Daintree River 'Sunset' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman | La Vacanza Travel

Daintree River 'Sunset' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman

Duration: 2 hours
Destination: Australia, Queensland, Port Douglas
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  • 2 hours
  • Port Douglas
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

A late afternoon cruise finishing at sunset is the perfect way to finish your Daintree Rainforest 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 and snakes are seen on most cruises.

Cruises cater for a maximum of just 10 passengers and are customised to the interests of the passengers. The boat used is a unique ‘hybrid’ vessel utilising both a regular outboard and an incredible electric motor which creates less disturbance enabling outstanding views of wildlife.

Cruises start and finish at the public boat ramp in Daintree Village. Daintree Village is 45 mins from Port Douglas and located on the south-side of the Daintree River.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Daintree Boatman Wildlife Cruises, Daintree Village 1 Stewart St, Daintree, Queensland 4873 Australia

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions
  • Driver/guide

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Daintree Public Boat Ramp, Riverview Caravan Park, 2 Stewart St, Daintree QLD 4873, Australia


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

2 hours


User's Reviews

gbuzzard2018

23 Apr, 2024

Murray is a great host and guide. Although the riverbank had suffered great damage in the typhoon and subsequent flooding, his deep knowledge of the river and croc habits enabled us to find crocodiles and several species of birds. The purpose-built boat was well equipped to search the river. And, his powerful electric trolling motor gave us the tech to sneak in close to the bank in near total silence. I highly recommend this tour.

gcincinnati

13 Nov, 2023

Murray led a phenomenal tour that far exceeded our expectations. Be prepared to see the crocs in their natural habitat, hear their backstories, and spot animals you didn't even know were there after he's pointed them out to you! The Tawny Frogmouth? It's hard to spot the pair, but Murray found them! We followed Barrett, the big man on the river, during his evening patrol on our way back to the dock. It was a truly unforgettable experience that we won't soon forget. Murray's website offers much more information than you can read here, so I recommend you go there for more personalized plans and details about the trip!

452leer

28 Oct, 2023

We had a great boat tour with the Daintree Boatman. We did both the morning and late afternoon cruises and they did not disappoint. Murray clearly knows his plants and animals and loves his Daintree River and its habitat. Highly recommend!

Dream06886905533

11 Oct, 2023

Very interesting & informative - and to see the crocodiles was awesome! Craig knew alot about everything. Beautiful space.

864bradleyn

02 Oct, 2023

Fantastic cruise with an abundance of birdlife, crocs and a few snakes. Murray is an encyclopedia of local and wildlife knowledge, delivered with a calmness befitting the natural beauty. An avid bird watcher was also on our tour and Murray was up to the task! The boat was super comfy and everyone had an excellent vantage point. Serene. A+. A highlight of our 3 weeks in FNQ.

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Our top experience in Daintree!

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Excellent wildlife experience

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Daintree Boatman a must-see highlight of FNQ.

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Superb!

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Nature focussed sunset cruise - simply breathtaking

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Amazing experience!

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Dawn, high tide, magic place

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Fantastic Wildlife Spotting and Quiet Ride

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Highlight of my whole trip.

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Incredible river cruise

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Best eco tour I've been on

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Photographer? A private cruise should be your first choice in Daintree!

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Great tour. Well worth the money.

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Very special

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Crocodile Tour

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Daintree river evening cruise

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Magical

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Great cruise

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Loads of wildlife to see!

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Our Top Highlight During a Week in Port Douglas

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Best Daintree river cruise to see wildlife

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Beyond words! Thank you Murray for sharing this piece of heaven on earth 🙏🏼

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Brilliant! Thanks Murray

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