Top 10 Water Tours in Port Douglas

Destination: Port Douglas.
Join us for an unforgettable experience of diving the Great Barrier Reef, on this dive trip for Certified Divers. Our expert guides at Scuba IQ, offer years of experience, having completed 1000's of dives on our local Port Douglas dive sites. We are passionate about scuba diving, the Great Barrier Reef, and above all - sharing this amazing place with divers from all over the world. In your own private group, your guide will be with you the entire time, providing insight into the reef and its inhabitants while showing you the most amazing sights. As well as our first-class guides, you will be provided with high-quality rental dive equipment, making your day easier, safer, and overall more enjoyable. With access to the best, local Port Douglas sites, along with our fantastic guides, Scuba QI is unrivaled in offering the best, guided dive trips on the Great Barrier Reef. If you are not a certified diver, please contact us for introductory diving options.
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Duration: Around 9 hours.

Destination: Port Douglas.
We spend more time in the rainforest than any other tour! Immerse yourself in a rainforest experience like no other. Beginning the day at a secret location on the Mossman River for our one of a kind River Drift Experience for a refreshing escape near Port Douglas. Trek and float through the Mossman's lush trails and clear streams. Learn its secrets, swim in tranquillity, and drift in the embrace of the rainforest After a well earned lunch, enjoy a traditional Kuku Yalanji smoking ceremony at the Mossman Gorge; you’ll be cleansed of bad spirits and have traditional rainforest body paint applied. Exploring the Daintree National Park at an easy pace, this interpretive 1.5hr walk, will leave you with a deeper understanding of this breath-taking rainforest. A Daintree adventure not to be missed!
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Destination: Port Douglas.
A late afternoon cruise finishing at sunset is the perfect way to finish your Daintree experience. Floating on the water, enjoying the late afternoon light, watching wildlife foraging before sunset, often with a multitude of egrets flying home to roost for the night, there are few better places to be than out on the Daintree River. Highly sought-after birds (kingfishers, herons, frogmouth among others) as well as saltwater crocodiles & snakes are seen on most cruises. Cruises cater for a maximum of 10 passengers (with a minimum age of 6 yrs old. Cruises are customised to the interests of the passengers. The boat used is a unique ‘hybrid’ utilising both a regular outboard & an incredible electric motor which creates less disturbance enabling outstanding views of wildlife. Cruises start & finish at the public boat ramp in Daintree Village. Transfers are NOT possible. Daintree Village is 45 mins from Port Douglas, 75 mins to Cape Trib. There is NO public transport to this location.
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Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Port Douglas.
Start your day with a cruise on the mighty Daintree river.  This 2 hour cruise takes you on journey of discovery exploring the main river and its tributaries in search of iconic wildlife including highly sought-after birds (kingfishers, herons, egrets, frogmouth amongst others) as well as crocodiles & snakes.  The dawn cruise showcases the river at is most picturesque and serene as the boat travels along the smooth waters of the Daintree river. Cruises cater for a maximum of just 10 passengers (with a minimum age of 6 yrs old) and are customised to the interests of the passengers. The boat used is a unique ‘hybrid’ vessel utilising both a regular outboard & an incredible electric motor which creates less disturbance enabling outstanding views of wildlife. Cruises start & finish at the public boat ramp in Daintree Village. Transfers are NOT possible. Daintree Village is 45 mins from Port Douglas; more than an hour from Cape Tribulation. There is no public transport to this location.
Known For: Port Douglas Small Group, Port Douglas Excellent Quality, Port Douglas Day Cruises, Port Douglas Sightseeing Cruises, Port Douglas Private and Luxury, Port Douglas Water Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Port Douglas.
This spectacular 1.5 hr sail on the unique Chinese Junk Boat “Shaolin” includes 2 spring rolls, a box of delicious, locally caught, wild prawns with bread, lemon and sauce and a wine or beer.
Known For: Port Douglas Water Tours, Port Douglas Sailing, Port Douglas Private Sightseeing Tours, Port Douglas Adventure Tours.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: Cairns & the Tropical North.
Experience the best of the Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef on this 2-day small-group adventure from Cairns or Port Douglas. Cruise along the Daintree River spotting crocodiles, zipline through the jungle canopy, and relax on the sands of Cape Tribulation Beach. Spend the night in a peaceful rainforest retreat surrounded by nature. On day two, head out on a high-speed Ocean Safari and snorkel at two vibrant Great Barrier Reef sites teeming with marine life. Finish your journey with a cultural Welcome to Country and Indigenous Smoke Ceremony at Mossman Gorge, followed by a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters.
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Duration: Around 2 days.

