All Port Douglas Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas

1 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Make the most of your time in Tropical North Queensland with this all-in-one day trip through the Atherton Tablelands. Take in natural beauty and cultural insight in one comprehensive experience. Start beneath the ancient Cathedral Fig Tree, where a guide reveals the rainforest’s deep spiritual and ecological roots. Take a dip in the waters of Lake Eacham, enjoy a hearty pub lunch made with local ingredients, and visit two of the region’s most scenic waterfalls—Millaa Millaa and Josephine Falls. Along the way, spot native wildlife such as tree-kangaroos, and end your journey at the Babinda Boulders.

Cairns: All Inclusive Waterfalls and Rainforest Tour

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Swim among the fantastic marine life of the outer Great Barrier Reef on this full-day snorkel and scuba catamaran cruise from Port Douglas. Visit three different dive sites on Agincourt Reef, where you can choose to scuba, snorkel or both. Introductory and certified scuba dives are available, and expert guides are on hand to provide instruction and point out highlights of the underwater world. Enjoy a total of 5 hours on the reef, breaking to recharge with a buffet lunch plus morning and afternoon tea. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Port Douglas is included.

Silversonic 3 Outer Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Port Douglas

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Immerse yourself in the natural wonders and Aboriginal heritage of Australia's Tropical North Queensland on this full-day tour from Cairns. First, head to the Mossman Gorge to take part in a traditional smoke ceremony with the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people. Then, enjoy lunch in the Daintree Village. After lunch, join a wildlife cruise on the Daintree River where you might see a crocodile, and learn about the fragile ecosystem of this impressive, serpent-like river system. Finally, head to Thornton’s Beach, where the rainforest meets the reef.

Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the colourful underwater world of the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef on this full-day catamaran cruise to the Agincourt Reef. Accompanied by a marine biologist, you’ll learn all about the reef’s unique ecosystem and mind-boggling variety of marine life, and tuck into a delicious buffet lunch (included) on-board. Want to get closer? Choose from a guided snorkeling, scuba diving or Ocean Walker Helmet diving tour, or admire the magnificent corals on a semi-submersible submarine (extra costs apply).

Quicksilver Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Palm Cove

Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise

1 hourFree Cancellation

Visit the outer Great Barrier Reef in luxury and style on a full-day cruise aboard a custom-designed vessel. Travel from Port Douglas to Agincourt or Opal Reef for snorkeling opportunities at three superb sites, and the option to do an introductory scuba dive—no experience required. Certified diving is available for advanced divers. Includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea, use of snorkel equipment, and guide.

Calypso Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Port Douglas

8 hoursFree Cancellation

See snapping crocs in action on this half-day tour to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures. Departing from Cairns or Palm Cove, explore the five different zones of this eco-park and working crocodile farm, including a narrated boat tour through a coastal lagoon. Stroll along elevated boardwalks to observe cassowaries, turtles, lizards, and koalas, and admire the mighty stars of the attraction at the thrilling Crocodile Attack Show.

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour from Cairns

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Get set for a wet and wild adventure as you hurtle down the Mulgrave River on a giant tube! Hang on tight as you navigate small rapids and then soak up the scenery as you drift through the rainforest. This fun-filled morning tour includes hotel pick-up and round-trip transport from Cairns, plus around 2 hours of tubing. Best of all: there’s no experience necessary, so everyone can give it a go!

Cairns Rainforest River Tubing

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Embark on a small-group day trip from Port Douglas or Palm Cove (not available from Cairns) to explore the rainforest, aboard the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and the award-winning Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. After exploring Kuranda’s arts and crafts markets, enjoy breathtaking views and a relaxing stop at Palm Cove beach. Limited to 20 guests, this tour ensures personalized service and expert commentary throughout, making it an unforgettable rainforest adventure.

Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour from Port Douglas

Discover the vibrant underwater world of the outer Great Barrier Reef with a Quicksilver snorkeling cruise from Port Douglas. Board a luxurious catamaran to Agincourt Reef, where you can tailor your day with activities like snorkeling, fish feeding, semi-submersible tours, or the unique Ocean Walker helmet dive. Complete the adventure with a tasty buffet lunch and options to take your exploration deeper with scuba dives for beginners or certified divers alike.

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Port Douglas

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Enjoy the sun, sand, and marine life of the Low Isles without the midday crowds—the early-morning or early-afternoon departures avoid the busiest times. Snorkel in the coral gardens, walk around the tiny islands, or take a glass-bottom boat tour so you can stay dry while admiring the underwater world. Choose whether to snorkel with or without a guide, depending on your confidence level.

Half Day Low Isles Snorkelling Tour from Port Douglas

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Benefit from a full-day sailing tour from Port Douglas to the Outer Barrier Reef to swim, snorkel, and sail in one of Australia’s most famous destinations. Visit the northern portion of the Great Barrier Reef, where coral cays and turquoise ocean are home to colorful fish, sea turtles, and other marine life. Includes a buffet lunch, guided snorkel tour, glass-bottom boat tour, and commentary from a marine biologist guide.

Outer Reef Mackay Cay Sail & Snorkel Adventure from Port Douglas

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(465)

from $268

This exclusive, small group Daintree Rainforest and Cassowary Falls adventure tour is on a magnificent private property, located in the Daintree Valley of tropical North Queensland. It includes an all-action ATV ride, crossing creeks and rivers with jaw dropping views. An experienced rainforest guide shares their knowledge of this ancient forest during the tour. The highlight is swimming at the stunning Cassowary Falls, a pristine natural environment, where you can leave your worries behind and feed fish and turtles. It is one of the few places it is safe to swim in the Daintree, with no crocodiles here. This one is for people of all ages who love adventure, nature and the thrill of getting offroad. Dress to get wet and dive right in to the cool, refreshing waters of the beautiful Cassowary Falls. This tour also includes an Army Truck rainforest ride and transfers to and from Daintree Village.

UTV 4wd Cassowary Falls and Daintree Rainforest Adventure tour

UTV 4wd Cassowary Falls and Daintree Rainforest Adventure tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

This is a great tour for those who only want to spend a half-day out or are short on time. We visit two areas on this trip, Daintree River and Mossman Gorge. We begin with a drive along the Captain Cook Highway, on the way to the Daintree River, and share a little history along the way. Here, we board a cruise along the Daintree River, looking out for local wildlife, including the estuarine crocodile, snakes, birds, frogs, and more. After the Wildlife Cruise, we enjoy morning tea with Lamingtons and tea/coffee. Once in Mossman Gorge National Park, we conduct an interpretive walk along an elevated boardwalk. Weather dependent, we can enjoy a dip in the crystal-clear rainforest stream, whilst being surrounded by the beautiful and healing Mossman Gorge rainforest. What a memorable way to spend your morning!

Morning Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas

4 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Explore Northern Queensland’s natural beauty on a full-day tour of Cape Tribulation and the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Daintree Rainforest from Cairns. Start the day spotting koalas, kangaroos, and crocodiles at a wildlife park in Port Douglas, then head to Cape Tribulation beach. Take a guided hike through the rainforest, looking out for native birds such as cassowaries. End with a cruise on the Daintree River and perhaps spy wild crocodiles.

Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness (TCT)

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore the fascinating underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef on a full-day sailing catamaran cruise to Low Isles. Snorkel straight from the beach on this beautiful coral cay known for its resident population of green sea turtles. View coral gardens and tropical marine life on a glass-bottom boat tour, explore the tropical on a guided nature walk and relax on the pristine, sandy beaches. The fun-filled day at sea includes a buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea

Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Daintree, Cape Tribulation & River Cruise from Port Douglas

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Marvel over colorful corals and schools of tropical fish on this half-day tour of the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas. Set sail for a thrilling cruise around the Low Isles by luxury catamaran, including a delicious afternoon tea served onboard. Enjoy free time to swim or snorkel at the beaches or join a guided snorkeling tour or glass-bottom boat cruise, and learn more about the reef’s myriad sea life. This cruise is limited to 33 passengers and includes hotel pick-up and snorkeling gear.

