Immerse yourself deep into the rainforest by taking a trip on our world-renowned wildlife experience cruise. During your 60 – 90 minute journey, you will slowly glide along the Daintree River while one of our local guides shares their knowledge about the unique tropical ecosystem. Along the way, you will also have the chance to see native wildlife such as Estuarine Crocodiles in their natural habitat. We want every guest that visits with us to leave loving the river as much as we do. While we can’t guarantee what wildlife you’ll see, each cruise provides a unique experience. We encourage you to make the most of your trip by asking any and all questions you may have.
In demand: 63 of the next 210 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Experience the Daintree Rainforest in the best way. Enjoy a scenic river cruise and learn all about the fascinating tropical ecosystem. Spot animals in their natural habitat; crocodiles, birds, snakes, butterflies, fish, and more.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ultimate Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise lasts about 1h–1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 7 departures a day between 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM.
Children aged 5–15 pay from $14, adults from $28. Infants go free.
It can: 63 of the next 210 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We are located just before the Daintree Village, just follow the main road North until you see our signs and then turn right when you spot our driveway. Travel Times. Cairns - 1 hour and 30 minute drive. Port Douglas - 45 minute drive. Mossman - 30 minute drive. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Took a cruise with these guys this morning and it was an enjoyable experience for the whole family. Saw lots of crocodiles and our guide Stef was great, very knowledgeable and friendly. He also steered the boat around at each crocodile so everyone on board got to see the crocs and take photos. Definitely recommend
When we arrived at the center, it was not certain that the boat trip could go on because there were only two of us. Then have lunch yourself first (got free coffee with cookies!) with a view of the river at a picnic table. Luckily another group arrived a little later, so we are still going at 1:30 with his four and the captain/guide. This is very nice and brings the boat very close to the 3 big crocodiles we see! He also points us out a few beautiful birds! The boat is good and covered, which was nice because we got a heavy downpour. Had to wear plastic jackets! But later sunny and dry again. Duration of the hike: almost 90 minutes. Very satisfied!
The tour guide was very knowledgable! I loved listening to him. We saw crocs abd a kingfisher and a treesnake. The reception is lovely, with tee and krackers. The employees were so nice.
We've been visiting the Daintree for nearly 40 years and always join a tour with Daintree River Cruises. Our family, and the friends we take along, all love it. We remember the company's founder, Lee, with great fondness - what an excellent and passionate guide he was. Kianna is keeping things just as they were - low key and respectful of the river ecosystem - which is lovely. The guides are knowledgable and tuned into all the wldlife, not just the crocs. Highly recommended.
Our first cruise on the Daintree river despite having many holidays in Port Douglas over the years. We booked online and drove to the lovely centre right on the river surrounded by the rainforest. Our guide was excellent informing us about the river and the history of the 5 crocodiles we saw on the banks. The stories really made this tour interesting. He knew where each croc came from, their girlfriends/boyfriends and their habits. We were enthralled for the duration. Great value for money.
Absolutely beautiful stunning spot! The tour was well organised, and the venue is easy to find with relaxed atmosphere. Likely due to the spring, the crocs were easy to view. The tour guide is very knowledgeable. We arrived earlier and they accommodated us to an early session on the spot without any hassles. Totally worth the value. 🤩
Fantastic experience with very helpful and knowledgeable staff. Saw a number of very large reptiles 👍🏼
Very informative , value for money and we saw quite a few crocs and birds. We were early and the lovely girl behind the counter served us a cup of tea and biscuits. Highly recommend this tour.
Such an amazing tour, great tour guides which lots of knowledge! Knew exactly where to look for all the wildlife!
well organized, crocodiles seen
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise | 1h–1h 30min | 4.8 (380) | $28 | |
 Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise | 1 hour | 4.9 (1,796) | $25 | View |
 Daintree, Cape Tribulation & River Cruise from Port Douglas | 10 hours | 4.9 (832) | $198 | View |
 Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip | 10–12 hours | 4.6 (2,068) | $170 | View |
 Amazing Daintree Rainforest Tour Waterfall Hike, Lunch, Swim & Crocodile Cruise | 8–9 hours | 5.0 (140) | $181 | View |
 Daintree River 'Sunset' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman | 2 hours | 4.9 (195) | $53 | View |
 Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge: Full Day Tour | 9 hours | 4.9 (436) | $177 | View |