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Frankland Islands Reef Cruises
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542 reviewsAbout
Frankland Islands Reef Cruises' All-Inclusive Day Tour offers the perfect mix of relaxation and exploration, making it the ideal choice for those seeking an island getaway.
Your journey with begins as you board our air-conditioned coach in Cairns, travelling South to Deeral through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed rainforest, vast sugar cane fields, and past the iconic Walsh's Pyramid, the tallest freestanding natural pyramid in the world.
Next, enjoy a tranquil river cruise along the Mulgrave River before experiencing the shortest open water crossing of any Cairns-day-tour, to Normanby Island, a pristine island apart of the Frankland Island group and a gateway to the heart of the Great Barrier Reef.
Frankland Islands Reef Cruises is the only commercial operator licensed to land on the stunning Normanby Island, ensuring you can relax and explore the island with plenty of space and time.
The All-Inclusive Day Tour includes a variety of experiences including a guided snorkel safari tour, a semi-submarine tour with informative commentary, a guided island walk, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, and finally a delicious beachside tropical buffet lunch. Whether you choose to do it all or take it easy, you're on island time!
Please note, due to tides, tours may depart and return later than scheduled on certain dates. Affected customers will be notified by the reservations team.
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Frankland Islands All Inclusive Day Tour
Frankland Island Reef Cruises' All-Inclusive Day Tour offers the perfect mix of relaxation and exploration, making it the ideal choice for those seeking an island getaway. Your journey begins as you board our air-conditioned coach in Cairns, travelling south through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed rainforest, vast sugar cane fields, and past the iconic Walsh's Pyramid, the world's highest freestanding natural pyramid. Enjoy a tranquil river cruise along the Mulgrave River before experiencing the shortest open water crossing of any Cairns day tour to Normanby Island, the most pristine island off Cairns and a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Frankland Islands Reef Cruises is the only commercial operator licensed to land on Normanby Island, ensuring you can relax and explore with plenty of space and time. Spend up to 5 hours on the island with our all-inclusive tour includes a variety of experiences, including a snorkel safari, a semi-submarine tour with commentary, a guided island walk, kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding, and a delicious beachside buffet lunch. Whether you choose to do it all or take it easy, you're on island time!
Frankland Islands Express Day Tour
Frankland Island Reef Cruises' Express Half-Day Tour combines relaxation and exploration, ideal for a quick island escape. Begin with an air-conditioned coach transfer from Cairns, travelling south through World Heritage rainforest, sugar cane fields, and past Walsh's Pyramid, the world's tallest freestanding natural pyramid. Board a tranquil river cruise along the Mulgrave River before making the shortest open-water crossing of any Cairns day tour to Normanby Island, part of the Frankland Islands and a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Frankland Islands Reef Cruises is the only commercial operator licensed to land on Normanby Island, ensuring space and time to explore. Spend up to 2.5 hours on the island with the Express Tour, which includes either a guided snorkel safari from beach to reef or a semi-submarine tour with commentary. Enjoy free time to kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Please note: lunch is not included but can be pre-purchased 24 hours in advance. Introductory diving is unavailable due to tour timing. Whether you pack the day with activities or simply relax on the sand, you'll experience the reef at your own pace.
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Reviews & Ratings
Tarj Inator
Google review
Had a really great day with Frankland Islands Reef Cruises. Everything was well organised from the bus to the boat, with a nice river ride before heading out to the reef. Staff were friendly and informative, and the snorkelling was excellent. The snorkel safari was a highlight — we saw a reef shark, manta ray, turtle and plenty of coral and fish. Lunch was fresh with good variety, and the island itself is beautiful. The kids on board loved the treasure hunt too. Would definitely recommend for a relaxed and enjoyable day out.
Amanda Bisset
Google review
A wonderful day out! We had an amazing experience on this tour. The team were very caring and professional helping everyone to feel safe and comfortable with all activities. It is a small group of around 50 including staff on the entire island. It is paradise with beautiful clear water. We saw crocodiles on the River Cruise and when snorkelling we saw a variety of fish and turtles.
Filomena Mazza
Google review
We booked a half-day tour to Franklin Island and were pleasantly surprised to be upgraded to a full day, which was a lovely bonus. The staff and crew were fantastic from start to finish—they really took care of us on the journey there, while on the island, and on the way back. Unfortunately, the snorkeling conditions weren’t great. Visibility was poor, and we didn’t see much at all. The equipment could also use an upgrade, especially the snorkeling gear and pool noodles. The website also advertised a glass bottom boat experience, however this wasn’t available on the day as the boat wasn’t operating. This was a bit disappointing, and it would be good to see this either fixed or removed from the website to better manage expectations. That said, Riley and Ivan truly made the day. We shared plenty of conversations and laughs, and they created such a great atmosphere. We understand that Mother Nature wasn’t on our side this time, but their effort and energy made the experience memorable regardless.
Pamela Fandrich
Google review
This tour provides the best experience for nature lovers. The information given by the guide on the history, flora and fauna made the trip. The area is beautiful, not crowded, and the staff are exceptional. Their efforts in sustainability and conservation are easy to see. We loved it!
Jervin Paul Dhas
Google review
Max and Abbi were absolutely amazing. But a huge shout-out to Max. I have never snorkeled before and neither am I a confident swimmer. He let me hold on to a buoy and led us on a snorkeling tour . And he also shared interesting facts about all the fishes and the ecosystem. As a nerd who only admired them on TV as a child, it was an amazing experience and a dream come true and I am very greatful. I felt safe through . Thank you Max for making my day and it was the highlight of my vacation. I loved the island walk as well. Very interesting facts, delivered in a interesting way. Keep up the great work. Thanks again Max ! Ure doing an amazing job.
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Where you'll be
319 Draper Street
Cairns QLD 4870