Boat Tours in Port Douglas at a glance
- Our pick: Port Douglas: Daintree River Crocodile Cruise Solar Boat, AU$ 37 per person (1h, 4.88★ · 1,825).
- Also recommended: Port Douglas Reef Tour: Snorkel, dive & submarine in one day, AU$ 338 per person (8h, 4.59★ · 864).
- Also recommended: Daintree River wildlife cruise: Crocodiles and birds on the water, AU$ 39 per person (1h, 4.79★ · 1,046).
Price per person across the 23 options priced per person: AU$ 37–AU$ 338 (median AU$ 235).
Of the 23 options: 22 with live guides in English, 21 with free cancellation, 17 with instant confirmation, 6 with hotel pickup, 19 kid-friendly, 1 private and 15 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Boat Tours in Port Douglas
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
23 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Port Douglas: Daintree River Crocodile Cruise Solar Boat Glide the Daintree River on Solar Whisper, an electric boat for spotting saltwater crocodiles and wildlife. Includes guide, Croc Cam zoom screen, and 99% sighting rate. Every day · 6 start times, 09:30 to 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.88 (1,825 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 37 per person
Port Douglas Reef Tour: Snorkel, dive & submarine in one day Snorkel and dive at Agincourt Reef on a full-day cruise from Port Douglas with semi-submarine tour, lunch and marine wildlife viewing. Every day · 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.59 (864 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 338 per person
Port Douglas: Boat Cruise Spotting Crocodiles & Shipwrecks Boat cruise from Port Douglas aboard Lady Douglas with complimentary drink and snacks. Spot crocodiles, birds and shipwrecks in Dickson Inlet. Every day · 10:30, 12:30, 14:30 and 16:30 ★ 4.76 (2,038 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from AU$ 53 per person
Daintree River wildlife cruise: Crocodiles and birds on the water One-hour Daintree River wildlife cruise with a local guide who spots crocodiles on 98% of trips. Complimentary tea or coffee included. Every day · 6 start times, 08:30 to 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.79 (1,046 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 39 per person
Port Douglas: Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Great Barrier Reef cruise from Port Douglas to Agincourt or Opal Reef. Full-day snorkeling, diving, three reef sites, lunch and expert guide included. Every day · No fixed time · All ages ★ 4.85 (1,476 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 319 per person
Port Douglas: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel & Dive Cruise Full-day Outer Reef cruise from Port Douglas with three Agincourt Reef sites, hotel pickup, snorkel gear, lunch and guided marine naturalist tour on modern catamaran. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.81 (558 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 279 per person
Daintree River Cruise: Wildlife Watching & Flexible Explorer Pass Feel the wild side of Daintree on a flexible river cruise with unlimited rides, two departure points, and real chances to spot crocodiles and rare birds. Includes Explorer Pass. Every day · 6 start times, 08:30 to 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.60 (517 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 40 per person
Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Full Day Full-day Daintree tour from Port Douglas with Mossman Gorge, river wildlife cruise, rainforest lunch and Cape Tribulation. Small groups, hotel pickup included. 8 hours. Every day · 07:25 · Hotel pickup · From age 10 ★ 4.95 (833 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 279 per person
Daintree River Wildlife Cruise: Crocodiles & Rainforest Cruise the Daintree River for 60–90 minutes with a local guide spotting crocodiles, birds and snakes while enjoying morning or afternoon tea in the rainforest. Every day · 09:30, 11:00, 12:00, 14:30 and 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.81 (381 reviews) Duration: 1h–1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 40 per person
Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Douglas: 1.5-hour catamaran sail Sail the Coral Sea at sunset from Port Douglas aboard a luxury catamaran with welcome drink and gourmet canapés included: 1.5 hours of viewing decks. Every day · 16:30 · All ages ★ 4.50 (573 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 105 per person
Port Douglas: Low Isles Sailing & Snorkeling with Marine Biologist Sail to Low Isles coral cay from Port Douglas on a catamaran. Snorkel with marine biologist, glass-bottom boat, heritage walk, and seafood lunch included. Back by 4pm. Every day · 08:00 · All ages ★ 4.82 (587 reviews) Duration: 7h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 329 per person
Snorkeling at Mackay Cay: Sail and dive the Outer Reef Sail from Port Douglas to Mackay Cay on the Outer Barrier Reef with a marine biologist guide. Snorkel over coral gardens. Every day · 07:30 · All ages ★ 4.86 (477 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 333 per person
Snorkeling at Low Isles: Catamaran Sail & Reef Tour Sail to Low Isles on a catamaran to snorkel coral gardens with a marine biologist, explore by glass-bottom boat, walk the island. Every day · 12:30 ★ 4.82 (370 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 329 per person
Port Douglas: Daintree River Cruise & Mossman Gorge Morning Half-day Daintree tour from Port Douglas with river wildlife cruise, Mossman Gorge boardwalk walk and morning tea. Pickup included, 500m easy walk, swim optional. Mon–Sat · 07:25 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.83 (448 reviews) Duration: 4h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 179 per person
Port Douglas: Low Isles Snorkelling Half Day with Glass Bottom Boat Half-day snorkel tour to Low Isles from Port Douglas with max 23 guests. Coral gardens, guided island walk, glass-bottom boat. 4 hours, all gear included. Every day · 07:30 and 13:15 · Up to age 80 ★ 4.76 (414 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 246 per person
