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Enjoy a 1-hour Mandurah cruise with guaranteed dolphin sightings, live commentary & special offers.
- Everything you get: Take a 1-hour cruise, spotting bottlenose dolphins and learning about the region's rich marine ecosystem from local guides. Get access to the engine room, marine controls, captain’s steering wheel & giant binoculars, and exclusive offers.
- Why choose this: Unlike typical marine tours, this cruise offers guaranteed dolphin spotting in their natural habitat. With expert guides onboard, interactive features, and exclusive discounts, the cruise combines wildlife watching, learning, and relaxation in one experience.
Enjoy a 1-hour Mandurah cruise with guaranteed dolphin sightings, live commentary & special offers.
- Everything you get: Take a 1-hour cruise, spotting bottlenose dolphins and learning about the region's rich marine ecosystem from local guides. Get access to the engine room, marine controls, captain’s steering wheel & giant binoculars, and exclusive offers.
- Why choose this: Unlike typical marine tours, this cruise offers guaranteed dolphin spotting in their natural habitat. With expert guides onboard, interactive features, and exclusive discounts, the cruise combines wildlife watching, learning, and relaxation in one experience.
Inclusions
- 1-hour Mandurah cruise
- Dolphin sightings
- Live commentary by local expert
- Friendly, expert crew
- Access to engine room, marine controls, captain’s steering wheel & giant binoculars
- Buy 1 get 1 free churros at San Churros Mandurah
- 10% discount in Mandurah Cruises Gift Store
- 10% loyalty discount for any Mandurah Cruises’ experience
- Tip: Keep an eye out for rare birds such as ospreys and black swans on your cruise.
- This experience is wheelchair and walking frame accessible.
- Your guide dog is welcome on the cruise.
- Please note that guests can purchase lunch, snacks and drinks on the cruise at an additional cost.
- The Dolphin Guarantee ensures that a guest can make a free booking within 12 months of their original tour date if they do not see any dolphins during their visit and if this is confirmed by the crew.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Rochelle
Jun 2025Verified booking
The trip was fabulous- great staff - very knowledgeable. Didn't see many dolphins which was a bit disappointing but looking at all the real estate and surroundings was lovely.
DHIRAJ
Jun 2025Verified booking
We haven't seen dolphin as much as we expected
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Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION75 minutes
FREQUENCY11.15am, 2.15pm
MODE OF TRANSFERCruise Ship
Timeline
Map
START POINT
Barrack Street Jetty
Start your journey from Barrack Street Jetty, Perth, a scenic departure point that sets the stage for your Swan River exploration.
Passes by
The Bell Tower
Swan Brewery
Kings Park
Royal Perth Yacht Club
Point Walter
The Blue Boat House
7
END POINT
2 ending points available
1. E Shed
End your journey at Fremantle where you can get down and explore the city’s vibrant CBD, riverside parks, and dining hubs.
2. Barrack Street Jetty
Make a day of it—cruise the Swan River and enjoy free time to explore Fremantle’s vibrant port city.
- Starting point: Perth Barrack Street Jetty, right in the heart of the city
- Everything you get: Swan River cruise (Perth–Fremantle–Perth), expert Captain’s live commentary, access to a full bar on board, and unreserved seating.
- Sights covered: Swan River’s scenic waterfront, Perth skyline, historic Fremantle port, and iconic riverside landmarks
- Why choose this: Combines a relaxing river cruise with the freedom to discover Fremantle’s cafes, museums, and harbourside charm—no rush, just pure exploration.
- Upgrades: Choose a round-trip cruise for double the river views, or add free time in Fremantle to explore the historic port city before returning.
Make a day of it—cruise the Swan River and enjoy free time to explore Fremantle’s vibrant port city.
- Starting point: Perth Barrack Street Jetty, right in the heart of the city
- Everything you get: Swan River cruise (Perth–Fremantle–Perth), expert Captain’s live commentary, access to a full bar on board, and unreserved seating.
- Sights covered: Swan River’s scenic waterfront, Perth skyline, historic Fremantle port, and iconic riverside landmarks
- Why choose this: Combines a relaxing river cruise with the freedom to discover Fremantle’s cafes, museums, and harbourside charm—no rush, just pure exploration.
- Upgrades: Choose a round-trip cruise for double the river views, or add free time in Fremantle to explore the historic port city before returning.
Inclusions
- One-way cruise from Perth
- Round-trip cruise from Perth (as per option selected)
- Captain’s commentary
- Free time in Fremantle (as per option selected)
- Tip: Keep an eye out for black swans and stingrays often seen swimming in the river.
