Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Daintree River at sunset on a small group cruise. Spot wildlife, including birds, crocodiles, and snakes, while enjoying the scenic views. Limited to 10 passengers for a personalized experience.
- Daintree Boatman Wildlife Cruises - Finish your day aboard a small comfortable vessel catering for just 10 passengers. From the Daintree Village boat ramp and jetty you will be welcomed aboard by the professional guide for a 2 hour guided sunset cruise taking you along the mighty Daintree river and its adjoining tributaries, to where the big boats don’t go. You will explore the rivers unique ecology from its freshwater origins to the saline mangroves gliding along the river in the late afternoons rays. The cruise provides excellent wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities getting up close to the iconic wildlife. Cruises are a special experience, with highly sought-after birds, crocodiles and snakes seen on most cruises. The smaller vessel enables a quiet intimate exploration of the river. The tour concludes back at the Daintree Village boat ramp where it is just a short stroll up to the village to the hotel for a beverage or dinner.
- Experienced driver/guide included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Wrap up your journey through the Daintree Rainforest with an immersive sunset cruise. As the day slowly fades away, you’ll find yourself peacefully floating, enjoying the dimming light, and observing wildlife as they prepare for the night. Often, you can catch sight of flocks of egrets returning to their nests for the night, creating a truly magical scene. It’s an unparalleled experience being out on the Daintree River at this time. A variety of rare birds (including kingfishers, herons, and frogmouths), along with saltwater crocodiles and snakes, are usually spotted during these cruises.
Each cruise is designed to accommodate up to 10 passengers and is tailored according to passengers’ preferences. The boat used for the cruise is a unique ‘hybrid’ model, featuring an outfitted board and an impressive electric motor. This design causes less disruption and yields superb wildlife viewing opportunities.
The starting and ending point of the cruise is the public boat ramp situated in Daintree Village, which is a 45-minute drive from Port Douglas and is positioned on the southern side of the Daintree River.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Recommended to bring a hat and jacket for weather protection
- Vessel is roofless but has a dual Bimini roof that can be erected in inclement conditions
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
