Daintree River 'Sunset' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
A late afternoon cruise finishing at sunset is the perfect way to finish your Daintree experience. Floating on the water, enjoying the late afternoon light, watching wildlife foraging before sunset, often with a multitude of egrets flying home to roost for the night, there are few better places to be than out on the Daintree River. Highly sought-after birds (kingfishers, herons, frogmouth among others) as well as saltwater crocodiles & snakes are seen on most cruises. Cruises cater for a maximum of 10 passengers (with a minimum age of 6 yrs old. Cruises are customised to the interests of the passengers. The boat used is a unique ‘hybrid’ utilising both a regular outboard & an incredible electric motor which creates less disturbance enabling outstanding views of wildlife. Cruises start & finish at the public boat ramp in Daintree Village. Transfers are NOT possible. Daintree Village is 45 mins from Port Douglas, 75 mins to Cape Trib. There is NO public transport to this location.
Inclusions
What's included
- Driver/guide
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Finish your day aboard a small comfortable vessel catering for just 10 passengers. From the Daintree Village boat ramp and jetty you will be welcomed aboard by the professional guide for a 2 hour guided sunset cruise taking you along the mighty Daintree river and its adjoining tributaries, to where the big boats don't go. You will explore the rivers unique ecology from its freshwater origins to the saline mangroves gliding along the river in the late afternoons rays. The cruise provides excellent wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities getting up close to the iconic wildlife. Cruises are a special experience, with highly sought-after birds, crocodiles and snakes seen on most cruises. The smaller vessel enables a quiet intimate exploration of the river. The tour concludes back at the Daintree Village boat ramp where it is just a short stroll up to the village to the hotel for a beverage or dinner.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 195 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Amazing experience
Had the wonderful experience of being on this cruise late afternoon. We saw lots of wildlife and Murray was extremely knowledgeable about all the species we saw and it really was a special place to visit, really beautiful. I would highly recommend this trip.
4We saw interesting...
We saw interesting animals including crocodiles, snakes, and birds and heard some interesting information about the river, however the guide was not friendly ,did not try to make conversation with us or even ask our names and we did not feel comfortable asking him questions.
5Quiet and relaxing experience
Spotting the various birds, particularly the well camouflaged ones was fun. The Boatman was very knowledgeable, with a small vessel to get up close to the wildlife. With less than 10 people it was a quiet and relaxing experience with like minded travellers. The 2hr cruise was a good amount of time to see and experience the river and adjoining forest.
5Excellent evening trip with great birds
Excellent trip. Great birds, frogmouth, kingfishers and flycatchers. Crocs and snakes. Murray’s sharp eyes ensured we saw more than expected.
5Great wildlife cruise
We’ve done this cruise several times before and always enjoyed it. Murray has great local knowledge of the wildlife and where to spot it.
5Great and informative tour
Great host and trip - highly recommended
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Daintree Village public boat ramp, beside Riverview Lodge & Van park, 150m downhill from the Daintree Village Hotel
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Daintree Boatman Wildlife Cruises
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
How it compares in Port Douglas
- Its from-price is 69% below the median of the 116 experiences we list in Port Douglas.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 35 of 116.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Port Douglas
Port Douglas is a relaxed seaside town on Queensland's tropical coast, set between the Daintree rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.
Port Douglas began as a gold-rush port in the 1870s and is now an easygoing resort town on a spit of land between the Coral Sea and Dickson Inlet. Four Mile Beach curves away to the north fringed with palms, Macrossan Street holds the cafés and restaurants, and Flagstaff Hill gives a view over the beach and the mountains behind. A small white chapel, St Mary's by the Sea, stands beside the park at the water's edge.
Top-ranked sights in Port Douglas: Mossman Gorge, Daintree Rainforest, Agincourt Reefs.
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