Fitzroy Island Paddle & Snorkel Adventure
Book your own ferry to Fitzroy island and your instructor will meet you there for a tour. This time of year tours at Fitzroy island with be Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Renowned as one of Australia's unspoiled treasures
When you arrive at Fitzroy Island, walk down the jetty turn left and walk 20mtrs until you see the beach hire sign, please be half hour early to fill out paperwork and have a safety brief instructions on the land first before we paddle.
The first 15min is a lesson on the water showing you how to paddle correctly as safety is very important on the water. Please note if you are not a strong swimmer and can't swim 50mtrs the team will swap it our for a kayak. Swimming is is needed for SUP and most water activities.
After the 15 min lesson we then paddle for 1hr looking for turtles whilst the tour guide shares some history of the island.
(please arrive 15 min early to do paperwork and get ready to jump in the water)Stinger season is November - April please ensure you have a stinger suit if you need to hire one the dive shop on the island has suits for $12 per day
SUP SESSIONS: 9.30am
KAYAK SESSION AT 11am
TOURS THROUGHOUT WET SEASON CHANGE SO FROM DECEMBER - APRIL SUNDAY TOURS ONLY FOR EITHER SUP OR KAYAK
BOOK YOUR OWN BOAT BEFORE YOU BOOK YOUR TOUR
Included in the trip: Lesson, equipment, skills and guide in search of the turtles and learn about the islands history while your guide takes you on a beautiful journey in the bay and will share their local knowledge.
Does not include lunch: BYO LUNCH AND BOAT RIDE
Ferry times: 8am from the Reef Fleet terminal
BOOK YOU OWN BOAT WITH Fitzroy island www.fitzroyisland.com.au or phone: 40446700
Departs Cairns: Boat starts boarding at 7.30 am from finger A
FITZROY ISLAND RESORT HAS BOATS DEPARTING AT 8AM, 11AM AND 1.30PM - RESORT HAS FOXY'S BAR AND LOVELY MEALS. GREAT WALKING TRACKS AND NUDEY BEACH IS A MUST.
SUP: $79 Adult $59 Child (under 10 are free and ride parents board) Child over 10 must be accompanied by their parent.
KAYAK: $69 Adult $59 Child ( over 10 must be with parent.