Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Kakadu, Australia
- 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Wetlands made Kakadu National Park a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Yellow Water Billabong is one of the most beautiful. Join Indigenous-owned Yellow Water Cruises on a guided journey of discovery among crocodiles, eagles, and reflecting waters. The wildlife, like the light, changes throughout the day.
- Experience the majesty of Yellow Water Billabong on a guided cruise
- Look for crocodiles, eagles, ducks, geese, and more
What's Included
- Cruise (either 1.5 or 2-Hours in duration depending on option selected)
- Local guide
- Live commentary on board
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Cooinda Lodge KakaduOld Cooinda Rd, Kakadu NT 0822, Australia
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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Yellow Water Cruises
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Kakadu National Park (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Cruises are always subject to availability and environmental conditions
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- Guests in wheelchairs may need to transfer from the wheelchair into the boat.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Featured review
Andrew_M
Scenery, wildlife and experience was amazing. A must trip whilst in Cooinda.
Dennis the guide was fantastic. Both funny and knowledgeable. A true professional (an in joke for those who have been on the tour).
Reviews
4.8
based on 578 reviews
Philippa_C, Apr 2026
Excellent boat trip with plenty of opportunities to see birds and crocodiles. Boat was comfortable and the guide was outstanding.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Philippa, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy you had lots of opportunities to see the wonderful wildlife we have here in Kakadu. Thanks for the shout out to our outstanding tour guides, they really do put on a show for our guests!
qwcys4yqwd, Apr 2026
Dennis our guide was both informative and entertaining. He really made the morning fun with his knowledge, jokes and exceptional story telling.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks for leaving a review. We agree with you, Dennis runs a fantastic tour including humour, story-telling and knowledge sharing. We are so happy to hear you were entertained and informed!
Julie_D, Jan 2026
The guide was really informative and very knowledgable about the environment. Unfortunately we came out of season and the only thing we didn’t see was a crocodile 🐊
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi Julie, thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We are happy you appreciated the knowledge our guides share with our guests. During the wet season, we don't get to see crocodiles every cruise, as more water means a wider habitat, so the population spreads out across Kakadu. Please come back and see us during the dry season, where we see crocodiles more often!
Tracey_R, Dec 2025
Jess, our guide was so knowledgeable! Definitely recommend this cruise. We did the sunrise one this time in December , have also done sunset one in July, both special.
Luke_H, Oct 2025
Amazing tour by Jess. Answered all questions with Great informative knowledge on Kakadu wildlife. Must Do!!
Kathryn_W, Oct 2025
Lovely sunset cruise, lots of flora and fauna to see and very knowledgeable guide. Sunset on the water was beautiful.
Carol_A, Oct 2025
That it is amazing. The most beautiful natural environment with plenty viewings of crocs, many birds, lillies and more. Expert guides with an abundance of knowledge. Loved it.
Manuel_R, Oct 2025
Great cruise, our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was well organized and efficient, with great timing.
Well recommended!
Diane_G, Oct 2025
We saw lots of crocodiles and birds . Our guide was very knowledgeable and spoke well. A lovely way to spend your early morning - and not too hot !
Mabel_A, Sep 2025
Awesome cruise. Our guide, Dennis was funny and gave a very informative commentary on the wildlife , flora and culture.
A cruise not to be missed if you are in Kakadu
Kathy_B, Sep 2025
This was a wonderful trip with an interesting, informative guide. The sunrise cruise was a good option as it was nice and cool, and there was wnty of wildlife to serve.
Chris_E, Sep 2025
Very peaceful interactive without disturbing the animals. We were on the last cruise of the day and was lucky enough to see the sun go down. Highly recommended.
Peter_T, Aug 2025
We had a wonderful time. The sunset trip is very highly recommended. Lots of bird life and crocs close up. Our pilot and guide was Gecko and he was brilliant. Full of information delivered in an entertaining manner. It is always wonderful to see someone with a bit of passion for what they do!
