A superb Cairns Great Barrier Reef Island tour & River Cruise. Travel with small numbers to snorkel or dive the reef and explore an uninhabited tropical island that is home to many turtles.
This unique Cairns Great Barrier Reef tour offers an unforgettable snorkelling adventure, taking you to an uninhabited tropical island that’s home to thriving marine life, including many sea turtles. As the only boat permitted on the Frankland Islands daily, this reef tour ensures a relaxed, uncrowded experience for up to 100 guests. It’s an ideal family-friendly day trip, offering a blend of reef exploration and island discovery, with guided snorkelling, scuba diving, and a chance to unwind on a beautiful island all to yourselves.
Starting with a scenic river cruise followed by a short ocean crossing, this Great Barrier Reef tour from Cairns is perfect for those who prefer a shorter boat ride or have concerns about seasickness. Once on Frankland Island, you can enjoy guided marine activities or explore the reef at your own pace.
Get up to 15% off our all inclusive day tour, Including River Cruise & Island Transfers, Buffet Lunch, Semi submarine tour, Snorkelling equipment, Adventure snorkel safari, Guided island & foreshore walk, Kids treasure hunt, Kayaks & Stand up paddle boards, Coach transfers from selected Cairns CBD accommodation. Block dates apply special not available between 25/12/24 - 01/01/25.
This Cairns reef tour is the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, offering a unique opportunity to experience the Great Barrier Reef and a secluded tropical island just a short distance from Cairns. Don’t miss out on this exclusive, family-friendly reef adventure that promises an unforgettable day in paradise!
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This Great Barrier Reef tour just out of Cairns is unlike any other- whether you are self-driving or choosing to book the coach transfers, your day will start with a nice scenic drive just South of Cairns to a charming Deeral township.
That’s where you will board the boat to enjoy 30 minute river cruise down the beautiful Mulgrave River where rainforest, mangroves and migratory birds can be seen!
After the river cruise it is only a short 30 minute ocean crossing to the stunning group of Cairns Islands known as Frankland Islands, which makes it a perfect trip for someone who is worried about seasickness, so it's a great non-swimmer reef tour and family tour.
Snorkelling
Enjoy snorkelling straight from the beach, shallow entry point makes it a perfect reef tour for families with younger children and people who don’t like the idea of snorkelling in the deep water from the back of a boat or pontoon.
There is also the opportunity for guests to undertake our adventure drift snorkel which is to explore our western reef. This is an optional snorkelling tour which is from our smaller dive tender.
Frankland Islands are surrounded by colourful healthy coral gardens, giant clams and sea turtles are often spotted.
You are sure to discover something new and exciting that you have never seen before.
Guided Introductory Diving - for Adulyts only 17+
Take the plunge and experience scuba diving on Frankland Islands.
If you want to try diving at the Great Barrier Reef, our friendly and experienced crew will be happy to help you start your underwater adventure! Frankland Islands Reef Cruises is a PADI 5-star Dive Centre with years of experience in diving instruction.
You don’t need any previous scuba diving experience – if you’re comfortable in the water, and with no medical conditions that preclude you from scuba diving, you can usually do an intro dive. You’ll be given briefings, tuition and all the skills practice you need at the surface to make sure your dive is a safe, amazing experience.
During your intro dive, under the expert supervision of our instructors, you’ll descend to 12m (40 feet) below the surface and enjoy the amazing marine life that makes Frankland Islands so unique.
Important Information:
Exploring the Island – Guided Island Walk
Tropical buffet lunch is included, served on the beach under a canopy of trees at their picnic area. Once you have restored your energy levels there is plenty of time to explore the Normanby Island at your own leisure or you could join the guided island walk with the Marine Biologist.
Frankland Islands consist of 5 continental islands- Normanby, Mabel, High, Russell and Round.
Cairns
Self-drive guests will need to make their own way to Deeral, 45 minutes south of Cairns
Cairns
January - December
Daily
9 hours (approx)
Approximately 4 - 4.5 hours on island
Low, Medium
Scuba Diving Restrictions
All cancellations must be in writing.
We understand things may change, so we have made cancellations very easy.
In every instance we always recommend you purchase travel insurance for life’s last-minute hiccups.
Please see our terms and conditions for details prior to booking.
Operators policy:
au$229.00
Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.
Child:
au$129.00
Family: au$587.00
Tour Code: 634