Also popular with travelers
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Port Douglas: Low Isles Sailing Cruise & Reef Snorkel Tour Step onto a sailing catamaran from Port Douglas to Low Isles for reef snorkeling, glass bottom boat rides, and a tropical buffet lunch: includes marine biologist guide. Every day except Friday and Sunday · 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.61 (270 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 235 per person
Port Douglas: Sunset Junk Boat Sail & Yum Cha Canapés Step onto a real Chinese junk boat in Port Douglas for sunset sailing, yum cha canapés, and stories from a local captain. Includes drink & marina departure. Every day · 17:00 · Up to age 80 ★ 4.73 (268 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from AU$ 88 per person
Port Douglas: Daintree River Cruise & Mossman Gorge Half-Day Tour Slip into the wild side of Port Douglas with a Daintree River wildlife cruise, Mossman Gorge walk, and a refreshing rainforest swim. Includes pickup and drinks. Mon–Sat · 12:50 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.82 (228 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 179 per person
Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest ATV & River Cruise Full-day Daintree adventure from Port Douglas with Cassowary Falls swim, ATV ride, Army truck tour and wildlife cruise. Includes lunch and hotel pickup. Mon, Tue, Wed and Sun · 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.97 (176 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 245 per person
Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest Waterfall Hike, Swim & Croc Cruise Full-day Daintree tour from Port Douglas with waterfall swim, gourmet lunch, and river cruise spotting crocodiles. 8:30am–4:30pm, pickup included. Mon–Fri · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 10 ★ 4.97 (142 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 255 per person
Port Douglas: Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling & Diving Cruise Three reef sites in one day aboard a 24m catamaran with marine biologist guides, up to 3 dives for certified divers, and hotel pickup included. Mon–Fri · 08:00 · All ages ★ 4.61 (114 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 328 per person
Compare 2 more options for Boat Tours in Port Douglas
From AU$ 75 per person
Daintree River dawn cruise from Port Douglas: Wildlife spotting Two-hour dawn cruise on the Daintree River from the village boat ramp, searching for crocodiles, kingfishers and herons with a live guide. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · From age 6 ★ 4.93 (232 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 75 per person
Daintree River: Small Sunset Cruise & Wildlife Watching Float the Daintree River at sunset on a small-group cruise. Watch kingfishers, crocodiles, and egrets with a local guide. Includes 2-hour boat ride from Daintree Village. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · From age 6 ★ 4.94 (197 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 75 per person
The top 12 of 23 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Douglas: Daintree River Crocodile Cruise Solar BoatOur pick | AU$ 37 per person | 1h | 4.88★ · 1,825 | Every day · 6 start times, 09:30 to 15:30 | English |
| Port Douglas Reef Tour: Snorkel, dive & submarine in one dayAlso recommended | AU$ 338 per person | 8h | 4.59★ · 864 | Every day · 10:00 | English |
| Daintree River wildlife cruise: Crocodiles and birds on the waterAlso recommended | AU$ 39 per person | 1h | 4.79★ · 1,046 | Every day · 6 start times, 08:30 to 15:00 | English |
| Port Douglas: Boat Cruise Spotting Crocodiles & Shipwrecks | AU$ 53 per person | 1h 30m | 4.76★ · 2,038 | Every day · 10:30, 12:30, 14:30 and 16:30 | English |
| Port Douglas: Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling | AU$ 319 per person | 8h | 4.85★ · 1,476 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Port Douglas: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel & Dive CruisePickup offered | AU$ 279 per person | 10h | 4.81★ · 558 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Daintree River Cruise: Wildlife Watching & Flexible Explorer Pass | AU$ 40 per person | 1h | 4.60★ · 517 | Every day · 6 start times, 08:30 to 15:30 | English |
| Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Full DayGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | AU$ 279 per person | 10h | 4.95★ · 833 | Every day · 07:25 | English |
| Daintree River Wildlife Cruise: Crocodiles & Rainforest | AU$ 40 per person | 1h–1h 30m | 4.81★ · 381 | Every day · 09:30, 11:00, 12:00, 14:30 and 15:30 | English |
| Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Douglas: 1.5-hour catamaran sail | AU$ 105 per person | 1h 30m | 4.50★ · 573 | Every day · 16:30 | — |
| Port Douglas: Low Isles Sailing & Snorkeling with Marine Biologist | AU$ 329 per person | 7h 30m | 4.82★ · 587 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Snorkeling at Mackay Cay: Sail and dive the Outer Reef | AU$ 333 per person | 9h | 4.86★ · 477 | Every day · 07:30 | English |
By what you need
- Private (1): Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest ATV & River Cruise (AU$ 245 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (4): Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Full Day (AU$ 279 per person) · Daintree River dawn cruise from Port Douglas: Wildlife spotting (AU$ 75 per person) · Daintree River: Small Sunset Cruise & Wildlife Watching (AU$ 75 per person)
- With pickup (6): Port Douglas: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel & Dive Cruise (AU$ 279 per person) · Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Full Day (AU$ 279 per person) · Port Douglas: Daintree River Cruise & Mossman Gorge Morning (AU$ 179 per person)
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