Frankland Island Day Tour
Cruise from Cairns to Normanby Island in the Frankland Islands Group for an all-inclusive day of snorkelling, semi-submarine tours, guided walks with a marine biologist, and a buffet lunch in a stunning Great Barrier Reef location.
Experience the ultimate Cairns island adventure with the Frankland Island Day Cruise All Inclusive Day Tour. Departing from Cairns, you'll travel south in an air-conditioned coach through UNESCO World Heritage rainforest, passing sugar cane fields and the iconic Walsh's Pyramid, before boarding a river cruise along the tranquil Mulgrave River.
After a calm river journey, you make the shortest open water crossing of any Cairns day tour to Normanby Island in the Frankland Islands Group. This pristine island is a gateway to the heart of the Great Barrier Reef and offers exceptional snorkelling thanks to its unique location.
Frankland Islands Reef Cruises is the only commercial operator licensed to land on Normanby Island, giving you plenty of space and time to relax and explore. Your day is customisable, with options to snorkel the reef, join a marine biologist-led snorkel safari, or stay dry while discovering underwater marine life on a semi-submarine tour.
Enjoy a guided island walk, paddleboarding or kayaking, and a delicious beachside buffet lunch. After a rejuvenating day, reboard the Turtle Islander for a relaxing return to Cairns in the late afternoon.
- Complimentary coach transfers from selected Cairns CBD accommodation
- Rainforest river cruise
- Guided snorkel tour
- Snorkel safari
- Semi-submarine tour
- Guided island walk with kids' treasure hunt
- All snorkelling equipment and tuition
- Use of kayaks and paddleboards
- Buffet lunch
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Protective suit (Nov to Apr)
- Relax on a coach journey from Cairns through UNESCO World Heritage rainforest, passing fields of sugar cane and Walsh's Pyramid
- Cruise along the Mulgrave River before making the shortest open water crossing to Normanby Island in the Frankland Islands Group
- Enjoy exclusive access to Normanby Island, only available with Frankland Islands Reef Cruises
- Snorkel pristine reefs, discover marine life, or explore underwater from a semi-submarine tour
- Join a guided island walk led by a marine biologist to learn about rock pools, birdlife, and tropical vegetation