Afternoon Low Isles Snorkelling & Sunset Sail from Port Douglas

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $264

Journey to the rain forest village of Kuranda via two unique transit options on this memorable full-day tour from Cairns or Port Douglas. Skip the line and enjoy Gold Class service aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway, winding through lush mountain passes and waterfall gorges along the way. In the opposite direction, glide above the treetops in a gondola and soak up spectacular views of the mountains and coastline on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. In Kuranda, enjoy leisure time to explore the heritage markets, learn about aboriginal culture or interact with native wildlife.

Skip the Line Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Embark on a full-day adventure to the pristine coral cay of Low Isles on this Great Barrier Reef sailing and snorkeling cruise from Palm Cove. Travel aboard a luxury catamaran with marine biologist guides, and snorkel straight from the white sandy beach among famous coral gardens teeming with tropical fish, giant clams and green sea turtles Experience the reef another way on a glass-bottom boat tour, and explore the island on a guided nature walk. Your full-day tour includes a delicious buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea and round-trip hotel transport from Palm Cove.

Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise from Palm Cove

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Admire the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Daintree Rainforest while someone else takes care of logistics on this full-day, small-group tour. Get picked up from Port Douglas, spot crocodiles on a river cruise, learn about local flora and fauna at Marrdja Botanical Walk, explore Mossman Gorge, and soak up the scenery at Mt. Alexandra Lookout. Plus, take a beach walk to the spot where the rainforest and Great Barrier Reef meet.

Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge: Full Day Tour

Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Douglas

2 Hour Sunset Sailing

2 hoursFree Cancellation

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $76

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Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas

Anja_G, Sep 2026

Fantastic Day!

Great tour – Mossman Gorge, Daintree Rainforest, crocodiles, and even cassowaries – we had a fantastic, informative and fun trip! Everything was very well organized, and Chris was a fantastic guide: very friendly and able to share a lot of information about the area with us! Highly recommended!!!

Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip

Patricia_L, Sep 2026

Daintree forest tour

The tour it self was excellent young female tour guide lanie was fantasyic she made the trip very fill of knowledge lunch at daintree forest was great my salad and coffees at the smoking ceremony was great and in all fantastic day so many friendly people

Cairns Rainforest River Tubing

Gesine_K, Sep 2026

Oops - we're doing it again!

We loved the river tubing so much, we've booked again! What a gorgeous experience! We were doing the tubing in September, with low water levels and this was a fun, but relaxing experience. The river was mostly shaded, a perfect place to stay out of the full sun. We enjoyed drifting gentle down stream, listening to birds and admiring the dragonflies. Rosie and the driver were lovely guides! Highly recommended tour🛟

Cairns: All Inclusive Waterfalls and Rainforest Tour

Caroline_Y, Aug 2026

Cold water swimmer's dream

You will get to swim in 4 beautiful and different locations, and have a healthy lunch at yet another. There's a natural slide at one waterfall that's great fun. You'll also get a really intetesting talk with an Aboriginal guide and see the Cathedral tree. Even if you don't swim, you'll see gorgeous natural wonders.

Calypso Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Port Douglas

Judith_V, Jul 2026

Lifetime experience

This is, without any doubt, one of the highlights of my life. We were extremely lucky with the weather, I must say that. The waters were so clear, the corals were just so pretty, and we even swam with a turtle! The crew was very friendly, really enjoyed the “chat” from Freya.

