Aboard · PORT DOUGLAS BOAT TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 port douglas boat tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you step aboard.
Join Lady Douglas from 44 Wharf Street for a calm 90-minute cruise through Dickson Inlet and along Port Douglas’ waterfront. Skippers including Richard, Jay, and Jake share local stories while you look for crocodiles, birds, crabs, and mudskippers. A drink and snack plate are included.
“Great value professional staff great scenery we saw three cross smooth sailing absolutely spectacular”
Spend about an hour on the Daintree River aboard the quiet solar-assisted Solar Whisper. Your guide, possibly Mark or Dave, points out crocodiles, birds, frogs, snakes, crabs, and fish while tea and coffee are served. The small boat carries up to 24 people and returns to the meeting point.
“Great experience and knowledgeable host! We spent an hour on the river and spotted 5 crocs - thanks to our boat captain who knew exactly where to look!”
Depart Port Douglas at 8:20 am aboard Calypso’s custom vessel for three snorkel stops at Agincourt or Opal Reef. You’ll get gear, lunch, guided snorkel time, reef talks, and optional introductory or certified scuba with PADI staff. Allow eight hours, and bring seasickness medication if needed.
“I acknowledge that this tour is expensive, but it was completely worth the investment. This was a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, and none of our family of four will ever forget it. The boat was a very comfortable spot to spend the day (when we weren’t in the water) and the food was tasty (albeit not fancy — but we didn’t sign up for the food!) The places they took us to snorkel were absolutely amazing. We went to three different spots, and each on was more amazing that the last. At two different locations, the guides gave us tours of the reef, to point out interesting featured (like a GIANT giant…”
Spend one hour on the Daintree River with guides such as Bruce, Ray, Brad, or Griff, watching for crocodiles, kingfishers, tree snakes, and other wildlife. You’ll hear practical stories about the river and ecosystem, then return for complimentary tea, coffee, or a children’s slushie.
“Our tour guide gave an authentic insight into FNQ and we were very lucky to see numerous crocs, birds and other native wildlife! Fabulous experience”
Pick a river, a coast or a harbour.
