Arnhem Highway, near Darwin NT

Watch saltwater crocodiles leap from the water

Step aboard our jumping-croc boat and get close to the Top End's biggest predators as they launch for food, feeding shows twice daily.

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Feeding shows twice daily
Family pass available
Open every day except Christmas Day

Tourists leaning over the rail of a flat-bottomed boat as a saltwater crocodile leaps from the water for food, near Darwin

Feeding shows twice daily

11am and 2pm, every day

The cruise

What happens on the jumping croc cruise

From boarding to the final splash, here's what you'll see on the water.

Board the boat

Step onto the jumping-croc boat at the water's edge and head out onto the lagoon.

Crocs leap for food

Watch saltwater crocodiles launch clear of the water as our keeper feeds them from the boat.

Keeper commentary

Hear how these ancient predators hunt, while you stay safely on board.

Twice-daily timing

The cruise runs alongside our feeding shows, at 11am and 2pm, every day.

Your day on the water

From booking to the big leap

Here's how the cruise fits into your visit, start to finish.

Plan your visit
Check the schedule and head to Bluewater Croc Park on Arnhem Highway, near Darwin.
Board the boat
Climb aboard the jumping-croc boat ahead of the 11am or 2pm show.
Watch them leap
See saltwater crocodiles launch from the water as our keeper feeds them.
Keep exploring
Carry on to the wildlife walk and the rest of the park after the cruise.

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Why visit

Built for a full day out

Twice-daily shows

Feeding shows run at 11am and 2pm, every day.

Open every day

Daily 9am–5pm, except Christmas Day.

Family pass available

Good value for two adults and two children.

Easy to find

On the Arnhem Highway, a short drive from Darwin.

Cruise questions

Jumping croc cruise, answered

How does the jumping crocodile boat cruise work?

You board our boat on the lagoon and our keeper guides you along the water as saltwater crocodiles leap for food. The cruise runs alongside our feeding shows, twice daily at 11am and 2pm.

What time does the cruise run?

The cruise runs with our feeding shows, at 11am and 2pm, every day the park is open: daily 9am–5pm, except Christmas Day.

Is the cruise suitable for the whole family?

Yes. Families come aboard together to watch the crocodiles leap, and you can also hold a baby crocodile and visit the wildlife walk the same day.

What's included in the ticket price?

Adult tickets are $45, child tickets (ages 4–15) are $25, and a Family Pass for two adults and two children is $120.

Do you run the cruise every day?

Yes, every day except Christmas Day, with the cruise and feeding shows at 11am and 2pm.

Still have a question?

Call us or send a message — we'll help you plan your day out.

Get in touch 08 5550 3172

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