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Frankland Island Reef Cruises - Great Barrier Reef Island Snorkel Day Tour
Join us for an unforgettable day tour to the incredible Frankland Islands on the Great Barrier Reef.
Join us for an unforgettable day tour to the incredible Frankland Islands on the Great Barrier Reef.
Highlights
- Scenic drive past a Rainforest and river cruise down the beautiful Mulgrave River to the Coral Sea
- Cruise across the open ocean to the Frankland Islands
- Enjoy the guided snorkelling tours! See a variety of colourful coral species, tropical fish, turtles and more
- Explore the uninhabited island, enjoy a delicious tropical lunch by the beach!
- Return with a cruise up the Mulgrave – your chance to spot a crocodile in the wild!
Step on board our luxurious boat the Turtle Islander at Deeral, just 45 minutes south of Cairns, for a spectacular calm water cruise down the Mulgrave River. Keep an eye out for crocs from the panoramic windows as you sit inside in air-conditioned comfort, or step out onto the shaded outdoor decks for a closer look. From the mouth of the river it is only 10km to the Frankland Islands.
The Frankland Islands archipelago is a natural wildlife haven and a protected national park. Beautiful Normanby Island is surrounded by pristine sandy beaches, with rock pools and healthy fringing reefs which can be snorkelled from the beach. Here you have up to 4 hours to relax and enjoy, without the crowds.
Your day tour includes guided snorkelling from the beach, with equipment and instruction. For a limited time it also includes our popular adventure snorkel safari, snorkelling from the boat along the island’s western reefs. A buffet including prawns for lunch, morning and afternoon tea are also included in your tour. After lunch, join our marine biologist and Master Reef guide for a walk around the island, discovering the diverse wildlife that flourishes under the water, in rocky pools and in the rainforest. Choose from a range of optional extras to enhance your day (see below).
Tours are currently restricted to just 80 passengers per day. Enjoy the opportunity to have this hidden gem all to yourself!
Your Day Trip includes:
- Day trip to the Frankland Islands on a modern boat
- Reef tax and levies currently included in the price
- Free coach transfer from Cairns CBD accomodation
- Spectacular 30-minute river cruise
- Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, all snorkeling equipment and guided snorkeling tour!
- Up to 4 hours on the Great Barrier Reef
- Guided snorkel tour PLUS adventure snorkel safari
- Island walk with marine biologist
- Protection suits (seasonal)
- Flotation devices
- Morning tea, buffet lunch and afternoon tea
- Free car parking at the Deeral Jetty
Free coach transfer option:
There is a free coach pick up taking you to the boat from Cairns CBD accomodation and designated meeting points in Cairns.
Self Drive option to departure point:
Tours depart Deeral at 8.30am and return at 3.30pm. Deeral is an easy 45-minute drive from Cairns – please allow time for the drive and check in at the vessel by 8.10am.
Enjoy outstanding customer service throughout the day, and plenty of time to explore a pristine Great Barrier Reef National Park island.
Meeting point: Meet at Deeral jetty for check in. 45 minutes’ drive south of Cairns.
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- Adult$183.20
- Child$129.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$183.20
- Child$129.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$183.20
- Child$129.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$183.20
- Child$129.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$183.20
- Child$129.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$183.20
- Child$129.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$206.10
- Child$129.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$206.10
- Child$129.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$206.10
- Child$129.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$206.10
- Child$129.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$206.10
- Child$129.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$206.10
- Child$129.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$229.00
- Child$129.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$229.00
- Child$129.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$229.00
- Child$129.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$229.00
- Child$129.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$229.00
- Child$129.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$229.00
- Child$129.00
- Infant Free
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Awesome experience
Miwako Murai from
Australia
Frankland Island Reef Explore
Debbie Aselford from
Australia
Frankland Island Reef Explore
Debbie Aselford from
Australia
Frankland Island
Caroline from
Australia
Bloody amazing!!
Helen whareaitu from
NZ
Bloody amazing!!
