A passenger ferry approaching the jetty at Fitzroy Island with forested granite hills behind

Ferry And Day Passes, Compared

Eight ferries and day trips to Fitzroy Island, lined up by review volume so the most-booked crossing leads the list.

Fitzroy Island Ferries And Day Trips By Reviews

Most-reviewed trip

Full Day Trip, Optional Extras

8 hours · Run by Fitzroy Island Adventures

4.5 1,990 verified reviews

The full-day trip from Fitzroy Island Adventures runs 8 hours in total, with up to 7 hours on the island, return ferry from Cairns included, plus optional extras. It rates 4.5 across 1,990 reviews, from A$108 per person, with free cancellation.

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Sunlover Ferry, Optional Lunch Box

Sunlover Ferry, Optional Lunch Box

4.4 888 verified reviews

6.5 to 7.5 hours · Sunlover Reef Cruises

from A$105per person

Sunlover Reef Cruises runs the return ferry from Cairns to Fitzroy Island, the trip running 6.5 to 7.5 hours depending on your sailing. Tickets start at A$105 per person, with lunch and island activities as optional add-ons. It rates 4.4 across 888 reviews.

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Day Trip, Extras Selectable

Day Trip, Extras Selectable

4.2 711 verified reviews

7 hours 30 minutes · Fitzroy Island Adventures

from A$108per person

Fitzroy Island Adventures runs this day tour out of Cairns for 7 hours 30 minutes in total, from A$108 per person, ferry ride and island time included. It rates 4.2 across 711 reviews, with free cancellation.

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Sunlover Ferry, Transfer Only

Sunlover Ferry, Transfer Only

4.4 256 verified reviews

6.5 to 7.5 hours · Sunlover Reef Cruises

from A$105per person

Sunlover Reef Cruises runs this transfer-first listing, a return ferry to Fitzroy Island from A$105 per person. The ferry takes 55 minutes each way from Cairns. It rates 4.4 from 256 reviews, and free cancellation applies.

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Flyer Ferry, 10 Hour Day

Flyer Ferry, 10 Hour Day

4.7 139 verified reviews

10 hours · Fitzroy Island Resort

from A$105per person

The resort's own ferry day trip is a 10-hour day, with about 8 hours on the island, from A$105 per person. Guests rate it 4.7 across 139 reviews, the strongest score among the ferry options. Free cancellation applies.

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45 Minute Ferry, Pick Your Option

45 Minute Ferry, Pick Your Option

4.2 83 verified reviews

6 hours 15 minutes to 7 hours 45 minutes · Sunlover Reef Cruises

from A$109per person

Sunlover Reef Cruises handles the ferry crossing from Cairns to Fitzroy Island, with optional add-ons such as lunch and snorkel gear on some bookings. Trips run roughly six and a quarter to just under eight hours. Rated 4.2 from 83 reviews, from A$109 per person.

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Afternoon Half Day, Ferry Included

Afternoon Half Day, Ferry Included

3.9 18 verified reviews

4 hours 30 minutes · Fitzroy Island Resort

from A$88per person

This half-day escape runs from Fitzroy Island Resort on the Fitzroy Flyer, with a 1:30 pm departure, the return ferry included, and free time for snorkelling, Nudey Beach and the island walks. It runs 4 hours 30 minutes, rated 3.9 from 18 reviews. Free cancellation applies.

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Morning Half Day, Ferry Included

Morning Half Day, Ferry Included

4.1 15 verified reviews

5 hours · Fitzroy Island Resort

from A$88per person

This half day runs 8:00 am to 12:15 pm on the Fitzroy Flyer out of Cairns, with return ferry fares built in. Guests rate it 4.1 across 15 reviews. It starts from A$88 per person, and free cancellation applies.

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