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  •  Cairns, Fitzroy Island
  •  Fitzroy Island One Day Return Transfer, Depart From Reef Fleet Terminal

Fitzroy Island One Day Return Transfer, Depart From Reef Fleet Terminal

Sunlover Reef Cruises

  • Cairns, Fitzroy Island
  • English, Mandarin
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Free Cancellation prior to 7 days of travel date
  • 24 Working Hours Confirmation

Standard Inclusions

  • 1. Fast air-conditioned catamaran to and from the island
  • 2. Complimentary tea & coffee on boarding vessel
  • 3. Enjoy over 6 hours on the island
  • 4. Access to self-guided rain forest walks and pristine beaches
  • • Guests aged 16 years and older must be double vaccinated against Covid-19 from the 17 December 2021 (Unless changed by QLD GOV). Upon check-in all guests must provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination via Queensland Government Check-in-application or a hard copy. Guests aged 16 years and older, unable to provide the vaccination documentation will be refused entry and no refund will be offered as the consequence.
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1 Key Facts

Included

  • 1. Fast air-conditioned catamaran to and from the island
  • 2. Complimentary tea & coffee on boarding vessel
  • 3. Enjoy over 6 hours on the island
  • 4. Access to self-guided rain forest walks and pristine beaches
  • • Guests aged 16 years and older must be double vaccinated against Covid-19 from the 17 December 2021 (Unless changed by QLD GOV). Upon check-in all guests must provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination via Queensland Government Check-in-application or a hard copy. Guests aged 16 years and older, unable to provide the vaccination documentation will be refused entry and no refund will be offered as the consequence.

Not included

  • 1. Transport from/to hotels
  • 2. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
  • 3. Souvenirs
  • 4. Travel Insurance
  • 5. Any optional extra items (including but not limited to optional activities / Scenic Flight / Certified and Introductory Diving / Seawalker Platform Helmet Diving / Guided Snorkel Tours / photo packages) that are not included in the standard admission. All optional extra items are at own expense.
Destination Cairns, Fitzroy Island
Depature point ● Departs:
- Season 1 (Non School holidays): Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
- Season 2 (School holidays): daily
   Tour does not run on Christmas Day (25 December)
● Departure Point: Reef Fleet Terminal (Address: 1 Spence Street, Cairns)
● Departure Time: 09:30
   Departure times are reference only and subject to availability.
● Arrives back at Cairns at approximately 17:30
Address Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence St Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia
How to get there ● By Car
- Parking is available at the nearby Pier Shopping Complex/Shangri-la hotel, located opposite the Reef Fleet Terminal, approximately 2 minutes walk.
- All day parking is also available near Trinity Wharf, approximately 6 minutes walk.
- Parking fees apply.

● By Public Transport
- Please check the Transport QLD timetables (https://translink.com.au/) for more details to plan your trip.
Operating hours
Daily (All Year) 08:30- 17:30 Check in time: 08:30 - 09:15
Christmas Day (25 December) Closed
Reconfirmation requirements Please be advised you are required to contact The Service Provider 24 hours prior to the travel date during business hours to reconfirm your booking, departure location and time, and boarding time with your confirmation number. Please adjust your travel plan according to the details given by The Service Provider at time of reconfirming.
Check-in requirements Please arrive at the ticket office 60 minutes prior to the departure time to exchange for ticket/boarding pass before proceeding to the boarding terminal. Regrettably, failure to arrive before this time will most likely be classified as no-show and result in forfeiting the booking and it cannot be refunded or transferred.

If you are not familiar with the area or travelling on a weekend or local public holidays / school holidays, please make sure you've checked your timetable or driving route beforehand, and allow extra travelling time for unexpected delays to ensure you do not miss your check in
What to bring/wear ● Motion-sickness medicine (if required)
● Swimwear, towel
● Protective clothing, hat, sunscreen lotion, and sunglasses
● Comfortable shoes
● Light jacket / sweater for windy or cool days
● Camera (waterproof)
● Money / credit card for optional purchases
Other info 【Important Post-Covid Service Information】
Please refer to https://www.sunlover.com.au/ for the latest updates during the post-Covid period.
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Child Policy:
● Children under 4 years travel free.
● Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult carer.

General:
● Accepts no responsibility or liability for any director indirect loss or damage of any kind. This disclaimer of liability applies irrespective of the cause, including whether or not such damage or loss is due to negligence on the part of Sunlover Reef Cruises or the withdrawal,cancellation or failure to provide a service, delay or any variation in services provided or the provision of substitute services.

● On occasion the tropical weather conditions can cause cancellations and or changes to schedules and activities. Service Provider reserves the right to vary prices, schedules, vessels and any activities without notification. Any tickets issued are non-refundable.

● Acts as a private carrier and reserves the right to refuse passage to any person and/or baggage.
- Bringing alcohol on the vessel is prohibited at all times.
- All bags and luggage may be subject to a search.

● By accepting these "Conditions of Passage" and travelling with Service Provider, the purchaser accepts and acknowledges that embarking on this cruise vessel is at his or her own risk, and that visitors accept these terms and conditions.

● On occasion the tropical weather conditions can cause cancellations or changes to schedules and activities.

● Departure times, length of stay on the Outer Reef and prices may vary during peak seasonal periods, including Christmas and Chinese New Year.

2 Overview

Departing daily from Cairns Marina, a short 45 minute ride in our air-conditioned catamaran will take you to the tropical paradise of Fitzroy Island. Fitzroy Island is favourite trip for Cairns' locals with 99% of its landscape covered in lush tropical rainforest as well as granite outcrops, open woodlands, mangroves and coral beaches.

Fitzroy Island One Day Return Transfer, Depart From Reef Fleet Terminal

 

Fitzroy Island Experience

Travel on the Fitzroy Island Ferry where you have up to 6 hours to explore Fitzroy Island's lush tropical rainforest and boasting granite outcrops, open woodlands, mangroves and coral beaches, it's no wonder Fitzroy island is 99% National Park. Walk to the lighthouse, relax at the famous Nudey Beach - voted the best beach in Australia, or visit the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre; a voluntary non-profit organisation that rehabilitates sick and injured turtles back to health.

 

Sample Itinerary

Reference Only. Subject to change without notice. 

 

08:30    Check in starts

09:15    Check in closes

09:30    Depart Cairns Marina

10:15    Arrive Fitzroy Island

ENJOY OVER 6 HOURS ON THE ISLAND

16:20    Depart Fitzroy Island

17:30    Arrive in Cairns

 

3 Policy

Cancellation Policy

● If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
● If you cancel between 0 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
● If no show, no refund.

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