Whale Watch Cruises from Cairns
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Whale Watching
It was a rough day on the water. The team was helpful and messaging prior to the journey assisted. The whale watching was really good. We spotted whale just minutes after leaving the jetty. The team did a good job.
Lovely experience
Lovely day with great Staff and the whales were super cute!
What you can expect
Witness the spectacular migration of the majestic Humpback Whales off the coast of Cairns and enjoy time on Australia's number one white sand beach, Nudey Beach, at the picturesque Fitzroy Island. From mid July to the end of August, Humpback Whales take a holiday of their own leaving the cold waters of Antarctica to frolic in the Great Barrier Reef and give birth to their young calves. You can enjoy a front row seat to this natural spectacle on this Cairns adventure which includes a 90 minute whale watching tour and a choice of 2 hours or 4 hours free time on Fitzroy Island.
Choose the 8:30 am ferry from Cairns and enjoy up to 4 hours free time on Fitzroy Island plus a midday Cairns whale watching cruise. However, if you prefer a sleep in, the 10:45am ferry departure from Cairns gives you the option to join the midday Cairns whale watching cruise with 2 hours free time on Fitzroy Island. Get in quick and book your Cairns Whale Watching and Fitzroy Island adventure right here before the Humpback Whales leave for another year.
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What you need to know
- 45 minute catamaran transfer to Fitzroy Island
- 90 minute whale watching tour
- Up to 4 hours (8:30am departure) OR up to 2 hours (10:45am departure) on Fitzroy Island
- Witness the spectacular migration of the majestic Humpback Whales off the coast of Cairns
- Enjoy time on one of Australia’s top ten beaches, Nudey Beach, at the picturesque Fitzroy Island
- Australian owned and operated, spotting whales since 2009
- Activities for all ages and experience levels
- Tours operates on weather permitting days
- Tours depart Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal at 8:30am (returns 2.45pm) and 10:45am (returns 4.45pm)
- Check-in is 30 minutes prior to departure inside the Cairns Reef Fleet terminal
- If you do not check-in at the date and time specified in your booking, then you will forfeit 100% of the total price paid.
- A cancellation fee of 100% will apply if less than 24 hours notice is given prior to departure.
- Some services may be cancelled or modified as a result of weather/tidal conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. In the rare event that Fitzroy Island Adventures needs to cancel, the guest will be provided with an alternate day or travel, offered another Reef Unlimited product, or a full refund will be provided.
- Fitzroy Island Adventures also has the right to cancel a booking if the pricing is not accurately represented.
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Cruise vessel subject to change without notice
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements Witnessing whales is subject to their presence and cannot be guaranteed
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Whale Watching
It was a rough day on the water. The team was helpful and messaging prior to the journey assisted. The whale watching was really good. We spotted whale just minutes after leaving the jetty. The team did a good job.
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Lovely experience
Lovely day with great Staff and the whales were super cute!
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Awesome
Had a lovely experience! Saw a whale mama with a juvenile, the staff was very professional
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