This was an excellent day from start to finish - once we found the boat! The instructions from the booking office were rather sketchy, telling us to find a BP service station, which doesn't exist. A further phone call gave us a Google address to a gentleman's house who was quite surprised to see us turn up on his doorstep! However, once we were on the boat, I cannot fault the care and supervision given by the crew. Our elderly mother, nearly 94, was given all the help and attention she needed without making her feel incompetent and we really appreciated that. She was out there snorkeling with the best of them and we could relax knowing that crew members were keeping a watch out and were ready to help her out of the water and up the beach. What a fantastic lunch! Under the shade of a tarpaulin strung under the trees, fresh prawns, fried chicken, many different salads and fruit, constant drinking water, an Esky full of soft drinks. The young children were excited by the treasure hunt, families were relaxed and we older people could relax and spend our time doing as we pleased. Many thanks, a great, memorable day.

My husband has knee replacements, which means he cannot do the snorkeling tours, however, a staff member took him around the nearest coral, with the aid of a flotation ring. His experience, alone, was worth the trip!! Our interstate friends & I had a fantastic experience, coral viewing, as well. Top marks………get yourselves down there!

The island itself is spectacular and only short boat ride from the mainland which is a bonus. Super small crowds as well which is another positive. The coral is in good health and we saw lots of marine life, turtles, stingrays and a variety of fish. However, the boat itself is pretty shabby and needs a makeover, good thing it’s a short ride to the island, as the seats are dreadfully uncomfortable. It was the return boat ride that was the most disappointing. After a long day out most passengers were tired and as we were slowly meandering back down the river enjoying the calmness, the captain or someone decides that playing AC/DC at a high volume was the way to go. Really not the best choice of music for the occasion and certainly not a song that was written about catching STDs from sleeping around. Considering most of your passengers were young families, the choice of music was disgraceful…… maybe a rethink on the entertainment team, but the island itself is amazing…

The island walk was pretty special. The contrast of the river and sea makes it different to other island trips

Had a fabulous day out. Fully recommend the tour. The team looked after us all so well. Really engaging with the kids. Activities were great, food delicious and the location was breathtaking. Mario’s treasure hunt was a hit with the kids, very informative and fun, Plus there was a real treasure chest at the end.

Had the best day out on the island. The staff were very friendly, enthusiastic, informative and nothing was too much trouble. For those that are new to snorkelling they were very attentive and helpful. Definitely recommend for singles, couples and families of all ages.

I had a amazing day on the island with Scotty Mario and Raquel and the rest of the guys .. the way how they interact with the local marine life was beautiful and they helped us spot so much wildlife while in there.. the island itself is paradise for a day .. would go back anytime

Fantastic way to see the reef, especially with young children who have never snorkelled before. The staff were so accomodating and patient, taking my son out holding onto a ring to see nemo and turtles - he was hooked after that! They also gently got him into the water off the small boat for the adventure tour which he was nervous about. My only suggestion is that if you want to paddleboard or kayak to do it first thing, or choose the earliest adventure tour time slots as they start packing these up quite soon after lunch. Best crew on any tour we have been on in the area. We had a great day and a smooth crossing.

I spent my birthday on this cruise and it was so memorable! The staff went above and beyond to make my day enjoyable (shout out to Scotty). The reef is absolutely stunning and the boat trip over is so comfortable! Would recommend to first time snorkelers or those with experience under their belt.

What a cracking day! We had such a memorable day, which far exceeded our expectations. I was expecting a day on the sand watching the little one, while everyone else had fun. But the staff treated our little jellyfish, age 4, to fabulous snorkelling lessons and she was able to join us on the snorkelling safari. She’s still talking about the turtles and the shark she saw. Michelle, in particular, was just fabulous. Highly recommend. So much so, if we’re in Cairns again I would take the day trip again.

We had a fantastic day visiting Normanby Island which is one of the Frankland Islands. Although raining on the mainland, it was a beautiful day on the island. The snorkelling with Mario pointing things out was beautiful and very safe. The lunch was tasty and healthy and there was plenty of it. The tour around the island with Mario was very interesting. Overall it was an amazing day that we thoroughly enjoyed.

Such a great day with Frankland Island. Bus pickup from Cairns and leisurely drive to the boat. Boat trip out the river was very scenic. Arrived at the island and everything was so well organised getting snorkel gear and guided tours. Snorkeling was great with staff pointing out various features. Found Nemo and Crush. Lunch was a great combination and plenty on offer. Thoroughly recommend. Thanks Michelle for the snorkel tour!

If you are looking for an authentic enjoyable day out on real tropical island with great snokelling, then this little hidden gem is hard to go past. I would highly recommend it to those who want a unique experience. Thanks to Michelle for making our kids have a truely memorable day, to Scotty for the talks and Scotty the skipper and his team. We will recommend to others and we will be back

Such an awesome experience, the crew were amazing, made every effort to assist wherever possible and very knowledgeable on the reef. The food including coffee and tea was good. Would highly recommend this tour, the Franklin Islands are beautiful. Really enjoyed the drift snorkeling, special thanks to our guide Scotty, you legend!

We've spent over a week in the area and been to Agincourt Reef and Green Island. The visit to Normanby Island is one of our favourites, up there with Agincourt Reef. We had young adults late teens and they raved about it. The skipper and crew are professional and so friendly, the lunch excellent and the river cruise really beautiful. Saw loads of coral and fish and turtles. We'd love to do it again. Definitely recommend this, best value for money.

We had a fabulous day with perfect weather. Snorkelling with Mario was enjoyable as he pointed out turtles and species of fish (including the Spanish Picasso style fish