Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu

Overview

Available languages

English

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The Indigenous owned Yellow Water Cruises takes you on a discovery tour through the world famous Yellow Water Billabong. Operating year round, sunrise to sunset, the cruise winds its way through distinct ecosystems of Yellow Water Billabong and tributaries of the South Alligator River.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cruises are always subject to availability and environmental conditions

Guests in wheelchairs may need to transfer from the wheelchair into the boat.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Local guide

Cruise (either 1.5 or 2-Hours in duration depending on option selected)

Live commentary on board

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transportation to/from attractions

What To Expect

Yellow Water Cruises

Cruise Kakadu's most famous wetland and see the billabong come alive. Located at the end of the Jim Jim Creek, Yellow Water is part of the South Alligator River system. This river system is unique as it is included in its entirity within a UNESCO World Heritage listed National Park. Cruise along with a knowledgeable guide who will provide commentary about the area and the various species of animals that call this waterway home.

1 hour 30 minutes•Admission Included

Kakadu National Park

Kakadu National Park is a must do with amazing scenery and wildlife within. Get your camera out for the beautiful colours of this vast land as you cruise along the river.

•Admission Not Applicable

Options

11:30am 1.5-Hour Cruise

Cruise departs at 11:30am, available year round.

9am Yellow Water Cruise

Yellow Water Cruise

6.45am Yellow Water Cruise

4:30pm 2-Hour Cruise

Cruise departs at 4:30pm, available year round.

Reviews

4.83

526 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

467

9:00!am tour with your guide Denis
Colin B,
Jul 12, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Well run operation , good humour, very informative , nice pace , not crowded and good facilities and relaxed
Sunset over Kakadu
Susanna P,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
If you only do one think in Kakadu, do this sunset tour. $105 for 2 hours, great value. We saw so many birds, crocodiles and sea buffaloes. Sarah, our guide was very knowledgeable without being boring. The sunset on the water was amazing!!
Last minute booking
Al W,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very informative and lots to look at. The guides were knowledgeable and took time to let everyone see the wildlife
A great tour, well worth it!
Fiona L,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Sensational cruise and our guide was fabulous, informative and very funny! We learnt so much about Kakadu
Great Yellow Water Cruise
Anthony B,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great guide, well informed and not talking all the time. Gave us time to stop and see the wildlife and soak up the atmosphere. Beautiful.