Kim_S, Aug 2025
Very informative, great guides, beautiful scenery, big crocs and good sized boats.
Lovely cold water provided.
Our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. Water irises or Lillie’s were beautiful. Would be magical in the wet season. Great for all ages and easily accessible.
Wendy_K, Aug 2025
We have done a few cruises that was up there with the best, thank you Adam that was great and very informative
Jackie_G, Aug 2025
This was a really memorable five star tour. We kicked off our experience in Kakadu national park doing this tour and it delivered. We did the 430 tour and I think this is a wonderful time to see the birds wildlife and the river. We also caught sunset over the water, which was incredible. We saw a 4.3m Crock alongside our boat and it came out of the water and made quite the impression! Apparently 1/3 of Australia’s birds are in this area, so we saw more birds than I can remember. Fun seeing the Jabiru which is the name of the local village! Our guide/ captain Glen was extremely knowledgeable, and if I had to make a small suggestion, I would ask that he speak a little louder as it was a little difficult to hear him up the front of the boat. I would highly recommend this tour and it is excellent value for money.
Fabio_D, Jul 2025
From the pick up, the organization was flawless. The boat was comfortable and spacious, with perfect views of the awesome natural surroundings.
The wildlife sightings were incredible from the crocodiles in action, diverse bird species, buffaloes and lush greenery at every turn. Our guide, Sarah, made the experience even more memorable with her knowledgeable commentary and interesting stories about the ecosystem and the life of the natives
The entire **staff was friendly and professional**, adding to the overall excellence of the tour. **Highly recommended** for anyone looking to immerse themselves in nature’s wonders!
Jeffrey_K, Jul 2025
This was a wonderful experience to full appreciate the wetlands of Kakadu National Park. The waters and land were full of birds with crocodiles in the water and on the banks. Our guide was informative and funny keeping us engaged and giving us a much better understanding of the land and the traditional keepers of the land.
Julie_D, Jul 2025
Just go! It’s awesome. Learnt so much about the Flora, Fauna, the land & aboriginal stories of the Dreamtime.
Adam_P, Jul 2025
Fantastic cruise. Saw lots of animals. Crocs, birds, buffalo, horses. We picked the sunset cruise. Beautiful sunset and had a fabulous experience.
Andrew_M, Jul 2025
Scenery, wildlife and experience was amazing. A must trip whilst in Cooinda.
Dennis the guide was fantastic. Both funny and knowledgeable. A true professional (an in joke for those who have been on the tour).
Colin_B, Jul 2025
Well run operation , good humour, very informative , nice pace , not crowded and good facilities and relaxed
Susanna_P, Jul 2025
If you only do one think in Kakadu, do this sunset tour. $105 for 2 hours, great value. We saw so many birds, crocodiles and sea buffaloes. Sarah, our guide was very knowledgeable without being boring. The sunset on the water was amazing!!
Al_W, Jun 2025
Very informative and lots to look at. The guides were knowledgeable and took time to let everyone see the wildlife
Fiona_L, Jun 2025
Sensational cruise and our guide was fabulous, informative and very funny!
We learnt so much about Kakadu
Anthony_B, Jun 2025
Great guide, well informed and not talking all the time. Gave us time to stop and see the wildlife and soak up the atmosphere. Beautiful.
Sandra_W, Jun 2025
Enjoyable cruise, our guide was knowledgeable and quite humorous! Great for families and plenty of photo opportunities.
Kathryn_H, Jun 2025
A most memorable adventure on the billabong. Float amongst nature. Knowledgeable guides and plenty to see! Loved every minute.
Well organized. A must do when you come to Kakadu.
No hesitation in recommending this tour to anyone.
Joanne_F, May 2025
Great cruise lots of crocs and bird life seen very informative and well organised
Happy we chose the morning trip
Irma_d, May 2025
Beautiful wetlands surrounded by water Lillies, birds and of salt water crocs. The tour guide was funny and informative, highly recommend!
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