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Discover the best top things to do in Fitzroy Island, Australia including 12-Day Great Barrier Reef Marine Conservation Program from Cairns, Reef and Rainforest Tandem Sky Dive in Cairns, Fitzroy Island Day Trip from Cairns, Outer Reef Pontoon Experience from Cairns, Fitzroy Island Catamaran Transfers from Cairns.
1. 12-Day Great Barrier Reef Marine Conservation Program from Cairns
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 7 reviews
Travel to the Great Barrier Reef and become a Marine Conservation Volunteer and official surveyor for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Parks Authority. Your tour operator, No Limit Adventures has teamed up with Passions of Paradise, a leading scuba diving and outer reef operator in Cairns with a high commitment to environmental sustainability. Together we are offering our Marine Conservation Program run on the Great Barrier Reef combining firstly the adventure of scuba diving with the opportunity to help the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) monitor and identify reef health indicators on the Great Barrier Reef. Spend your volunteer holiday in Cairns and enjoy our 12-day program that combines the adventure of diving with marine conservation on the Great Barrier Reef. Become part of our dedicated team and make a genuine contribution to marine conservation and care for the Great Barrier Reef. Your efforts will make a difference for future generations.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation at Gilligans Backpacker Resort (or similar), 9 nights dorm accommodation , Meals as noted in the program (B,L,D), 2-hour Reef Teach educational session, Dive course as per options 1 – 3. dive courses include 3 day/ 2 night live aboard reef trip, 4 x day trips on Passions of Paradise with a dedicated reef conservation guide doing Eye on the Reef – Rapid Monitoring and other Marine Conservation tasks, Project AWARE Specialist Card (all participants), Specified number of dives on the Great Barrier Reef, Day trip to Fitzroy Island and visit at the turtle hospital, with hands-on activities (subject to availability on the day), Conservation program participant certificate and t-shirt (all participants), Tour coordination and assistance by No Limit Adventures
Exclusions: International and domestic flights, Visa fees to Australia (if applicable), Airport transfers (see Note), Reef taxes and levies (approx. $80 for the 3D/2N reef trip and $20/ day with Passions of Paradise. TOTAL Reef Fees: AUD$160), Dive medical costs (if required), First Aid Certificate cost (only required by participants doing Rescue Dive Course), Costs of personal nature, Optional activities
Reviewed By Jennlo114
Just got back from a week in PNG. I got to know No Limit Advenatures last year on a trip through Australia and Konrad was fantasic and when chatting about other vacation spots he kept referencing PNG. I'd never even considered it but so glad he brought it up for diving. I specifically got certified for PNG and could not have been happier I did. The island is amazing, the food is spectacular, the dive guides are extraordinary, just overall an epic trip. The best part is that you don't run into anyone else on the island, no competition in the water for dive locations or surf spots, you're so isolated and it's only you & your group. I can't recommend No Limit Adventures enough!
2. Reef and Rainforest Tandem Sky Dive in Cairns
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Looking for some adventure in paradise? Get high in the sky on a tandem skydive over Cairns with spectacular bird's-eye views of the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage-listed Rainforest. Experience the adrenalin rush while freefalling from up to 15,000ft. No experience necessary!
Inclusions: Qualified jumper, All safety equipment, Commemorative skydive certificate, Australian Parachuting Levy and Administration Fee
Exclusions: Gratuities, Video and photo packages (optional), Food and drinks
Reviewed By janettec884
What better way to celebrate my 60th birthday than jump out of a plane with my son. We were so lucky to have perfect weather which just made the whole experience even more exhilarating. The only drawback was the timing and faulty camera. We were lucky we had our own car because if we had arrived by cab at our booked in time, we would have been waiting for over 2 hours in the waiting area. We went off and explored the Cairns marina before returning, then were delayed again but we did eventually get to go. A tour before us we heard them say that the camera had not worked for one of the jumpers and the photo money would be refunded. When we returned from our jump we were told the camera did not work for my son, so we have no record of his jump. This was a little disappointing, only because we heard it had happened to someone before us. I have my photos and when I look back at them, I can relive my jump, plus show them off on social media. Unfortunately my son who is only 15, has nothing. The good thing is, we can do it again one day. A great experience, I would recommend it to anyone (but check the camera is working first!)
3. Fitzroy Island Day Trip from Cairns
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 302 reviews
Escape to Fitzroy Island, a tropical island on the Great Barrier Reef located only 45 minutes by high-speed ferry from Cairns. Spend your day doing as much or as little as you please; relax on the beach, swim and snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, take a glass-bottom boat tour – the choice is yours. You have the option to include only the round-trip ferry from Cairns, or to make the most of your day on Fitzroy Island, select the Activity Pass option which includes snorkeling gear, stinger suit and a glass-bottom boat tour. Select the Activity Pass Plus Lunch and lunch will also be included! Note: this option must be selected to have lunch included.
