Whale Watching

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

Duration

6 hrs 30 mins

Free cancellation

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

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Guided tour

    • Cruise aboard a premium, stable catamaran on a 1.5-hour whale-watching experience designed for comfortable viewing during the migration season.

    • Learn from a knowledgeable guide, with safety gear included, plus return ferry transfers and up to 2.5 hours to explore Fitzroy Island at your own pace.

    • Operating from mid-July to early September, this seasonal cruise follows the humpback whale migration route, with opportunities to spot whales breaching, tail slapping, and surfacing near Fitzroy Island.

    • Make your day even better by upgrading your experience with a guided glass-bottom boat tour or snorkel gear hire to explore Fitzroy Island's coral reefs and marine life.

    • 1.5-hour guided whale-watching cruise

    • Premium stable catamaran vessel

    • 45-minute return ferry to the island

    • Up to 2.5 hours of free time on the island

    • Walk through the rainforest

    • Glass-bottom boat ride [as per option selected]

    • Snorkel equipment [as per option selected]

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

    Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal

    Get direction

    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

    3 activities
    Depart Fitzroy Island

    3. Depart Fitzroy Island

    Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
    End point

    Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal

    Get direction

    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.

from
AU$159

100% ticket guarantee

Receive tickets on time, for the experience you've booked.

100% experience guarantee

Get a refund if your experience doesn't happen as promised.

100% assistance guarantee

Available before, during, and after your trip.

Similar experiences you'd love

Top things to do in Cairns

See all
Cruise ship docked at Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, with vibrant coral visible underwater.
Great Barrier Reef Cruisesfrom AU$108

Browse by themes

    • Nearby cities to explore

    See all
    Things to do in Whitsundays
    Things to do in Whitsundays
    Australia

    We've served 53 million+ guests and we are here for you

    53 million+

    Happy customers across 10,000+ experiences

    In the media

    Featured and recommended by the best brands

    24 x 7 help center

    Have a question? Live chat with local experts anywhere, anytime