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
1,664 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great river cruise
mike67j,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a fantastic trip , you’re on a small electric boat so it’s super quiet and can get into smaller areas that some other boats can’t Our guide was excellent, trying his best to find crocs and other wildlife , which he managed as we saw several crocs and loads of other marine and wildlife He was also very passionate about the rainforest and passed on loads of interesting info and told some great stories A fantastic way to start the day , so relaxing as well
Wish we had longer on the river
katid501,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. 1 hour is not enough. We would have liked to keep going. Our guide was full of knowledge about the rainforest and crocs. We saw one baby and Scarface and a beautiful frog. Great for kids too.
Highly recommended crocodile spotting trip
Droit69785,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Although it wasn't the best time of the year to see crocs, we did manage to see a few babies and the infamous Scooter. Dave our guide was superb. Really knowledgeable and amusing. Great trip and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Honestly the best tour we’ve been on in Oz - thank you!
Charlotte M,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an absolutely brilliant tour! We knew we would be lucky to spot any big crocs before we booked the tour, and our guide told us as much when we got on the boat, but we saw about four or five little crocs along the river edge, some bright green tree frogs, incredibly beautiful birds… then we got super lucky and saw Scarface the big male croc! Our guide, who was so in tune with the local wildlife and very respectful of the whole ecosystem there, took the boat alongside Scarface for enough time that everyone got a good look. We booked this tour as the tide was about three hours into low tide at 2:30pm, which apparently might’ve helped us get lucky at this time of year.
Daintree river cruise for birds and crocodiles
Steven H,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a fantastic private birding tour with Dave. He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly and found us many birds and crocodiles. This is our second trip on solar whisper and would highly recommended it.
Croc tour
Graham M,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Mike was very knowledgeable. We managed to see 2 baby crocs and the head of two female crocs. Overall was a nice relaxing time
Wonderful
82wilh ,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great family experience. The guide was adorable!! I recommend! You will not regret!
Great experience
AudreyVanhee,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great experience We saw a beautiful male crocodile named Scarface Superb guide with lots of very interesting comments
Lovely little cruise down...
Caitlyn H,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely little cruise down the river. We saw big Bruce and some little babies! Tour guide was very informative and we had a couple of laughs!
Great tour with great guide !
489florenced,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the one hour cruise with my sister and it was so nice ! Our guide was so passionate about the crocodiles and the wildlife which made the tour so interesting. We got to see a baby croc as well as Scar Face - huge male ! Highly recommend taking the tour.
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