Daintree River Cruise Centre, Daintree

The Daintree Rainforest is undoubtedly one of the world’s natural wonders. Its complex tropical ecosystem is over 180 million years old, making it a registered UNESCO World Heritage site and a popular tourist destination. One of the best ways to experience the rainforest is by cruising along the Daintree River. Snaking through the heart of the area, the densely populated mangrove estuary is home to an abundance of wildlife. Most visitors arrive with the hopes of seeing a dazzling array of tropical creatures, though one animal in particular seems to catch everyone’s eye, the Estuarine Crocodile!

At the Daintree River Cruise Centre, we aim to showcase all aspects of this incredible environment. From these ancient reptilian predators, to flocks of birds, schools of fish, sneaky snakes and a variety of the mangrove species lining the riverbank. All aspects of this ecosystem play an important role and are equally interesting. We encourage you to come aboard, ask as many questions as possible and let our guides show you the ultimate wildlife experience on the Daintree River.

Take in the wonder of the world's oldest rainforest, learn about the unique flora and fauna, and you might even be lucky enough to spot one of our famous crocodiles.

Book ahead to confirm a cruise time or view our scheduled cruises for the day on the website.

Images by Jesse McClelland and Tina Redmond. Plan to visit Daintree River Cruise Centre and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Daintree attractions using our Daintree trip itinerary tool.