Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise
Description
1 hour Daintree River wildlife and crocodile cruise on the only solar electric boat on the Daintree river. The boat it is nice and quiet and there are no petrol fumes or exhaust , it is also good for getting close to the wildlife without disturbing it. We aim to treat this fragile ecosystem with respect and have minimal impact, our boat does not create a wake so we do not erode the mangroves. We are the only boat with "Croc Cam"; a digital video with a very good zoom for showing hard to see animals on a big screen. Wildlife includes Salt Water Crocodiles, snakes, frogs, and birds and also interpretation of the mangrove environment. The business is locally family owned and operated and has been going since 2002. We offer a unique eco experience with minimal impact; see, hear and smell nature at its best. We also offer longer two or three hour cruises by bookings only, maximum 10 people great for photography or those that want a longer more personalised tour.
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Itinerary
Cruise the Daintree River (Julaymba) spotting wildlife on a quiet clean solar electric boat "Solar Whisper". Get closer to nature....hear, smell & experience without noise and fumes. Know that you have enjoyed seeing crocodiles & other wildlife without having any impact on it. We have to only solar assisted boat on the Daintree river. We have a 99% success rate* for spotting crocodiles, excellent birding opportunities and other wildlife possibilities such as snakes, frogs, crabs and fish. Your experienced interpretive guide is accustomed to the nuances of the river, rain-forest and mangroves and can spot an incredible variety of wildlife that you would not necessarily see on your own. The boat is fitted with the unique "CROC CAM" to help show well camouflaged crocodiles & wildlife. Due to the unpredictable nature of wildlife if you miss out on seeing a crocodile you can come again for free.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children are allocated a seat and infants sit on laps, please do not book your child in as an infant otherwise boat will be overloaded.
Reviews(1,726)
I absolutely loved this tour. The boat only had one row of people each side so it was easier to see the crocodiles. We saw several crocodiles plus a snake. The guide was brilliant. So knowledgable and he made it fun with that great Aussie wit. His passion for looking after these creatures was apparent which was helpful for us to learn to enjoy and respect them. I’d easily do this tour again if I ever come back to FNQ.
We had a great time on the 1 hr crocodile cruise yesterday. Our guide was super knowledgeable and answered all our kids questions. We saw 5 crocs in our 1 hr and in general had a chilled out great time!
Great experience on this 1-hour crocodile tour with Solar Whisper. Exactly what we were after: a knowledgeable guide who was respectful of the crocodiles living in the area, as well as the wider ecosystem and wildlife of the Daintree. I’m sorry I forgot his name, but I definitely remember Peppa! 😉 At this time of year, you’re almost guaranteed to spot crocodiles, and the four different tour operators on the river share information about where they’ve been spotted. The main difference with Solar Whisper is the boat. It holds a maximum of 20 people, and the U-shaped seating means everyone is guaranteed a seat along the edge, so you’re really close to the crocodiles and have a great view. The other boats we saw looked much bigger and more crowded. Highly recommend Solar Whisper if you want a more intimate experience and a great opportunity to see the crocodiles up close.
Excellent hour spent on the water with the excellent David driving and providing commentary. Got us close enough to crocs to get some decent pics. Would have loved to spend a little longer on the river but two hour trip was not available! Excellent boat, host and commentary. Well done. Hope to get back soon.
The best authentic tour going loved it all Great to see David back with his wonderful boat. The information was interesting and delivered with passion and real life experiences. There were so many crocs out on our tour - I been at different seasons throughout the years and even when I didn’t see a croc the Daintree is majestic and the Solar whisper boat is so quiet which makes it very serene.Seeing Scareface was a highlight ❤️
The tour was just amazing and our tour guide Mark was even more! We got to see at least 4 massive crocodiles in their environment and it was impressive. Mark was super nice in every moment and we learnt a lot about these big fellows. Thanks for the experience!
Saw some very big crocodiles happy to be in a boat.
We highly recommend the guided tour with Solar Whisper. The electric boat allows you to approach the animals without disturbing or scaring them. We had a great time thanks also to the explanations of our guide who knew how to communicate his passion for nature to us. A big thank you for this superb trip which is a real break in time.
A truly great experience. Experiencing crocodiles in the wild is something completely different than in a zoo or at a station. The guide took a lot of time to convey exciting, entertaining, and informative content about the crocodiles on-site and to show us as many as possible. We saw several. We felt safe throughout the entire time. For us as a family, it was unforgettable. Therefore, I would recommend the tour without reservation.
We had a great time on the river. We saw numerous Crocs including Mo and Scarface. At different times they were partially submerged and at the end Mo was fully visible as he enjoyed the sun. We also saw snakes and several kinds of birds. Our boat was full and still comfortable with everyone getting good views. Our guide was passionate, professional and provided a wonderful running commentary. I learned a lot about Salties! I would highly recommend Solar Whispers.
