Bad Fishy Double River Cruise Cairns: Inlet Cruise Plus Sunset Cruise, $96
Quick answer
Bad Fishy sells a bundle of two Trinity Inlet cruises, a 75-minute daytime sail and a 90-minute sunset sail, for $96 per person from Berth A1, Marlin Marina.
Buying the two separately costs $97, so the saving is $1; a drink and a light snack are included, and GetYourGuide shows no rating yet.
Bad Fishy Jet Boating in Cairns
Cairns Inlet River Cruise & Sunset River Cruise - 2 Tours
from $96
The Bad Fishy double river cruise is a two-in-one booking: a 75-minute Cairns inlet cruise in daylight and a 90-minute sunset cruise on the same Trinity Inlet, both from the Cairns Marlin Marina and both run by Bad Fishy Jet Boating in Cairns. It costs $96 per person, and the listing calls it 3 hours in total, though the two cruises add up to 2 hours 45 minutes.
The detail that changes the decision is the arithmetic. The same two cruises cost $44 and $53 when booked one at a time, which makes the bundle $1 cheaper, not a real discount. The reason to book it is one checkout and two departures, not the price. See the Cairns boat tours overview or the home page for alternatives.
| Operator | Bad Fishy Jet Boating in Cairns, as the listing names it |
|---|---|
| Format | Two shared inlet cruises, one in daylight and one at sunset, with an experienced captain |
| Price | $96 per person (about A$138 at 1.437, checked 2026-10-16) |
| Duration | 75 minutes plus 90 minutes; the listing headline says 3 hours |
| Departure times | Not stated; the listing says to check availability and to reconfirm times in your GetYourGuide account |
| Meeting point | Berth A1, Cairns Marlin Marina; marina on Google Maps |
| Food and drinks | A complimentary beverage and a light savoury snack |
| Transfers | Not included; you make your own way to the marina |
| Language | English, with a live guide |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before for a full refund |
| Rating | No rating yet on GetYourGuide |
What is the Bad Fishy double river cruise and what do you see?
It is a pair of calm-water cruises on Trinity Inlet, the estuary beside Cairns city, with mangroves, creeks and the city skyline as the main views.
The daytime cruise is 75 minutes along mangrove-lined water, and the sunset cruise is 90 minutes timed for dusk. The listing offers an experienced captain, a drink and a snack. Sibling listings from the same operator mention commentary about the port and its wildlife, including saltwater crocodiles in the creeks.
- Mangroves and creeks: the main scenery on the daytime run; see Trinity Inlet on Google Maps.
- The working port: reviewers of the 75-minute cruise value seeing how Cairns operates as a port.
- City skyline at dusk: the sunset cruise looks back at the waterfront near the Esplanade on Google Maps.
- Wildlife: local animals along the banks and, in the creeks, crocodiles.
How are the two cruises split up?
You get one 75-minute and one 90-minute departure, which together are 165 minutes on the water, 15 minutes short of the 3 hours in the headline.
| Cruise | Length | Standalone price | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns inlet river cruise | 75 minutes | $44 | 75-minute inlet cruise |
| Sunset inlet river cruise | 90 minutes | $53 | 90-minute sunset cruise |
| Bundle (this page) | 165 minutes | $96 instead of $97 | This page |
The listing's description puts the first cruise in the day and the second in the afternoon, and it does not say whether they are on the same day. I would ask the operator before you book whether you can pick both on one date, and how long the gap between them is.
Where do you meet, and how do you get there?
You meet at Berth A1 in the Cairns Marlin Marina, and you make your own way there because hotel transfers are not included.
Open the marina on Google Maps to find the berth. The listing also tells you to check your GetYourGuide account after booking to reconfirm a "pickup time and location", which reads like a generic message, since the same listing says transfers are not provided. Treat Berth A1 as the meeting point and confirm the times.
How should you plan a day around the two cruises?
Plan around the gap between departures, because the listing does not fix it and the marina sits next to the city's waterfront attractions.
- Book, then open your GetYourGuide account and reconfirm both departure times, since none is printed on the listing.
- Arrive early at Berth A1 for the daytime cruise; find the berth on Google Maps.
- Use the gap between cruises for the Esplanade Lagoon or the Cairns Aquarium, both in the city centre by the water.
- Return to the marina before the sunset departure and pack a jacket and a camera, which the sibling listings recommend.
With the Bad Fishy double river cruise, if the two cruises turn out to be on different days, you gain a second chance at a dry evening, which matters between December and April when 11 to 16 days a month see rain.
What is included, and what is not?
You get both cruises, a captain, a drink and a snack; you do not get transport to the marina.
| Item | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 75-minute inlet cruise | Included | Daytime |
| 90-minute sunset cruise | Included | Around dusk |
| Captain | Included | Described as experienced |
| Drink and light snack | Included | The sunset-only listing names beer, wine or soft drink; confirm for the bundle |
| Hotel transfers | Not included | The includes list shows them with a note to make your own way |
Is the Bad Fishy double river cruise worth it against booking one cruise?
It is worth it only if you want both cruises, because the bundle saves $1 and a single sunset cruise at $53 covers the better view.
| Option | Price | Time on water | Price per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Fishy bundle | $96 | 2 h 45 min | $34.90 |
| Sunset cruise only | $53 | 1 h 30 min | $35.30 |
| Daytime cruise only | $44 | 1 h 15 min | $35.20 |
| Riverboat tour with wildlife spotting | $21 | 45 min | $28 |
Per hour of water time, the bundle is level with the singles. I'd book the sunset cruise alone for a first night in Cairns, and the bundle for a three-night stay when the first morning is free and you want a second look at the inlet in different light. If you want a cheaper hour on the water, the river cruise page lists the shortest options.
