Port Douglas & Daintree Tour for Cruise Ship Passenger
Description
Experience the best of the Daintree Rainforest with our specially designed tour for cruise ship passengers, offering a seamless and unforgettable adventure from the Port Douglas Marina.
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Itinerary
Experience the best of the Daintree Rainforest with our specially designed tour for cruise ship passengers, offering a seamless and unforgettable adventure from the Port Douglas Marina. Your journey begins with a scenic drive through the charming town of Port Douglas, where stunning coastal views and lush tropical landscapes set the stage for the day ahead.
We'll embark on a Daintree River Wildlife Cruise, where we can spot snakes, beautiful birds, and the mighty saltwater crocodiles.
After the cruise, indulge in a light lunch surrounded by the tranquillity of the rainforest before embarking on a guided walk through the ancient Daintree Rainforest, one of the oldest and most diverse ecosystems on Earth. Finally, cool off with a refreshing swim at Mossman Gorge, a pristine natural wonder featuring crystal-clear waters and breathtaking scenery.
We’ll ensure you’re back at Port Douglas Marina in time to rejoin your cruise, with memories of an incredible day exploring the wonders of Far North Queensland. Let Daintree Discovery Tours make your cruise stop in Port Douglas unforgettable!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick you up out front the Port Douglas Crystalbrook Marina
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dietary requirements such as gluten free, vegetarian and vegan can all be catered for. (please mention this in your booking)
Reviews(46)
Absolutely amazing our guide was a font of knowledge, Gave a great deal of history, information and great humour. The Daintree River/Gauge and Mossman National park are beautiful and opens your eyes to a rain forest that has not perished in 180 million years due to no ice age or volcanic eruptions. Highly recommended
Thank you Mark! We’re so pleased you had such an amazing day and enjoyed the depth of knowledge, history and humour shared by your guide. The Daintree truly is a remarkable place, and it’s wonderful to hear it left such an impression. We appreciate the recommendation. Warm regards, Daintree Discovery Tours 🌿
We were excited to spend time exploring the Daintree rainforest but this tour started with a boat ride to look for crocs. We spent way too much time looking at nothing, we ended up seeing 1 baby croc the size of a lizard, not the tour operators fault but just could be omitted from this tour. Our lunch was at the welcome center cafeteria & was not good at all. We spent so much of the day doing everything but exploring the rainforest. We were rushed through once we got to the rainforest because we were almost out of time. If you are looking for a rainforest tour this is not it. No one on our tour seemed very happy. The rainforest itself was amazing & you don't need a tour, you can just do it yourself so you can go at your own pace.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. Our cruise-ship shore tour is designed specifically to fit within the limited time available when ships visit Port Douglas. Because of this, the itinerary is carefully structured to showcase several highlights of the region in a single day, including the Daintree River, Mossman Gorge and the surrounding rainforest. The wildlife cruise on the Daintree River is included as it offers guests the chance to experience the rainforest from a different perspective. As with any wildlife experience, sightings can vary from day to day — sometimes guests see several crocodiles and other wildlife, and other times sightings are more limited. The tour follows the itinerary exactly as outlined in the booking information so that guests can experience a range of environments within the time available before returning to their ship. We do appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear you enjoyed the rainforest itself — it truly is a remarkable place and we’re fortunate to be able to share it with visitors from around the world.
We had a lovely day on the river trying to see crocodiles and walking in the rainforest including a delicious light lunch. Highly recommend. Our tour guide Kim was very informative.
Thank you Roxanne! We’re delighted you had such a lovely day exploring the river and rainforest. It’s great to hear Kim’s knowledge added to the experience. We truly appreciate the recommendation. Warm regards, Daintree Discovery Tours 🌿
Great tour covering the major sights in Port Douglas. So much to learn about Daintree. Would recommend to cruise passengers
Thank you Frances! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the tour and found it great value. It’s wonderful to hear it worked well for cruise passengers and offered a good insight into the Daintree. Thanks for the recommendation. Warm regards, Daintree Discovery Tours 🌿
This was a brilliant tour with a very informative and humorous tour guide (Matt). We would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Port Douglas
Thank you Filippo! We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour with Matt. His informative and light-hearted style really helps bring the region to life. We appreciate the recommendation. Warm regards, Daintree Discovery Tours 🌿
This was a fantastic experience - Cam our tour guide was so knowledgeable and helpful throughout. The river cruise was a brilliant experience when we saw the patriarch croc, Scarface, two females and even two babies. Not to be missed. Then onto rain forest for another excellent part of the tour. Highly recommended 👌
Thank you Susan! What an incredible day on the river.... Scarface and his crew certainly know how to put on a show. We’re so pleased Cam made the experience informative and enjoyable, and that the rainforest lived up to expectations. Thanks for the recommendation. Warm regards, Daintree Discovery Tours 🌿
Great experience. Be aware that there is an opportunity if conditions are safe, to enjoy a swim in the river. This was not noted on the Viator description but people who booked directly with the tour provider were aware of this.
Thank you Paul for your feedback, we’re really glad you had a great day with us. When conditions allow, a refreshing freshwater swim can be a lovely bonus and a bit of a highlight for many guests and we really appreciate you brining it to our attention that it is not clearly mentioned on this platform. Warm regards, Daintree Discovery Tours 🌿
Guides Matty the general guide from Daintree Discovery and Neil crocodile guide on the Daintree river were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, pointing out animals and plants of interest.
Thank you Mark! It’s great to hear Matt and Neil made the day so engaging. Their passion for wildlife and the river really adds to the experience. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Warm regards, Daintree Discovery Tours 🌿
Great tour, Fun Guide 😁 Local Knowledge was amazing. Lunch was light and lovely. Happy with the places we visited
Thanks, Debra! We love welcoming cruise ship guests for a seamless Port Douglas & Daintree day—local stories, a fun guide, and a light, tasty lunch. Thrilled the tour exceeded expectations.
Great day tour! Loved our guide,and lunch was delicious. Especially grateful we were returned on time before last ender.
Thanks for joining our Port Douglas & Daintree Tour for Cruise Ship Passengers! Great to hear the day delivered—friendly guide, tasty lunch, and smooth logistics—and that you were back at the tender right on time. Hitting the highlights and meeting ship schedules is exactly what we plan for.
