Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise
Overview
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1 hour
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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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Cruise the Daintree River (Julaymba) spotting wildlife on a quiet clean solar electric boat "Solar Whisper". Get closer to nature....hear, smell & experience without noise and fumes. Know that you have enjoyed seeing crocodiles & other wildlife without having any impact on it. We have to only solar assisted boat on the Daintree river. We have a 99% success rate* for spotting crocodiles, excellent birding opportunities and other wildlife possibilities such as snakes, frogs, crabs and fish. Your experienced interpretive guide is accustomed to the nuances of the river, rain-forest and mangroves and can spot an incredible variety of wildlife that you would not necessarily see on your own. The boat is fitted with the unique "CROC CAM" to help show well camouflaged crocodiles & wildlife. Due to the unpredictable nature of wildlife if you miss out on seeing a crocodile you can come again for free.
What‘s Included
Driver guide, admission ticket, Commentary, River cruise, Small group tour
Hotel pick up, insect repellant and raincoats
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Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise
Reviews
1,682 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Crocs, Birds & Mangroves - An Unforgettable Daintree Experience
Freedom763668,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a phenomenal time on the Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile & Wildlife Cruise with Marc. Incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the Daintree ecosystem. We saw baby crocs, huge adult males basking on the banks, and even females guarding nests. We also spent plenty of time geeking out over birds and mangroves, which made the whole experience even better. An absolutely brilliant trip from start to finish - Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the Daintree!
Highly recommonded
freddieg119,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great cruise. Guide was great
Super fun croc tour
Paul R,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was very knowledgable and friendly. We saw two small crocodiles and several super cool birds and learned a ton about the ecology and history of the area. Super fun!
Well run tour
CathyShina,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well run tour. Unfortunately we picked the wrong season to see crocs and too early in the day for the crocs. We did manage to see 3 baby crocs
Familiar, tourguide knows...
Franka M,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Familiar, tourguide knows a lot about the crocodiles, but we just saw one big crododile, that was a bit sad
Great boat tour - highly recommend
Clarafold,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dave drove the boat and gave a very informative and interesting commentary. We saw baby crocodile 🐊 and a large female. He also told local stories, history and facts about other wildlife life. It was really nice to sit on the boat and learn all the ecology. I'd highly recommend this boat tour. He is passionate about the area and conservation of the crocs.
Great tour and amazing guide - highly recommend
Syd ChrisLeigh,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour. Even though it wasn't the best time of year to see big crocs, we still had a great time and were so happy we did it. It's an amazing way to see the Daintree in a different way. The real highlight for us was the genuine passion the tour guide had, talking about wildlife (even beyond crocodiles), the local environment, and funny anecdotes. We felt like left having learned something and appreciated the amazing Daintree area more deeply than before.
100% recommend!
Quest52708111315,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely incredible! We saw 4 crocs, 2 babies, one large female and one large male! It was an amazing experience, our guide was super welcoming and knowledgeable. The smaller boat definitely makes for a positive experience with more room to look on each side with no obstructions.
Wonderful!
annecM9346EE,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was phenomenal. He has been guiding on the Daintree for almost 30 years and knows each croc by name and behavior. He also spotted birds and frogs for us. Loved the electric boat!
Fun and educational tour
Passenger28817633956,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00very interesting tour Really worth it David's explanations were exciting and instructive.
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