Cairns Snorkeling

Fitzroy island was beautiful! Very scenic & tranquil. The tickets to the ferry were easy to use, with straightforward instructions sent to your email 3-4 days before your actual departure date. Do however note that facilities at Fitzroy Island are limited… Only 3 toilets next to Foxy’s Cafe and visitors aren’t allowed to use the area at Fitzroy Island Resort… Remember to bring along sunblock and picnic mats!! If you’re able to snorkel, little fishes can always be spotted near the shoreline.

The overall service completely met our expectations, and both the crew and instructors were extremely friendly and professional. The underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef is still magnificent, but the impact of coral death and bleaching is definitely noticeable; it is not as glorious as it used to be. We sincerely recommend that anyone who wants to go should do so as soon as possible! Sea conditions vary depending on the weather, so if you are prone to motion sickness, be sure to take seasickness medication in advance so it doesn't ruin your trip.

Got a taste of what it feels like to be a foreigner—the two of us were the only foreigners on the entire boat. The snorkeling spots we visited were fantastic with great visibility, allowing us to see plenty of small fish and colorful coral reefs. There were also unique little fish nearby, and the staff even provided explanations. However, since the whole thing was in English, I could only catch and understand the general gist. Safety: Pretty safe, with about one instructor for every 4 people. Experience: Maximum satisfaction.

this is a great trip. it’s very relaxed and when you reach the island you have the freedom to do what you want in terms of paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkelling, etc. it was pretty cold and rained a lot but still managed to do a fair bit. just relaxing on the beach was not something to enjoy. the boat ride, the crew, the croc spotting was all great. Andy’s knowledge and enthusiasm of all things reef was an honour to be a part of. morning tea and cake was a nice pick me up. lunch was lovely. there was no afternoon tea but all too full from lunch to miss it.