Tours/Port Douglas/River Cruise
Viator · group up to 50 pax

River Cruise

4.8(2,006)Port Douglas1 hour
VIATOR4.9(83)TRIPADVISOR4.8(1,923)

Description

Lady Douglas is iconic to Port Douglas and has been cruising the Inlet for over 30 years. We have amazing success at spotting crocodiles in their natural habitat.

Tour Options

Start Times
  • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: 1.5 hr river cruise up Dickson Inlet, Croc Spotting in the wild, award winning commentary delivered by the captain. 1 Drink and snack box included: Drink from the bar includes - wine, beer, soft drink or juice. Snack box - cheese, crackers, fruit, dip, carrots, lamington. Paddle Boat: Lady Douglas is an iconic, historical Paddle Boat.

Itinerary

Pass by

Lady Douglas will cruise up the calm waterway of the Dickson Inlet, spotting shipwrecks, birds, crocodiles, crabs, mudskippers and other animals along the way. Then the cruise will go along the waterfront of the Marina and out to the front of Port Douglas, pointing out the historical buildings of Port Douglas and the surrounding coastline along the way. The whole cruise is on calm water.

Highlights

1 beverage from the bar is complimentary
Activity colouring sheets are complimentary for children
Snacks are complimentary
Commentary given by the skipper

What's included

Included
1 beverage from the bar is complimentary
Activity colouring sheets are complimentary for children
Snacks are complimentary
Commentary given by the skipper

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(2,006)

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inspectorm2309
June 29, 2026
Exploring Port Douglas by boat

Lovely relaxing afternoon river cruise up and down the river. Great crew and commentary.

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PaulaMarise
June 23, 2026
Highly recommend going on this cruise!

Fabulous cruise - very interactive & crew were awesome. The guy driving the boat was a great character & his companion was a very lovely young lady! Great activity to do in PD & good value for money as you get a free drink & snacks. I highly recommend going on this cruise!!

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kittycat888
June 23, 2026
Sunset cruise recommended

We booked to do this tour the day before. I clicked on the first link that Google brought up, but didn't realise it is not a link directly to the business. I recommend booking through the Lady Douglas river cruise website The tour started promptly and finished right on time if you have anything planned before or after. The staff were friendly, and helpful and our guide was lovely/information and funny We went on the sunset tour, and saw three crocs. We have been to Port Douglas many times, and this was one thing we hadn't done previously. I would recommend it if you haven't been to Pt Douglas before - you'll learn a bit about the river, and the town.

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Daydream64189594272
June 23, 2026
Croc 🐊 Spotting

This is such a great value for money experience

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477kyliet
June 23, 2026
Great cruise

Great cruise. Very good value for money. Captain was friendly and funny and Ava was great

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Steven_M
June 15, 2026
Peaceful cruise on the...

Peaceful cruise on the river with great commentry from Captain Drew. 3 wild crocs spotted. Drinks & nibbles available.

Operator response

Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed the peaceful cruise, Captain Drew’s commentary and spotting three wild crocs. Thanks for joining us onboard! 💚🐊

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T7472BMdylanc
June 2, 2026
Great way to spend an hour before dinner

Great way to fill in the afternoon. Very relaxing. The guide was fantastic with heaps of local knowledge and the crew were very accomodating

Operator response

Thanks so much! We’re delighted you found the cruise relaxing and enjoyed learning more about the area. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to the crew. 💚🐊

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Dawn_H
June 1, 2026
Great tour with very...

Great tour with very friendly knowledgeable guide. Great value. A fun way to relax for a little while.

Operator response

Thank you, Dawn! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the tour and found it both fun and relaxing. We really appreciate your kind words. 💚🐊

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Jules_S
May 31, 2026
Great cruise. Crew was...

Great cruise. Crew was very knowledgeable and gave great commentary throughout the trip. Service and snacks were good too. Highly recommend.

Operator response

Thanks so much! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the commentary, service and snacks. We really appreciate the recommendation. 💚🐊

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Bernadette_E
May 29, 2026
Recommend the Lady Douglas

A most enjoyable short cruise along the Dickson Inlet Estaurine Conservation Zone, informative commentary, icy cold beer and we saw four crocodile’s!

Operator response

Thank you, Bernadette! Four crocodiles is a fantastic result! We’re glad you enjoyed the cruise, commentary and a cold drink while exploring the estuary. 💚🐊

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