Early Morning Daintree River Cruise
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$70
Daintree
QLD
1-11
people
price for
1 participant
2
hours
  • • Cairns Daintree River Morning Wildlife Boat Tour
  • • Two Hour Early Morning Wildlife Spotting Trip
  • • Hosted By Highly Knowledgeable Tour Guides

Why We Love This Unique Experience

Cairns Experience Gifts: See wildlife in the early dawn light with this incredible Morning Cruise on the Daintree River.

The two-hour tour launches shortly after dawn to catch the scenery along the banks at its most spectacular in the early morning light. It’s also one of the quietest times of the day, making it the perfect time to spot the native wildlife when it’s active. See amazing Saltwater Crocodiles, Green Tree Snakes and Water Dragons. This tour is also perfect for bird spotters as the Daintree is home to a diverse species of bird, including the Azure Kingfisher, Little Kingfisher, Papuan Frogmouth and Great-billed Heron. This tour takes a maximum of 10 passengers ensuring not only a calm, peaceful excursion to spot the wonderful wildlife, but one that can be customised for the viewing hopes of the passengers.

This fantastic 2-Hour Early Morning Wildlife Boat Tour of the Daintree River would be the perfect birthday gift for animal lovers, or a fun excursion on your next Cairns vacation.

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Experience Overview:

Early Morning Daintree River Cruise

Early morning cruises, shortly after dawn, provide the best conditions to see the river at its most stunning, as well as the greatest chance to see wildlife of the Daintree River. Cruises are 2 hours in duration, and focus on highly sought-after birds, crocs and snakes, along with insight into the ecology of the mighty Daintree. Cruises are limited to a maximum of 10 passengers to enable a personalised experience with cruises customised to the viewing hopes of passengers. 

The vessel used is a unique ?hybrid?, utilising a regular outboard and an incredible electric engine powered by a portable 24V lithium battery. The electric motor reduces wildlife disturbance leading to better wildlife observations. 

Referred to in many ?birding? reference books, this famous cruise has been in operation for more than 20 years. Key target species include Azure Kingfisher, Little Kingfisher, Papuan Frogmouth, Great-billed Heron, Saltwater Crocodile, Green Tree Snake, Water Dragon and butterflies.

Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & Important Information

Please bring a hat and sunscreen particularly on sunny days. Please also bring a jacket as it can get chilly / drizzly on the river. Also bring cameras and binoculars (if you have them). NOTE: Tripods and telescopes are usually not appropriate on public cruises. 

Cancellations & Refunds

Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 8 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.

All gift certificate sales are final and not refundable. Gift certificates can only be exchanged prior to redemption.

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Daintree Boatman Wildlife Cruises

Daintree Boatman Wildlife Cruises provides premium nature cruises in a small comfortable vessel (max 12 passengers) for an intimate exploration of the Daintree River and its tributaries. Two hour cruises are provided at dawn and dusk whilst birds are at their most active and the river at its most scenic. Crocodiles, snakes and highly sought-after birds are seen on most cruises with an average of 40 species seen or heard per cruise. Two and a half hour private cruises are provided for those with a specific interest such as wildlife photography. Cruises depart from the Daintree Village public boat ramp.

Product SKU: AU-1370-0002
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Daintree Morning River Cruise

Daintree
QLD
1-11
people
price for
1 participant
2
hours
  • • Cairns Daintree River Morning Wildlife Boat Tour
  • • Two Hour Early Morning Wildlife Spotting Trip
  • • Hosted By Highly Knowledgeable Tour Guides

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