Destination: Port Douglas.
1 hour Daintree River wildlife and crocodile cruise on the only solar electric boat on the Daintree river. The boat it is nice and quiet and there are no petrol fumes or exhaust , it is also good for getting close to the wildlife without disturbing it. We aim to treat this fragile ecosystem with respect and have minimal impact, our boat does not create a wake so we do not erode the mangroves. We are the only boat with "Croc Cam"; a digital video with a very good zoom for showing hard to see animals on a big screen. Wildlife includes Salt Water Crocodiles, snakes, frogs, and birds and also interpretation of the mangrove environment. The business is locally family owned and operated and has been going since 2002. We offer a unique eco experience with minimal impact; see, hear and smell nature at its best. We also offer longer two or three hour cruises by bookings only, maximum 10 people great for photography or those that want a longer more personalised tour.
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Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Port Douglas.
Set sail from Port Douglas for a day of snorkeling and adventure on the Outer Barrier Reef. Immersed in the northern frontier of Great Barrier Reef, this is the perfect sailing and snorkeling adventure for a conservation minded visitor. Ideally suited to those who can swim and have a spirit of fun and adventure. The white sands of the coral cay are surrounded by tropical waters filled with fish, turtles and coral. This cruise is on a 82ft custom built catamaran, with good company and helpful assistance from the crew. A buffet lunch is included, along with morning & afternoon tea, a reef interpretation talk, a guided snorkel tour and an interpretive glass-bottom boat. Discerning guests can fully enjoy an inspiring full day of adventure using wind power to the absolutely stunning cay on the Great Barrier Reef in the most environmentally way!
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Duration: Around 9 hours.

Destination: Port Douglas.
Set sail from Port Douglas for a day of snorkeling and relaxing on the Great Barrier Reef’s Low Isles. The sheltered white sands are surrounded by tropical waters filled with fish, turtles and coral for pristine off-beach snorkeling, just moments away from Low Isles . This smaller cruise is limited to 33 passengers, ensuring good company and helpful assistance from the crew. A buffet lunch is included, along with morning and afternoon tea, guided snorkeling, a glass-bottom boat trip and a guided island heritage walk.
Known For: Port Douglas Private and Luxury, Port Douglas Full-day Tours, Port Douglas Water Tours, Port Douglas Adventure Tours, Port Douglas Glass Bottom Boat Tours, Port Douglas Catamaran Cruises , Port Douglas Top Product, Port Douglas Lunch Cruises, Port Douglas Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 7 hours and a half.

Destination: Port Douglas.
Sail to the Great Barrier Reef’s Low Isles during a relaxing, afternoon cruise aboard a luxury catamaran. Moor at a secluded island with pristine white-sand beaches where you can admire colorful fish, coral and sea turtles while snorkeling or taking an included glass-bottom boat tour. You can also enjoy a guided island heritage walk and watch the sunset during the return to Port Douglas. This premium reef experience is limited to a smaller group of up to 33 adult passengers. Light lunch, afternoon tea, canapes and refreshments are also included.
Known For: Port Douglas Private and Luxury, Port Douglas Water Tours, Port Douglas Adventure Tours, Port Douglas Half-day Tours, Port Douglas Glass Bottom Boat Tours, Port Douglas Catamaran Cruises , Port Douglas Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 5 hours and a half.