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

River Cruise

4.8(2,016)Port Douglas1 hour
VIATOR4.8(88)TRIPADVISOR4.8(1,928)

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(2,016)

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Michelle_B
August 17, 2026
Nice relaxed atmosphere...

Nice relaxed atmosphere with a bit of humour from our guide thrown in. Highly recommend this as something to kill a couple of hours while visiting Port Douglas.

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bertbK1203PB
August 16, 2026
Setback

We had the trip of 10:30 but because the tide was high no crocodile saw. Nice people, but we didn't go for that.

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Navigate32204414805
August 12, 2026
Great cruise

Great trip the owner was a real character and very knowledgeable great time thanks

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robbA1887TH
August 6, 2026
Relaxing cruise on the Lady Douglas.

A very relaxing cruise. Informative, peaceful. Quite a lot to see. Saw a massive saltwater croc. He was doing whatever he wanted! The skipper and deckie were good. The snack box was exactly that…don’t expect it to be lunch. The number of sunken or capsized boats due to cyclones was sad to see.

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O7956NMjaneh
August 5, 2026
Entertaining and informative

A great way to explore the river in PD. Our guide/operator was informative of the history of the area and how the mangroves improve the ecosystem in a funny entertaining way. Good value for money, recommend this for visitors

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Tracy_N
July 31, 2026
No croc, no lamington.

I think it all depends on who's skippering on the day, but we were unimpressed. The stereo was blaring, skipper hardly spoke and when he did, it wasn't with much knowledge. The "snackbox" was nearly ridiculous and wasn't even necessary. It was a passenger who spotted the one baby crocodile lounging on shore, but otherwise, no wildlife to speak of. Sorry guys, but a fail from us.

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663rachaela
July 22, 2026
Friendly Service

A lovely relaxing afternoon activity for the family

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Jessica_K
July 10, 2026
Great Experience

The crew were hilarious and made us all feel comfortable. The main driver was very knowledgeable. Overall it was a nice ride along the river and we got to see a crocodile. It was a great experience!

Operator response

Thank you, Jessica! We're so glad you had a great experience with us. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed the crew's humour, the skipper's local knowledge, and even got to spot a crocodile along the way. Thanks for joining us! 💚🐊

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Rachel_V
July 7, 2026
Great experience

Friendly staff, relaxing cruise down the canals. Saw two crocodiles, one sunbaking and the other one in the water.

Operator response

Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed the relaxing cruise and spotted two crocs along the way. It’s always a treat to see them both sunbaking and cruising through the water! 💚🐊

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William_C
July 4, 2026
Great tour with drinks...

Great tour with drinks and snacks. Saw a couple of crocodiles and learned a lot about the history of the local area.

Operator response

Thank you, William! We’re delighted you enjoyed the cruise, the drinks and snacks, and learning more about the history of the local area. We’re glad the crocs made an appearance too! 💚🐊

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