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Tours/Port Douglas/River Cruise

River Cruise

4.8(2,033)Port Douglas1h 30min
VIATOR4.8(89)TRIPADVISOR4.8(1,944)
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At a glance

Duration
1h 30min
Price from
$37 / person
Location
Port Douglas, Australia
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 2,033 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 50
Cancellation
See policy below
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Lady Douglas River Cruise
Meeting point
Please meet directly at the Lady Douglas boat, Berth C16, (Next to Sailaway), Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina. We do not have an office, MEET AT BOAT 15 MINS PRIOR TO TOURS DEPARTURE TIME.

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.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 4:30 PM
Next available
Tue, Oct 6
Adult (ages 13+)
$37
Child (ages 3–12)
$30
Infant (ages 1–2)
Free

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 5.

Tour Options

Start Times 1 hour

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

Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
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.

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

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.8
2,033 reviews
5
1,690
4
259
3
47
2
19
1
18

How it compares in Port Douglas

  • No. 2 by number of reviews among 89 tours in Port Douglas
  • Starting price $37 is 45% below the typical $67 for tours of similar length in Port Douglas

Excurgo comparison of 89 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

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

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

0+ days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does River Cruise take?

River Cruise lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.

How much does River Cruise cost?

Prices start at $37 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 River Cruise run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 4:30 PM.

How much does River Cruise cost for children?

Children aged 3–12 pay from $30, adults from $37. Infants go free.

Can I cancel River Cruise for free?

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Please meet directly at the Lady Douglas boat, Berth C16, (Next to Sailaway), Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina. We do not have an office, MEET AT BOAT 15 MINS PRIOR TO TOURS DEPARTURE TIME. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is River 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 50 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(2,033)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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Getaway529663
September 30, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great tour

Great tour and staff very enjoyable

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C3837TWnicholasw
September 22, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent experience on the Lady Douglas

Easy to find as the Lady Douglas is the only one of its kind in the marine. Great welcome from the skipper and his helper. I didn’t spot the complimentary drink or the lovely snack on booking making it great value. The trip is at a lovely pace not too fast and not too slow. We found a crocodile. Huge monster just resting. My wife then spotted another one on the return leg and was rewarded with a free drink. Great experience and would gladly do again.

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simonetT9959IL
September 18, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Overall, pleasant but not amazing.

I would definitely say it was good value for money; you receive a complimentary drink on boarding - we didnt take it up as we had our bottle of water. And a little snack box which was unexpected but cute. Overall I enjoyed being on the boat cruising along the water, it was pleasant but didn't see any signs of any wildlife at all. Probably needs to be a longer cruise in my opinion.

B
Bullings
September 11, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Nothing to shout home about.

Basically , a one man show with hardly much to see . Good if you have nothing else to do.

P
placidscout
September 9, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A pleasant afternoon cruise

This is the second time we’ve done this cruise. It is fun because the captain is witty, informative, environmentally aware and clear. Likewise Zane was courteous and helpful. It’s a pleasant little trip up the river through the mangroves. We even saw a small crocodile feeding on the river bank. The tasty snack box and drink were appreciated.

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Vic_Traveller_8
September 9, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Worth doing this one.

Definitely worth the trip, a calm river cruise, great commentary plus a glass of whatever you prefer and a nice snack pack.

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K5629ULkeiths
September 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Very average experience

This was nothing more than cruise up the river . There is long list on side of boat of what we could see wildlife birds ect . There was nothing not even a croc to view . The skipper was entertaining enough seemed more interested in old boats moored up river . If you are interested in Mangroves there are plenty of. Sorry if you want to see anything else you will be disappointed we had to laugh about the experience felt like just had our pants pulled down.

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Christian19724
September 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Stunning sunset cruise

Amazing sunset cruise. Really nice boat, lovely crew and very nice snack box given out half way through. A really relaxed pleasant way to see the subset with great local insights from the captain

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KLC2S
September 3, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Relaxed and sedate

Relaxed and sedate exploration of the river and mangroves, we even saw a crocodile! Not much other wildlife to see today but plenty of super yachts and some not to super though. Snack box to share was just right and a cold drink each as well. Knowlegeable commentary from the friendly captain.

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Liz_A
September 1, 2026 · via Viator
Warm and friendly team. ...

Warm and friendly team. Knowledgeable too. Variety of drinks and dinky box of snacks which were perfect for the trip. The warmth and friendliness made it a relaxing and enjoyable adventure.

$37/ person
4.8(2,033)
Duration1h 30min
LanguagesEN
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