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Perth · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS

The 15 Best Cruises & Boat Tours in Perth

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A city built along a river and an ocean runs a lot of boats. These are the best cruises and boat tours around Perth: scenic runs up the Swan, wine cruises to the valley, dolphin trips off Mandurah and the fast cats to Rottnest, with durations, what is included on deck, and which suit a lazy lunch versus a full day out.

Mandurah: Dolphin and Views Cruise

Mandurah: Dolphin and Views Cruise - The dolphin guarantee: how to plan with confidence

1.Dolphin and Views Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 920 reviews · 1h 15m · from $31Our pick

75-minute Mandurah dolphin cruise with guaranteed sightings, live guide commentary, canal views, and kid-friendly deck fun for $31.

“We’ve done it before, and i think we’ll do it again.Saw quite a few a few dolphins and loads of beautiful houses the trip was great.”

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The Pirate Cruise in Mandurah on Viator

The Pirate Cruise in Mandurah on Viator - Canals and coastline views: the sightseeing portion

2.The Pirate Cruise in Mandurah on Viator

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 638 reviews · from $24Best value

Pirate Cruise in Mandurah: a 45-minute pirate ship ride through canals with dolphins, telescopes, and pirate wheel fun. From $24.39.

“Great cruise for kids and family. Lots of dolphins to see around the canals and tour operators were fun and engaging. Highly recommend.”

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Swan Valley Wine Cruise

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3.Swan Valley Wine Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 472 reviews · from $149

Cruise Perth’s Swan River to Swan Valley with wine tastings, platter lunch, macaron pairings at Mandoon Estate, and dessert with music.

“The morning cruise was great, the lunch excellent but 2 hours back on river a drag & overall don't feel it was worth the cost.”

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Mandurah Dolphin Cruise and Views

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5.Mandurah Dolphin Cruise and Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 376 reviews · from $31

See wild dolphins and birds on a Mandurah Estuary cruise with live commentary, Creery Wetlands, canal homes, and a dolphin-sighting guarantee.

“It has to be done , enjoying all the trip the skipper and the crew where so kind to explain all the trip”

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Perth: Full Day Swan Valley Cruise & Wine Tasting With Lunch

Perth: Full Day Swan Valley Cruise & Wine Tasting With Lunch - Onboard at Captain Cook Cruises: cruise views plus wine and lunch

Perth: Swan River Lunch Cruise

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8.Swan River Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 301 reviews · 2h 30m · from $92

Cruise Perth’s Swan River to Fremantle with reserved seating, captain commentary, and a seasonal buffet lunch plus dessert on board.

“Marvellous cruise , lunch was excellent. Saw porpoises in river scenery was magnificent. Would highly recommend the swan river lunch cruise.”

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Swan River Dinner Cruise

Swan River Dinner Cruise - Price and Value: Is $114.76 Worth It?

9.Swan River Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 270 reviews · from $114

Perth’s Swan River dinner cruise with a hot buffet, live entertainment, reserved seating, and skyline views from the water.

“The service was outstanding staff friendly fantastic customer service and the food was excellent …!! A flawless experience I would recommend this service to everyone”

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From Perth or Fremantle: Swan River One-Way or Return Cruise

From Perth or Fremantle: Swan River One-Way or Return Cruise - One-way vs return cruise: how to choose what fits your day

10.Swan River One-Way or Return Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 268 reviews · 75 - 330 minutes · from $31

Scenic Swan River cruise between Perth and Fremantle with captain commentary, open decks, and standout river views from just $31.

“Nice cruise down the river, some interesting snippets of commentary from the skipper although it is perhaps a little superficial. plenty of time to explore Freo before the return trip. coolest thing was the dude who rode our wake up the river for 2 minutes on a foil surfboard.”

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One way or Return Sightseeing Cruise between Perth and Fremantle

One way or Return Sightseeing Cruise between Perth and Fremantle - Choosing Perth vs Fremantle: which direction fits your day

12.One way or Return Sightseeing Cruise between Perth and Fremantle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 253 reviews · from $35

One-way or return Swan River cruise between Perth and Fremantle with live narration, skyline views, and optional time on shore.

“We chose the return cruise to Fremantle. The cruise was lovely, very relaxing watching all the scenery go passed. Had a lovely 3 hours in Fremantle, looking at the market, walking around the streets and along the waterfront.”

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Perth: Swan River Dinner Cruise

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13.Swan River Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 239 reviews · 2h 30m · from $106

Perth Swan River dinner cruise with city lights, hot buffet dinner and dessert, plus live entertainment or a DJ, sailing from Barrack Street Jetty.

“The views were amazing. The staff were very accommodating and the Buffet was delicious. Will take friends on our next visit.”

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Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise

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