The reef and rainforest in one perfect day
Discover Frankland Islands
Choose the tour that’s right for you, from a full-day island escape to a quick express reef adventure.
Frankland Islands Reef Cruises
Exclusive Great Barrier Reef Island Tour – River, Rainforest, Reef
Frankland Islands Reef Cruises provides an exceptional day tour experience to the Frankland Islands within the Cairns Great Barrier Reef region. With its stunning scenery, abundant marine life, fringing reefs, and a variety of activities to enjoy, Frankland Islands is the perfect place to relax and reconnect with nature.
Immerse yourself in breathtaking coral gardens, unwind on pristine island beaches, and partake in activities such as snorkeling, semi-submersible tours, kayaking, paddleboarding, or guided walks led by our marine biologists.
With a group limited to just 100 individuals, you’ll have more time to interact with our knowledgeable crew and learn about the islands and their vibrant marine ecosystem.
Two ways to experience the reef
Whether you want a full day of island exploration or a quick reef getaway, we have a tour for you.

All-Inclusive Day Tour
The complete experience with lunch & all activities.
$270 per adult
- 8.5 hrs
- Return transfers from Cairns selected CBD locations
- Up to 5.5 hours on the island
- Scenic calm water river cruise
- Semi-sub tour, Guided beach & adventure snorkel tour
- Snorkelling equipment including wetsuits
- Full tropical beachside buffet lunch
- Guided island and foreshore walk
- Kids Snorkel Stars course & treasure hunt
- Afternoon refreshments served on the return journey

Express Day Tour
Ideal for travellers with a tight schedule who still want to experience the Great Barrier Reef.
$195 per adult
- 5.5 hrs
- Return transfers from Cairns selected CBD locations
- Up to 2.5 hours on the island
- Scenic calm water river cruise
- Choice of Semi-sub tour OR guided beach snorkel tour
- Snorkelling equipment including wetsuits
- Unlimited use of kayaks & stand-up paddleboards
What makes our tour so special?
Discover the untouched natural beauty of the Frankland Islands
No big crowds
We’re the only commercial operator with a permit to visit these pristine, uninhabited islands.
Then relax and explore with no crowds, plenty of space and time (between 2.5 and 5 hours, depending on the tour selected) to maximise your experience.
Full of marine life
Our destination is Normanby Island in the beautiful Frankland Group National Park.
Your trip starts with a rainforest river cruise, followed by a short open-water crossing.
Surrounded by vibrant fringing reefs, the Frankland Islands are home to many species of marine life, including turtles, octopuses and the ever-popular anemone clownfish, Nemo.
Tailor your day
Your day includes coach transfers from selected Cairns CBD accommodation, and optional activities including a guided Great Barrier Reef snorkel tour, guided island walk, beachside buffet lunch, adventure snorkel safari, semi-sub tour or grab a kayak or stand-up paddle board and explore!
Why Frankland Islands?
One of the only reef tours where you can visit an uninhabited Great Barrier Reef island
Uninhabited island
Step onto pristine, crowd-free islands untouched by mass tourism.
World-class reef
Snorkel directly from the beach on vibrant, healthy coral reef.
Rich marine life
Spot sea turtles, colourful fish, and stunning coral formations.
Eco-certified
Advanced eco-tourism certified, protecting the reef for future generations.
What our customers love about us
The whole day was great. Starting in the river and then going into the ocean gave a different perspective than other cruises. Saw a crocodile on the way back in the river. Highly recommend this company and cruise.
Amazing experience, beautiful island that is truly well maintained, the crew did such a great job in keeping us safe and making us feel comfortable and giving us the best experience ♥️🐢
A perfect day with a totally engaged and friendly staff. I can recommend this to everyone, so much better with the small group and more individual than all the other snorkeling tours mass tourism tours.
Thanks to the whole Frankland Islands team, we had a great day out. Everyone was so friendly. Max especially was great with the snorkel safari and the island walk; he was so knowledgeable and genuinely interested in what he was showing us. We would highly recommend this.

