Cairns' Ultimate Escape: Fitzroy Island Reef & Beach Paradise

I felt that the snorkel trip was very underwhelming. I appreciated the level of knowledge the tour leader had but there was not much marine life at all, we stayed in the same spot for an hour and I felt 90 dollars was an extreme rate for that activity. I was very disappointed at the end as I was hoping for a better snorkelling experience of the Great Barrier Reef. The island itself is beautiful and I would encourage people to go but not to participate in the snorkelling tour and just free snorkel as you will likely see the same things but without paying so much extra, as the ferry trip is expensive itself in the first place. Only reason this is rated at a 2 and not 1 is due to the company and the island itself.

Spent the day on the island. Glass bottom boat poor only saw little bit of bleached coral few fish. Boat doesn’t go out far. Hiked to summit- a very hard walk on a hot day. Limited opportunity to get water unless you buy it of course. Beach is beautiful but you can’t actually swim without a stinger suit due to jellyfish and stingers. Overall a pleasant day out if you manage your expectations. Remember to check in before you board

We chose this island for our day trip from social media reviews. The 1 hour boat trip is well organised. The snorkelling is terrific. You can see a wide variety of fish plus beautiful coral. It was easy to find your own shady spot on the beach. Recommend bringing your own food for a picnic on the beach. The pub counter had a strong disinfectant smell, which was unpleasant. The bread bun from the chicken burger also got moist very quickly from the burger ingredients. The pub entertainment was a duo singing depressing ‘90’s grunge songs – really inappropriate for the island environment.

The island is beautiful and I enjoyed my time but it was pretty expensive. I booked the guided snorkel safari and the marine biologist was great but the ocean was soo rough and my snorkel kept filling with water so I spent most of the time trying to clear my snorkel. The water was not as clear as other areas I snorkeled the day prior so that was also disappointing. If you plan to go to Fitzroy, I would find a cheaper option and just go snorkel on your own and bring your own gear.

A beautiful island! I snorkeled for the first time & found the staff, especially Daneka, so supportive! I let her know I was feeling a bit anxious & she went above and beyond, checking on me & ensuring I felt comfortable! We saw lots of beautiful fish & on the way back, spotted a gorgeous turtle. How blessed are we to live in this beautiful country 🌺🐢

Great trip over to Fitzroy Island, lots of fun snorkelling and eating at Foxy’s Bar. Highlight was our snorkelling Guide Danika who was incredibly accommodating and helpful, full of knowledge and made the whole trip an amazing memory!

A little bit underwhelming on things to do on the island but ok if you want a day of relaxation. Not upto the literature read about the island.

It was the most amazing experience we have ever had. Amazing staff, great service and everything was very punctual. Highly recommended

Beautiful day on the island. Boat trip over was easy. The water on the island was amazing. Pebble beaches were a bit tricky to navigate but worth it

Great experience snorkeling and the beautiful beaches. Beautiful view of mountains to and fro cairns. The scenery is amazing