WHY OUR CRUISE IS THE BEST IN THE DAINTREE:
• A local Aussie family business that live a great lifestyle in the Daintree and want to share our Daintree river tours with you!
• Experienced Local Guides.
• Located at a private boutique location
• Nature walk to private jetty in a Conservation Park.
We operate Daintree tours from our home on the banks of the Daintree River in a secluded wildlife boutique facility. Come and relax in our garden room, listen to the surrounding wildlife and enjoy a complimentary Daintree Tea or coffee before or after your Daintree river tours experience. Peruse our tropical souvenir collection. Meander through our lush tropical garden to our private jetty
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
9 times a day, 8:30 AM–3:00 PM
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Adult (ages 18–64)
$28
Senior (ages 65+)
$25
Youth (ages 15–17)
$25
Child (ages 4–14)
$13
Infant (ages 0–3)
Free
In demand: 103 of the next 270 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Daintree River Wildlife Cruise 1 hour
Duration: 1 hour
Itinerary
Bruce Belcher’s Daintree River Cruises
Admission included60 min
Bruce Belcher’s Daintree River Cruises offer a one-hour wild life cruise. We are enthusiastic, honest, exciting and informative. We are keen bird watchers and have a good eye for crocodiles and tree snakes, with crocodiles being spotted on 98% of trips, particularly in cooler months. We don't provide Daintree bird watching tours however the native bird life in the Daintree is abundant.
What's included
Included
Complimentary local Daintree tea or freshly brewed coffee or slushies
Not included
Raincoats
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
1,040 reviews
5
884
4
120
3
23
2
6
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7
How it compares in Port Douglas
No. 6 by number of reviews among 90 tours in Port Douglas
Starting price $28 is 59% below the typical $67 for tours of similar length in Port Douglas
Excurgo comparison of 90 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Guests must be capable to walk 200-250 meters to the boat
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
Notice is required if you are bringing a service animal
Guests must be capable to walk 200-250 Mtrs to boat on a gravel path that has slight inclines, declines & steps.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does 1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise take?
1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does 1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise cost?
Prices start at $28 per person for this Port Douglas experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does 1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 9 departures a day between 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM.
How much does 1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise cost for children?
Children aged 4–14 pay from $13, adults from $28. Infants go free.
Does 1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise sell out?
It can: 103 of the next 270 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel 1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is 1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 55 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is 1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 1,040 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Bruce Belcher's Daintree River Cruises.
Reviews(1,040)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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982lesleyh
September 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great crocodile sightings.
Fantastic experience. So exciting seeing the crocodiles in their natural habitat accompanied by our guide Graham who was so knowledgable and very entertained with it. He even added an extra few minutes as he guessed that the crocodile might have gone up onshore and lo and behold, there was the massive crocodile called Scarface, resting on the sun. A great trip, easy to find and easy parking. I would highly recommend this trip.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to read you had such a fantastic experience on the river with Graham. Scarface is one of our well-known residents, and spotting such a large crocodile resting on the riverbank in its natural habitat is certainly a memorable experience. We’re also pleased you found us easy to locate with convenient parking. Thank you for recommending us, we hope to welcome you back for another wildlife cruise in the future!
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P4827CGsarahg
September 20, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Good 1 hr trip
Great experience. It was a very windy morning but our guide made it a comfortable and very interesting ride. Seeing Lumpy and some cute little crocs, learning how hard their life cycle is. Added bonus was the complimentary tea/coffee.
Operator response
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed your cruise, even with the windy morning. It’s great to read that your guide made the experience comfortable and interesting, and that you were able to spot Lumpy along with some of the smaller crocodiles. We’re also glad you enjoyed the complimentary tea and coffee. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for another cruise in the future!
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M1305CMandreah
September 17, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Crocodiles in the Daintree
I received great advice from the Daintree Shop in Port Douglas, and booked a wildlife cruise with the Bruce Belcher and Son team. I am a 67-y/o woman with no mobility concerns.
