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Whale Watch Cruises from Cairns
Join this Cairns adventure and you can enjoy a 90 minute whale watching cruise plus up to 4 hours free time on Fitzroy Island.
What to 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 9 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 11 am ferry departure from Cairns gives you the option to join the midday Cairns whale watching cruise with only 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.
What's included
- 45 minute catamaran transfer to Fitzroy Island
- 90 minute whale watching tour
- Up to 4 hours (9am departure) OR up to 2 hours (11am departure) on Fitzroy Island
Visit date
Select the date you'd like to visit to check ticket availability.
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers - these are available at an additional cost ($25 from Cairns City or $35 from Northern Beaches). Transfers must be pre-booked directly with the tour supplier and are payable on the day of your tour. Tour supplier's contact details are available on your tour voucher
Time
- Tours operate every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Tours depart Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal at 9am (returns 2.50pm) and 11am (returns 4.50pm)
- Check-in is 30 minutes prior to departure inside the Cairns Reef Fleet terminal