Silversonic 3 Outer Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Port Douglas

ScottAlexander_M, Jul 2026

Exceptional Day Out

We were two couples in 50s. Some had snorkelled elsewhere recently and some not/never. Our experience was exceptional from booking to pre-sail advice about what to take, to leaving on time, to just a truly memorable day. Three sites were different but by far our favorite was the second snorkel site of Turtle Island. Vibrant coral and wide variety of fish. 🐠 Personally I thought better than Fiji islands. The crew were friendly and slick. Everything ran like clockwork and instructions were clear and timely. The buffet lunch was yummy and plentiful, as were the snacks/tea/coffee. Liked the fact there were only 80 people on the SilverSonic and that no ladders were required for getting out of the water. . The unexpected Manta Ray show on the way back to PD just topped off a wonderful day. Well done to the entire SS team.

Half Day Low Isles Snorkelling Tour from Port Douglas

Karen_W, Jul 2026

Nice crew and wonderful snorkeling

This snorkel trip to Low Isles was an unforgettable experience! We saw so much marine life, including countless colorful fish, several sea turtles, and even a shark. The crew was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel safe and comfortable. The boat was clean and comfortable, making the whole day enjoyable from start to finish. I highly recommend this trip if you’re visiting the area!

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Port Douglas

Yolanda_K, Jul 2026

Once in a lifetime but be prepared if you get motion sick

A fantastic way to get out to snorkel at the Great Barrier Reed. You’re on a huge boat with other travelers and have the chance to see the coral and fish whether by snorkel or semi-submersible. A lovely lunch, Lycra suits, snorkels, find are provided. We paid extra for the advanced (longer) 1 hour snorkelling with a marine biologist. My 10 year old and i were nervous in the waves and Ellie was great in guiding us and providing that individual attention while Glen the marine biologist took the rest of our group out to see more (turtles!). Do note: if you get motion sick, get Rx medication and still be prepared to vomit, as many people did. Each way to and from the pontoon is 2 hours. Sit in the back outside if you tend to prevent motion sickness and don’t choose to do the submarine ride. The Crew were all so nice and friendly, looking after everyone. It was well organized. You can choose a helicopter back instead of the ship but it’s an extra fee. Communication before the activity was also good.

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour from Cairns

Racquel_M, Jul 2026

Crocs and more!

Great experience. The half day tour was perfect, easy pace, plenty of shows incl transfers is all you need. My kids made sure to hit every part of the park, at the end we had just enough time to go back and visit our fave enclosures before closing. The staff and layout of the park make the the experience even better.

Skip the Line Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

SheriLynn, Apr 2026

Gold Class All the Way!

The skyrail was a lot of fun and we met interesting people in our car. The views were spectacular! The town of Kaunda was nice and we had a great time at their zoo (an optional, additional expense). There were some nice shops all over town. Unfortunately, our visit was on a Tuesday, when many of the shops, especially those making hand crafts, were closed. The train ride home in Gold Class was exceptional! We sat in big comfy chairs and were served food and wine/beer all included! Our friends who didn’t book gold class, sat on benches in train cars with a water cooler! Our posh ride home was the perfect end to a great day!

Outer Reef Mackay Cay Sail & Snorkel Adventure from Port Douglas

Diane_T, Jan 2026

Once in a lifetime tour

The tour operators were very accommodating to both the experienced and novice swimmers. They were very vigilant in making sure all snorkelers were safe, although we had mild waves. The breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks were delicious. The snorkeling areas on the reef were beautiful with plenty of fish and coral life. The onboard presentation by the marine biologist was very informative before we went into the ocean. All in all it was a highlight of our trip to Australia.

Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise

Tina_W, Sep 2025

Low Isles Snorkelling

Amazing! Staff were fantastic, food was great, the catamaran was incredible & the snorkelling & Low Isles were absolutely breathtaking. Swam with massive turtles, saw reef sharks & the most beautiful coloured fish i could ever imagine seeing. We were all in total awe. To experience this with my family was so special.