Helen whareaitu from
NZ
Bloody amazing!!
Helen whareaitu from
NZ
Amazing day
Morgane from
Australia
An Great Day Out
paulp4 from
Australia
An Great Day Out
paulp4 from
Australia
An Great Day Out
paulp4 from
Australia
Frankland island
gweng1 from
Australia
Frankland island
grace from
Australia
Frankland island
grace from
Australia
Frankland island
grace from
Australia
Awesome tour
martinak from
Australia
Awesome tour
martinak from
Australia
Awesome tour
martinak from
Australia
Great day out
davidb55 from
Australia
Great experience
despinal from
Australia
Great experience
despinal from
Australia
One of the best reef tours we've done
Sarah from
Australia
Amazing staff and wonderful place!
Ricardo from
Italy
Wonderful tour
Anirudh from
Australia
Fabulous trip, great staff and excellent lunch
Ryle from
India
Awesome
helenc19 from
Australia
Awesome
helenc19 from
Australia
Superbe journée !
Aurelie DINTILHAC from
France
Superbe journée !
Aurelie DINTILHAC from
France
Superbe journée !
Aurelie DINTILHAC from
France
Awesome experience
Sam Joud from
Australia
Awesome experience
Sam Joud from
Australia
Perfect day!
Tara Henley from
Canada
Perfect day!
Tara Henley from
Canada
Perfect day!
Tara Henley from
Canada
Wonderful Day Out....
ANDREW MCLEAN from
Australia
Great day trip
SAYURI KAWANO from
Japan
Wow! What a day!
Suzanne from
Australia
Best experience ever!!
irenec2 from
Italy
Best experience ever!!
irenec2 from
Italy
Best experience ever!!
irenec2 from
Italy
REMARKABLE! Day well spent!
Deborah Raddings from
United Kingdom
REMARKABLE! Day well spent!
Deborah Raddings from
United Kingdom
REMARKABLE! Day well spent!
Deborah Raddings from
United Kingdom
Loved it
MJ Basilio from
Australia
Loved it
MJ Basilio from
Australia
Excellent experience
Bethany from
Australia
Excellent experience
Bethany from
Australia
Excellent experience
Bethany from
Australia
Great trip
Tatiana from
Germany
Island reprieve
Jenny & Jacob from
United States
Island reprieve
Jenny & Jacob from
United States
Island reprieve
Jenny & Jacob from
United States
Nemo
Brooke from
Australia
Nemo
Brooke from
Australia
FRANKLAND ISLAND
kimr5 from
Australia
FRANKLAND ISLAND
kimr5 from
Australia
FRANKLAND ISLAND
kimr5 from
Australia
Awesome day
Nicole from
Australia
Awesome day
Nicole from
Australia
An amazing trip
Shauna Cuthbertson from
United Kingdom
An amazing trip
Shauna Cuthbertson from
United Kingdom
Relaxing day on the island
Yuki from
Australia
Relaxing day on the island
Yuki from
Australia
Peace and nature
Patricia from
Australia
Peace and nature
Patricia from
Australia
Totally amazing!!
Katy from
Australia
Checking out the rock pools for marine life.
Roger Edmonds from
Australia
Mazing small group experience
Melinda Miller from
United States
Mazing small group experience
Melinda Miller from
United States
Outstanding
Jo from
NZ
Great day
Lorraine from
Australia
Great day
Lorraine from
Australia
Best day on our holiday
Benjamin Sydenham from
Australia
Best day on our holiday
Benjamin Sydenham from
Australia
Very relaxing
Latisha from
Australia
Beautiful turquoise waters
Maria White from
Australia
Beautiful turquoise waters
Maria White from
Australia
Just Amazing
Charlene K from
Australia
Just Amazing
Charlene K from
Australia
Just Amazing
Charlene K from
Australia
Frankland Islands
Anna Diggin from
Australia
Great way to see the barrier reef
Grace Hetmsnski from
United Kingdom
Awesome day trip!!
