Frankland Island Reef Cruises - Great Barrier Reef Island Snorkel Day Tour

Your adventure with Frankland Islands Reef Cruises begins with a scenic journey from Cairns, where you'll pass through the UNESCO World Heritage rainforest, sugar cane fields, and the iconic Walsh’s Pyramid.

Following a calm river cruise along the Mulgrave River, you'll experience the shortest open-water crossing to Normanby Island, within the Great Barrier Reef.

As the only tour operator with access to land on Normanby Island, you’ll have ample time to explore with activity options such as a snorkel safari, a semi-submarine tour, guided island walk, use of kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Unwind with a beachside buffet lunch and return to Cairns in the late afternoon.

Your Day Trip includes:

• Return transfers to and from select accommodation in Cairns to Deeral Jetty
• Scenic 30-minute calm water cruise along the Mulgrave River
• Kids snorkelling tutorial and certificate
• Morning and afternoon tea
• Fresh tropical lunch
• Up to 4 hours on Frankland Islands
• Guided snorkel safari
• Guided island walk
• Kids treasure hunt
• Unlimited beach snorkelling
• Snorkelling equipment and tuition
• Use of equipment such as kayaks and paddleboards
• Inclusive of reef tax and levies
• Free car parking at the Deeral Jetty

Complimentary Bus Transfers:

Complimentary transfers are available from select Cairns CBD accommodation but are subject to availability. If the bus transfer is fully booked, you will need to arrange your own transport to the Deeral Jetty.

Self-Drive Check-In:

Please allow for at least 45 minutes of travel on the Bruce Highway to reach Deeral Jetty, 169 Ross Road Deeral 4871. The self-drive check-in time is 8:15am.The Turtle Islander departs Deeral at8.30 a.m.and returns approximately4.00 p.m.

Meeting point: Meet at Deeral jetty for check in. 45 minutes’ drive south of Cairns.