Whale Watching

Cairns to Fitzroy Island: Guided Whale Watching Cruise + Snorkel Equipment Hire + Island Free Time

Duration

6 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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    • Witness migrating humpback whales along the Cairns to Fitzroy route during the mid-July to early September season, often seen breaching, tail slapping, and surfacing.

    • Split your day between a 1.5-hour humpback whale-watching cruise aboard a premium, stable catamaran and unhurried free time on Fitzroy Island.

    • After the cruise, travel by ferry to Fitzroy Island and enjoy up to 2.5 hours to explore, relax on the beach, or walk through rainforest trails.

    • Make the most of your island time with snorkel equipment provided, including mask, snorkel, fins, and lycra suit, for exploring Fitzroy Island’s coral reefs and marine life.

    • 1.5-hour whale watching cruise to see the Humpback Whale migration

    • Cruise aboard a premium, stable catamaran

    • 45-minute return ferry to Fitzroy Island

    • Up to 2.5 hours of free time to explore Fitzroy Island

    • Snorkel equipment hire on Fitzroy Island including mask, snorkel, fins and lycra suit

  • TOTAL DURATION6 hours - 6 hours 30 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERCatamaran
    Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
    Start point

    Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal

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    Passes By

    Guided whale watching session

    1. Guided whale watching session

    Join marine biologist guides on deck as the vessel searches for migrating humpback whales beyond Fitzroy Island. Watch for blows, breaches, tail slaps, and other whale behaviour.

    Fitzroy Island

    2. Fitzroy Island

    2 activities
    Depart Fitzroy Island

    3. Depart Fitzroy Island

    Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
    End point

    Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal

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    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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