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Daintree River Cruise Centre
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Indicative Rate* $24.00 to $60.00 Tour - All Inclusive (Single)

07 4098 6115
daintreecruisecentr@bigpond.com
www.daintreerivercruisecentre.com.au

Description

The Daintree River Cruise Centre is located on privately owned land, on the banks of the Daintree River, where the mangroves merge with the rainforest.

Since 1987 the Cruise Centre has provided one hour to full day specialised cruises. Their river guides are well informed naturalists and biologists. The vessels are designed to allow visitors excellent viewing and comfort. Equipped with the most technologically advanced OEDA 3 Rating Yahama 4 stroke motors, the vessels are extremely fuel efficient and quiet. It is the aim of their company to have as little harmful impact on the environment as possible and consequently they have

achieved advanced ecotourism certification Level IV, ROC Accreditation, Green Travel Leader, Climate Action Business, with 2010 marking 10 years of eco tourism.

The reception area provides all amenities, free refreshments and native insect and seed displays. The gardens provide an array of flora, fauna and picnic areas overlooking the river.

The Cruise Centre caters to birdwatchers, photographers and students. For many years they have been involved in the ongoing studies of mangroves, birds, insects and mammal research with several Australian and international universities.

Property Details

Facilities

  • Car park
  • Checkin Desk
  • Crewed charter
  • Guide
  • Waiting Area

Activities

  • Animal Watching
  • Cruising

Other Information

Children:
Contact operator for further details on child suitability.

Disabled:
Contact operator for further details on access for guests with a disability.

Pets Allowed:
Yes. Only very small dogs kept under control are welcome. Guide dogs are welcome. Dogs can be left in the car park with a bowl of water.

Further Details:
Advanced Eco Tourism accreditation. Private land on the banks of the Daintree River. All amenities provided free. Reception with native insects and seed display. Free picnic facilities. Rainforest boardwalk to river. Extremely quiet vessels, experienced guides. Rainforest and mangrove viewing.
Still owned and operated by the original family with over 40 years experience.

How To Get There:
Travel nearly four kilometres past the Cape Tribulation turn off, on the way to the Daintree Village. They are the second river cruise on the left hand side of the road.


Daintree River Cruise Centre Tours


1 And A Half Hour Daintree River Cruise


Daintree River Cruise Centre more than just a river cruise. Explore a unique and diverse eco-system at the junction of ocean mangroves and freshwater World Heritage Rainforest. Daintree River Cruise Centre is also Advanced Eco Tourism IV, ROC Certified, Climate Action Plan Business and a Green Travel Leader. They are on private land on the Daintree River bank. They use quiet, fuel efficient vessels, with the latest Eco Friendly Motors OEDA Rating 3 Yahama 4 Stroke. Free refreshments are offered as well as all amenities, free picnic area, and native flora and fauna.

Tour Information


Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar

Tour Departs From

  • Daintree

Tour Travels To

  • Daintree River

Indicative Rates *

FromToInclusions
$24.00$24.00Tour - All Inclusive (Single)
Derived from 1 person rate.

Other Information

Children: Children of all ages are welcome.

Disabled: Contact Cruise Centre for specifics on disabled access.



1 Hour Daintree River Cruise


Daintree River Cruise Centre more than just a river cruise. Explore a unique and diverse eco-system at the junction of ocean mangroves and freshwater World Heritage Rainforest. Daintree River Cruise Centre is also Advanced Eco Tourism IV, ROC Certified, Climate Action Plan Business and a Green Travel Leader. They are on private land on the Daintree River bank. They use quiet, fuel efficient vessels, with the latest Eco Friendly Motors OEDA Rating 3 Yahama 4 Stroke. Free refreshments are offered as well as all amenities, free picnic area, and native flora and fauna.

Tour Information


Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar

Tour Departs From

  • Daintree

Tour Travels To

  • Daintree River

Indicative Rates *

FromToInclusions
$24.00$24.00Tour - All Inclusive (Single)
Derived from 1 person rate.

Other Information

Children: Children of all ages are welcome.

Disabled: Please contact Cruise Centre for specifics on disabled access.



Nature Lovers/Photographers/Bird Watchers


Three hour cruise conducted by an experienced guide. Includes photography, bird watching, informed presentation of marine life, flora and fauna. Quality binoculars provided.

Tour Information


Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar

Tour Departs From

  • Daintree

Tour Travels To

  • Daintree River

Indicative Rates *

FromToInclusions
$60.00$60.00Tour - All Inclusive (Single)
Derived from 1 person rate.

Other Information

Children: Children of all ages welcome.

Disabled: Contact Cruise Centre for specifics on disabled access.



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