Explore a unique Great Barrier Reef experience with Frankland Islands Reef Cruises - the only tour operator visiting the pristine location, you will feel like the tour is very private and crowd free. The tour includes a river cruise and has a short open water crossing 6 miles - approximately 30 minutes, morning and afternoon tea and a tropical buffet lunch. Your experienced guides take you snorkelling and ensure you feel comfortable and safe in the water and give you the best opportunity to spot a colourful clown fish and maybe even a turtle! Snorkelling straight off the white sandy beach makes this suitable for families and first time snorkelers. There are other optional activities including stand up paddle boards, kayaks and a guided island walk.
Posted By : Heather_P
We enjoyed our time on this fascinating island. I saw a few coral bombies while snorkelling but unfortunately the visibility wasn't the best but this couldn't be helped. Went for a walk to explore the island. The provided lunch was filling and delicious.
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Posted On : 2024-01-07 05:54:06 
Posted By : Irina M
We had an amazing day, very well organised, a lot of extra activities, picnic lunch with good verity of food. We felt very well looked after in the water and on the boat. See a lot of beautiful corals, fish and turtles. Absolutely stunning island, crystal clear water. All staff were very friendly and professional. Highly recommended, will definitely do it again!
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Posted On : 2023-12-30 18:29:08 
Posted By : 899ishmeets
My family had a great time snorkeling due to the incredible staff; we received the individual attention every customer loves. Panchi was phenomenal, providing a great experience for my below average swimmer parents. Jesse was also very helpful. Highly Reccomend, especially because of Panchi and Jesse!
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Posted On : 2023-12-30 00:37:05
Posted By : 192sahrag
That was the most amazing day ever ♥️this island is so amazing!!!! And saw so many turtles 🐢 The staff really looked out for everyone on board. They gave us loads of informations about the reef! Special shout-out to Kirsteen, who did my first ever intro dive with me. I was a lil scared but she made it so easy, I felt safe and I absolutely loved it. Such a lovely person who really took care of me and made sure i had the best time. I highly recommend this!!!!♥️
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Posted On : 2023-12-04 02:37:31
Posted By : SueW552
This Cruise Tour is ABSOLUTELY brilliant. Went with my son and 2 others - such good value for money and well organised. It felt like Robinson Crusoe where we stopped at an island for lunch - apparently the only company that includes lunch - it was a delicious spread. My son Chris and I went on the "pay for extra" scuba dive with Kirsteen - words cannot describe seeing a turtle, beautiful fish and of course stunning coral.
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Posted On : 2023-11-28 08:32:35
Posted By : Ranald M
loved the whole day!
activities,scenery & service was good
good way to see some of cairns & area south
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Posted On : 2023-11-28 00:36:12
Posted By : peanutbutter684
amazing experience, had a such a great diving experience with kirsteen, im a nervous swimmer especially around marine life and it was my first time diving, she made me feel so safe and i was able to go so close to the coral and fishes without panicking. The entire crew was lovely and we had a wonderful time
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Posted On : 2023-11-20 06:19:19
Posted By : Giovanni_S
It was a wonderful day for my wife and I. I believe there were only 39 people on our tour. Most of the river cruise is taken up by briefing and collecting gear, but you'll be able to see it on the way back. Once we got to Normandy Island, we were busy. We did the snorkel safari, which loads you back on a smaller boat and takes you offshore just a short distance. Our guides were great, try to keep up with the front one because she'll be pointing things out. Impossible to hear when underwater though. We saw turtles, giant clams, many kinds of fish, and amazing coral colonies. Almost as soon as we got back on the island, it was time to board the semi sub, which goes back over the same area where you just snorkelers. I saw some different things on the semi sub that I missed during snorkeling. When brought back, it's lunch time. Luckily, you get 1 hour so if you eat fast, you'll have a little time to try the kayaks, paddle boarding, or snorkel off shore. With the help of our guide, Lisa?, I had time to find a blue anemone, hosting a pair of gorgeous clownfish. At 1pm, the walk around the coast and through the center of the small island, starts. It was interesting, with our guide pointing out the many types of shells, and what animals they originated from, plus other interesting information on the habitat. Once the walk was over, it was about time to board the boat back to the bus. This time, we sat upstairs for the better view, after having some of the cheese and crackers and then cake with tea and coffee. The only draw backs are; no bathrooms, showers, or changing rooms on island, and the bus to and from was uncomfortably cold. A small price to pay for a wonderful day overall.
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Posted On : 2023-11-18 05:13:27
Posted By : racheelrobertson
We have had one of the best days ever! The main standout was doing the intro scuba dive with Kirsteen, I was super anxious about diving before and she has completely changed my outlook on everything. It was super relaxed and felt so personal as it was just me and my partner plus Kirsteen! She made me feel so comfortable and confident.
Couldn’t recommend it enough to anyone wanting to try scuba diving!! Thank you so much Kirsteen, Louisa and the rest of the crew for a fantastic day ❤️
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Posted On : 2023-11-18 00:37:18
Posted By : Sue_P
Great, well run tour. Short cruise to the island which was ideal with children. The staff were lovely, thank you, especially to the marine biologist who took our 8 year old who isn’t a strong swimmer out snorkelling so she could see some clownfish which was a highlight for her. We’ve done other GBR tours to the outer reef which were larger and also great but if you’re looking to avoid the crowds, and to be able to explore a lovely island, this is the perfect tour.
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Posted On : 2023-11-15 19:03:11
