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Mandurah Christmas Lights Tour

Cruise Mandurah's Spectacular Christmas Lights 

From early December through to January the Mandurah Canal residents display a fantastic assortment of Christmas lights that offer an amazing experience to the general public. Hop aboard The Pirate Ship for a Christmas tour that combines two of our favourite things, Pirates and Christmas as we cruise through Mandurah's beautiful inland waterways and canals.

The Pirate Ship is an open air vessel offering the best 360' views, BYO alcohol and of course a steering wheel for the kids!

There is a wishing well located within the canals, throw your money in and donate to the Mandurah Districts Rotary Club which then distributes the funds to local community groups.

If we don't have any availability on the dates you need you could try The White Pearl at Mandurah Boat Hire. Click here to check  or you can join the waitlist here .

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• 1hr Christmas Lights Cruise
• 1.5hr Sunset and Christmas Lights Cruise

1 Hour Christmas Lights Cruise Pricing   

1.5 hour sunset & christmas lights cruise pricing (friday, saturday & sunday only).

** Infants MUST be added to bookings as they are considered a passenger.

* Children must be accompanied by an adult.

One adult is required per five kids attending for supervision.

Wheelchair access is unavailable at this time.

Companion cards are not accepted for these cruises.

Departure Dates & Times

1 Hour Christmas Lights Cruise  

From the 1st of December to the 6th of January the 1 hour Christmas lights cruise departs Monday-Thursday at 7:30pm & 8:45pm and on a Friday,Saturday and Sunday at 8:45pm.

1.5 Hour Sunset & Christmas Lights Cruise 

On a  Friday, Saturday & Sunday  evening the 1.5 hour sunset & Christmas lights cruise will depart at 7pm.  (This cruise has a seperate booking calendar beneath the 1 hour Christmas lights cruise)

We advise everyone to arrive at least 30 minutes before your departure time, boarding commences 15 minutes prior to the cruise departure time. We can not inconvenience other passengers by waiting for late arrivals please ensure you have planned your journey and allowed time for traffic, parking and walking to the jetty. 

Cancellation Policy

Due to the specialty of Christmas lights, cruises are only available for just over a month. There are no refunds available for any cancellations to our “Christmas lights cruises” however if 14 days notice is given we will offer a 45 minute Pirate Cruise voucher to the value of the tickets. Rescheduling your scheduled departure date is not allowed once tickets for your cruise are 90% sold. If we cancel the trip for any reason, including unfavourable weather or mechanical issues then we will attempt to reschedule if availability allows or offer a full refund.

You can read our terms and conditions here:  https://pirateshipmandurah.com.au/terms-conditions

How to find us

We are located at the jetty out the front of The Bay Cafe on the Eastern Foreshore, Opposite 9 Mandurah Terrace . Boarding commences 15 minutes prior to your departure time. We advise everyone to arrive 30 minutes prior to departure to ensure you have time to find the jetty, we cannot wait for late arrivals.

Refer to our parking map to see the best places to park.

Meeting Point 

For the 8:45pm cruise please meet at the steps out the front of 9 Mandurah Terrace. You will be able to see our sign and Banner at the foreshore. Please do not queue on the jetty for the 8:45pm cruise the, first cruise passengers will need to disembark.

For the 7:30pm and 7pm cruise departure you are welcome to head straight to the boat for boarding at the jetty out the front of 9 Mandurah terrace.

What to bring

• Coat or jacket, it's an open air boat and it can get cold on a night.
• Cameras, there's lots to see.
• Due to space restrictions, no prams or strollers open aboard, we have limited storage so please leave prams in the car.
• BYO beers & wine. Maximum 2 drinks per person and no large eskys.
• The seats are wooden benches, if you want a cushion to sit on feel free to bring one or a blanket.

Use this calendar to book the  1 hour Christmas Lights cruise. The 7pm 1.5 hour Christmas Lights booking calendar for Friday, Saturday and Sunday is below this one.

