How To Get To Fitzroy Island

Fitzroy Island is accessed by boat, with several daily departures from Cairns.

Daily flights to Cairns from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.  Flights from Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Darwin and Newcastle are also available.

All tours to Fitzroy Island start from the Cairns Marina, 1 Spence Street, Cairns.

Cairns To Fitzroy Island

First, decide which Fitzroy Island Ferry time suits you best.  Customise your holiday by booking one of three departure times from the Cairns Marina at 8.00 am, 11.00 am and 1.30 pm.

Fitzroy Island to Cairns

On the return journey, choose from three transfer times.  Return departure times from the Fitzroy Island Jetty are 9.30 am, 12.15 pm, and 5.00 pm.

This website features transfers with Fitzroy Island ferry and Sunlover Cruises, allowing visitors more flexibility with their travel time.

how to get to Fitzroy Island

We offer visitors a couple of options to get to Fitzroy Island.

Things to do on Ftizroy Island

Fitzroy Island Weather

Fitzroy Island Accommodation

Private boat transfer

Fitzroy Island is a popular island getaway for yachts and boaties.  Frequent visitors like to pop over for drinks or dinner at Foxy’s Bar and Grill.   The azure blue waters around the island make it a popular local destination for picnics, swimming and snorkelling.

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park has eight public moorings on Fitzroy Island for boaties.  While visiting Fitzroy Island, please click on the link to learn more about the public moorings and when you can use them.

While you are on Fitzroy Island, there are fantastic walks with stunning views.  Make sure you visit Nudey Beach for excellent photo opportunities and a refreshing swim.

Then discover the great walks with breathtaking views and relax and enjoy life on a tropical island.