Daintree River 'Dawn' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman
Overview
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.
Inclusions
- Driver/guide
- Entry/Admission - Daintree Boatman Wildlife Cruises
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Daintree Boatman Wildlife Cruises, Daintree Village 1 Stewart St, Daintree, Queensland 4873 Australia
Start your day with a cruise on the mighty Daintree river. This 2 hour cruise takes you on journey of discovery exploring the main river and its tributaries in search of iconic wildlife including crocodiles, birds and snakes. The dawn cruise showcases the river at is most picturesque and serene as the boat travels along the smooth waters of the Daintree river. The river meanders through tranquil farmland and into the bounds of the Daintree rainforest from its freshwater origins into the saline tributaries to explore the mangroves and surrounds. The small boat allows for up to 10 passengers to experience the river in comfort with a professional guide to personalise the experience. Tours depart from the Daintree Village boat ramp.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Recommended to bring a hat and jacket for weather protection
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- Vessel is roofless but has a dual Bimini roof that can be erected in inclement conditions
- Currently operating with reduced passenger numbers to ensure social distancing maintained throughout the cruise. People that are unwell are requested to not attend. Management retain the right to refuse entry to those showing signs of illness. Seats and equipment is sanitised between cruises.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Murray’s expertise with the knowledge of Crocs and birdlife nd history of the Daintree river was awesome. My husband & I learnt HEAPS and we saw many beautiful birds & Croc behaviour. The atmosphere was tranquil also…would highly recommend 😊
Murray’s expertise with the knowledge of Crocs and birdlife nd history of the Daintree river was awesome. My husband & I learnt HEAPS and we saw many beautiful birds & Croc behaviour. The atmosphere was tranquil also…would highly recommend 😊Murray was a fantastic guide. He had a wealth of information on all the flora and fauna we were lucky enough to see. His boat is well set up for all weathers, with a canopy he can pull up quickly if raining. It rained a bit, but this just added to the atmosphere. The boat is nice and quiet, e...
Murray was a fantastic guide. He had a wealth of information on all the flora and fauna we were lucky enough to see. His boat is well set up for all weathers, with a canopy he can pull up quickly if raining. It rained a bit, but this just added to the atmosphere. The boat is nice and quiet, enabling you to approach the birds without scaring them off. He stayed on the water longer in order to do his best to find a crocodile for us and his efforts paid off! Our two girls (aged 9 and 12) were fascinated by everything he had to say and loved the tour. Thanks Murray for a wonderful unforgettable morning.Murray's natural history expertise, knowledge of the river, powers of observation, combined with consideration for his passengers were all exemplary. A thoroughly enjoyable, informative and eye-opening experience.
Murray's natural history expertise, knowledge of the river, powers of observation, combined with consideration for his passengers were all exemplary. A thoroughly enjoyable, informative and eye-opening experience.The family had a great trip. Murray has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share. Saw some great crocs along with a rare sighting of a 25cm nestling! Saw some wonderful birds amongst the vegetation and tree snakes. A trip the kids won't forget. Highly recommended...
The family had a great trip. Murray has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share. Saw some great crocs along with a rare sighting of a 25cm nestling! Saw some wonderful birds amongst the vegetation and tree snakes. A trip the kids won't forget. Highly recommended...Murray was incredibly knowledgeable and incredibly generous with his time and expertise. The boat was comfortable and wouldn’t seat very many rolls, meaning you get a much more personal and tailored experience. Across three different cruises, he shared the riches of the Daintree River with us, f...
Murray was incredibly knowledgeable and incredibly generous with his time and expertise. The boat was comfortable and wouldn’t seat very many rolls, meaning you get a much more personal and tailored experience. Across three different cruises, he shared the riches of the Daintree River with us, from crocs and snakes to the many many different species of bird, with views that should satisfy many people even without binoculars or long lenses! For the birdwatchers out there, Murray’s encyclopaedic knowledge of his patch, the birds, and their habits are a must-have and you won’t get that on the larger cruises. He got us brilliant views of Papuan Frogmouths, Black Bitterns, Jabiru, and kingfishers!For my 65th birthday I was treated by my daughter and her partner to a dawn cruise with Murray. His boat is very stable and perfect to photograph from. His knowledge of the plants and birds along the Daintree River is astounding. And he found us a 4m female crocodile to say hello to! The dawn cru...
For my 65th birthday I was treated by my daughter and her partner to a dawn cruise with Murray. His boat is very stable and perfect to photograph from. His knowledge of the plants and birds along the Daintree River is astounding. And he found us a 4m female crocodile to say hello to! The dawn cruise means you are welcomed by water that is as smooth as glass and the low lying mist in the hills is spectacular. I highly recommend this adventure on the river.