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Discover the Great Barrier Reef on a boat tour from Deeral in Cairns. Admire the unspoiled rainforests, tranquil rivers, and pristine coral reefs, all in a single, unforgettable tour.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 9 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Please make sure to carefully review your confirmation from the operator, as your pick-up location may differ slightly from your actual accommodation. This is because the bus may not be able to access all Cairns CBD accommodations due to its size. Please also review your confirmation carefully as this will also contain your pick-up time.
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
Absolutely beautiful all around! Best staff/ food / experiences - perfect for kids.
The guides were really professionals, the places stunning and the food delicious, we really enjoyed our day
Itinerary
117 pickup location options:
Crystalbrook Bailey, Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre, Hotel Tropiq, The Abbott Boutique Hotel, Grosvenor in Cairns, Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside, an IHG Hotel, Getaway on Grafton, Hides Hotel Cairns, Waterfront Terraces, Adobe Motel, Asylum Cairns Mega Share House, Tropical Queenslander, Summer House Backpackers Cairns, Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, Cairns City Apartments, Ryan's Rest, Pullman Cairns International, Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments, Cairns Queens Court, Il Palazzo Boutique Hotel, Koala Court Holiday Apartments, NRMA Cairns Holiday Park, Palm Royale Cairns, Cairns Sunland Leisure Park, North Cove Waterfront Suites, Gilligan's Accommodation, Royal Palm Villas, South Cairns Resort, Tropic Days Boutique Hostel, 201 Lake St, Tradewinds McLeod Holiday Apartments, Bohemia Resort Cairns, Coral Towers Holiday Apartments, Reef Gateway Apartments, ibis Styles Cairns, Lakes Cairns Resort, The Espy Hostel, Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns, Tropical Heritage Cairns, Cairns Night Markets, Acacia Court Hotel, Cairns City Palms, Park Regis Piermonde Apartments, Vision Cairns Apartments, Trinity Links Resort and Apartments, Koala Beach Resort, Fishery Falls Cairns Holiday Park, Cairns Central YHA, Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place, United Petroleum Riverstone (Gordonvale Sth), Mantra Esplanade Cairns, Sunshine Tower Hotel, First City Caravilla, Mantra Trilogy Cairns, Mid City Luxury Suites, Crystalbrook Riley, a Cairns Luxury Resort, Cairns Central Plaza, Cairns City Backpackers Hostel, Cairns Motor Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns, Motel Nomad, City Sheridan Motel, Cairns, Citysider Holiday Apartments, Mad Monkey Central & Beer Garden, Reef Palms, Waters Edge Apartments, Bay Village Tropical Retreat, City Terraces, Comfort Inn Cairns City, The Village Cairns, Cairns Plaza Hotel, Divers Den, Oasis Inn Holiday Apartments, Cairns Southside International, Mumma’s Hostel Cairns, Park Regis City Quays, Villa Vaucluse Apartments, Edge Apartments, IL Centro Apartment Hotel, Floriana Boutique Hotel & Mediterranean Restaurant, White Rock Leisure Park, Crystalbrook Flynn, Coral Tree Inn, Escape On Lake, Inn Cairns, Mad Monkey Waterfront, The Benson Hotel, Jack & Newell Apartments, Aspect Central Cairns, Pacific Hotel Cairns, Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, Crystal Garden Resort, Pacific Cay Holiday Units & Motel, Dreamtime Travellers Rest, Tropic Towers Apartments, Central Plaza Apartment Hotel, Cairns One, Cairns Gateway Resort, 181 The Esplanade, Oaks Cairns Hotel, Mad Monkey Backpackers Village, Cairns Colonial Club Resort, Cairns Villa & Leisure Park, The Jack Hotel & Backpackers, BreakFree Royal Harbour Cairns, Villa Shangri-La Holiday Units, Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel Accommodation, Hilton Cairns, Global Backpackers Cairns, Regency Palms, Travellers Oasis, Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut, THE Balinese Motel, Cairns Aquarius Holiday Apartments, Southern Cross Atrium Apartments, Bounce
Bus/coach
(75 minutes)
Other water transport
(75 minutes)
Frankland Islands
Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Self-guided tour, Marine life viewing, Safety briefing, Scenic views on the way, Wildlife viewing, Stand up paddleboarding (75 minutes)
Frankland Islands
Lunch, Free time (1 hour)
Frankland Islands
Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Swimming, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Self-guided tour, Marine life viewing, Scenic views on the way, Wildlife viewing, Stand up paddleboarding (75 minutes)
Other water transport
(1.5 hours)
Frankland IslandsBus/coach
(1.5 hours)
117 drop-off locations:
