Early morning cruises, shortly after dawn, provide the best conditions to see the river at its most stunning, as well as the greatest chance to see wildlife of the Daintree River. Cruises are 2 hours in duration, and focus on highly sought-after birds, crocs and snakes, along with insight into the ecology of the mighty Daintree. Cruises are limited to a maximum of 10 passengers (with a minimum age of 6) to enable a personalised experience with cruises customised to the viewing hopes of passengers. 

The vessel used is a unique ‘hybrid’, utilising a regular outboard and an incredible electric engine powered by a portable 24V lithium battery. The electric motor reduces wildlife disturbance leading to better wildlife observations. 

Referred to in many ‘birding’ reference books, this famous cruise has been in operation for more than 30 years. Key target species include Azure Kingfisher, Little Kingfisher, Papuan Frogmouth, Great-billed Heron, Saltwater Crocodile, Green Tree Snake, Water Dragon and butterflies. 

This cruise is owned and operated by Murray Hunt, a professional guide with experience at some of the great locations around Australasia including Uluru, Kakadu and Fiordland. This business is a member of TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame. 

Late afternoon cruises are a wonderful exploration of the river in the lovely late afternoon light. These cruises give an opportunity to see the incredible scenery of the river and its wildlife as they forage before the fall of the day. With a little bit of luck there will also be a lovely sunset. 

Cruises are 2 hours in duration, and focus on providing good views of wildlife along with insight into the ecology of the mighty Daintree. A range of wildlife are seen on cruises including Saltwater Crocodile, Green Tree Snake, Water Dragon, Azure Kingfisher, Little Kingfisher, Papuan Frogmouth, Great-billed Heron and butterflies. Cruises are limited to a maximum of 10 passengers (with a minimum age of 6) to enable a personalised experience with cruises customised to the viewing hopes of passengers. The vessel used is a unique ‘hybrid’, utilising a regular outboard and an incredible electric engine powered by a portable 24V lithium battery. The electric motor reduces wildlife disturbance leading to better wildlife observations.

This cruise is owned and operated by Murray Hunt, a professional guide with experience at some of the great locations around Australasia including Uluru, Kakadu and Fiordland. This business is a member of TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame.

What could possibly be better than an early morning  cruise on Daintree River?... A private cruise on the Daintree River!

2.5 hour private cruises are suitable for those with a special interest such as bird photography or simply wish to cruise in privacy. Cruises are private to your group and hence the cruise can be tailored to your interests and focused entirely on your viewing and photographic aims. 

Private cruises, 2.5 hours in duration are longer than regular public cruises, providing an opportunity to slowly explore the river, observe the most scenic sections, and find the wildlife inhabitants of the river. Key target species include Little Kingfisher, Papuan Frogmouth, Black Bittern, Great-billed Heron, Saltwater Crocodile, Green Tree Snake, Water Dragon and butterflies. 

Tours are professionally conducted in a small, comfortable, open vessel which enables a quiet, intimate exploration of the river with close views of target birds and wildlife. The vessel used is a unique ‘hybrid’, utilising a regular outboard and an incredible electric engine powered by a portable 24V lithium battery. The electric motor reduces wildlife disturbance leading to better wildlife observations. Cruises explore the narrow, shallow tributaries of the Daintree River, where the big boats can’t go. Private cruises are only offered at a suitable tide to try to ensure the aims of your cruise. 

This cruise is owned and operated by Murray Hunt, a professional guide with experience at some of the great locations around Australasia including Uluru, Kakadu and Fiordland. This business is a member of TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame. 

What could possibly be better than a dawn cruise on Daintree River?... A private cruise on the Daintree River!

2.5 hour private cruises are suitable for those with a special interest such as bird photography or simply wish to cruise in privacy. Cruises are private to your group and hence the cruise can be tailored to your interests and focused entirely on your viewing and photographic aims. 

Private cruises, 2.5 hours duration are longer than regular public cruises, providing an opportunity to slowly explore the river, observe the most scenic sections, and find the wildlife inhabitants of the river. Key target species include Little Kingfisher, Papuan Frogmouth, Black Bittern, Great-billed Heron, Saltwater Crocodile, Green Tree Snake, Water Dragon and butterflies. 

Tours are professionally conducted in a small, comfortable, open vessel which enables a quiet, intimate exploration of the river with close views of target birds and wildlife. The vessel used is a unique ‘hybrid’, utilising a regular outboard and an incredible electric engine powered by a portable 24V lithium battery. The electric motor reduces wildlife disturbance leading to better wildlife observations. 

This cruise is owned and operated by Murray Hunt, a professional guide with experience at some of the great locations around Australasia including Uluru, Kakadu and Fiordland. This business is currently a member of TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame.