An hour on the Daintree River in Solar Whisper, the only zero-emission boat on the river, sliding up quietly to crocodiles, birds and other wildlife with a guide who knows where to look.
Days
- 1 hour
Age
- All ages; children 5 to 15, under-5s free
Group size
- Shared small-boat cruise
Start / finish
- Lower Daintree / Lower Daintree
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Solar-electric river boat; make your own way to Lower Daintree
Meals
- No meals are listed as included
Route
Included experiences
- Daintree River — look for saltwater crocodiles on the banks
- Mangroves — birds, snakes, frogs and crabs
- Croc Cam — zoom in on well-hidden wildlife
- Daintree National Park — views to the ranges and Thornton Peak
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
5.0
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Travellers consistently praise the guides' knowledge and friendliness, consistently noting that guides shared fascinating information about crocodiles and the local ecosystem during the one-hour cruises. What stands out most often is the frequency of crocodile sightings, with visitors regularly spotting multiple crocodiles alongside other wildlife such as kingfishers, sunbirds, eagles and snakes, as well as the small group size and smooth, quiet operation of the electric boats. The most common caveat is that some travellers wished the tour was longer than the hour it offers, though this reflects satisfaction rather than disappointment with the experience.
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Our river guide was knowledgeable and friendly and told us lots about the crocs and the region. We saw Scarface and Forest, plus a baby croc, and the hour flew by.
We did the one-hour tour and were very lucky, seeing a young croc, a well-hidden female and the mighty Scarface. Fascinating facts about the animals and how they live were shared the whole way.
An amazing experience. We saw a couple of crocs on the hour-long trip and wished it was longer. Our guide Dave had all the facts and was very funny, which made it even better.
A highlight of our trip. Mark was an eco-minded, knowledgeable guide who showed us so much in one hour, from baby crocs to eighty-year-old ones, plus sunbirds and a kingfisher.
We booked online the morning of the tour and I'm so glad we did. Mark was great, and if you're thinking about the one-hour croc cruise, do it.
An awesome one-hour wildlife and crocodile tour, and we saw plenty of crocs. Smooth ride, small group, and Mark knew everything about crocs and the Daintree. My kids, five and eight, were fascinated.
