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Fitzroy Island: Luxury Half-Day Reef & Rainforest Escape

A 45-minute high-speed catamaran ride whisks you to Fitzroy Island — a pristine National Park island ringed by fringing coral reef and blanketed in tropical rainforest. Snorkel directly from the beach, hike to a lighthouse with sweeping Coral Sea views, or simply unwind in paradise.

What to expect

Step off the catamaran onto a beach of golden sand fringed by coral just metres from shore. Snorkel among sea turtles and reef fish in calm, crystal-clear water, or take the lighthouse hike for 360° views over the Coral Sea. The resort's beachfront restaurant serves fresh coral trout for lunch. Afternoon catamarans return to Cairns marina with time to spare before all-aboard.

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Fitzroy Island Resort / Raging Thunder (official ferry)
AUD 99 per adult (ferry + island day pass); snorkel gear AUD 20 extra
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Good to know

The Fitzroy Island ferry departs daily from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal (adjacent to the cruise terminal). Last return ferry is typically 4:30 pm — check the current schedule when booking. Pre-book snorkel gear online to avoid the desk queue on arrival.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Cairns — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Oceania · Oceania Riviera
12 nights · calls at Cairns
from $2,850
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Azamara · Azamara Pursuit
20 nights · calls at Cairns
from $4,587
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Regent · Seven Seas Navigator
9 nights · round-trip from Cairns, Australia
from $4,899
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Oceania · Oceania Vista
15 nights · calls at Cairns
from $5,760
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