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From Cairns: Frankland Islands Express Tour

By Frankland Islands Reef Cruises
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Return transfers from selected Cairns CBD locations
  • Shortest open water crossing of any Great Barrier Reef day tour
  • Enjoy morning and afternoon tea onboard Wantaim
  • Optional extra for a packed lunch box - or BYO lunch!

Activity location

    • Cairns
    • Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 169 Ross Rd, Deeral QLD 4871, Australia | 169 Ross road, Deeral Queensland
    • Deeral, Queensland, Australia

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What's included, what's not

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    30-minute calm water cruise along the Mulgrave River
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    Morning and afternoon tea
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    Fresh water throughout the day
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    Up to 2.5-3 hours on Frankland Islands
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    Snorkeling equipment and tuition
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    Guided beach-to-reef snorkeling or Reef semi-sub expedition
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    Use of kayaks and paddle boards
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    Optional extra: lunch box (special dietary requirements to be advised when booking) or BYO lunch
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    Snorkel Stars kids snorkeling tutorial and certificate
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    Guided Island and foreshore walk
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    Kids treasure hunt
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    Due to significant volatility in supply and operational costs, we reserve the right to collect a fuel surcharge prior to travel. This will be collected via email payment link ($10 per person, per trip).

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Bikes, Feeding animals, Fishing, Littering, Making fire, Pets, Pets (assistance dogs allowed), Riding the animals, Smoking, Touching animals, Touching marine life, Vaping
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Experience the exclusive River, Rainforest, and Reef Tour from Cairns with Frankland Islands Reef Tours. Begin your journey by boarding our comfortable air-conditioned coach in Cairns, heading south through the UNESCO World Heritage rainforest, past fields of sugar cane, and alongside Walsh’s Pyramid – the world's tallest freestanding natural pyramid!

Enjoy a tranquil river cruise down the Mulgrave River, followed by a swift open water crossing to Normanby Island, one of the quickest routes to the heart of the Great Barrier Reef among Cairns day tours.

Frankland Islands Reef Cruises is the sole licensed operator permitted to land on Normanby Island, offering ample space and time for you to relax and explore. Customise your day with a variety of activities: embark on a beach-to-reef snorkel guided by our knowledgeable crew or discover the underwater world on a semi-submarine tour with commentary. Explore with kayaks or stand-up paddleboards, and enjoy the optional lunch box extra or bring our own!

After indulging in the sea and sun, board the vessel Wantaim for a leisurely return to Cairns, arriving back in the late afternoon.

Location

Activity location

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    • Cairns
    • Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 169 Ross Rd, Deeral QLD 4871, Australia | 169 Ross road, Deeral Queensland
    • Deeral, Queensland, Australia