Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu
Overview
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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.
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.
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.
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
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Options
4:30pm 2-Hour Cruise
Cruise departs at 4:30pm, available year round.
6.45am Yellow Water Cruise
11:30am 1.5-Hour Cruise
Cruise departs at 11:30am, available year round.
9am Yellow Water Cruise
Yellow Water Cruise
Reviews
588 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sunrise cruise was awesome
Dreamer53473770354,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a beautiful way to experience what Kakadu has to offer. Very informative guides who are passionate about the area, with a good mix of aboriginal & modern history and nature.
It is well worth the...
Shirli C,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is well worth the costs. Tour guides are very informative. Take snacks and a drink it enhances the experience. Cold water and toilets on board.
The sunset cruise was a...
Melanie c,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The sunset cruise was a beautiful. The guide was very knowledgeable. Had an amazing experience. A fantastic way to start our trip in Kakadu.
Magical sunset cruise
Anthony M,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Gecko was a superb informative and entertaining guide on our Yellow Water sunset cruise yesterday What a magical experience - the wildlife, the birds, the lush green vista, the light and sunset Absolutely fantastic Topping our experience were the two crocodiles were sparring and sizing each other up - amazing sight!!! Gecko underplayed how special this was!!
Amazing experience
Heidi H,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a wonderful experience. We so enjoyed our sunset cruise and our captain was not only a wealth of knowledge on the area and indigenous culture but had a great sense of humour. We saw many birds and beasts and cruising back as the sun set listening to the sounds of nature was a truly magical experience. We were lucky to go after the big wet season rains so everything was so lush. Highly recommend this tour.
Yellow water cruise
heidigA2412OJ,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend it Yellow water river cruise It was amazing. The guides very were friendly.
Our guide Megan was...
Jenneane B,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Megan was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. We were fortunate to see an abundance of birds and a saltwater croc. Would definitely recommend this cruise.
Perfect tour of the wetlands
Jenny C,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 9.00am tour was perfect for us! Not too early in the morning, and not as crowded as the earlier tour, which we saw had several bus loads of passengers. We had a lovely tour group of 10, and our guide Dennis (with two n's) was knowledgeable, entertaining and most importantly allowed us all plenty of time to sit and observe the abundant birdlike and the crocodiles, which thankfully were not active! A beautiful way to spend the morning, enjoying the wetlands and its wildlife.
Well worth doing
Ianh1218,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great experience! Our guide, Geoff, was extremely knowledgeable on plants, animals and local culture. He was enthusiastic, articulate and provided the right amount of humour. He was able to spot and point out birds and animals we would have missed, and skillfully manoeuvred the boat to give us close up views - including numerous large crocodiles .
Outstanding experience
Jannene C,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great experience. Very informative guide with a great sense of humour & outstanding knowledge of the environment.
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Operated by Kakadu Tourism GCL Pty Ltd