Inclusions: Use of snorkel gear (if option selected), Use of stinger suit (if option selected), Glass-bottom boat tour (if option selected), (If option selected)
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified, All Fees and Taxes
Reviewed By sydneylovestotravel
Although the website promises 2h on the island it was past 12.30 when we arrived and so we only spent just over an hour on the island. (Left at 2pm). Couldn’t even extend our trip to return at 5pm as the boat was full.
4. Outer Reef Pontoon Experience from Cairns
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 270 reviews
Travel by air-conditioned catamaran from Cairns Marina to our Moore Reef Pontoon on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, perfectly positioned and equipped for you to explore this reef that is teeming with colourful coral and fascinating fish. Spend 4 hours exploring the reef by taking advantage of the free inclusions such as unlimited glass bottom boat & semi-submersible tours, an ocean kid's enclosed pool, all snorkelling equipment, underwater observatory, marine life touch tank & fish feeding and even a served buffet lunch. The pontoon also features a sundeck to relax in the sun and look out over the turquoise waters in between activities. That's also where you'll find the waterslide - the only theme park waterslide on the reef! Dial up the adventure and add on optional extras like include Introductory or Certified diving, Seawalker Helmet dive, Guided Snorkel Safari or even a Scenic helicopter flight.
Inclusions: Snorkeling equipment, Glass bottom boat and Semi-Submersible tours (unlimited), Sunlover waterslide and spacious sun deck, Great Barrier Reef and fish feeding presentations by our marine experts, Underwater observatory and ocean enclosed pool , Served Buffet. Please advise of any dietary requirements, While the vessel is stationary, WiFi on board, Fresh water showers and change rooms, Environmental Management Charge (EMC)
Exclusions: Additional cost: Wetsuit and prescription snorkel mask, Additional cost: food & drink from the bar, Additional cost: Guided Snorkel Tour, Intro or Certified Diving, Seawalker Helmet Dive, Heli Filghts, Additional cost: professional photos or camera hire, Additional cost: Secure lockers , Additional Cost: Hotel Transfers can be added directly with Sunlover
Reviewed By johnboy3bw
Booked this tour through our hotel. It included a 10 min scenic helicopter ride. Helicopter was great - really worth doing. Saw some turtles from the air and you really appreciate the size of the GBR. Boat itself is very loud. There were about 150 people on our trip. Lots of kids. On the way out to the reef the very very loud loudspeaker is going non-stop. Advertising all the add ons you can purchase (private snorkel guide, scuba dives etc) Don’t sit near the loudspeaker if you do t want a headache. The snorkeling area was big but not big enough for the number of people on the tour. You’ll be bumping into people as you snorkel in the ropes off area. You’re not going to see a turtle or rare stuff on this trip - they’re way away hiding from this loud group. Lunch was really nice. Staff were friendly. Like others have said - if you want to tick the bucket list off then this day out does that - but it would be a much better day going on a much smaller boat tour
5. Fitzroy Island Catamaran Transfers from Cairns
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 4 reviews
Departing daily from Cairns Marina, a short 45 minute ride in our air-conditioned catamaran will take you to the tropical paradise of Fitzroy Island. Fitzroy Island is favourite trip for Cairns' locals with 99% of its landscape covered in lush tropical rainforest as well as granite outcrops, open woodlands, mangroves and coral beaches. Learn more about the marine life of the Great Barrier Reef with a visit to Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre or the Reef Restoration coral nursery, take a bushwalk to the Summit or Lighthouse, snorkel straight off the beach or simply relax on the sandy shores of the famous Nudey Beach - voted the best beach in Australia. Our Fitzroy Island Transfers give you 6 hours to explore this paradise. Or, for the ultimate tropical island and reef experience combine it with a Moore Reef Daily cruise and save.
Inclusions: Restroom on board, WiFi on board, While boat is docked in Cairns
Exclusions: All island purchases (beach hire, food and beverage, general store)
Reviewed By sarjalar
We had an enjoyable time snorkelling on Moore reef with the Sunlover tour. We are both fortunate they we don’t suffer sea sickness (there were a few passengers who didn’t feel too good????) the crew were polite & Pablo gave a great talk on the way there. The only minor thing that we didn’t particularly like was the food. The individual lunches that were used during COVID would have been better. Would definitely recommend.
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