Use this calendar to book 1.5 hour Sunset & Christmas Lights Cruise departing on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening

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As you depart from Dolphin Quay Mandurah Ocean Marina , you’ll be surrounded by a dazzling display of Christmas lights that will transport you to a wonderland on water. The Mandurah Canals are renowned for their festive decorations, making this cruise a must-see holiday attraction. Bring Your Favorite Food & Drinks: For your convenience, our cruises are BYO (Bring Your Own). We provide an esky and ice to keep your refreshments cool, allowing you to savour your favourite holiday treats and beverages while you enjoy the scenery.

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The Experience

Don’t miss mandurah’s christmas lights.

• Available from December 1st through to January 7th.
• A unique way to celebrate the holidays with your family, friends, or colleagues.
• For your convenience, our cruises are BYO (Bring Your Own). We provide an Esky and ice to keep your refreshments cool.
• Our cruises are private bookings ideal for intimate gatherings or larger groups.
• As you depart from Dolphin Quay Mandurah Ocean Marina, you'll be surrounded by a dazzling display of Christmas lights that will transport you to a wonderland on water.

Private Christmas Light Cruise

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• 1.30hr Boat Cruise
• Minimum-6 Maximum-10 Passengers
• Cruising from December - January
• Christmas Lights Guaranteed
• Times Available 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
• BYO Drinks & Food
• Esky & Ice Supplied

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• 0411 515 293
• [email protected]
• South Yunderup, WA

The best way to see Mandurah’s magical Christmas lights!

Renowned as the biggest display of Christmas lights in Western Australia, the Mandurah canals come alive every December as more than 200 canal-side homes create an awesomely intricate display of festive lights. The best estimate is that more than a million individual lights make up the display!

Experience this magical event by hiring the safe, comfortable Mandurah Houseboats Party Pontoon Boat with one of our staff onboard as skipper – it’s by far the best way to experience this amazing festive spectacle close up from the water.

• Our Christmas Lights cruises are available from the 1st December to the 7th January.
• Cruises depart at 7.30pm or 9pm and last for 1 hour 15 minutes.
• Maximum of 6 passengers (no minimum number of people since we charge for the boat not for the number of people).
• Heaps of free parking close to the departure point at 13a Dolphin Drive.

What to Bring:

• One Esky (BYO drinks; max 2 standard drinks per person).
• Food (snacks only).
• Your camera or phone for pics and videos.
• Warm clothing (even in summer it can be cool on the water).
• Blankets for children.
• Your personal music playlist (on your Bluetooth capable phone).
• At least 1 fully charged mobile phone (for communications with Mandurah Houseboats during your hire if required).

Enquire About Making A Booking

Simply fill out the form to enquire about making a booking or scroll further to book online.

If you have any questions or you need help making a booking just give us a call on (08) 9535 9898 or drop us an email at [email protected] .

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Booking Information

• Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
• Minimum booking notice: 3 hours in advance.
• Note that there are no toilets onboard but public toilets are available at the departure location.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation by mandurah houseboats.

If the tour has been cancelled by Mandurah Houseboats due to bad weather conditions or other unexpected circumstances, customers will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.

Cancellation by Customer:

If you cancel with at least 7 days notice, you will be given a full refund.

Owing to high demand, all payments must be made in full at time of booking. There are no refunds available if you cancel your Hire with less the 7 days notice, however we will try our best to re-schedule your Hire if this is possible.

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Christmas Lights Tour

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A cruise through Mandurah's canals, lit up by millions of Christmas Lights. Sing along to your favourite Christmas carols and join in the Christmas cheer as you take in the spectacular displays by the luxury canal houses.

Other Information

No drinks available on board – NO BYO (water and soft drink is fine)

Vessel name: Libby Jay (22 Seater vessel)

No wheelchair or walking frame access – must be able to manage 4 steps to board.

No prams permitted.

The White Pearl

Luxury Pontoon

See the Christmas Lights in style with our new luxury pontoon. Limited to only 19 guests you can enjoy a laid back cruise as part of a public tour or private hire. The vessel has a toilet aboard and alcoholic drinks are BYO.

From early December through to early January the Mandurah Canal residents display a fantastic assortment of Christmas lights that offer an amazing experience to the general public. There is a wishing well located within the canals, throw your money in and donate to the Mandurah Districts Rotary Club which then distributes the funds to local community groups.

