Cairns Habitat Cruises along the Trinity Inlet

Enjoy Cairns Habitat Cruises with a calm water cruise along picturesque Trinity Inlet, conveniently departing from the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns Australia right next to the Great Barrier Reef.

Cairns Habitat Cruises is highly environmentally-conscious and was recently recertified at “Advanced Ecotourism” level. Cairns Habitat Cruises is also currently undertaking a comprehensive greenhouse gas emissions audit as part of the Australian Government’s Green house Challenge Plus programme and the Tourism North Queensland Planet Safe partnership programme.

Discover the secrets of this unique and special mangrove-lined waterway on our MV Habitat and see a rich and diverse array of wildlife including crocodiles, native birds and over 70 species of fish.

Linking Cairns to the sea, Trinity Inlet is a tropical tidal estuary that services freight, leisure and fishing vessels. This vibrant and busy harbour is steeped in history and culture - captivating its visitors with many interesting sea faring tales of the trade.

Enjoy crocodile spotting in safety aboard the M.V. Habitat Explorer on your Cairns Habitat Cruise whilst learning about the inhabitants of the area.

There is also a magic opportunity to view these fascinating reptiles up close during the Crocodile Farm Tour.

M.V. Habitat Explorer is a modern, air-conditioned 14 metre catamaran providing the ultimate in cruising comfort.

Departing from the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns, the three hour, half day tour combines a cruise on Trinity Inlet as well as a tour of the Cairns Crocodile Farm.

Passengers are treated to the friendly and helpful service from our trained interpretive crew.

View hundreds of estuarine crocodiles, large and small at Australia’s largest commercial farm.

Your tour through the farm includes an informative commentary about crocodiles and this fascinating industry.

As a bonus, enjoy the magnificent water and wading birds which have come to call these attractive lagoons home.

Your coach journey to or from the crocodile farm travels through sugar cane fields just to the South of Cairns.

You are in good hands

Know your Cairns cruise is owned and managed by Cairns Habitat Cruises, experienced and award winning cruise operators, the Wallace family.

The Wallace family established Australia’s renowned reef cruise operator, ‘Quicksilver’ between 1979 and 1989.

Since then they have owned and managed Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises that enjoys a fine reputation for its friendly and hospitable crew.