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Mandurah Boat Tours

Welcome to Mandurah Boat Tours! We are your premier provider of unforgettable aquatic experiences in Mandurah. With a wide range of cruises and self-drive vessels, including a 50-person Pirate Ship, a deluxe pontoon for 19 people, and various smaller self-drive options, we offer something for everyone. Explore Mandurah's picturesque inland waterways and canal system, encounter bottlenose dolphins, and create lasting memories for individuals of all ages.

1 Hour Deluxe Scenic Dolphin Cruise

Join us for a comfortable cruise through Mandurah's beautiful inland waterways. Departing from the Mandurah Boat Hire office on weekends through Summer, this one hour cruise will give you an in-depth look at Mandurah's waterways.

Mandurah Sunset cruise

Experience a Western Australian Sunset departing on a Saturday evening from mid January to April. This 90 minute cruise will take you to see the amazing canal homes into the Peel Harvey estuary and the Mandurah Marina before watching the sun go down with your friends and family.

Crab Fest 2024

Crab Fest 2024 will be held over the 16th and 17th March, 2024

The Pirate Cruise

Take your seats as we depart from the eastern foreshore for a 45 minute cruise through Mandurah's inland waterways and canals on our fun pirate adventure for children and adults of all ages.

Pirate Ship Lunch Cruise

Join us for an out of school holiday special with fish & chips served aboard. Operating until the 15th December then will recommence the 1st of Febuary

Sundowner Cruise

Enjoy a Western Australian Sunset aboard the Pirate Ship on this 1.5 hour cruise departing on a Saturday night from mid January- April.

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Pirate Ship Mandurah

Hours: 7 days a week over Western Australian holidays. Thursday-Sunday from October to April and weekend only in Winter

Cruise through Mandurah's beautiful inland waterways aboard a Pirate Ship. The pirate crew are dressed and act the part, offering light hearted pirate humour and entertainment that the whole family can enjoy. Being an open-air boat it offers great 360' views of the luxury canal homes and beautiful wildlife including Mandurah's popular bottlenose dolphins. The Pirate Ship has telescopic masts to go under low bridges, a steering wheel at the front for the kids to enjoy, a brass bell at the back to ring, there are even water cannons all adding to the pirate adventure.

Cruises available The 45 minute Pirate cruise operates 7 days over school holidays 10am-3pm with cruises departing on the hour. From October - April Thursday to Sunday and during the cooler months weekends only depending on the weather, please always check our website before heading down over the winter period. 1.5 hour scenic lunch cruise departs on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 12pm outside of W.A school holidays during the warmer months October - April. Adults receive fish and chips and children receive chicken nuggets and chips to enjoy during the cruise. This cruise is not available over school holidays and during the cooler months. Christmas lights cruises are available from the 1st of December to early January. One hour cruises depart Monday - Thursday at 7:30pm and 8:45pm Monday -Sunday. On a Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening a 1.5 hour sunset and Christmas lights cruise departs at 7pm and the 1 hour Christmas lights cruise departs at 8:45pm. Closed Christmas day. 1.5 hour sundowner cruise is available seasonally on a Saturday evening from mid January to the end of April Information We have pirate hats, swords and flags available to purchase on the boat so anyone can get dressed up. The vessel can accommodate up to 50 passengers and has 1 toilet aboard. The vessel is not wheelchair accessible. If you can please leave prams in the car the boat is short on space to store these. During the warmer months we have a shade sail that goes up between the masts and we remove this during winter. The Pirate Ship has hand sanitiser and sunscreen available for your use. Customers are welcome to bring light snacks and drinks aboard. Children require an adult to supervise. Boarding commences 15 minutes prior to the departure time please ensure you are at the jetty ready. We cannot wait for late arrivals, if you are late and miss your cruise tickets are forfeited. Please allow yourself time to park and to walk to the jetty located opposite 9 Mandurah terrace.

Location & Directions

Mandurah Eastern Foreshore Jetty. Opposite 9 Mandurah Terrace

From the Mandurah Visitor Centre at 75 Mandurah Tce. along the Eastern Foreshore, heading towards the large town bridge, past the children's playground and keep walking until you find the town jetty near The Bay Cafe & opposite 9 Mandurah terrace. There will be signage visible to help find us a the jetty. Please ensure you allow time for parking and walking to the jetty. Boarding commences 15 minutes prior to your cruise departure time. We can not wait for late arrivals and tickets will be forfeited.