Departure Dates & Times

1.5 Hour Sunset & Christmas Lights Cruise

From the 1st of December to early January the 1.5 hour Sunset & Christmas lights cruise departs daily at 7pm.

1 Hour Christmas Lights Cruise

From the 1st of December to early January the 1 hour Christmas lights cruise departs daily at 8:45pm.

What to Bring

• Coat or jacket, it's an open air boat and it can get cold on a night.
• Cameras, there's lots to see.
• Due to space restrictions, no prams or strollers open aboard, we have limited storage so please try to leave prams in the car.
• BYO beers & wine. Maximum 2 drinks per person and no large eskys.

Departure Location and Boarding

20A Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah, 6210. Please check-in at the Mandurah Boat Hire office, 20 minutes before your departure time the boat can not wait for late arrivals.

About the White Pearl

• The White Pearl has one toilet aboard
• Cushioned seats
• Plastic clears on the sides but open at the front
• Maximum passengers onboard is 19 including infants

1 Hour Cruise departing 8:45pm

1.5 hour cruise departing 7pm.

The White Pearl Christmas Lights Cruise

Luxury pontoon.

See the Christmas Lights in style with our new luxury pontoon. Limited to only 19 guests you can enjoy a laid back cruise as part of a public tour or private hire. The vessel has a toilet aboard and alcoholic drinks are BYO.

From early December through to January the Mandurah Canal residents display a fantastic assortment of Christmas lights that offer an amazing experience to the general public. There is a wishing well located within the canals, throw your money in and donate to the Mandurah Districts Rotary Club which then distributes the funds to local community groups.

If you are bringing a infant please ensure you add a ticket for them. All passengers require a ticket as the boat has a legal capacity of 19 people.

New Years Eve

We have a dedicated cruise product running on New Years Eve, book here .

If you are unable to find what you're looking for please submit our waitlist form and we will notify you of any last minute cancellations.

About The Vessel

• The White Pearl has one toilet aboard
• Cushioned seats
• Plastic clears on the sides but open at the front
• Maximum passengers onboard is 19 including infants
• You are welcome to bring snacks and drinks aboard

What to Bring

• Coat or jacket, it's an open air boat and it can get cold on a night.
• Cameras, there's lots to see.
• Due to space restrictions, no prams or strollers open aboard, we have limited storage so please try to leave prams in the car.
• BYO beers & wine. Maximum 2 drinks per person and no large eskys.

Departure Dates & Times

1.5 Hour Sunset & Christmas Lights Cruise

From the 1st of December to the 8th of January the 1.5 hour Sunset &Christmas lights cruise departs  daily  at  7pm. See bottom calendar.

1 Hour Christmas Lights Cruise

From the 1st of December to the 8th of January the 1 hour Christmas lights cruise departs  daily  at  8:45pm. See top calendar.

Departure Location and Boarding

20A Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah, 6210. Please check-in at the Mandurah Boat Hire office,  20 minutes before  your departure time the boat can not wait for late arrivals.

Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds available for any cancellations to our “Christmas Lights Cruises” however if 14 days notice is given we will offer a voucher to the value of the tickets to be used at Mandurah Boat Hire. Rescheduling your departure date is not allowed once tickets for your cruise are 80% sold. If we cancel the trip for any reason, including unfavourable weather or mechanical issues then we will attempt to reschedule if availability allows or offer a full refund.

We  highly recommend  you take out travel insurance to cover your cruise costs. We cannot provide refunds or rescheduling for last minute cancellations under any circumstances, including sickness, COVID, hospitalisations, flight changes or any other unforeseen circumstance.

Christmas Lights Cruise - Supercat 7:15pm

• Duration: 75 Minutes (approx.)
• Location : Mandurah, WA
• Product code: CLSC715

Experience the magic of Christmas with your family and friends on board Mandurah Cruises’ 1 Hour Christmas Lights Cruise. Sing along to Christmas carol favourites and join in the Christmas cheer as you cruise through the wonderland of Christmas lights, illuminating and reflecting onto the water from Mandurah’s luxury canal homes.