2,019 mm is the average annual rainfall at Cairns Aero, with about 120 days of 1 mm or more.
That rainfall is why the month matters for a two-cruise booking: most of it falls from December to April.
When is the best time to go?
May to October is the best window, with 5 to 11 rain days a month, while December to April brings 11 to 16.
| Month | Avg high | Rain days | Sunset (local) | On the water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31.5 °C | 15.8 | 18:58 | Wet season: showers likely on the daytime cruise; sunset cruise often cloudy |
| Feb | 31.3 °C | 16.1 | 18:51 | Wet season: showers likely on the daytime cruise; sunset cruise often cloudy |
| Mar | 30.7 °C | 16.1 | 18:33 | Wet season: showers likely on the daytime cruise; sunset cruise often cloudy |
| Apr | 29.4 °C | 14.6 | 18:09 | Wet season: showers likely on the daytime cruise; sunset cruise often cloudy |
| May | 27.7 °C | 10.5 | 17:54 | Dry and cooler on the water: take a jacket, sun sets earliest |
| Jun | 26.2 °C | 7 | 17:52 | Dry and cooler on the water: take a jacket, sun sets earliest |
| Jul | 25.9 °C | 5.7 | 18:00 | Dry and cooler on the water: take a jacket, sun sets earliest |
| Aug | 26.7 °C | 4.9 | 18:08 | Dry and cooler on the water: take a jacket, sun sets earliest |
| Sep | 28.2 °C | 5 | 18:13 | Dry, warm evenings; late sunset gives the longest golden hour |
| Oct | 29.7 °C | 5.7 | 18:17 | Dry, warm evenings; late sunset gives the longest golden hour |
| Nov | 30.8 °C | 7.8 | 18:29 | Dry, warm evenings; late sunset gives the longest golden hour |
| Dec | 31.5 °C | 10.7 | 18:46 | Wet season: showers likely on the daytime cruise; sunset cruise often cloudy |
The sunset column shows the cruise slot moving through the year: sunset is 5:52 pm in June and 6:58 pm in January, a gap of 66 minutes. The listing does not give departure times, so I would check that the sunset departure matches the month. In the wet season, a heavy cloud cover can hide the colour even when the boat sails.
What do passengers say?
There are no GetYourGuide ratings yet for this bundle, so I cannot report patterns for it.
The two single cruises it contains do have ratings, and they are useful guides: the 90-minute sunset cruise holds 4.6/5 from 245 reviews, and the 75-minute cruise holds 4.6/5 from 70 reviews. Reviewers of those cruises praise captains who are knowledgeable and friendly, and one says it is a good way to start a first morning. Because they are separate listings, I treat them as a guide, not as reviews of the bundle.
Who should skip it?
Skip the Bad Fishy double river cruise if you only have one evening, because a single sunset cruise at $53 gives you the best part of the bundle for less money.
- Travellers who want guaranteed times: the bundle lists none.
- Anyone who needs transport: transfers are not included.
- People wanting a faster ride: the hub lists other boat types.
- Reef seekers: nothing here leaves the inlet; see snorkelling trips from Cairns.
For an evening with a meal, the sunset cruise options include a dinner cruise.
How do you book the Bad Fishy double river cruise?
Book the Bad Fishy double river cruise through GetYourGuide, choose your date and then reconfirm both departure times in your account.
$96 per person for a 75-minute inlet cruise plus a 90-minute sunset cruise from Marlin Marina, with a drink and snack and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best boat rides in Cairns?
For calm sightseeing, the Trinity Inlet cruises; for a meal, the Spirit of Cairns dinner cruise; for the reef, a full-day snorkel trip. This bundle covers two inlet cruises in one booking.
How long are the two cruises?
The daytime cruise is 75 minutes and the sunset cruise is 90 minutes. The listing's headline says 3 hours in total.
Is the bundle cheaper than booking separately?
Only by $1: the single cruises are $44 and $53, which is $97, against $96 for the bundle.
Where do the cruises leave from?
Berth A1 at the Cairns Marlin Marina. Hotel transfers are not included.
Do the cruises run on the same day?
The listing does not say. Ask the operator before booking whether both fit on one date.
Is a drink included?
Yes, a complimentary beverage and a light savoury snack are included. The sunset-only listing names beer, wine or soft drink.
Are there crocodiles on the inlet?
Yes, saltwater crocodiles live in the inlet's creeks, and the Queensland Government says estuarine crocodiles occur between Gladstone and Cape York.
What months are crocodiles most active?
Mandingalbay Authentic Indigenous Tours, another Cairns operator, says summer. The wet season runs December to April.
When not to visit Cairns?
December to April is the wet season, with 11 to 16 rain days a month at highs near 30 degrees, per the Bureau of Meteorology.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free up to 24 hours before for a full refund.
Sources: GetYourGuide listings 1256899, 422132 and 422206 (checked 2026-10-17); Bureau of Meteorology, Cairns Aero; Queensland Government crocodile pages; Mandingalbay sunset cruise page; sunrise-sunset.org; Open-Meteo; Frankfurter.
