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Daintree River Cruise: 1-Hour Wildlife and Eco-System Exploration Journey
4.6
486 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
(486 Ratings)
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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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Jo
Jan 25, 2025
Daintree here we come. River cruise - fabulous - Wow - what a fabulous way to see the Daintree - crocs basking on the riverbank, tree snakes, birdlife & landscape. A totally passionate, knowledgeable guide too.
Bonus - you can use the same ticket for both upper & lower Daintree river cruises.
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Samantha_b
Jan 3, 2025
Great experience , we saw... - Great experience , we saw 2 crocodiles the operator was very knowledgeable, would definitely recommend
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Peter
Dec 8, 2024
Such great value and great for families! - Absolutely gorgeous cruise and insightful tour guide who shared many beautiful stories about the area.
We saw an alpha male croc honing in on a dead pig in the water and got to watch it fish it out of the driftwood and take it to shore to eat! It was such a privilege and the kids were so excited and happy to see something so wild!
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Herney_p
Dec 7, 2024
A private tour was our destiny - Great Experience! Thank you for the tour, the amazing views. We had the luck to find a crocodile swimming along the river and was MAGIC. Thank you so much for today! Very recommended :)
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N2448ucpeterw
Nov 28, 2024
Daintree River Cruise - Comfortable boat with a roof to protect from sun and rain.
Jed gave an interesting and informative narrative.
He also managed to get us up close to a croc.
A highly recommended tour.
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Martin
Nov 3, 2024
Amazing experience - Both tours with Crocodile Express were great although we did not get to see any crocodiles on the first tour. Neil was our guide for the bonus tour that startef near the ferry. With his experience and persistence we we able to take the most amazing pictures and videos of a huge croc sliding into the water.
We were so close. An amazing experience.
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Deborah
Oct 25, 2024
Definitely recommend this trip - What a fabulous trip along the daintree river. Our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable about all the birds, plant life and crocodiles that we saw. He spotted 3 crocodiles for us, slowed the boat so we could take photographs and explained about crocodile life on the river.
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Stef0197
Oct 20, 2024
Croc Spotting - Went on this tour as part of our “Total Daintree Experience” with Daintree Discovery Tours and were very fortunate enough to spot some crocs.
Neil was having the best luck of the day and even during high tide managed to find a female croc up high on a bank in the mangroves and then further down the river near the ferry spotting the alpha croc of that section, Scarface.
Despite the odds being against us we saw some incredible wildlife and had a great cruise along the river.
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138nigelm
Oct 14, 2024
Avoid cruise if bus company passengers on board. - The cruise from Daintree Village was good, clean boat, knowledgeable guide and good duration. Ticks all the boxes. The second lower reaches cruise from the ferry terminal not so good. 1 hour cruise actually turned into 35 minutes. We left late waiting for a bus passenger then it turned out the bus tour operators insist their customers get dropped off on the other side of the ferry. This saves the bus tour operators about 20 minutes but this time comes off the cruise if you are a normal paying customer as you sit in what is basically a ferry to/from the other side of the ferry. Would not recommend the lower reaches cruise if bus company passengers will be on board.
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