Best Cruises to Daintree River

1. • Daintree is 40 miles from Cairns on Australia's northeastern coast. The region's World Heritage rainforest is home to reptiles and amphibians such as saltwater crocodiles, Eastern Water Dragons and Amethystine Pythons; 430 species of birds; more than 100 species of mammals, including the egg-laying platypus and echidna; and the Birdwing Butterfly, the continent's largest. Explore the Daintree River, the lower estuary and the Mangrove Swamps on a cruise and discover the amazing diversity of the Daintree ecosystem.

   Daintree River Experience

   • Daintree River Experience offers two cruise options, each lasting two hours. Sunrise cruises depart early in the morning, include fruit juice and biscuits and offer views of birds and animals that are most active in the morning. Sunset cruises leave at twilight and offer tea and coffee, or bring your own alcoholic beverages on-board. Boats take a maximum of 12 passengers and include the services of a local driver/guide. Tours run year-round.

     Daintree River Experience

     Barratt Creek

     Daintree, Queensland 4873

     Australia

     011-07-4098-7480

     daintreecruises.com

   Adrift With Nature Daintree River Cruises

   • Adrift With Nature Daintree River Cruises offers one- to two-hour day and twilight cruises. Each offers wildlife viewing and photography stops. Boats take a maximum of 10 passengers. Twilight cruises include a bottle of wine and a cheese platter, or bring your own beverages. If you'd like a more romantic experience, book the entire boat and have a wine and cheese cruise just for two. Tours operate all year.

     Adrift With Nature Daintree River Cruises

     Daintree Village

     Daintree, Queensland 4873

     Australia

     011-0447-090-326

     adriftdaintree.com

   Bruce Belcher's Daintree River Cruises

   • Bruce Belcher's Daintree River Cruises offers one-hour cruises seven days a week throughout the year. Boats take a maximum of eight passengers. Tours leave from a wildlife facility with a private jetty. Guests are welcome to browse the facility's gift shop, featuring local arts and crafts, or walk through the grounds before their cruise. Free coffee and tea are available on shore and light snacks are served on-board.

     Bruce Belcher's Daintree River Cruises

     PO Box 984

     Mossman, Queensland 4873

     Australia

     011-61-7-4098-7717

     daintreerivercruise.com

   Solar Whisper Electric Wildlife Cruise

   • The Solar Whisper Electric Wildlife Cruise offers a quiet cruise on a solar-powered vessel with an electric, no-emissions motor. The boat features an on-board, digital camera and television with instant replay capability in case you miss a wildlife sighting. Choose a one-hour or a 1.25-hour cruise. Coffee and tea are included on the cruise. Tours run year round and depart from the Daintree Car Ferry dock.

     Solar Whisper Electric Wildlife Cruise

     Cape Tribulation Road

     Daintree, Queensland 4873

     Australia

     011-07-4098-7131

     solarwhisper.com

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