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Australian Crocodile Cruises: 15 on Wild Rivers and in Parks

41 tours  ·  from $26

Wild salties on the Adelaide and Daintree rivers, and the parks that keep them. These 15 compare the jumping-croc boats, the quiet wildlife cruises and the park entries on price, length and how much of it is spent on the water.

Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise - The 6:00 AM start and drive north
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Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise

1.Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,119 reviews · from $172Our pick

Spend about 11 hours with Litchfield Escapes visiting Adelaide River crocodiles, Litchfield’s termite mounds, Wangi Falls, Florence Falls, and Buley Rockhole. Hotel-area pickup, lunch, snacks, water, and a small group of up to 24 are included. Guides such as Dylan, Daz, Will, and Damo bring local stories and humor to a full, active day.

“A fantastic tour led by an incredible guide! Dylan communicated clearly before the tour and was outstanding throughout the day. His knowledge of the crocodiles, wildlife, and the broader history and nature of the national park and Darwin areRead more”

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Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise - Leaving from the Daintree River near the ferry
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Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise

2.Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,663 reviews · from $25Best value

Cruise the Daintree River near the ferry on a quiet solar-assisted boat carrying up to 24 people. Guides such as Mark and Dave point out crocodiles by name, along with birds, frogs, snakes, crabs, and fish. Tea and coffee are included, and the one-hour trip returns to its starting point.

“It is a very unique experience . Guide was very knowledgeable in spotting crocodiles including each names , age”

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Adelaide River Cruises - Jumping Crocodile Experience - From the boat ramp to the first crocodile
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Adelaide River Cruises – Jumping Crocodile Experience

3.Adelaide River Cruises – Jumping Crocodile Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 997 reviews · from $43

Cruise the Adelaide River for about an hour as guides such as Jack, Jake, Dillon, and John point out saltwater crocodiles and explain the river system. A shaded boat brings you close to named crocs including Brutus and Dominator, while careful feeding creates the famous jumping action. The tour is family-friendly, stroller accessible, and limited to 28 people.

“Very close up experience with the cross. Guide was great bundle of knowledge. Purpose built boat feels safe.”

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From Darwin: Litchfield Park Tour & Jumping Crocodile Cruise - Wangi Falls brings the first swim
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From Darwin: Litchfield Park Tour & Jumping Crocodile Cruise

4.Litchfield Park Tour & Jumping Crocodile Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 829 reviews · 11 hours · from $162

Spend 11 hours with Litchfield Escapes visiting the Adelaide River and Litchfield National Park. Watch crocodiles launch from the water, swim at Wangi Falls, Buley Rockhole, and Florence Falls, and enjoy a fresh picnic lunch. Guides such as Dylan, Will, Daz, and Damo add local stories, bush knowledge, and plenty of humor.

“An excellent day out. I definitely recommend this tour, a perfectsized group with an excellent tour guide, even had some bad dad jokes to keep us amused.”

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The Croc Bus to the Famous Jumping Crocodile Cruise - Stop one: the boxing crocodile at Humpty Doo
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The Croc Bus to the Famous Jumping Crocodile Cruise

5.The Croc Bus to the Famous Jumping Crocodile Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 481 reviews · from $93

Ride the air-conditioned Croc Bus from Darwin to the Adelaide River for a one-hour jumping crocodile cruise, then visit Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve. You’ll also stop at the Humpty Doo Hotel to see the world’s largest boxing crocodile. Guides such as Lloyd, Dylan, Jake, and Daz add local stories, wildlife facts, and plenty of humor.

“It was great and well worth the fee and your time. The bus operator and the croc boat operator explained a lot along the way.”

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Litchfield and Jumping Crocodiles Full Day Trip from Darwin - What lunch is really like
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Litchfield and Jumping Crocodiles Full Day Trip from Darwin

6.Litchfield and Jumping Crocodiles Full Day Trip from Darwin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 433 reviews · from $190

Join Wallaroo Tours for a 12-hour Darwin day trip with a one-hour Adelaide River jumping crocodile cruise, Litchfield waterfalls, termite mounds, picnic lunch, and a champagne sunset. Guides such as Ian and Ash add local insight. Swimming is offered at Wangi and Florence Falls during the Dry season.

“The whole day was memorable. From the Jumping Crocs and swimming in the waterholes at Lichfield to the relaxed Sunset over Fannie Bay. The tour was full but flexible at the same time. Our guide, Ash was so knowledgeable and friendly.”

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Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park Tour Including Transportation - The journey from Broome adds useful local detail
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Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park Tour Including Transportation

7.Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park Tour Including Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 406 reviews · from $57

Travel from your Broome accommodation to Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park for a guided look at more than 2,500 crocodiles, including some of Australia’s largest captive specimens. Guides such as Brenda, Ron, Richie, and Fraser add local stories and lively commentary. You may also see feeding sessions, baby crocodiles, kangaroos, emus, snakes, dingoes, and birds.

“The pickup was efficient and on time, and allowed us to choose different pick up and drop off locations. Guides and driver were also friendly and informative. But there were so many mosquitoes (heard that due to sudden rain 2 weeks agRead more”

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Whitsunday Crocodile Safari - The morning ride from Airlie Beach
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Whitsunday Crocodile Safari

8.Whitsunday Crocodile Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 366 reviews · from $107

Spend about six hours exploring Wild Whitsunday by coach, open-air wagon, and boat. Steve, Ian, and Stu share local knowledge on a two-hour Proserpine River cruise, where saltwater crocodiles often appear. You’ll also get billy tea, damper, a generous Aussie BBQ, hotel transfers, and wildlife commentary.

