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Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu

4.8(649)Kakadu1h 30min–2h
VIATOR4.8(242)TRIPADVISOR4.9(407)
Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu
Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu
Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu
Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu
Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu
Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu
Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu

At a glance

Duration
1h 30min–2h
Price from
$75 / person
Location
Kakadu
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 649 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 200
Cancellation
See policy below
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Kakadu Tourism GCL Pty Ltd
Meeting point
Please meet at the Cooinda Lodge Bus Stop 20 minutes prior to cruise departure. The bus stop is located opposite reception and is well sign posted.

Description

The Indigenous owned Yellow Water Cruises takes you on a discovery tour through the world famous Yellow Water Billabong. Operating year round, sunrise to sunset, the cruise winds its way through distinct ecosystems of Yellow Water Billabong and tributaries of the South Alligator River.

Tour Options

9am Yellow Water Cruise

Yellow Water Cruise

4:30pm 2-Hour Cruise

Cruise departs at 4:30pm, available year round.

6.45am Yellow Water Cruise
11:30am 1.5-Hour Cruise

Cruise departs at 11:30am, available year round.

Itinerary

Yellow Water Cruises
Admission included90 min

Cruise Kakadu's most famous wetland and see the billabong come alive. Located at the end of the Jim Jim Creek, Yellow Water is part of the South Alligator River system. This river system is unique as it is included in its entirity within a UNESCO World Heritage listed National Park. Cruise along with a knowledgeable guide who will provide commentary about the area and the various species of animals that call this waterway home.

Kakadu National Park
Pass by

Kakadu National Park is a must do with amazing scenery and wildlife within. Get your camera out for the beautiful colours of this vast land as you cruise along the river.

What's included

Included
Local guide
Cruise (either 1.5 or 2-Hours in duration depending on option selected)
Live commentary on board
Not included
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.8
649 reviews
5
581
4
47
3
12
2
4
1
5

Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Cruises are always subject to availability and environmental conditions
  • Guests in wheelchairs may need to transfer from the wheelchair into the boat.

Cancellation

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

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu take?

Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu lasts about 1h 30min–2h. The itinerary has 2 stops.

How much does Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu cost?

Prices start at $75 per person for this Kakadu experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

Can I cancel Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu for free?

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

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Please meet at the Cooinda Lodge Bus Stop 20 minutes prior to cruise departure. The bus stop is located opposite reception and is well sign posted. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu 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 200 participants.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible Guests in wheelchairs may need to transfer from the wheelchair into the boat.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 649 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Kakadu Tourism GCL Pty Ltd.

Reviews(649)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

6
632sonian
October 5, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience!

Jeff was an amazing guide and provided an informative commentary. Worth the money as we saw crocs, brumbies, buffalo and a variety of bird life. Easy pick up from Cooinda with boat ride comfortable and scenic.

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johnhZ9613BW
October 1, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
2 hour water cruise

A great experience to finally see crocodiles up close in the wild. Our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, and good sense of humor. The length of the tour is about right, as it can take some time to seek out the local inhabitants of the water system. For me, seeing crocodiles in their natural state is better than the circus act of jumping crocodiles available at other locations. There was quite a lot of bird watching, which is something I'm not really into, but others on the tour were obviously keen bird watchers.

5
514theresep
September 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Meeting Van Gogh the croc, very special

Dennis with a double n was gold as a tour guide. Saw plenty and a magical experience.

S
stevemac07
September 19, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great tour!

Excellent experience with plenty of crocs and other wildlife. Dennis provided informative, educational and entertaining commentary throughout the trip. Outstanding, thanks.

T
tumweed1
September 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
YELLOW WATERS CRUISE NT

We did the 6.45am cruise & it was an excellent choice. Many crocs seen one caught a bug catfish in front of us. Plenty of waterbirds as well as in trees Wedgetail eagle, a couple of Sea Eagles, Blue kingfisher. The morning was ideal and perfect in every way. Our boat driver tour guide did excellent job finding so many birds & crocs . Highly recommend this cruise is a MUST DO. Certainly could have done it again .

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Bonnie_H
September 14, 2026 · via Viator
Exceptional river cruise...

Exceptional river cruise for wildlife sightings, humour & commentary by the guide & a peaceful sunset vibe! Saw lots of crocs, birds & water buffalo plus gorgeous landscapes! Highly recommend !

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G9245IVdebw
September 9, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Awesome experience

Such a wonderful experience. Guide was great and the boast ride was amazing

M
M826XCkimb
September 7, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Very average

Our guide was very knowledgeable I’ll give him that but every time he saw a croc or a bird he pulled up on the left hand side of the boat and we were sitting in the right hand side, on other cruises they would swing around so everyone got the chance to see and he done that every single time, we just sat there with him talking about what ever it was that we couldn’t see, there was no hope of us seeing anything we saw absolutely nothing, For us it was an absolute waste of money! Hopefully they read this and realise that we all pay the same so we all deserve the same adventure. We did see the water buffalo at the sunset and that was amazing! Make sure you take your mozzie spray or you will be eaten alive!

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Paul_P
September 5, 2026 · via Viator
Yellow water cruise experience

Yellow water is a fantastic wetland where there’s plenty of wildlife that you want to see, backed up with experienced guides. Worth the money and the drive.

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claires672
September 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience

An amazing 2 hour cruise on the East Alligator river. The guide was so knowledgeable and had a great sense of Aussie humour. Saw many crocs but also the local birdlife was fabulous. The sunset at the end of the cruise was so peaceful and beatiful. Highly recommend.

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