Cruising every night from 30th November to 5th January, at 7:15pm & 8:45pm, don't miss this spectacular annual event.

• 2-storeys with seating for guests on the upper deck, lower deck and open bow.
• BYO drinks (limited to a small cooler bag – no stemmed wine glasses or eskies).

This vessel is  NOT  wheelchair or walking frame accessible. To view our other vessels  CLICK HERE . TOUR TIME, LOCATION & PRICES

Time: 7.15pm

Departs: Mandjar Bay (in front of Mandurah Performing Arts Centre)

Prices:  30th November to 5th January 2025 Adult $52 | Child 3-12 years $35 I Child 1-2 years $10

Pricing Age Brackets: Adults – 13 years and over, Child – 3 to 12 years, Child - 1 to 2 years, Infant (under 12 months) FREE on all cruises but must be included in your booking for safety purposes.

IMPORTANT:   View our Christmas Lights Cruise Guidelines  which includes what to bring, what not to bring, boarding times, departure locations and public transport information. ONLINE BOOKINGS Online bookings close 1 hour prior to departure. For bookings inside this time please see our jetty coordination team at our Mandjar Bay departure jetty. TERMS & CONDITIONS To view our terms and conditions please  CLICK HERE .

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Christmas cheer is at its top level here.

Experience WA’s Top Christmas Lights Capital! Mandurah, Australia’s  Top Tourism Town 2023, dazzles each year from 1st December to early January with over 200 canal-front homes lit up. Don’t miss this top-notch festive spectacle!

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Mandurah Christmas Lights Cruise Winners 2022

For the 2022 Christmas Lights Cruise season we again hosted a photo competition to help choose the best Christmas Lights decorated canal home in Mandurah – The People’s Choice Award! Passengers on-board our Christmas Lights Cruises were asked to take a photo of their favourite Christmas Lights house and upload it to the ‘photo competition’ on our website. The house with the most entries would be declared the winner of The People’s Choice Award and all who submitted a photo entry went into the draw to WIN a Mandurah Weekend Escape and other great prize packs.

The Christmas Lights Photo Competition entries have been counted and were announced at the Thank You and Awards night, put on for the Port Mandurah canal residents by Mandurah Cruises, on Sunday 5th February. Here are The People’s Choice for the best decorated Christmas lights house 2022.

1st Prize: 14 Starfire Cl

2nd Prize: 38 Aztec Island Rt

3rd Prize: 21 Starfire Cl

4th Prize: 5 Condor Mews

5th Prize:  26 Picaroon Pl 

The People’s Choice Award place getters were presented with trophies, cheques and prize packs at the Thank You and Awards Dinner hosted by Mandurah Cruises. Other award categories include The Judges Awards, Hall of Fame, Reason for the Season Award, Hot Air Award, and more – see results at the bottom of this article

Now for the  photo competition winners  who were selected at random from the hundreds of photo entries received into our Christmas Lights Photo Competition:

1st Prize: Kathy Bailey

2nd Prize: Jasmine Barry

3rd Prize: Thien Le

4th Prize: Jessica Fomiatti

5th Prize: Rebecca Iannello

Photo competition winners have been contacted by email. A huge thank you to the Port Mandurah Canal residents for putting on such incredible displays again this season and to everyone who entered our Christmas Lights Photo Competition to determine the winner of this award. Tickets go on sale on 1st March 2023 for next season’s Christmas Lights Cruises! Phone 08 9581 1242 or visit our Christmas Lights Cruises page to reserve your seats!

Port Mandurah Canal Christmas Lights Awards 2022

Judges awards 1st Place 26 Picaroon Place

2nd Place 30 Finistere Island Rt

3rd Place 43 Aztec Island Rt

4th Place 5 Condor Mews

5th Place 14 Starfire Close

Stages Award Stage 1 3 Sovereign Gardens

Stage 2 6 Santavea Mews

Stage 3 39 Aztec Island Rt

Stage 4 38 Starfire Close

Stage 5 18 Fistina Ramble

Stage 6 27 Ragamuffin Point

Hot Air Award 40 Santavea Mews

Reason For The Season 21 Starfire Close    

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