Solar Whisper Daintree River Wildlife Cruise: Eco-friendly Solar Electric Boat Experience
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1,236 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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842malcolmm
Jun 16, 2024
Exceeded Expectations - Expected big things from this cruise after great word-of-mouth feedback from friends who've done it before, but would definitely say my expectations where exceeded. I did the 2 hour cruise. Crocs were plentiful, from a hatchling to a 4.7 metre behemoth and others in between. Crocs seen swimming, fishing and also basking on the river bank. They were able to be viewed from a nice close distance, but never so near as to disturb the animals. Very respectful and accompanied by a great commentary from skipper David which was informative, sometimes funny and never intrusive to the quiet enjoyment of the experience. As a bonus, I was (unexpectedly) allowed to take my small, well behaved dog on a leash aboard. She enjoyed the cruise from my lap. All in all I would certainly recommend this cruise. Well done, David.
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Ren_mt6597xc
Jun 15, 2024
Great tour - The tour was great and we were lucky that "Scarface", the biggest and oldest, laid right around the first corner...and lucky that most of the crocs were there...The guides see a green snake, frog, right in the middle of a green tree.....just trained guides
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Escape13848287270
Jun 13, 2024
Amazing experience. - Amazing tour, our guide was well aware of the river and the crocodiles. Perfect place to experience to have and see the animals in their natural habitat.. 👍🏼
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53michaudm
Jun 12, 2024
Beautiful crocodile experience - First of all a big thank you to David who welcomed us very well with Douguie, David took us into a wonderful world, he made us discover the river and the crocodiles with passion. We was lucky enough to see crocodiles snakes and frogs ! There is a camera on boat if you can not see an animal, they show you on TV, like this everyone can have a wonderful experience. I recommend this place this place as much as I can, that just was amazing so THANK YOU SO MUCH !
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Kirsten_f
Jun 12, 2024
Great experience, highly recommend - Had a great experience with Solar Whisper! We saw several (big!) crocodiles and also got some very interesting information and stories about the salties & Daintree river. Small company and most eco friendly one so would highly recommend opting for Solar Whisper!
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623amyt
Jun 12, 2024
Great day - Our tour guide - David was very knowledgeable about the river & the crocs that inhabit it. We seen two big males resting on the bank & 3 females. Plus 2 tree snakes & birds. David was also very funny and made it a great one hour boat ride.
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Nicolems5953hh
Jun 11, 2024
A whole lotta croc - The guide was super experienced and knew all about the local crocodiles and where to find them - even the baby crocodiles hiding on the bank. There was a friendly dog on board. Smaller boat which meant that everyone was able to see everything. We saw about 5-6 crocodiles of all shapes and sizes. Highly recommend this tour.
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E47dre
Jun 11, 2024
Full electric quiet boat - Great experience , the guide was great! We seen a lot of crocs and a lot of info was given. The boat is full electric so is very quiet.
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Cgandj
Jun 11, 2024
Awesome. Well worth booking. - The Solar Whisper was a fantastic experience. David, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and friendly. A wonderful, informative 1 hour cruise along the Daintree riverbank where we were able to see many crocodiles in their natural habitat. We enjoyed the boat, the length of the tour and everything about it. Highly recommend.
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Trail613213
Jun 10, 2024
Great tour - Our tour guide was awesome and we saw a bunch of crocs. The boat was quiet and free of fumes unlike the other loud boats in the area. I enjoyed this tour a lot.
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