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Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu
Kakadu, Australia
From $70.25
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-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
- 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Wetlands made Kakadu National Park a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Yellow Water Billabong is one of the most beautiful. Join Indigenous-owned Yellow Water Cruises on a guided journey of discovery among crocodiles, eagles, and reflecting waters. The wildlife, like the light, changes throughout the day.
- Experience the majesty of Yellow Water Billabong on a guided cruise
- Look for crocodiles, eagles, ducks, geese, and more
What's Included
- Cruise (either 1.5 or 2-Hours in duration depending on option selected)
- Local guide
- Live commentary on board
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Cooinda Lodge KakaduKakadu Hwy, Kakadu NT 0822, Australia
Please meet at the Cooinda Lodge Bus Stop 20 minutes prior to cruise departure. The bus stop is located opposite reception and is well sign posted.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Yellow Water Cruises
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Kakadu National Park (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Cruises are always subject to availability and environmental conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Guests in wheelchairs may need to transfer from the wheelchair into the boat.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Featured review
Danielle_L
Dennis our guide for the afternoon Yellow Water Cruise was fantastic. Funny, knowledgeable and genuine. Out on the water is the best way to explore this stunning ecosystem in all it's protected lushness and beauty.
Reviews
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Mark_B, Mar 2024
Dennis, our captain and guide was very knowledgeable and informative about the area and wildlife. He related stories of his own life to make the experience a truly memorable cruise. Awesome morning on Yellow Water Cruise.
Jamie_T, Jan 2024
The scenery was beautiful, no crocodiles. Very expensive for just a ride on the river. Definitely not worth the money… or the gastro that came along with drinking their water that is provided in the boat. Cloudy and funky stuff floating- not realising until too late. Several people in our group who drank the water have ended up with medical attention.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Dear Jamie,
Thank you for your feedback. It's pleasing to hear you enjoyed the unique beauty of Kakadu's scenery, although we're sorry to hear that the crocodiles were less visible during your visit. Their sightings can indeed be rare this season as the floodwaters provide them with a broader habitat.
We take the safety and quality of our drinking water very seriously. Our water is sourced from the billabong and undergoes rigorous external testing monthly to ensure it exceeds safety standards. The yellow tinge you noticed is due to natural tannins in the water, characteristic of the Yellow Water region, and does not affect its safety. Additionally, we implement chlorination and filtration processes, particularly for water provided on our tours.
We're concerned to hear about the issues you've mentioned and are investigating to ensure our high standards are maintained consistently. The health and well-being of our guests are our top priorities.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back under better circumstances, offering you the outstanding experience Kakadu is known for.
Warm regards,
Jason Cleverley
General Manager Kakadu Tourism
Katherine_B, Jan 2024
Jess was a great tour guide, very funny and knowledgeable. We toured in wet season which meant we didn’t see any crocs but I we got to see a lot more of the water way. Would recommend :)
bianca_T, Jan 2024
Mandy is an outstanding tour guide, sharing her heritage and family's knowledge of the area, wonderful. The cruise is absolutely stunning, with the best of Kakadu on display.
Laura_F, Oct 2023
My family (mom, dad, 2 teen boys, grandma) took the sunset cruise and it was a highlight of our northern territory as well as whole of australia visit. The scenery was beautiful, and we saw so many bird species as well as tons of crocodiles. The sunset was lovely, such an amazing atmosphere. Our guide Dennis was the best and was full of good information as well as jokes. It was a fun trip and a must-do in our opinion!
John_S, Oct 2023
This is a wonderful experience! NO stupid jumping crocodiles. Just lots of crocs and other wildlife doing what they do naturally. There was plenty to see. The landscape is gorgeous. The cruise was not at all rushed. We had an excellent guide as we explored the billabong as well as up- and down-stream on the South Alligator River. Great value for money.
Wendy_W, Sep 2023
The most amazing tour! The wealth of knowledge, the birds and wildlife pointed out and the sights along the cruise were next to none! Thank you for an amazing experience.
Colin_R, Sep 2023
The abundance of the wild life and knowledge of the guide - super experience.
Seeing so much wildlife in their natural habitat was a memorable experience. Also the ability of the guide to find birds and other wildlife enhanced the overall experience.
Aldo_V, Sep 2023
Great commentary of the flora and fauna of the river and visually magnificent. There was plenty to see and many photo opportunities.
Martin_M, Aug 2023
The amazing number and views crocodiles and birds. Beautiful scenery and a very knowledgeable guide!
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