Crocodile Express was the first wildlife cruise operator on the river in 1979. Your cruise will take you along sections of this spectacular waterway with your guide pointing out wildlife and florat along teh foreshore and creeks. Our naturalist guide will interpret the importance of this amazing World Heritage location. a Cruise on the Daintree River is a "must-do" activity as part of your Daintree Rainforest experience. The vessels are well equipped, comfortable and stable in all weather conditions.

The Daintree is the habitat of an extensive array of wildlife many of which are endemic to this eco system only. This is also the habitat of the estuarine or saltwater crocodile seen regularly on our cruises, also look out for other reptiles, rare birds, flying foxes and beautiful butterflies. The Wet Tropics World Heritage Region is home to: 26% of Australia's frogs, 17% of it's reptiles, 58% of it's butterflies, 30% of marsupial specials and 48% of it's birds. Ask about the "Croc Pass" for free return cruise visits!

The Daintree Rainforest is a living museum of flora and fauna dating back 250 million years. There are close to 200 species of plants which only grow in the Wet Tropics, of which about 170 have been found north of the Daintree River, with perhaps 30 of them growing only in the Daintree and nowhere else in the world. The Daintree has many excellent rainforest walks located from Mossman Gorge to Cape Tribulation ofor you to explore at your own leisure. Call at Daintree Visitor Information Centre for maps.

Our naturalist guides are real locals. They take a keen interest in the local environment and have been involved in Wet Tropics projects over the years. Their passion for the flora and fauna of the river systems reflected in their presentations on any cruise. Guides communicate with each other by radio to give you the best opportunity on sightings of wildlife along the river. The boats are stable and roomy so everyone can get up close adn move around teh vessel to get the best photos.

Only Crocodile Express can offer visitors a free return pass on another section of this wonderful river system. If you would like to see more, be sure to ask at our office at the end of your cruise for your comploimentary "Croc Pass". Proof of ID is required and subject to loadings on a standby basis. The Village is 12 kilometres from teh ferry crossin, so there's lots to see, explore and learn about this rainforest and mangrove eco habitat. "Croc Pass" is a birdwatcher's & photographer's must have!

Visitors to the centre located in Daintree Village can source the best knowledge from locals in the know. From booking cruises to guided walks, accommodation, reef trips, fishing or lots of other rainforest adventures, our crew will be only too pleased to assist you discovering the best of the Greater Daintree REgion. The centre also carries a great range of local arts, crafts and souvenirs. Talk to a local information consultant for the best advice and information. Open 7 days from 9.00am.

Contact our office for great combo packages. Combine your Daintree cruise with one or all of the following must do attractions and save. The Rainforest Habitat - Daintree Discovery Centre - Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. All offer free three day return visit passes.

Birding is a specialised field and renowned birding guide Ian "Sauce" Worcester takes enthuriasts on sunrise and sunset cruises along Barratt Creek and Daintree River Daily.

One Hour Cruises depart every 30 minutes

Daily 8.30am - 5.00pm

Adult $22
Seniors $20
Child (4 - 14 years) $11
Family (2 adults, 2 children) $55