Join us for an unforgettable day tour to the incredible Frankland Islands on the Great Barrier Reef.
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:
Ferry Transfer Only Option
If you want the day on the Frankland Islands and self cater for your own needs why not book a Transfer Only option? Check out our other listing on Bookme by clicking Frankland Island Cruise and Dive at the top of the page
Free coach transfer option:
There is a free couch 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.
Optional Extras:(Payable on the day)
Certified Dive - $99
Wetsuit hire - $15 each
Snorkel gear $20
Kayaks/SUP $20
Prescription masks - $15
Meeting point: Meet at Deeral jetty for check in. 45 minutes’ drive south of Cairns.
From the ease of booking to the fantastic customer service all day, nothing can compare with the location and the professionalism of the crew! We had an exceptional experience. Cheers!
A fantastic day out to Frankland island, with an attentive, communicative and knowledgeable crew. The morning of snorkeling was a great experience; we felt both safe and informed throughout the day. Great choice of food for lunch followed by an informative and enlightening tour of the island from Michelle who was a highlight of the day for us - alongside the turtles and reef sharks of course! Would highly recommend to those visiting Cairns a must do day out.
Very friendly and welcoming staff, the entire tour had been planned out really well from start of the morning till the end. Franklin island is really beautiful, the walk around the island with Alex the marine biologist was fantastic and very informative. Highly recommend it.
Brilliant day snorkelling at Frankland islands. Amazing sea life, coral and to swim up close with turtles was the icing on the cake. Highly recommend this tour, staff were fantastic, good food and not too far to travel. 5?
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shaniw from Australia wrote on 09 February 2021
Amazing reef
First time on the Great Barrier Reef and we couldn’t have been happier! Great team, they were more than helpful with everything we needed. The reef was incredible! We got to see so many fish, coral, turtles and more. Just stunning! Thanks guys for the great day.
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