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Bruce Belcher’s Daintree River Cruises
Bruce Belcher’s Daintree River Cruises
Bruce Belcher’s Daintree River Cruises
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Bruce Belcher’s Daintree River Cruises offer a one-hour wild life cruise. We are keen bird watchers and have a good eye for crocodiles and tree snakes, with crocodiles being spotted on 98% of trips, particularly in cooler months. We don't provide Daintree bird watching tours however the native bird life in the Daintree is abundant. We operate Daintree tours from our home on the banks of the Daintree River in a secluded wildlife boutique facility. Come and relax in our garden room, listen to the surrounding wildlife and enjoy a complimentary Daintree Tea or coffee before or after your Daintree river tours experience. Peruse our tropical souvenir collection. Meander through our lush tropical garden to our private jetty to board our vessel for a personal guided tour with Bruce’s 32 years’ experience on the Daintree River.
Daintree, Queensland, Australia
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118 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
A family business that has been operating for over 30 years. It has a feel of a business that cares for what it is they are showing tourists. Our guide (Griffith, owner’s son) was engaging, knowledgeable and very obviously caring of the environment he works in. Small boats (max 24 people), competitive pricing .... a good decision to use them. Plus a small cafe (with a free drink), small shop, toilets. Very well run and genuine company.
Ps Griffith thought he talked too much... absolutely not.... we all were totally engaged with every word.
Ps Griffith thought he talked too much... absolutely not.... we all were totally engaged with every word.
Written 23 December 2020
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Dear Guest
Thank you for the wonderful review and for acknowledging Griffith.
As a small family business, we put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. So, thanks for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again.
@BruceBelchersDaintreeRiverCruises
Written 25 December 2020
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johnmH6053IN
Brisbane, Australia5 contributions
Aug 2020
Bruce Belcher's is a family run business and that shows in the great personal service offered by the receptionist Shazza (not a Sharon but a Shanna). The tour started promptly on time and within 50m heading downstream from the jetty there was our first crocodile basking on a log. We headed down the channel between mainland and Pig Island seeking a glimpse of the alpha male called Scarface. No initial sign of him so our guide took us for a circumnavigation of Pig island and after getting up close to 5 other smaller males and females, there he was the kind of croc everybody wants to see. Hauling himself out on to the bank was 5m and nearly 800kg of mean saltwater crocodile called Scarface. What a sight, and to be about 6 or 7m from this amazing animal was awesome. He must have been more than a metre across the middle. Recommend this tour 100%
Written 22 August 2020
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Dear guest
Thank you for the brilliant review and for mentioning our receptionist and guide. We are all very passionate about what we present and we are very happy to read that you enjoyed your time with us. Scarface is indeed the one everyone wants to see and we are so happy that you got to experience viewing this big crocodile.
Thank you for supporting our small family business, we hope to see you back again :)
Kind Regards
@BruceBelchersDaintreeRiverCruises
Written 28 August 2020
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Charlotte M
Sydney, Australia42 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
We did this tour as a part of Tony’s Tropical Tours. It was a great croc cruise. Bruce was incredibly informative and answered all of my questions (and believe me I ask a lot). We were lucky to spot a few crocs and baby’s! It rained at one point but that didn’t dampen it we put the front cover down, stood in the middle and by the time we’d travelled 200m it was clear again. Would thoroughly recommend this as a croc cruise.
Written 19 April 2021
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jadetaytay75
Gatton, Australia1 contribution
Jan 2020 • Family
It is amazing to see Saltwater Crocodiles in their natural habitat. Bruce is a fantastic guide explaining so much about the Daintree fauna and flora. It is brilliant how well Bruce and others like him protect that unique environment while also respecting and admiring it's sheer beauty. Australia needs more like Bruce. Known to be the best guide in the area, just look for those Aussie flags.
Written 19 January 2020
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Dear Guest
Greetings From the Daintree River!
Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience at Bruce Belcher’s Daintree River Cruises – And we agree Bruce is truly a gem and loves sharing his 33 years’ worth of knowledge! We count ourselves lucky for customers like you.
We look forward to seeing you again
Written 23 January 2020
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ozgegulozturk
Istanbul, Türkiye1 contribution
Jul 2020
Bruce is highly experienced and motivated person. We were so lucky to join that tour with him. Whatever you are unable to see, do not need to worry, he sees all the nature and wildlife around you like he had put them over there. Not only is bruce capable and spotting of crocodiles, but he will also find and explain other wild animals around you. Whats more, he is kind, helpful and will try his best for you to have a fun during your. I can not recommend highly enough to go to tour with Bruce if you wish to see the real wildlife in Daintree by having the best instructor.
Written 30 July 2020
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Dear Guest
Greetings from the Daintree River!
Thank you for the amazing review and for supporting our small family business. Bruce is a gem, we agree. Bruce has 33 years of experience and just cannot get enough of the Daintree River. Bruce loves sharing his knowledge and passion with guests.
Thanks again and we hope to see you back next time
@BruceBelcherDaintreeRiverCruises
Written 31 July 2020
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Emily Troeung
2 contributions
May 2021
Thanks to Bruce's tours for the chance to spot 4 different crocs, two tree snakes, a tree frog, and a few birds. Our guide was great at sharing his local knowledge, experiences, and information about the wildlife we saw - not just crocs. The river is beautiful and it was perfect to have the sausage roll and soda for a takeaway lunch after. The price ($30 for an adult) is very reasonable for a 1-hr tour and lunch!
