ENTRADA Travel Group has announced the acquisition of Frankland Islands Reef Cruises, a Cairns-based company which offers sailings of the Great Barrier Reef and Mulgrave River. Entrada Chief Executive Officer John Thorburn said the acquisition was a “natural choice” as it continued its buying spree in the state’s north, having...
ENTRADA Travel Group has announced the acquisition of Frankland Islands Reef Cruises, a Cairns-based company which offers sailings of the Great Barrier Reef and Mulgrave River.
Entrada Chief Executive Officer John Thorburn said the acquisition was a “natural choice” as it continued its buying spree in the state’s north, having already made two similar purchases in North Queensland.
“Frankland Islands Reef Cruises offers a unique way to experience the Great Barrier Reef and, combined with the outer reef tours we offer through our TUSA and Divers Den brands, it widens the range of options for travellers of all kinds,” he said.
“[We] look forward to bringing our experience in conservation, education and tourism on this beautiful group of islands,” Thorburn added.
Frankland Islands Reef Cruises holds an exclusive commercial access permit to visit the island group, with visitor numbers capped at 100 per day for sustainability reasons.
Included in the purchase were three vessels and two coaches, with all staff set to be retained when the agreement is formally settled next month.
Pictured: The Great Barrier Reef.