“This experience was really well organised and good value. Of course always at the mercy of Mother Nature as to what end up seeing, but the guide commentary was continuous and excellent. The meals, snacks and facilities provided were top notch.”

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Cairns: Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Visit with Transfer - The transfer from Cairns, Palm Cove, or Port Douglas
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Cairns: Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Visit with Transfer

9.Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Visit with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 354 reviews · 6h 30m · from $88

Travel from Cairns, the Northern Beaches, or Port Douglas to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures with an English-speaking driver. You’ll watch the Crocodile Attack and snake shows, cruise the wetlands, and explore rainforest paths, woodlands, and wildlife areas. The $88 price includes transport and entry, but not lunch.

“Great day, my grandchildren loved it. Loved everything about it especially the crocs.”

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Port Douglas: River Cruise, Crocodile Spotting, Drink/ Snack - Searching for saltwater crocodiles
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Port Douglas: River Cruise, Crocodile Spotting, Drink/ Snack

10.River Cruise, Crocodile Spotting, Drink/ Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 353 reviews · 1h 30m · from $34

Board Lady Douglas at Port Douglas Marina for a gentle 90-minute cruise through mangroves, Dickson Inlet, and the harbor entrance. Your skipper points out crocodiles, birds, fish, rainforest mountains, islands, and local history. Drew and Chris are among the guides who have led departures, with a bar drink, snack box, and children’s coloring sheets included.

“Guide was knowledgeable and staff were super friendly. Saw four crocs!!”

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Daintree: River Rainforest Crocodile & Wildlife Cruise (DV) - Checking in at 5 Stewart Street
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Daintree: River Rainforest Crocodile & Wildlife Cruise (DV)

11.Daintree: River Rainforest Crocodile & Wildlife Cruise (DV)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 346 reviews · 14 days · from $27

Join Crocodile Express for a one-hour cruise on the Daintree River, guided in English by local naturalists such as Neil or Justin. Your pass covers Upper and Lower Daintree routes, so you can return for another cruise and compare the bird-rich river sections with the mangrove-lined lower reaches. Crocodile sightings are never guaranteed, but the scenery and wildlife commentary keep the trip worthwhile.

“Both tours with Crocodile Express were great although we dud not get to see any crocodiles on the first tour. Neil was our guide for the bonus tour that starts neae the ferry. With his experience and persistence we we able to take the most amazing pictures and videos of a huge croc slliding into the water. w We were so close. An amazing experience.”

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1 Hour Jumping Crocodile Cruise on the Adelaide River - Boarding the purpose-built boat
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1 Hour Jumping Crocodile Cruise on the Adelaide River

12.1 Hour Jumping Crocodile Cruise on the Adelaide River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 345 reviews · from $39

Join guides including Wookie, Jack, or Shane aboard a purpose-built boat on the Adelaide River, about an hour from Darwin. In one hour, you may see saltwater crocodiles rise for food, learn how they live, and spot birds such as kites and eagles. Tea and coffee are included, and the tour returns to the same meeting point.

“Excellent experience was as expected. got to see plenty of crocs including Stumpy and Wokeye. straff were great.”

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Broome Trio Afternoon Adventure: Brewery, Museum & Crocodile Park - Broome Historical Museum: a useful first chapter
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Broome Trio Afternoon Adventure: Brewery, Museum & Crocodile Park

13.Broome Trio Afternoon Adventure: Brewery, Museum & Crocodile Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 316 reviews · from $93

Spend four hours exploring Broome with a local guide such as Georgia, Gabby, Stef, or Candy. Visit the Broome Historical Museum, stop at Matso’s for complimentary ginger and mango beer samples, then watch crocodile feeding at Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park. Transport, entry fees, commentary, water, and hotel pickup are included.

“This wa one of the best holidays I have experince in my travesl to ver 92 nations around the globe. The tour guides were welll informed and informative. I liked the spirit they brought to the experieinces. The most memorable were the ancient Read more”

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Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Park Entry - Attack shows that explain crocodile power
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Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Park Entry

14.Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Park Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 301 reviews · 1 day · from $33

Spend 3 to 4 hours or a full day at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, about an hour north of Cairns. Your visit includes the lagoon boat cruise, crocodile attack show, snake presentation, farm tour, wildlife exhibits, and 2,500 metres of paths. Guides such as Jai bring plenty of humour and useful detail to the day.

“I really enjoyed visiting Hartley’s. Having never seen a crocodile it was exciting to see so many, and some really big ones. The guides were knowledgeable and entertaining, clearly very passionate about the important role of education. I recommend this to anyone passing through, but I’d even say it’s worth making a trip for it. The food is reasonably priced and better than you’d expect. It’s a great day out for all ages.”

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Kakadu Wildlife Escape Fogg Dam or Crocodile Cruise from Darwin - Leaving Darwin at 7:30 am
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Kakadu Wildlife Escape Fogg Dam or Crocodile Cruise from Darwin

15.Kakadu Wildlife Escape Fogg Dam or Crocodile Cruise from Darwin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 295 reviews · from $155

Spend about 12 hours travelling from Darwin into Kakadu National Park, with stops at Fogg Dam or the Adelaide River jumping crocodile cruise, Bowali Visitor Centre, Ubirr or Nourlangie, and Cahills Crossing. Guides such as Daryl, Dani, Rick, Tim, and Naomi provide commentary on Indigenous culture, wildlife, and the Top End.

“Awesome sites, very long day but well worth it. We had a great tour guide Daryl who was very friendly and helpful throughout the day. Amazing sites in Kakadu and indigenous rock art.”

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