River Cruises in Cairns
Compare 65 river cruises in Cairns, with prices from €37. Top rated: Cairns Sunset River Cruise (4.7★). Free cancellation on most bookings.
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Rohesia·2025-04-25·
★ 5.0
Coral Sea Dreaming Overnight Dive, Snorkel and Sail
Exceptional experience with a friendly and knowledgeable crew!
We had a wonderful time with Coral Sea Dreaming. We dived and snorkelled out at Milln Reef and Moore Reef, both of which were in incredible condition and abundant with sea life. We saw rays and sharks, as well as every other kind of coral and reef fish you could imagine. A truly exceptional and once in a lifetime experience. The crew, Todd, Quentin and Jamie, were all lovely, helpful, and went out of their way to make the experience smooth and enjoyable. Quentin, the dive instructor was experienced and hands on, and the skipper, Todd, was lovely and had amazing knowledge of the reef and the area. Thank you for an amazing trip!
Peter_D·2024-08-30·
★ 5.0
Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour
Would thoroughly recommend
The Ocean Freedom crew were so welcoming and friendly. A special shoutout to Anna how helped me with my introduction scuba dive; she was amazing, a consummate professional!
MM2_Scott·2024-08-29·
★ 5.0
Ocean Free: Small Group Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Tour
Worth it!
Snorkeling and diving. Great crew. Was fun to be on a sailboat. Chose that over the boat and it was the right choice - felt more connected to the sea and had that sort of charm being on a sailboat gives. If you dive you'll see much cooler parts of the reef. The island part was fine and nice to have done. Very cool experience.
Frequently asked questions
How much do river cruises in Cairns cost?
Prices start at €37 per adult for the Cairns Trinity Inlet Sightseeing Cruise. Most of the 65 options on this page cost between €98 and €260. Private and full-day options cost more.
Are there tours in languages other than English?
English is the most common, offered by 60 experiences, followed by Japanese, German, Mandarin Chinese and Korean. Use the Language filter to narrow the list.
Can I cancel if my plans change?
Almost all can: 59 of the 65 experiences here offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. Use the “Free cancellation” filter to see only those.
Are there short options if I'm in a hurry?
Yes. Four options take 2 hours or less. Most last about 8 hours.
Are there tours with hotel pickup?
14 experiences on this page include pickup, such as the Barron River Rafting & Waterfall Tour - 2 Tours. For the rest, the meeting point is in your booking confirmation.
How quickly is my booking confirmed?
85% of the options here confirm instantly. Others are confirmed by the operator, usually within 48 hours. Filter by “Instant confirmation” to see only the instant ones.
Which tour do travellers rate highest?
The Ocean Free: Small Group Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Tour is rated 4.9 from 682 reviews, the highest on this page among experiences with at least 50 reviews.
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