Lakes Cairns Resort, Pacific Cay Holiday Units & Motel, Jack & Newell Apartments, Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place, Tropical Heritage Cairns, Dreamtime Travellers Rest, Royal Palm Villas, Cairns Sunland Leisure Park, Park Regis Piermonde Apartments, Vision Cairns Apartments, Bohemia Resort Cairns, IL Centro Apartment Hotel, Palm Royale Cairns, Global Backpackers Cairns, Regency Palms, Cairns Plaza Hotel, NRMA Cairns Holiday Park, Oasis Inn Holiday Apartments, Cairns City Palms, City Terraces, Escape On Lake, Cairns Night Markets, Floriana Boutique Hotel & Mediterranean Restaurant, Divers Den, Mad Monkey Central & Beer Garden, Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre, Mumma’s Hostel Cairns, Waterfront Terraces, The Abbott Boutique Hotel, Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut, Adobe Motel, Bounce, Travellers Oasis, Cairns Aquarius Holiday Apartments, Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments, The Jack Hotel & Backpackers, Cairns Villa & Leisure Park, Hilton Cairns, Southern Cross Atrium Apartments, Summer House Backpackers Cairns, Villa Shangri-La Holiday Units, THE Balinese Motel, Villa Vaucluse Apartments, The Village Cairns, Oaks Cairns Hotel, Waters Edge Apartments, Central Plaza Apartment Hotel, Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel Accommodation, ibis Styles Cairns, The Espy Hostel, Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, Tropic Towers Apartments, Crystal Garden Resort, Pacific Hotel Cairns, Tradewinds McLeod Holiday Apartments, Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns, 201 Lake St, Cairns Motor Inn, Fishery Falls Cairns Holiday Park, North Cove Waterfront Suites, Inn Cairns, Cairns One, City Sheridan Motel, Cairns, Acacia Court Hotel, Mad Monkey Waterfront, Tropic Days Boutique Hostel, Cairns City Apartments, Cairns Colonial Club Resort, Pullman Cairns International, BreakFree Royal Harbour Cairns, Crystalbrook Flynn, South Cairns Resort, Coral Tree Inn, Tropical Queenslander, Trinity Links Resort and Apartments, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, Mad Monkey Backpackers Village, Cairns Southside International, Reef Gateway Apartments, 181 The Esplanade, Cairns Gateway Resort, Koala Court Holiday Apartments, Koala Beach Resort, Grosvenor in Cairns, Crystalbrook Bailey, Cairns City Backpackers Hostel, Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside, an IHG Hotel, Getaway on Grafton, Aspect Central Cairns, The Benson Hotel, Coral Towers Holiday Apartments, Il Palazzo Boutique Hotel, Gilligan's Accommodation, Hides Hotel Cairns, Crystalbrook Riley, a Cairns Luxury Resort, Cairns Queens Court, Mantra Trilogy Cairns, Cairns Central Plaza, Mantra Esplanade Cairns, Motel Nomad, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns, Ryan's Rest, United Petroleum Riverstone (Gordonvale Sth), Citysider Holiday Apartments, Sunshine Tower Hotel, White Rock Leisure Park, Asylum Cairns Mega Share House, Park Regis City Quays, Cairns Central YHA, Edge Apartments, Comfort Inn Cairns City, Bay Village Tropical Retreat, Mid City Luxury Suites, First City Caravilla, Hotel Tropiq, Reef Palms
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Return transfers to and from selected accommodation in Cairns to Deeral Jetty
- Shortest open water crossing of any Great Barrier Reef day tour
- Fresh tropical buffet lunch as well as morning and afternoon tea
- All inclusive island activities with the exception of introductory diving
- Up to 4 hours on Frankland Islands
Full description
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 snorkel safari guided by our knowledgeable crew, discover the underwater world on a semi-submarine tour with commentary, join an informative island walk with the biologist, paddle with kayaks or stand-up paddleboards, and savour a delightful beachside buffet lunch – all at your own pace.
After indulging in the sea and sun, board the Turtle Islander for a leisurely return to Cairns, arriving back in the late afternoon.
Includes
- 30-minute calm water cruise along the Mulgrave River
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Fresh water throughout the day
- Fresh tropical lunch provided (special dietary requirements to be advised when booking)
- Up to 4 hours on Frankland Islands
- Snorkel Stars kids snorkeling tutorial and certificate
- Snorkeling equipment and tuition
- Unlimited beach snorkeling
- Guided snorkel safari
- Reef semi-sub expedition
- Guided Island and foreshore walk
- Kids treasure hunt
- Use of kayaks and paddle boards
- Introductory scuba diving
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
Select participants and date
Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Credit card
- Water
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- Cash
Not allowed
- Pets
- Weapons or sharp objects
- Smoking
- Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
- Mobility scooters
- Intoxication
- Smoking in the vehicle
- Non-folding wheelchairs
- Non-folding strollers
- Smoking indoors
- Vaping
- Fishing
- Bikes
- Walking frames
- Littering
- Unaccompanied minors
- Feeding animals
- Electric wheelchairs
- Touching marine life
- Firework
- Explosive substances
- Touching the exhibits
- Touching animals
- Making fire
- Nudity
- See-through clothing
- Riding the animals