3 Hour River and Rainforest Cruise

Inclusions

• 3-hour Scenic River Cruise: Join us on board of our beautiful timber ferry MV Golden Swan
• Morning Tea: Start your day with a delightful morning tea, featuring fresh bakery cake and locally grown coffee or tea
• Grazing Board Lunch: Indulge in a delicious locally sourced grazing platter served at your table, including fresh Tweed trawler prawns, a variety of deli meats and cheeses, homemade quiches, bakery breads, seasonal fruits and relish
• Captain's Commentary: Fascinating insights into the area's history, plants and wildlife
• Wildlife and Bird Watching: Keep an eye out for playful dolphins and take advantage of ample opportunities for bird-watching and photography

Exclusions

• Onboard Bar: A licensed bar is available for you to purchase a drink while cruising
• Hotel Pick Up: Contact your accommodation provider, or check our FAQs on how to get here via bus or taxi. Free all-day parking is available at our departure location
• We no longer offer transfers

Highlights

A key highlight of the experience is the opportunity to observe sea eagles and other birds of prey during a guided feeding encounter, set against a backdrop of tall fringing subtropical rainforest at Stott’s Island. Complimenting the cruise is a curated tasting of local produce, allowing guests to sample regional tea, coffee and baked goods, cheeses, smoked meats, salami, quiche, salad and fresh seasonal fruit, alongside local trawler-caught prawns.

• Morning Tea
• Bird Watching
• Grazing Board Lunch
• Vegetarian options available upon request
• Captain's Commentary

Time

• Please note: All cruises depart on QLD time.
• Boarding begins at 10am (QLD time). Cruise departs 10.30am (QLD time) to Stott's Island and returns to the Tweed Marina at 1:30pm (QLD time).
• Please arrive 20 minutes prior to cruising. The boat does not wait: The boat departs according to schedule. We cannot wait for guests, even if you are only a few minutes late.

Duration

• 3 hours

Location

• Cruise departs from Tweed Marina, 2 River Terrace, Tweed Heads NSW

What To Bring

• Sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses)
• Layered clothing (it can be a bit windy on the upstairs deck)

Additional Information

• PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME! Late arrivals miss the boat!
• Accessible with strollers, manual wheelchairs, prams
• Suitable to most guests. Please contact us if you have an electric wheelchair, due to size restrictions.
• No animals are allowed on board, except assistance animals
• Please note, seating for meals will always be downstairs
• Please wear suitable attire. No high heeled shoes due to safety restrictions
• Our cruises operate in all weather conditions, guests are not able to cancel or reschedule due to the weather. In case of dangerous weather or river conditions, management can reschedule. In this instance we will contact guests as soon as possible, generally 24 hours prior to cruising.
• If you travel with us during Daylight Savings Time, please double check your departure time. This cruise departs on Queensland Time (AEST / GMT+10)
• No cancellation within 7 days of travel. Free cancellation or rescheduling more than 7 days before cruising. Please contact us directly for further information.

Cancellation Policy

• No refunds will be given when you miss the boat due to late arrival. Up to management discretion, guests can rebook for a rebooking fee.

Booking Information

• Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
• Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
• We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
• The operator reserves the right to update their rates without notice