Adelaide River Cruises

Adelaide River Cruises

Adelaide River Cruises
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
About
Experience the thrill of up-close encounters with Australia's saltwater crocodiles on our 60-min Jumping Crocodile Experiences near Darwin CBD. Our shaded boat tours bring you face-to-face with these magnificent creatures. As the sole tour operators on our stretch of the Adelaide River, you will witness the stunning NT flood plains' unrivaled wildlife variety and density. Self-drive and walk-ins are welcome but book online for guaranteed spots. Extend your adventure with half-day tours by booking 'the Croc bus' on selected days. Join us for an unforgettable journey into crocodile territory!
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
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Gavin B
11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2024 • Couples
This tour was amazing from start to finish...We arrived late for our 10am cruise but it was no problem for them, they simply said "well now you're on the 11 o'clock" Once we got out on the water the crocs started to come around and it was fantastic watching them. Captain Sean was entertaining and very informative about crocs and the region and BRUTUS and DOMINATOR put on a great show. It was really a wonderful day, could not recommend this more highly...Adelaide River Cruises is the way to go, just make sure you check directions and leave enough time to get there.
Written 13 July 2024
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wai cheong C
Adelaide, Australia36 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
Darwin is an amazing city, where the people are relaxed, most of the time the weather is perfect, you can do a lots of outdoor activities except swimming on the beach where the crocodiles cruising. Most of the Darwin are friendly, and multicultural environment give you a colourful life style and yummy food with quite a variety of choices of cuisines. It's close to quite a few famous National Parks with beautiful environments and scenery.
Written 2 October 2023
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Wai cheong, thrilled to hear you're enjoying Darwin's vibrant vibe! It’s a unique blend of relaxed atmosphere, perfect weather for outdoor adventures (minus the beach swims, thanks to our croc friends), and a welcoming, multicultural community. The variety of delicious cuisines and proximity to stunning National Parks truly makes it a gem. Thanks for spotlighting what makes Darwin so special!
Written 2 March 2024
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strewth
Darwin, Australia197 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Friends
It was great to do a small company owner operated tour with the actual owner sharing his love, passion and energy of all things Crocodiles. I cruised on 24/10/21 and was enthralled by Adam Bowman’s wit humour and effort to make sure everyone enjoyed the trip. The small boat with safety rails really allowed the close up action on the cruise. Information was great and photos opportunities abounded.
Written 25 October 2021
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RebinaC
Perth, Australia29 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Family
These guys were fantastic from start to finish. We arrived a little earlier and got to pat Muttley the pup dingo. We were greeted by Dylan and Adam who took us on our cruise. We saw heaps of female crocs to start with who were fiesty and put on a great display of jumping for us. Then we saw the big boys come out like Scarface and the ginormous Brutus, who has to be seen to be believed. Man that croc is big up close! The girls were amazed at how high they could jump. I would highly recommend this company over the others as it seemed more personable, being family owned and operated. Cheers guys for an awesome day cruising with the crocs! 👌👌👌👌👌
Written 10 October 2021
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GCB71
Perth, Australia2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021
My daughter and I loved this croc cruise. A small group on a single-level boat meant everyone saw the crocs up close. Captain Damo was a character and made me laugh as well as being very knowledgeable and informative. It was all very safe with the grille on the side of the boat and regular reminders to not to let any part of you, including hat brims, go over the side of the boat. We saw lots of crocs including the massive Dominator and Brutus. Very impressive creatures! Outstanding experience and great value. Highly recommended!
Written 30 September 2021
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Chris J
Maitland, Australia10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Family
Just the best tour you will ever go on. Captain Adam was the real deal unlike the more corporately run tours you will find in the NT being the 3rd generation to run these tours. Full of knowledge of the local area, small groups and you will get inches away from these awesome crocodiles. Happy to have a chat, answer questions and go the extra mile to make sure you get an amazing experience. You won’t find a better jumping crocodile tour anywhere in the world. I highly recommend this tour and company.
Written 5 October 2021
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Travelling Pixie
Adelaide, Australia1,041 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2021 • Family
Sean was our guide and he was great, giving lots of info. We saw lots of crocs and he was very good at showing crocs both sides as well as from the front and back of the boat. Did not feel rushed at all and he even let all the kids have a go driving the boat which was really lovely. Highly recommend.
Written 17 July 2021
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TheJ0hns0ns
Port Macquarie, Australia285 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2021 • Couples
This tour was really awesome! We did a competitors tour when last in the NT around 25 years ago and wanted to do another while visiting with friends. So glad we chose this company, the boat is small and the guides and check in staff are lovely and friendly genuine people. The beauty of the small boat is everyone gets a great view of the action. This company is also located away from the other tours so the animals aren’t being bombarded with boats and the river system isn’t being as disturbed. Really happy with our choice, well done guys
Written 19 June 2021
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Michelle C
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
This was a fantastic way to view crocodiles up close and learn more about them. Dylan was extremely knowledgeable and humorous. He made us feel very safe and always looked out to make sure no one was putting themselves in harms way. I highly recommend!!
Written 12 October 2022
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cinp's food & travel
Melbourne, Australia103 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Couples
Up close and personal to so many crocodiles. Was hard to know where to look. Captain Adam knew his crocs and treated them so well. We met a couple of big boys. Some females swimming around and even got to see a 5 month tiny baby croc. This is a must do when visiting Darwin
Written 10 August 2021
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