Daintree River 'Dawn' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman
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Port Douglas, Australia
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience the beautiful Daintree River on a cruise at dawn. Enjoy a small-group tour with ample wildlife viewing—crocodiles, snakes, kingfishers, flycatchers, herons and other animals are often observed. Learn about the the river’s ecosystem from an informative local guide and visit otherwise inaccessible corners of the Daintree in a small but comfortable vessel.
- Explore Far North Queensland’s majestic Daintree River on a dawn cruise
- Capture photos of wildlife like crocodiles, snakes, and a variety of birds
- Travel by small boat and enjoy an intimate and personalized tour experience
- Marvel at the river’s complex ecosystem with a knowledgeable local guide
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Daintree Public Boat RampRiverview Caravan Park, 2 Stewart St, Daintree QLD 4873, Australia
Daintree Village boat ramp, beside Riverview Lodge & Van Park, 150m downhill from the Daintree Village Hotel
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Daintree Boatman Wildlife Cruises
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Recommended to bring a hat and jacket for weather protection
- Vessel is roofless but has a dual Bimini roof that can be erected in inclement conditions
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 217 reviews
Jackson_G, Jan 2026
Great tour. He is excellent at spotting the all the different animals, he picks out different birds from their calls and he gives interesting information about the way the animals live and interact in the ecosystem. I’d recommend this tour on the Daintree to anyone who wants to experience what the region has to offer.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Great! Thank you Jackson. Wildlife is much harder to find in January so I'm particularly pleased you enjoyed your recent cruise. With thanks, Murray
Kim_F, Jun 2025
Beautiful quiet trip on the river. We’ve been three times and each experience has been different with a variety of birds, snakes and of course crocodiles. Murray has an excellent t knowledge of local flora, fauna and history.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you Kim 😀 Repeat visitation is a great compliment and a huge benefit to my little cruise. Thank you for revisiting and leaving a kind review 👍
Mark_M, Jun 2022
Crocs snakes and beautiful rare birds all spotted by Murray who would have to be one of the most knowledgeable and experienced guides on the Daintree river.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Thank you. Love the title of your review. Cheers!
Leeah_L, Jun 2021
Great morning surroundings. 2 hours o perfection. Couldn't ask for better . Seen heaps of Birdlife an snake's even a few crocodiles
Response from Host, Jun 2021
Good. I’m pleased your family enjoyed the cruise. I was a bit worried when I heard you were locals that I could find enough interesting stuff so I’m particularly pleased to receive your positive review. Thanks!
Glenn_E, Apr 2021
Murray was both informative and approachable. New the river and the wildlife. We Spotted all the types of wildlife and more that we expected to see. The two hours went fast. Beautiful scenery.
Response from Host, Apr 2021
Thank you Glenn for visiting and taking the effort to leave a nice review. Cheers.
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