Make the most of your time in Cairns with this 4.5-hour express reef tour combining rainforest, island, and reef adventures. Start your journey with a scenic river cruise through lush rainforest before heading out to Normanby Island, part of the world-famous Great Barrier Reef.
Once there, choose your adventure: join a guided beach snorkelling tour to explore coral gardens and tropical marine life, or stay dry with a ride in the semi-submarine, offering an up-close look at the reef’s vibrant underwater world. For those seeking more fun, try kayaks or stand-up paddleboards and enjoy the clear lagoon waters at your own pace.
With coach transfers from Cairns CBD included, this hassle-free tour is perfect for families, cruise ship passengers, or travellers short on time. Relax on the beach, connect with nature, and create unforgettable reef memories — all in just half a day.
The crew was so friendly and everything was well organized! Pick up & drop off were timely. They had so much gear and we saw so much wildlife.
Amazing day out on the reef so many turtles and fish to see the staff are amazing they know exactly where to look for things and let you know. Day is well run and organised friendly and helpful staff made the day one to remember.
Truly Cairns hidden gem… knowledgeable and friendly staff all inclusive .. absolutely pristine..turtles baby sharks so much marine life large fish and variety of coral .. food was lovely .. very good value for money
Absolutely loved my experience with Frankland Island Tours! From start to finish, it was a fantastic day. The staff were all incredibly friendly and helpful, making us feel welcome right away. Our guides, were amazing! They were so knowledgeable about the reef, the island, and all the marine life. We learned so much and had a great time doing it.
Great tour. Worth the money. The crew makes sure that everyone finds the right activity. The equipment is sufficient. The activities are well planned. I would absolutely recommend the tour.
Great family activity. We highly enjoyed our tour. Was great that everything is included and you can choose which activities you want to do. The guides were very informative and helpful. Buffet lunch was also yum. Highly recommend this tour.
Great trip every step of the way. Staff was funny enthusiastic and helpful. Great lunch and snscks too!
