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Frankland Island Day Tour
from $260
per person
8 hours 30 mins
Cruise from Cairns to pristine Frankland Islands for snorkelling, marine biologist tours, and a beachside buffet lunch on a secluded island paradise.
Embark on a unique adventure to the stunning Frankland Islands, a tropical paradise located near Cairns. Our all-inclusive day tour offers the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration, making it the ideal choice for travellers seeking an unforgettable Cairns island getaway.
Your day with Frankland Islands Reef Tour starts as you board our air-conditioned coach from Cairns and travel south through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed rainforest, fields of sugar cane and past the iconic Walsh's Pyramid - the highest freestanding natural pyramid in the world!
Enjoy a calm water river cruise down the Mulgrave River, followed by the shortest open water crossing of any of the Cairns day tours to Normanby Island, the most pristine island off Cairns and a gateway to the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Frankland Islands Group offers the best snorkelling experience of all the islands near Cairns, Australia, thanks to its unique geographical location.
Frankland Islands Reef Cruises is the only commercial operator licensed to land on beautiful Normanby Island, so you can relax and explore with plenty of space and time. Plus, once you're on the island, you can customise your day trip to suit your interests - our all-inclusive day tour has a fabulous range of optional activities to choose from.
Set off on an adventure snorkel safari guided by our marine biologist, explore the sea floor while staying dry on our semi-submarine tour with commentary, join our marine biologist for an informative guided island walk, go for a paddle with our kayaks or stand-up paddleboards and tuck into a delicious beachside buffet lunch - do as much or as little as you like, you're on island time!
Once you've had enough vitamin-sea, reboard the Turtle Islander and enjoy your relaxing return to Cairns, arriving in the late afternoon.
- Complimentary coach transfers from selected Cairns CBD accommodation
- Rainforest river cruise
- Guided snorkel tour
- Snorkel safari
- Semi-sub tour of the island
- Guided island walk (with kids' treasure hunt)
- All snorkelling equipment and tuition
- Use of kayaks & paddleboards
- Buffet lunch
- Morning & afternoon tea
- Protection suit (Nov-Apr)
- Enjoy a relaxing journey through the tranquil waterways towards the river mouth and then out to the Frankland Group National Park
- Dive into the underwater world without getting your hair wet with our semi-submarine tour this is ultimate way to explore the vibrant marine life, coral reefs, and breath-taking seascapes surrounding Normanby Island, all while staying comfortably dry
- Join our marine naturalists for an informative and fascinating exploration of the island's rock pools, birdlife, and lush tropical vegetation
- Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a guided snorkel tour and our popular adventure snorkel safari", "Experience the Best of Cairns: The only River, Rainforest, and Reef Tour
Start: Cairns QLD 4870
What to bring:
You'll need your swimsuit and towel, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen (we recommend bringing a reef-friendly type), and shoes that can get wet and sandy. Bring anything else you want to have with you for a day out on a tropical island. We recommend bringing a refillable water bottle and cash or a credit card (Visa or Mastercard) for onboard purchases or optional activities.
Conditions:
Child rates apply for 4-16 years. Infants 1-3 years travel free but must be pre-booked. Please note that children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Please note that tours may depart and return later than scheduled on certain dates due to tides. Customers travelling on these affected dates will be notified by our reservations team. Scuba diving is subject to availability, and minimum numbers apply. Please contact us for more information. For nervous swimmers, we provide a range of flotation devices, including life jackets and pool noodles. Our snorkel guides will also assist you. Should you decide not to snorkel, we have our semi-submersible boat tour to join and the guided island walk. The island is also a lovely place to relax on your very own crowd-free white sandy beach with a good book! We can arrange special meals for most dietary requirements. Please let us know at the time of booking, and we will do our best to accommodate you. We provide Lycra suits free of charge from November to April. During this time, they are compulsory for all our guests to wear them. Guests are welcome to bring portable prams, but please note there are no paved walks, so they will need to carry or push them on the sand. The shaded picnic area is a lovely spot for a nap for the little ones. As there are no paved walkways on the island, guests need to be able to walk up to 100 metres on sand and navigate stairs on board the vessel. Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for guests using wheelchairs. There are no toilets on the island, but we run direct shuttles back to the main vessel for any toilet breaks required. We will still visit the Great Barrier Reef if it is raining! Please be aware that there is limited shelter on the island. We recommend bringing a light, waterproof jacket. We'd love to guarantee perfect weather for all our guests, however, we cannot control this! Should the weather create an unsafe environment, then we will cancel our tour. We will do all we can to contact our guests and advise them of this prior to the day of travel, and where possible, re-book guests on an alternative date or provide a full refund. Fishing is not permitted on this tour.
Optional extra:
1 Introductory Dive.
Dones:
The operation of Drones, both private and commercial, and the publication of footage taken by Drones is governed by Commonwealth legislation, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA). Personal Drone classification - Maximum 2kg. No commercial use of footage and no commercial drone flights without prior approval.
