1-Hour Daintree River Wildlife Cruise: Experience Local Aussie Family-Operated Ecotour

Embark on a 1-hour wildlife cruise along the stunning Daintree River. Experience the best of local Australian ecotourism with an Aussie family-operated business.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bruce Belcher’s Daintree River Cruises - Bruce Belcher’s Daintree River Cruises provide a sixty-minute wildlife excursion. We are passionate, sincere, thrilling, and knowledgeable. As avid ornithologists, we possess a sharp ability to spot crocodiles and arboreal serpents, with a 98% success rate in sighting crocodiles, especially during the…
What's Included
  • Complimentary local Daintree tea, coffee, or slushies
What's Not Included
  • Raincoats
Additional Information

WHY OUR CRUISE IS THE BEST IN THE DAINTREE:
• A local Aussie family business that live a great lifestyle in the Daintree and want to share our Daintree river tours with you!
• Experienced Local Guides.
• Located at a private boutique location
• Nature walk to private jetty in a Conservation Park.
We operate Daintree tours from our home on the banks of…

Location
2856 Mossman Daintree Rd
Mossman Daintree Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lucy
Nov 8, 2025
Recommend this trip with Bruce ! - Bruce was very friendly and knowledgeable and we really enjoyed the cruise in general! We were lucky enough to spot crocs towards the end which was amazing !
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Sandymr205oj
Nov 6, 2025
Great guides and relaxed tour - We did the 1 hour wildlife cruise yesterday afternoon organised through Daintree Discovery Tours. Unfortunately I cant remember the name of our guide but he was extremely informative and very funny making it a really enjoyable cruise.
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Dayle_u
Nov 2, 2025
Very informative and... - Very informative and fantastic guide - very enjoyable. Scenic, so much extra info about the area, culture, wildlife! Brilliant!
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Amanda_b
Oct 22, 2025
A must do Daintree experience! - We absolutely loved our 1 hour Daintree River crocodile cruise! Our guide Bruce was very knowledgeable, funny, and clearly passionate about the wildlife and ecosystem, making the whole experience both educational and entertaining. We spotted several crocodiles (including a few big ones!) and plenty of birdlife, all while learning fascinating facts about their behavior and habitat. The boat was comfortable and safe, with plenty of great photo opportunities along the way. It was the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation, an unforgettable glimpse into the wild beauty of the Daintree. Highly recommend this tour for families, couples, or anyone who wants to experience nature up close in a respectful and sustainable way!
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Mathews4vt
Oct 18, 2025
Less chance of sighting in warmer months - It was fun, took the 2:00 cruise got a free drink and snack. Unfortunately it’s entering the warm season and therefore less chances of croc sightings due to warm water and breeding season. as that was told to us as we were on the boat. Best time to go is winter. We saw a baby and head of female. The driver was entertaining and tried his best. A coupon is given is you don’t get a good sighting, which is helpful especially if you have an extra day, but you can use any time at all!
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670anncharlottes
Oct 5, 2025
Interesting river tour - Great tour with Bruce himself as our guide. We went during low tide and with a small group. We saw 5 crocs in total, incl. a 2-3-year-old and a baby. Highly recommended tour. We appreciated the fact that the crocs were treated with respect and 'left alone'.
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Megan
Oct 3, 2025
10/10 recommend - Great trip with our guide Ray, who had plenty of stories about crocs (and life haha) and was exactly what you’d want from a Far North Queensland guide. Loved the extra info about birds but it was the crocs we came for and we weren’t disappointed. Saw one large male but just the tops of his eyes, then a female laying in the sun - we got a few metres away from her and it was great. Then Ray somehow spotted a baby in the mangroves. Absolutely recommend and if you can do the 2pm it’s a bit of extra fun to have a glass of wine on the trip :)
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Bcowdrick
Sep 21, 2025
Amazing Day on the Daintree River - We cruised the Daintree River with Captain David and his trusty first mate, Dougie the Dog, aboard the Solar Whisper, spotting crocodiles and learning about the river ecosystem. Captain David’s sharp eye and deep knowledge of the river made the cruise unforgettable. He spotted crocodiles for us, pointed out birdlife and other wildlife along the banks, and explained the delicate balance of this unique ecosystem. The Solar Whisper’s quiet, eco-friendly design let us glide along peacefully, making it feel like we were truly part of the environment.
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Curious28231975985
Nov 8, 2025
Worth every cent! Amazing and fun - So amazing to be on the Daintree river. Bruce was very knowledgeable about everything local and crocodiles and we saw an adult female and a baby and he knew exactly where to take us
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Brijan4748
Oct 16, 2025
Informative and colourful experience - A very enjoyable hour on the Daintree River. Managed to see 3 crocs and other wildlife. Brad was very informative and knowledgeable. Nice touch afterwards with cold drinks ans snacks. Would recommend.
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From $23
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).