Frankland Islands Reef Snorkel Cruise from Cairns

Snorkel among coral reefs and unwind on the beach on a shared island escape from Cairns. Cruise along the Mulgrave River before a short open-water crossing to the Great Barrier Reef. The full-day option combines a guided snorkel safari, semi-submersible expedition and island walk; Express tours include a choice of semi-submersible tour or guided beach snorkel, with or without lunch.

• Explore Normanby Island with the only commercial operator permitted to land there
• Paddle kayaks and stand-up paddleboards using the equipment provided
• Introduce children to snorkeling with the full-day tour's Snorkel Stars tutorial and certificate

Itinerary

1. Start with a coach pickup from your Cairns city center accommodation: 07:00–07:45 for A Full Day Tour, or 09:00 for either Express Day Tour option (With Lunch or Without Lunch).
2. Check in at Deeral at 08:15 for A Full Day Tour or 10:00 for either Express Day Tour option.
3. Depart Deeral at 08:30 for A Full Day Tour or 10:15 for either Express Day Tour option.
4. On A Full Day Tour, enjoy morning tea at 09:00.
5. Arrive at Normanby Island at 09:30 for A Full Day Tour or 10:30 for either Express Day Tour option. Attend a 10–15-minute snorkeling and island safety briefing.
6. Explore the water on a snorkeling adventure at 11:00 for A Full Day Tour or 10:45 for either Express Day Tour option.
7. On A Full Day Tour, have lunch on Normanby Island at 12:00.
8. On A Full Day Tour, explore the Frankland Islands with an island walk and a kids' treasure hunt activity at 13:00.
9. On either Express Day Tour option, have a snack on Normanby Island at 13:15.
10. Travel by boat at 14:15 for A Full Day Tour or 14:00 for either Express Day Tour option.
11. Depart Normanby Island at 14:30 for A Full Day Tour or 14:15 for either Express Day Tour option.
12. On A Full Day Tour, enjoy afternoon tea at 15:00.
13. Arrive back at Deeral at 15:30 for A Full Day Tour or 14:30 for either Express Day Tour option.
14. Return by included shuttle between 16:30 and 17:30 for A Full Day Tour, or between 15:30 and 16:30 for either Express Day Tour option.

What's Included

• Snorkeling equipment and instruction
• Return transfers from selected Cairns city center properties
• Seasonal protective stinger suits on the full-day tour
• Tropical lunch, morning and afternoon tea, and fresh water on the full-day tour
• Panini, snack and drink on Express With Lunch
• Afternoon snacks on Express Without Lunch

Important details

• Child tickets cover ages 4–16, and children in this age range require a paying adult. Adult rates apply from age 17.
• Express tours are not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• Additional activities are not included in the listed price and incur extra charges on site.
• Introductory diving is not available on Express tours.
• On Express tours, you may be refused service without a refund if you appear intoxicated.
• Your property pickup time will be confirmed in advance. Arrive 10 minutes before departure.