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
- The one-way cruise lasts 1 hour 15 minutes, while the round-trip cruise lasts 2 hours 45 minutes.
- Both the one-way cruise and the round-trip cruise depart at 11:15am and 2:15pm.
- If you opt for the round-trip cruise + Fremantle explorer, please note that the cruise departs from Perth at 11:15am. After spending some free time in Fremantle, the return cruise departs from Fremantle at 3:45pm.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION75 minutes
FREQUENCY12.45pm, 3.45pm
MODE OF TRANSFERCruise Ship
Timeline
Map
START POINT
E Shed
Start your journey from E Shed, Victoria Quay, a scenic departure point that sets the stage for your Swan River exploration.
Passes by
The Bell Tower
Swan Brewery
Kings Park
Royal Perth Yacht Club
Point Walter
The Blue Boat House
7
END POINT
2 ending points available
1. Barrack Street Jetty
End your journey at Perth, where you can get down and explore the city’s vibrant CBD, riverside parks, and dining hubs.
2. E Shed
Relaxing Swan River cruise from Fremantle to Perth with live captain’s commentary and city views.
- Starting point: Fremantle pier, with easy access to the Swan River cruise vessels
- Everything you get: One-way scenic river cruise to Perth (1 hr 15 mins), entertaining captain’s commentary, full bar facilities on board, and unreserved seating for a casual, social atmosphere.
- Sights covered: Perth city skyline, Black Wall Reach cliffs, Point Walter Spit, Crawley Edge Boatshed (“Blue Boat House”), upscale suburbs, and yacht clubs
- Why choose this: Effortless way to travel between Fremantle and Perth while soaking up iconic riverside sights and local stories
- Upgrades: Opt for a 2.5-hour round-trip cruise for uninterrupted views and to get dropped off back where you started.
Relaxing Swan River cruise from Fremantle to Perth with live captain’s commentary and city views.
- Starting point: Fremantle pier, with easy access to the Swan River cruise vessels
- Everything you get: One-way scenic river cruise to Perth (1 hr 15 mins), entertaining captain’s commentary, full bar facilities on board, and unreserved seating for a casual, social atmosphere.
- Sights covered: Perth city skyline, Black Wall Reach cliffs, Point Walter Spit, Crawley Edge Boatshed (“Blue Boat House”), upscale suburbs, and yacht clubs
- Why choose this: Effortless way to travel between Fremantle and Perth while soaking up iconic riverside sights and local stories
- Upgrades: Opt for a 2.5-hour round-trip cruise for uninterrupted views and to get dropped off back where you started.
Inclusions
- One-way cruise from Fremantle
- Round-trip cruise from Fremantle (as per option selected)
- Captain’s commentary commentary
- Tip: Keep an eye out for Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins often seen swimming in the river.
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
- The one-way cruise lasts 1 hour 15 minutes, while the round-trip cruise lasts 2 hours 45 minutes.
- The one-way cruise departs at 12.45pm and 3.45pm, whereas the round-trip cruise departs at 12.45pm only.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Sail aboard a 17-metre catamaran with full deck access, refreshments, & expert commentary.
- Starting point: Arrive at Dunsborough Boat Ramp, then hop aboard a 17-metre catamaran to cruise into the sheltered waters of Geographe Bay.
- Everything you get: 2-hour whale-watching cruise, live commentary by a marine scientist, tea & coffee, sighting guarantee (Get a free return voucher, if no whales spotted).
- Sights covered: Humpback whales in Geographe Bay, Bunker Bay, Southern Right whales, dolphins, seals.
- Why choose this: It’s more than just a cruise—see whales up close on a custom-designed vessel, with uninterrupted views and a marine scientist sharing real-time facts.
Sail aboard a 17-metre catamaran with full deck access, refreshments, & expert commentary.
- Starting point: Arrive at Dunsborough Boat Ramp, then hop aboard a 17-metre catamaran to cruise into the sheltered waters of Geographe Bay.
- Everything you get: 2-hour whale-watching cruise, live commentary by a marine scientist, tea & coffee, sighting guarantee (Get a free return voucher, if no whales spotted).
- Sights covered: Humpback whales in Geographe Bay, Bunker Bay, Southern Right whales, dolphins, seals.
- Why choose this: It’s more than just a cruise—see whales up close on a custom-designed vessel, with uninterrupted views and a marine scientist sharing real-time facts.
