A 1 hour guided cruise on the Daintree River, with expert commentary on the rich wildlife and landscapes, including the famous saltwater crocodiles. A family owned and operated business, running Daintree River wildlife cruises since 1987.
Days
- 1 hour
Group size
- Max 18
Start / finish
- Daintree River, from the operator's private jetty
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Covered river boat
Meals
- Lunch on the 12pm cruise; tea, coffee or a slushie on other cruises
Route
Included experiences
- Daintree River — guided wildlife cruise
- Daintree River — saltwater crocodile spotting
- Daintree River — bird watching
- Nature walk to the private jetty
- Garden seating area — Daintree tea and coffee
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
5.0
Based on 87 reviews
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AI summary of 87 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the knowledgeable guides who demonstrate genuine expertise about crocodiles and the local ecosystem, often combining informative commentary with entertaining humour to keep the experience engaging. The most common highlight across reviews is the successful spotting of multiple crocodiles, ranging from tiny juveniles to large named residents, viewed at close range from the boat in their natural habitat. The tour's value proposition stands out, with included refreshments such as coffee, tea and sausage rolls, a scenic rainforest walk to the boat, a one-hour duration that fits easily into travel itineraries, and friendly, welcoming staff who handle bookings with flexibility. The primary caveat is that crocodile sightings are not guaranteed, as wildlife encounters depend on seasonal and weather conditions, though the operation offers vouchers for another visit if sightings are limited.
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“Interesting tour and well organised”
A great, knowledgeable guide who made sure everyone saw all the wildlife on offer.
“Top quality team, great event suitable for the whole family.”
We love backing local family businesses and this one is tops. Chris was an amazing guide with great local and animal knowledge. It's about an hour on a covered boat and we saw lots of crocodiles.
“1 hour cruise”
So good. Our guide Ray was hilarious and so informative that the comedy alone would have made us happy even without the crocs.
“Fabulous experience”
We went with Graham and had a fabulous time. He made sure we all saw some great crocs and was informative and fun.
“Crocodiles in the Daintree”
I'm 67 and drove up from Port Douglas. There was plenty of parking, easy paths and a good cafe and gift shop. Graham, our skipper and a self-confessed croc nerd, steered us to crocs from two-year-olds to adults and knew the big ones by name, including Scarface, almost five metres long, sunning in the shallows. It felt safe and exciting.
“Great crocodile sightings.”
Seeing crocs in the wild with Graham, who was knowledgeable and entertaining, was exciting. He even stayed out a few extra minutes on a hunch and there was the huge croc Scarface sunning himself on the bank. Easy to find with easy parking.
