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Daintree River Cruise: 1-Hour Wildlife and Eco-System Exploration Journey
4.6
495 Ratings
Daintree
Embark on a one-hour Daintree River cruise that provides two separate launch points along a twelve-kilometre section of the river. This arrangement optimizes your chances of encountering wildlife and experiencing the variety of this incredible ecosystem.
Embark on a one-hour Daintree River cruise that provides two separate launch points along a twelve-kilometre section of the river. This arrangement optimizes your chances of encountering wildlife and experiencing the variety of this incredible ecosystem.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Crocodile Express Daintree River Cruises - One hour cruises depart regularly from both Daintree Village as well as from Daintree Gateway which is located 200 meters before Daintree River Ferry Crossing. This gives visitors the best opportunities to see wildlife and the diversity of this amazing eco system. From rainforest to mangroves the scenery…
- Crocodile Express Daintree River Cruises - One hour cruises depart regularly from both Daintree Village as well as from Daintree Gateway which is located 200 meters before Daintree River Ferry Crossing. This gives visitors the best opportunities to see wildlife and the diversity of this amazing eco system. From rainforest to mangroves the scenery is spectacular. The Upper Daintree section from Daintree Village is especially popular for bird watching and departures from near the Daintree River Ferry Crossing (Daintree Gateway) offers spectacular views of Thornton Peak, rainforest and mangroves.
Please note your first cruise will depart from Daintree Village, Check-in is at Daintree Tourist Information Centre located in Daintree Village. Times listed above are from Daintree Village Only. All extra bonus cruises can depart from either Daintree Village or from near Daintree Ferry river crossing. Look for the big Croc Head Kiosk. Cruise times available from near the ferry will be advised on check-in in the village.
What's Included
- Unlimited 1-hour river cruises from Daintree Village and Daintree Ferry Gateway
- Bonus Daintree Explorer Pass to travel on another cruise free for up 30 days
- Unlimited 1-hour river cruises from Daintree Village and Daintree Ferry Gateway
- Bonus Daintree Explorer Pass to travel on another cruise free for up 30 days
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark. Cruise from Daintree Village Jetty only suitable.
- Extra cruises are free for up to 30 days. *Daintree Explorer Pass is free and subject to seat Fare paying passengers on their first cruise are…
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark. Cruise from Daintree Village Jetty only suitable.
- Extra cruises are free for up to 30 days. Daintree Explorer Pass is free and subject to seat Fare paying passengers on their first cruise are given priority on seat availability. Second cruise free passengers are welcome to return on a later cruise date for up to 30 days. Proof of identity and Crocodile Express Pass is required on all passengers travelling on ‘extra cruise’.
Location
5 Stewart St
Stewart Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(495 Ratings)
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Tanya_c
Jul 11, 2025
Great tour. Knowledgeable... - Great tour. Knowledgeable guide. Saw a number of crocodiles and bird life. Loved seeing animals in their natural environment
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Lauem87
Jul 6, 2025
Incredible cruise to spot crocs in the wild with great guides - We did both cruises (upper and lower daintree) and both were great! Our guides Neil and Jet were very knowledgeable and showed us a lot of crocs, including week-/month-old hatchlings, juveniles, females of different ages and scarface, a beautiful male.
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394mabele
Jul 3, 2025
So many crocs and great stories and facts - Such a great tour! Saw 6 crocs. The big alpha males, lady crocs and young babies!
Jed shared such great stories about them all and knew so many cool facts about crocs! Would highly recommend this tour.
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Umiedgar
Jul 2, 2025
Hidden gem, with a great guide! - It was a relatively spur of the moment decision to take this tour - I had spent the day at Mossman Gorge, and just had enough time to make it for the last tour of the day.
Jed is an extremely knowledgeable guide, very down to earth and happy to answer questions. I was less interested in the crocodiles than the rainforest and surrounds before I took the tour, but found myself hanging on to Jed’s every word - and every croc or bird he pointed out.
Surpassed my expectations, and then some. So glad that I made the effort! Looking forward to doing the upper Daintree cruise on Friday (included as part of the ticket price).
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Rooboy2014
Jun 28, 2025
This Crocodile (Tour) Rocks - We went on both cruises, at different locations along the river, and with the same boat operator, Neil, and glad of it too as he was very informative and friendly. Saw several alpha male crocodiles in their native environment along with other wildlife. There was Scarface who was about 90 and Dumpy in the 60-70 age bracket. Glad I was in the boat and not swimming in the same waters.
Would recommend this tour as it was everything you would want in a crocodile tour, including the very young crocodiles who do not have a high rate of survival. Each tour takes about an hour and you reach land knowing you have experienced something great.
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Izabella_b
Jun 23, 2025
Turned out to be really... - Turned out to be really worth it even though the weather was a bit cloudy with a light shower or two.
The schedule was respected and gave many information about the whole wildlife.
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627sineadm
Jun 10, 2025
Great trip, good value and we saw some crocs ! - Great trip. We saw 3 crocs at different points. The skipper also provided some good info during the 1 hour boat trip. Would recommend
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Followherdream
Feb 8, 2025
Great ride and excellent guide - Excellent guide. Very informative and friendly. We saw a giant crocodile and a mother and her nest! Feel privileged to be at the oldest forest!
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V9457qneb
Jul 13, 2025
Great but did not go for 1 hour - The tour was great to see crocs. Very knowledgeable guide who showed us things we wouldn't have spotted. Only downside was the boat before us was late by 15 mins and we arrived right back on time so the tour was only really 45mins.
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297haraldk
Jun 25, 2025
Spotted several crocs - Great cruise - spotted several crocodiles and had a nice time. The waiting area could be improved- limited service with no coffee
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