Wrap , Seasonal Whole Fruit and Carmen’s Chocolate and Cranberry Muesli Bar, Bottled Water

  • Vegetarian Option - Sun dried Tomato, Hummus, Olive and Caper, Red Onion Jam and Lettuce Baguette, Mango chutney, Avocado, Beansprout, Carrot, Cucumber and Lettuce Wrap

  • Gluten Free / Coeliac Option - Double smoked Ham, Cheddar Cheese, Dijon mustard, Tomato, Lettuce Soy and Linseed, Sandwich, Chicken, Cucumber, Carrot, Bean Sprout, Lettuce and Mango Chutney Rice Paper Rolls

  • Lactose Free / Dairy Free Option - Double smoked Ham, Dijon Mustard Mayonnaise, Tomato and Lettuce Soy Linseed, Sandwich, Marinated Chicken Breast, Cucumber, Carrot, Herbed Mayonnaise and Salad Wrap

  • Nut Free Option - Double smoked Ham, Dijon Mustard Mayonnaise, Tomato and Lettuce Wrap, Marinated Chicken Breast, Cucumber, Carrot, Herbed Mayonnaise and Salad Wrap

  • Vegan Option - Sun dried Tomato, Hummus, Olive, Caper, Red Onion Jam and Lettuce Wrap, Mango chutney, Avocado, Beansprout, Carrot, Cucumber and Lettuce Wrap

  • INDIVIDUAL HOT LUNCH

  • Mini Grass-fed Beef Meatballs in Rich Tomato Sauce with Spaghetti OR, Creamy Sundried Tomato and Roast Pumpkin Penne with Fresh Parmesan Shavings (v), Seasonal Whole Fruit and Carmen’s Chocolate and Cranberry Muesli Bar, Bottled Water and Juice, Includes pre-packaged wooden knife, fork and napkin

What To Bring

  • Voucher
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Cash/credit card for any food and drinks on the island

Additional Information

  • If selecting the half-day trip with lunch, please specify if you would prefer a hot or cold lunch at the time of booking. If no preference is given, guests will receive the cold option (sandwich and wrap)

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the tour
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this experience
  • Vessel subject to change without notice

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