Inclusions
- 2-hour whale-watching cruise
- Live commentary by a marine scientist
- Tea & coffee
- Sighting guarantee (Get a free return voucher, if no whales spotted)
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
- This experience is for pregnant women. However, guests with motion sickness must consult a doctor before going on this tour.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- The boat is a 17-metre catamaran with wide open decks and can accommodate a maximum of 72 people.
- The cruise departs from Dunsborough Boat Ramp.
- These tickets can't be cancelled. However, they can be rescheduled up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Set out on this 2-hour whale-watching cruise through Flinders Bay with real-time insights and open-air viewing.
- Starting point: Head to Augusta Boat Harbour and board your whale-watching vessel for a 2-hour journey into the sheltered waters of Flinders Bay.
- Everything you get: 2-hour whale-watching cruise, live commentary by a marine scientist, tea & coffee, sighting guarantee (Get a free return voucher, if no whales spotted).
- Sights covered: Humpback whales and Southern Right whales in Flinders Bay.
- Why choose this: This is more than sightseeing—it’s a front-row experience guided by experts, with uninterrupted views of whales in their natural habitat.
Set out on this 2-hour whale-watching cruise through Flinders Bay with real-time insights and open-air viewing.
- Starting point: Head to Augusta Boat Harbour and board your whale-watching vessel for a 2-hour journey into the sheltered waters of Flinders Bay.
- Everything you get: 2-hour whale-watching cruise, live commentary by a marine scientist, tea & coffee, sighting guarantee (Get a free return voucher, if no whales spotted).
- Sights covered: Humpback whales and Southern Right whales in Flinders Bay.
- Why choose this: This is more than sightseeing—it’s a front-row experience guided by experts, with uninterrupted views of whales in their natural habitat.
Inclusions
- 2-hour whale-watching cruise
- Live commentary by a marine scientist
- Tea & coffee
- Sighting guarantee (Get a free return voucher, if no whales spotted)
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
- This experience is for pregnant women. However, guests with motion sickness must consult a doctor before going on this tour.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- The cruise departs from Augusta Boat Harbour.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Itinerary
START POINT
Mandurah Cruises Jetty
Meet your friendly crew at the Mandurah Cruises Jetty. After a thorough safety briefing, settle into your boat and prepare to cruise the calm waterways.
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Seba's Song
Get a rare waterside view of this colourful, larger-than-life wooden Giant, which is part of the Giants of Mandurah outdoor art trail.
Passes by
Peel-Harvey Estuary
Mandjar Bay
Kwilena Gabi Pool
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END POINT
Mandurah Cruises Jetty
See dolphins & Seba’s Song on a 2.25-hr cruise with a friendly guide & special discounts.
- Starting point: Meet at Mandurah Cruises Jetty, where you’ll meet your friendly crew and get a safety briefing before setting off.
- Everything you get: Explore Mandurah’s waterways aboSong sculpture, enjoy live narration by a marine biologist, and benefit from exclusive discounts at local shops.
- Sights covered: Enjoy views of Mandurah Estuary, Peel-Harvey Estuary, Seba’s Song, and local wildlife including dolphins and birdlife.
- Why choose this: Experience Mandurah’s waterways differently—spot dolphins, explore Seba’s Song, all while learning cool facts from your marine biologist.
See dolphins & Seba’s Song on a 2.25-hr cruise with a friendly guide & special discounts.
- Starting point: Meet at Mandurah Cruises Jetty, where you’ll meet your friendly crew and get a safety briefing before setting off.
- Everything you get: Explore Mandurah’s waterways aboSong sculpture, enjoy live narration by a marine biologist, and benefit from exclusive discounts at local shops.
- Sights covered: Enjoy views of Mandurah Estuary, Peel-Harvey Estuary, Seba’s Song, and local wildlife including dolphins and birdlife.
- Why choose this: Experience Mandurah’s waterways differently—spot dolphins, explore Seba’s Song, all while learning cool facts from your marine biologist.
Inclusions
- 2.25-hour Mandurah sightseeing cruise
- View of the 4th Giant, Seba’s Song
- Dolphin sightings
- Live commentary by marine biologist
- Friendly, expert crew
- Buy 1 get 1 free churros at San Churros Mandurah
- 10% discount in Mandurah Cruises Gift Store
- 10% loyalty discount for any Mandurah Cruises’ experience
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
- Please note that guests can purchase lunch, snacks and drinks on the cruise at an additional cost.
- The Dolphin Guarantee ensures that a guest can make a free booking within 12 months of their original tour date if they do not see any dolphins during their visit and if this is confirmed by the crew.
- Please note the itinerary is indicative and may be subject to change.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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