I drove there from Port Douglas. There was ample parking, the paths were easy, and the cafe/gift shop had ample choice of souvenirs, drinks, including beer, and light snacks.
Graham was our Skipper/Tour Guide, and he expertly navigated the Daintree River. He is a self-confessed crocodile nerd, and was extremely knowledgeable. He steered the boat into places where he pointed out crocodiles (aged 2 years to adult) and referred to the older crocodiles by name. Scarface is almost 5 metres long, and we saw him lying in the shallows of the river on the sand, getting some sun. You'll need to take the tour to hear more about him and other adult crocs who live in that part of the Daintree.
I had a great time, and it was excellent to see the crocodiles and other wildlife in their natural habitat. It was perfectly safe and exciting to see the crocs up close and take photos. Thanks Graham!
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Mohammad_P
September 12, 2026 · via Viator
You must be lucky to be...
You must be lucky to be able to spot the crocs
We managed to see one big one and two small ones but apparently there were more but we could not find them
Operator response
Thank you for your great review. Crocodile spotting is always a little unpredictable as they are wild animals and can be very well camouflaged, so sometimes there may be others nearby that simply don’t want to be seen. We’re glad however, that you were able to see three crocodiles during your cruise and hope you enjoyed exploring the beautiful Daintree River with us. We’d love to welcome you back for another cruise one day.
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NickM524
September 9, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great fun!
We had a great tour on Tuesday of this week. The river is stunning, our guide (Ray) humorous and entertaining and the crocodiles amazing. We have seen others while in Queensland but it was still
Worth paying for this tour. Great fun!
Operator response
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to read you enjoyed your cruise on the stunning Daintree River, and that the crocodiles and Ray’s sense of humour all helped make it such a fun experience. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you back again soon.
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amandarT1707TY
September 5, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A Great Trip along the Daintree
We had a great day on the Daintree River with Belcher’s Cruises. There were many crocs out that day. The boat was comfortable and our guide was very knowledgeable, with humor sprinkled in. We enjoyed the experience!
Operator response
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re so glad you enjoyed your experience with us and were lucky enough to see plenty of crocodiles! It’s also great to read that you found the boat comfortable and enjoyed our guide’s knowledge and sense of humour. We hope to welcome you back onboard again soon.
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E1409BCangelam
August 31, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Lot n lots of crocs
All in all a very good experience we saw at least 6 crocodiles so plenty to keep us occupied. I did this same cruise last October with family from OS and only managed to see 1 crocodile however given the time of year and the heat that was actually very good. Our guide from last year was amazing and so knowledgeable about the river and the species I gave that tour a five rating.
Operator response
Thank you for your great review. We are happy to read that you had a good experience and got to spot at least 6 crocodiles. Thank you for joining us, we hope to welcome you back again soon.
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44julie
August 30, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
This is definitely the Daintree river cruise to book
The guy taking us on the cruise absolutely made it, he was entertaining and informative. Loved his safety guide. Saw many local crocs close up. Thought the drink and snack offering which was included was brilliant. This is definitely the cruise to choose, well recommended!
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Operator response
Thank you for your wonderful review. I'm so happy to read you had a good time out on your cruise with one of our guides and got to spot a few crocs! Thank you for your recommendation, its greatly appreciated. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
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388benjaminh
August 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Pleasant and instructive cruise
Saw crocodile up close and guide was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you for your great review and recommendation, It is really appreciated. We are happy to read that you got to see some crocodiles while on your river cruise with us. We hope to welcome you back again.
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Jo_B
August 25, 2026 · via Viator
Daintree 1 hour river cruise
Had a great time. We had toddlers with us so 1 hour tour was heaps of time. Saw crocodiles, the tour guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend.
Operator response
Thank you for your great review. It's wonderful to read that you found the guide to be knowledgeable and friendly and that you got to see some crocodiles while on your tour. Thank you for your recommendation, its greatly appreciated.
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