Daintree River Solar Whisper Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise
by Solar Whisper Wildlife and Crocodile Cruises on the Daintree river
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How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$70Overview
This one-hour river cruise takes place on the Daintree River aboard the Solar Whisper, the only solar-electric boat operating in the area. The boat moves quietly without petrol fumes or exhaust, allowing close wildlife observation without disturbing the environment. The cruise focuses on spotting saltwater crocodiles, snakes, frogs, birds, and other animals found in the mangrove ecosystem. A guide provides commentary about the river, rainforest, and mangroves, pointing out wildlife and explaining the surroundings. The boat features a "Croc Cam," a digital zoom camera that displays hard-to-see animals on a large screen. This tour is run by a local family business established in 2002 and emphasizes minimal environmental impact, including no boat wake to avoid mangrove erosion. Longer two- or three-hour cruises are available by booking for up to 10 people, suited for photography or a more personalized experience. The group size is small, and the guide, commentary, and river cruise are included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Daintree River cruise
Cruise the Daintree River aboard the Solar Whisper, a quiet solar-electric boat that produces no fumes or noise. The one-hour trip offers a 99% success rate at spotting saltwater crocodiles along with birds, snakes, frogs, crabs, and fish. The guide provides detailed interpretation of the river, mangroves, and rainforest wildlife. The boat is equipped with a "Croc Cam," a zoom camera that displays camouflaged crocodiles and other animals on a large screen. If no crocodiles are seen, guests are invited to return free of charge.
60 min
Meeting point
400m before car ferry on left. Our ticket office has a dinosaur at the front and says Solar Whisper on the front.
End point
400m before car ferry on left. Our ticket office has a dinosaur at the front and says Solar Whisper on the front.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Daintree River Solar Whisper Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise
by Solar Whisper Wildlife and Crocodile Cruises on the Daintree river
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$70Overview
This one-hour river cruise takes place on the Daintree River aboard the Solar Whisper, the only solar-electric boat operating in the area. The boat moves quietly without petrol fumes or exhaust, allowing close wildlife observation without disturbing the environment. The cruise focuses on spotting saltwater crocodiles, snakes, frogs, birds, and other animals found in the mangrove ecosystem. A guide provides commentary about the river, rainforest, and mangroves, pointing out wildlife and explaining the surroundings. The boat features a "Croc Cam," a digital zoom camera that displays hard-to-see animals on a large screen. This tour is run by a local family business established in 2002 and emphasizes minimal environmental impact, including no boat wake to avoid mangrove erosion. Longer two- or three-hour cruises are available by booking for up to 10 people, suited for photography or a more personalized experience. The group size is small, and the guide, commentary, and river cruise are included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Daintree River cruise
Cruise the Daintree River aboard the Solar Whisper, a quiet solar-electric boat that produces no fumes or noise. The one-hour trip offers a 99% success rate at spotting saltwater crocodiles along with birds, snakes, frogs, crabs, and fish. The guide provides detailed interpretation of the river, mangroves, and rainforest wildlife. The boat is equipped with a "Croc Cam," a zoom camera that displays camouflaged crocodiles and other animals on a large screen. If no crocodiles are seen, guests are invited to return free of charge.
60 min
Meeting point
400m before car ferry on left. Our ticket office has a dinosaur at the front and says Solar Whisper on the front.
End point
400m before car ferry on left. Our ticket office has a dinosaur at the front and says Solar Whisper on the front.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.