Port Douglas Private Charter

Glide through the calm, sheltered waters of Port Douglas aboard the charming Lady Douglas.

This exclusive cruise offers stunning scenery, crocodile spotting, and a fully licensed bar. No rough seas—just smooth sailing, relaxed vibes, and a uniquely intimate experience.

Your Private Cruise Includes

• a cruise up the Dickson inlet with engaging commentary from our captain
• a free drink on arrival and shared snack platters
• additional catering can be requested as time of booking using a local caterer at an additional cost

What to Expect

Guests aboard the Lady Douglas Private Charter can expect a leisurely cruise through the tranquil mangrove waterways of Port Douglas, offering stunning scenery and up-close encounters with local wildlife.

Spot saltwater crocodiles in their natural habitat, observe vibrant birdlife, and learn fascinating insights about the region’s ecosystem, history, and heritage from our expert crew. Enjoy a relaxed, informative journey!

Cruise Highlights

The Lady Douglas is a classic, purpose-built riverboat designed for comfort, stability, and accessibility. With spacious seating, a sheltered open-air deck, and a fully licensed bar, guests can relax and enjoy the scenic cruise in style.

The boat’s calm water design ensures a smooth ride, making it perfect for all ages and mobility levels. The Lady Douglas can take up to 46 passengers but private charter groups can be any size from 5-46 passengers.

Our captains are highly trained and consistently receiving 5 star reviews for their knowledge of the region and educational commentary.

Captains deliver a highly informative and entertaining commentary, giving not only information on the wildlife you are seeing but also a comprehensive overview of the history of Port Douglas and the Daintree.

Logistical details

• The cruise runs for 1.5 hours and departs from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
• The Lady Douglas departs from Berth C16 at the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, Port Douglas.
• You’ll find us along the main boardwalk directly in front of Lure Restaurant. Simply follow the boardwalk towards the boats, and look for our signature large red umbrella. Boarding for all cruises is 15 mins prior to departure.

Wildlife & Scenery

Crocodiles are normally seen on over 90% of trips, especially in the dry season (May-Nov). Regular wildlife sightings also include; sea eagles, kites, ospreys, kingfishers, herons, waders, crabs, mud skippers, spiders and the occasion turtle.

Each river cruise passes through the scenic Port Douglas waterfront and harbour out into the mouth of the inlet showcasing stunning coastal views of the rainforest clad mountains and local islands. This is the perfect location to enjoy the sunsets on our sunset cruise.