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By Frankland Islands Reef Cruises
Free cancellation available
Price is $130 per adult
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Features

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

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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Express Tour without Lunchbox

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English

Short on time but still want to experience the best of the reef? Our Express Tour is perfect for those looking for a later start and an earlier return.

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:15AM
Price details
$129.82 x 2 Adults$259.64
Total
Price is $259.64

Express Tour with Lunchbox

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:15AM
Price details
$150.87 x 2 Adults$301.74
Total
Price is $301.74

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    30-minute calm water cruise along the Mulgrave River
  • Inclusions
    Morning and afternoon tea
  • Inclusions
    Fresh water throughout the day
  • Inclusions
    Up to 2.5-3 hours on Frankland Islands
  • Inclusions
    Snorkeling equipment and tuition
  • Inclusions
    Guided beach-to-reef snorkeling or Reef semi-sub expedition
  • Inclusions
    Use of kayaks and paddle boards
  • Exclusions
    Optional extra: lunch box (special dietary requirements to be advised when booking) or BYO lunch
  • Exclusions
    Guided Island and foreshore walk
  • Exclusions
    Kids treasure hunt

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