Darwin Crocodile Tour | Jumping Croc Cruise Tours

• Duration: 4 hours
• 1-hour Adelaide River boat cruise
• Hassle-free transfers from Darwin
• Wildlife sightings, in the wild!
• Experienced wildlife driver guide
• Comprehensive tour commentary

See the biggest reptile in the world and oldest creature to walk the planet since dinosaurs - these prehistoric beasts grow up to 6 meters in length (the size of a small bus) and can weigh up to 1000kg. An infamous crocodile called “Sweetheart” was captured not too far from the Adelaide River after repeatedly chewing the motors off the back of fisherman's boats and stealing the farmer's cows.  Sweetheart, unfortunately, passed away and can now be seen taxidermied in the Darwin Museum.

Our Jumping Crocodile cruise partners are highly trained to ensure the safety of both the crocodiles and passengers at all times. Crocodiles are fed buffalo meat so that guests can see firsthand the powerful and spectacular hunting techniques of an estuarine crocodile. All staff are issued with Wildlife Permits by National Parks and Wildlife for our interactions and no animals are harmed in any way during our wildlife interactions.

While there was a time when crocs were in danger of extinction, you’ll see that these beasts are alive and well in northern Australia. Today there are about 150,000 estuarine crocodiles and 100,000 freshwater crocodiles in the area. And the 238-kilometre-long Adelaide River is known for being highly concentrated with these reptiles.

Crocodiles are known for being the world’s largest reptiles but this is far from the only interesting thing about these creatures. On a Jumping Crocodile Cruise, you’ll learn so many fun facts about crocodiles from their biology to their behaviour. Our guides know how to make every cruise exciting and educational!

You’ll get live commentary that’s relevant to the crocs you encounter on your cruise as well as the local ecosystem. It’s the most exciting biology class you’ll ever sit through! The amount of information you’ll learn is well worth the cost of the tour.

Of course, these jumping crocodile cruises aren’t just an educational experience. It wouldn’t be a jumping crocodile cruise without getting to see some of these beasts leap into the air. Witness crocs jump to get to the chunks of meat our guides will dangle for them from a stick over the edge of the boat. It’s quite the adrenaline rush!

Although you probably came on the Jumping Crocodile Cruise on the Adelaide River for the crocs, you don’t want to miss out on the other wildlife that will be all around you. There are over 100 species of other types of reptiles besides crocodiles. There are also nearly 300 different species of birds, making it a bird lover’s dream!

There’s no substitute for the up-close view of seeing wildlife in its natural habitat. On the Adelaide River, you can enjoy sea life like bull sharks, birds like white-bellied sea eagles, and flying foxes which are some of the largest bats in the world. No matter what you’re watching, you can have peace of mind that none of the animals or nature are being disturbed in the process. The experience is completely authentic which makes for the best photos that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. Aside from the wildlife, the Adelaide River is a stunning sight all on its own.

If you’re going to be out on the water in the Northern Territory’s heat, you want to make sure that the cruise you’re on is comfortable so you can enjoy yourself as much as possible. That is exactly what you’ll get when you’re on a Jumping Crocodile Cruise. We want all of our guests to have a wonderful, relaxing experience on our cruises spotting plenty of crocodiles. You also won’t have to worry about getting too hot since our cruises are air-conditioned!