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Fitzroy Island Resort β€” waterfront dining at Fitzroy Island
Venue directoryHeritage venue partnerCoral Sea / Welcome Bay

Fitzroy Island Resortby water taxi

Rainforest island resort 45 minutes by boat from Cairns.

  • Secure payment when you book
  • Licensed, insured skippers
  • 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM daily
  • Drop-off at Fitzroy Island Jetty, Welcome Bay, Fitzroy Island QLD

Fitzroy Island Resort

Book the boat

Arrive the way the harbour intended

Island resort on Welcome Bay, Fitzroy Island, reached only by boat at the island jetty.

Island resort on Welcome Bay, Fitzroy Island, reached only by boat at the island jetty.

Three steps from your door to the table

  1. 01

    Pick your wharf and time

    Drop-off is already locked to Fitzroy Island Jetty, Welcome Bay, Fitzroy Island QLD. Add your pickup wharf, passengers and time.

  2. 02

    See the live fare

    All-inclusive, per boat, no surprises at the wharf.

  3. 03

    Meet your skipper

    You get the operator, boat and captain's contact by SMS, plus a tracking link on the day.

Walk-in venue

Fitzroy Island Resort doesn't take table bookings

Fitzroy Island Resort is walk-in only β€” there are no reservations. Book your water taxi, arrive early and the team will seat you.

  • No table request needed β€” just book the boat
  • Arrive 20-30 minutes before you want to eat on busy nights
  • Big group? Ask your skipper for the quietest landing time
Book your boat to Fitzroy Island Resort

Live fares

Book your boat to Fitzroy Island Resort

Drop-off is already set to Fitzroy Island Jetty, Welcome Bay, Fitzroy Island QLD. Tap a popular pickup below or type your own β€” you'll have a live fare in under a minute. We do not charge your card today; it is charged only once an operator accepts, or three days before pickup.

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Pickup date & time
30-minute slots, 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM AEST. Book up to 6 months ahead. NYE fireworks cruises: see our NYE page. New Year's Day β€” price on application.
Passengers
2Up to 21 per vessel

Why arrive by water

  • No parking hunt β€” you step off at Fitzroy Island Jetty, Welcome Bay, Fitzroy Island QLD
  • Door-to-door for couples through to groups of 30+
  • Licensed local skippers, surveyed and insured vessels
  • Live fare up front β€” nothing to pay at the wharf
  • Return pickup booked at the same time if you want it
  • Cancellation terms shown before you confirm

Arriving by boat

Island-only access by boat; the jetty is the sole landing point and reception is a two-minute walk.

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Water taxis to Fitzroy Island Resort β€” questions

Can I get a water taxi to Fitzroy Island Resort?

Yes. Water Taxis Australia runs licensed water taxis to Fitzroy Island Jetty, Welcome Bay, Fitzroy Island QLD, the closest public landing to Fitzroy Island Resort in Fitzroy Island. Enter your pickup wharf, choose a time and you'll see a live all-inclusive fare per boat before you book.

How much does a water taxi to Fitzroy Island Resort cost?

Fares are priced per boat, not per person, and depend on your pickup wharf, the time of day and how many passengers you have. The live fare shown in the booking engine on this page is the fare you pay β€” it already includes the licensed skipper, fuel, GST and platform fees.

When is my card charged?

The published fare is paid at secure checkout. Full conditions, including refunds, are set out in our terms & conditions.

Where does the boat drop us off at Fitzroy Island Resort?

Island-only access by boat; the jetty is the sole landing point and reception is a two-minute walk.

Do you book the table as well?

Fitzroy Island Resort is walk-in only and doesn't take reservations, so there's no table to request β€” just book the water taxi and arrive early on busy nights.

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