Written 24 May 2021
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Dear Guest
Thank you for reviewing your experience with us, as a small family business we appreciate the feedback. If there was any identified areas that you believe we need to improve in so we could of reached a 5 star rating, please feel free to let us know at info@daintreerivercruises.com.au
Written 9 June 2021
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Lauren B
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • Family
Had a cruise with Bruce Belcher's late February and saw 2 crocs. One was a younger and smaller male out sunbathing. The other was a very large, 5 meter male who we were able to watch swimming along and then watch climb out of the water onto the bank. Very impressive and an incredible experience! The tour is meant to help you see crocs and delivers!
Written 16 March 2020
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Dear Guest
Thank you for taking the time and reviewing Bruce Belcher’s Daintree River Cruises. As a small family owned and operated business feedback like yours is greatly appreciated.
We hope to see you back
@BruceBelchersDaintreeRiverCruises
Written 18 March 2020
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Tarin W
Los Angeles, CA217 contributions
Nov 2022
The operation was professionally run and easy to book but I'm not sure that the 98% sighting rate they quote is really accurate. As we were getting on the boat, the group before came off saying they didn't see anything which is a disappointing way to start. About half way through we passed another boat/company and the guide said they had seen one but our guide said that we couldn't go there with the boat we were on.
I understand that these are animals and seeing them isn't guaranteed but the company should provide information up front about best time of year and day to see a crocodile based on their expert knowledge. From the guide's talk, I also wondered how many crocodiles there really were in this area.
I understand that these are animals and seeing them isn't guaranteed but the company should provide information up front about best time of year and day to see a crocodile based on their expert knowledge. From the guide's talk, I also wondered how many crocodiles there really were in this area.
Written 3 December 2022
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Dear Guest
We are sorry to read that you did not enjoy your experience with us, but we do thank you for the kind words regarding our operations. All the info regarding sightings is located on our website under the FAQ tab. The 98% guarantee is throughout the cooler months which this information is on our website, in our wildlife disclaimer which is in our terms and conditions on our website plus before you pay for your tour on our website, it is on our brochure, and it is on affiliate websites. Our staff are also well trained in informing self-drive guests without online bookings, enquiries, or general questions regarding sightings outside of the cooler months. If you booked through a third party, it is your responsibility to not only check the third parties terms and conditions/info but also the operators terms and conditions/info as you are bound by both when you book through an affiliate. If you would have searched our website, called, or emailed or dropped in you would not have written this review. We are the only operator that even goes to an extent to try and educate guests on seasonal changes because we do care, and we want everyone to be happy. As a long-term wildlife operator, we can somewhat predict crocodile sightings but even our predications are not guaranteed. Wildlife is simply wild.
In response to the sighting that was heard over the radio - we operate and advertise as 1-hour cruises which are back-to-back and if the tour is nearing its end and there has been a sighting that is not close by, we just can not power up to the sighting because the boat is required to stay on schedule. Our guides are experienced and as advertised commentary is provided on the flora and fauna of the Daintree River (not all about crocs). We do understand how much guests want to see crocodiles that is why we issue FREE return tickets when there are no crocodile sightings, and these return tickets never expire!
There is nothing we can do if people do not read what they are booking. If you have a solution, please enlighten us.
Written 30 December 2022
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robynsmallwood
Brisbane, Australia1 contribution
Jul 2021 • Family
We had a fabulous time on this tour! Ray was friendly, and knowledgeable. These guys know where the crocs are so we saw a total of 8 crocs and about the same of snakes! They are also very accommodating so I highly recommend Bruce Belcher’s wildlife tours. Thanks for making our first wild croc sighting memorable guys!!
Written 10 July 2021
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Dear Guest Thank you for the wonderful review As a small family business, we put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. So, thanks for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again. @BruceBelchersDaintreeRiverCruises
Written 21 July 2021
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Scott M
Brisbane, Australia2 contributions
Nov 2021
We had a few days in palm cove and wanted to do a few day trips including a trip on the Daintree river to see some birds and crocodiles. Easy booking process and a lovely garden at the base for the start of the trip. Really glad we booked with the smaller family owned business. We had a small comfortable boat with only 4 and included a 10-15 minute cruise with the biggest dominant male in the area, not rushed and not Interfering with his activities. We saw another boat of 20-30 people from a bus tour and we were well pleased not to be part of that … excellent value and time well spent
Written 13 November 2021
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Hi, is there an age limit for this tour?
We will stay in Port Doughlas, we are having 2 kids age from 7-9.
Thanks,
Lisa
Written 23 August 2022
Not that I amaware. Access is very easy and boat is suitable for children
Written 24 August 2022
Would you say the cruise is better on the way into the rainforest in the morning, or would you maybe see more crocs in the late afternoon on the way back to Port Douglas?
Written 2 September 2019
Hi We did the mid morning cruise and it was ideal.
Written 9 September 2019
Bruce connaît parfaitement la Daintree River et chacun de ses crocodiles a qu'il a baptisés de beaux prénoms
Nous avons visité pas mal de rivières dans le Queensland et les Territoires du Nord, c'est la rivière la plus "habitee" par les crocs
Written 4 September 2015
I believe that this is a review rather than a question. Thank you for your kind words.
Written 4 September 2015
Bonjour faut il réserver quelques jours avant pour faire cette activité?
Written 30 August 2015
Hello, When you get to Port Douglas give us a call 40987717 and we will help you choose the best cruise time to come with us.
.You only need 24 hours in advance to make a booking.
Thanks Bruce
Written 7 September 2015
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