Hayley Kuehn from
Australia
Awesome day trip!!
Hayley Kuehn from
Australia
frankland island
tim from
NZ
Amazing!
georgr from
Switzerland
Amazing
Oezhan Oguz from
Germany
Giant clams
Vlodik from
Australia
Giant clams
Vlodik from
Australia
Giant clams
Vlodik from
Australia
Hammer Tour
julias21 from
Austria
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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From Frankland Island Reef Cruises - Great Barrier Reef Island Snorkel Day Tour
Hi Oceane, thanks for your review. We are sorry to hear you've missed the semi sub experience. Our staff communicates the inclusions of the daytour once you get on the vessel to start the river cruise. It is unfortune, that you've missed this information. We do offer a range of inclusions on Frankland Islands, such as the snorkel safari and the eco walk around the island. Great to hear you've enjoyed the rest of the day :)
Aurelie DINTILHAC from France wrote on 16 February 2019
Superbe journée !
Un personnel vraiment très attentionné ! Un buffet lunch très très bien garni et varié ! Une demi journée que je recommande à tout le monde !
From Frankland Island Reef Cruises - Great Barrier Reef Island Snorkel Day Tour
Thanks for the 5 stars and for the review - great you enjoyed what we have on offer, including the lunch and recommend our tour to everyone!
Eva Tailamee from France wrote on 06 December 2018
Superbe expérience
C’etait vraiment génial, entre l’endroit paradisiaque et l’equipe très sympathique, on a été gâté. On a eu la chance de nager avec des tortues de mer..
From Frankland Island Reef Cruises - Great Barrier Reef Island Snorkel Day Tour
Hi, Thank you for your review. We are very fortunate to have this beautiful Island to ourselves & the amazing fish life. I will pass on your comments to the crew. Take Care
From Frankland Island Reef Cruises - Great Barrier Reef Island Snorkel Day Tour
Hi Vova, thank you for your review. Great to read you've enjoyed your trip with us to Frankland Islands.
Genevieve from Australia wrote on 23 October 2018
Franklin Island
Many hidden costs, the tour ran despite bad weather and this meant nothing to do. No snorkeling, mini sub, seadoo etc though they pushed scuba diving. Scuba should of been cancelled and myself and others pushed even after saying we wanted to stop.The waves etc made it scary and dangerous to scuba not ideal for learners and resulted in cuts and bruises, pointed out to staff with no feedback or support. No shelter on island not enough seats and no toilets. Should be a higher rating for physical levels required as Island is not suitable for elder or disabled clients. Nearly the whole boat was seasick, again no support from staff. Island tour walks started without telling people and as the only activity people should of been invited along.
From Frankland Island Reef Cruises - Great Barrier Reef Island Snorkel Day Tour
hello and thanks for the 1 star!? What a shame about the weather when you visited. It is disappointing that you did not enjoy our experience. Some days are rough on the ocean and we do sell sea sick tablets in case guests want them. It is only for a short duration though as we travel through a river for half our journey to the reef. We will cancel activities if they are not safe to participate in and will never push guests to do something they don't want to - like diving so your feedback is very unual. The island is completely pristine and no there are no toilets allowed there - due to the protection by national parks who manage this island. We run tours back to the main boat. We certainly don't promote our tour as being suitable for disabled clients but it is a good point we should also note we don't have any paved walkways so people are aware of this. As for older guests we have plenty who LOVE our tour as it is so natural and pristine which is hard to find these days! They also enjoy snorkelling straight from the beach which is easy(er) for them! The marine bio always lets people know when the island walk is starting so again I am surprised to hear you missed it.
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oceane. from France wrote on 07 March 2023
Dommage manque une activité
Nous n’avons pas fait la ballade en bateau avec les hublots, car personne ne nous a dit qu’elle partait plus tôt que prévu. Pas de compensation pour ca… vraiment dommage. Le reste était bien .