Solar Whisper Daintree River Wildlife Cruise: Eco-friendly Solar Electric Boat Experience
4.9
1,197 Ratings
Lower Daintree
Experience the Solar Whisper Daintree River Wildlife Cruise, an eco-friendly tour on the only solar electric boat in the area. Get up close to wildlife without disturbing the ecosystem and enjoy the 'Croc Cam' for spotting hard-to-see animals. Book now for a unique and sustainable adventure!
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Solar Whisper Wildlife and Crocodile Cruises on the Daintree river - Embark on a serene journey along the Daintree River (Julaymba) aboard the “Solar Whisper,” a quiet and eco-friendly solar electric boat. Immerse yourself in the natural environment, free from the disturbance of noise and pollution, and observe crocodiles and other wildlife in their habitat without leaving a footprint. Our vessel is the only one on the Daintree River that is solar-assisted.

We boast a 99% success rate* in crocodile sightings, along with exceptional opportunities for bird watching and encounters with other wildlife such as snakes, frogs, crabs, and fish.

Benefit from the expertise of our seasoned interpretive guides who are well-versed in the subtleties of the river, rainforest, and mangroves. They possess an uncanny ability to spot a diverse array of wildlife that might otherwise go unnoticed. The boat is equipped with the innovative “CROC CAM,” designed to reveal even the most expertly hidden crocodiles and animals. Should the unpredictable nature of wildlife result in a missed crocodile sighting, we offer a complimentary return trip.

What's Included
  • Guided tour with a driver-guide
  • Admission ticket included
  • Engaging commentary provided
  • Scenic river cruise
  • Small group for a personalized experience
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up, insect repellant and raincoats
Additional Information

1 hour Daintree River wildlife and crocodile cruise on the only solar electric boat on the Daintree river. The boat it is nice and quiet and there are no petrol fumes or exhaust , it is also good for getting close to the wildlife without disturbing it. We aim to treat this fragile ecosystem with respect and have minimal impact, our boat does not create a wake so we do not erode the mangroves. We are the only boat with “Croc Cam”; a digital video with a very good zoom for showing hard to see animals on a big screen. Wildlife includes Salt Water Crocodiles, snakes, frogs, and birds and also interpretation of the mangrove environment. The business is locally family owned and operated and has been going since 2002. We offer a unique eco experience with minimal impact; see, hear and smell nature at its best. We also offer longer two or three hour cruises by bookings only, maximum 10 people great for photography or those that want a longer more personalised tour.

  • Children are allocated a seat and infants sit on laps, please do not book your child in as an infant otherwise boat will be overloaded.
Location
Esplanade
400m before car ferry on left. Our ticket office has a dinosaur at the front and says Solar Whisper on the front.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lothlotty
Apr 15, 2024
Great cruise on a quiet boat - Had a great cruise on the Daintree with Solar Whisper. It was raining and high tide but we still got to see a baby crocodile and a large adult, and a tree snake. Skipper was very knowledgeable. Being in an electric boat is definitely a huge plus – no fuel smells or noise. Also great to be within a smaller group. Had plenty of opportunity to take photos of the animals. Highly recommend these guys.
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B
Apr 13, 2024
This one is a winner - Knowledgeable guide, saw salties, felt safe on the boat, lived up to expectations. Good value for money. Recommended trip.
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Redheadpom
Apr 12, 2024
Highly recommend - Excellent tour, was recommended locally & reviews on Trip Advisor. Boat clean, comfortable & not too large (but very safe) was able to access parts of the river the larger boats unable too. We saw crocs, snake, tree frog plus birds. After a very wet season & additional rain we did well to see the wildlife. Your operator extremely knowledgeable & very good rapport with passengers, passionate about the local eco system. Used a laser pointer to help with spotting, my kids (12 & 10yrs) thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Valenklein
Apr 10, 2024
Nice and simple April cruise - Though it's still hard to see crocs at this time of year, we did see one baby and one big female. Also saw some birds and a tree snake. I liked that Mark really cared about the animals and the ecosystem and spoke about how important it is to maintain a balance; shared beliefs that we have. Tour lasted a bit longer than anticipated so we could try and see another croc so it was nice that there was flexibility. Never forget to tell people about Bob the frog!! We were super happy to see him!
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Harland76
Apr 10, 2024
Brilliant tour with a brilliant informative guide - Great tour with very knowledgable guide (david). He has a gentle humour and a deep understanding of the river and biodiversity surrounding it. A joyful hour and some crocodiles too!
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Funinphx71
Apr 6, 2024
Great Tour! You get a real feel of the Daintree - David and his pup, Dougie, took us on a tour and we saw two crocs. There was a lot of rain, but David knew where to look. He was very informative and we highly recommend him.
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Bellaj936
Apr 5, 2024
Highly recommend - Great tour guide and we saw a variety of crocs, birds, snakes, butterflies! Very informative and loved the jokes as well!
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691kareys
Apr 5, 2024
Perfect smaller tour to explore the majestic creatures up close - Fabulous tour! So glad we went with this company. Our tour guide was fabulous - informative, knowledgeable, mixed in with a few jokes! We saw four crocs, fish and beautiful birds. And we were able to get in so close. Can't recommend highly enough!
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707felicityr
Apr 4, 2024
Great guide, entertaining and kids loved it! - Great tour and the kids absolutely loved their experience. The guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He was also fantastic at answering everyone’s questions. We saw some magnificent crocodiles up close (or close enough) and some wonderful other wildlife.
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Stevebk1900qv
Apr 2, 2024
Great river cruise and guide - Great river cruise with a very knowledgeable and engaging tour guide. Got to see 2 of the bigger crocs and a few juveniles too along with a tree frog. Also loved having Douggie the dog onboard for extra entertainment. Well worth it.
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