Business
24 August, 2025
Fast Reef tours floated
Frankland Islands Reef Cruises launch day trip for time-poor visitors
The tour has been designed specifically for families, cruise ship passengers and travellers with limited time who still want to enjoy an unforgettable day on the Reef.
Departing later in the morning, the tour includes coach transfers from Cairns CBD, a scenic river cruise along the Mulgrave River and a quick 15-minute open water crossing to the Frankland Islands.
Guests will enjoy around two and a half hours on Normanby Island, where they can swim, snorkel straight from the beach or explore the island’s tropical rock pools and sandy shores.
Every express tour offers one guided activity – either a guided beach snorkelling session with a marine biologist or a ride aboard the semi-submarine for a window into the underwater world.
“We’ve created this tour for visitors who might not have a full day to spare but still want to experience the awesomeness of the Reef,” said company business lead Brett Robinson.
“It’s a condensed version of our all-inclusive tour, offering the same exceptional destination in a more time-efficient package,” he said.
The new product launch follows the successful introduction of ‘Wantaim’, Frankland Islands Reef Cruises’ modern new transfer vessel, which recently joined the fleet. Purpose-built for comfort and performance, the new transfer vessel has significantly improved travel times and enhanced guest experience, offering smooth, fast, and scenic crossings between Deeral and the Frankland Islands.
Pricing for the express tour starts at $175 for adults and $90 for children (4–16 years). Infants travel free and family passes are available at $440 for two adults and two children.