Cancellation Policy

Payment and Cancellation Policy Our policies allow changes but also reflect the fact Pirate Ship Mandurah may lose the opportunity to sell seats or incur costs if short notice of cancellation is given. Bookings for our “The Pirate Cruise” the "1.5 Hour Sundowner cruise" and the "1.5 Hour scenic lunch cruise" cancelled within 7 days will be offered the opportunity to reschedule only. Passengers that do not show on the day or arrive after the cruise has departed will loose their tickets. Cancellation due to a COVID lockdown or a customers inability to travel will be subject to manual review by us. If you are required to self isolate and it is with in 7 days of your cruise you will be offered to reschedule your cruise to another date within a year. Christmas Lights cruises 1.5 hour Sunset and Christmas lights cruise and New years eve cruise There are no refunds available for any cancellations to our “Christmas Lights cruises and New years eve cruises”. We can offer a voucher for a day time cruise to be used with a 1 year validity if 14 days notice is given we may allow rescheduling at our discretion if availability allows. Rescheduling your scheduled departure date is not allowed once tickets for your cruise are 90% sold. Private bookings are subject to a non-refundable deposit to be secured. Discounts specials promotions and third party offers cannot be applied to existing bookings.

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Dolphin Cruise & Views

Western australia’s best value marine tour, see mandurah’s wonders of the water.

Cruise with dolphins and see Mandurah’s most famous highlights on our Dolphin Cruise & Views tour, with  dolphin sightings guaranteed.¹

Take a fun 1-hour² scenic voyage exploring incredible waterways, where around 90  wild dolphins  reside and visit ~ the largest population in WA!

Aboard our comfortable cruise boat, keep your eyes peeled to spot dolphins feeding, resting and playing in their natural environment. Every ticket includes our Dolphin Guarantee, giving you unlimited return trips until you see them! ¹

What a fantastic day! Beautiful cruising to see groups of dolphins. These amazing creatures were swimming right alongside us. Fabulous commentary from the guides. A must for holidaymakers or day-trippers – 10 out of 10! ELAINE MCATEER, GOOGLE REVIEW

 As well as playful dolphins, take in Mandurah’s most breathtaking views:

• Experience firsthand, the magnitude of the city’s magnificent 134km² estuary.
• Travel through iconic Mandjar Bay, with its ancient Moreton Bay Fig tree and accompanying osprey statues.
• See the Waugal-inspired foreshore and celebrated Kwilena Gabi pool from the water.
• Cruise through stunning canals lined with lavish homes.
• Visit Mandurah Ocean Marina to see unique houseboats, luxury yachts and authentic fishing boats.
• Witness protected wetlands of worldwide importance ~ home to pelicans, ospreys, black swans and other amazing water and shore birds, some who visit from as far away as the Siberian Arctic!
• Hear about Mandurah’s flourishing fishing industry, with origins dating back more than 50,000 years.
• See many other nature, heritage and cultural landmarks along the way.

spot dolphins

Every ticket includes our Dolphin Guarantee

PRIME VIEWS

Unique vantage point to see Mandurah’s best views

FUN FOR KIDS

Family friendly ~ Mandurah’s best boating fun for kids!

expert crew

Live commentary by a local Mandurah expert

FOOD & DRINKS

Enjoy snacks and drinks, or Fish & Chips for lunch³ 

FREE PARKING

Free and convenient parking close to departure point

All Aboard Kids

Mandurah’s best family fun.

Our Captain needs your help! Step aboard and steer the boat from our junior Captain’s wheel on the front deck.⁶

Ring our boat bell and peek through giant binoculars to spot Mandurah’s friendly dolphins. You might also see some amazing water birds!

Switch on the fun! Explore our amazing engine room with life-like marine levers and controls.⁶

We had such an awesome dolphin cruise today around the canals. Saw plenty of dolphins, had fish and chips for lunch – so delicious. The crew were very professional and friendly. I came with my daughter and granddaughters and we all totally loved it! Thank you! LINDA JANE, FACEBOOK REVIEW

Our Dolphin Guarantee

See mandurah’s friendly dolphins ~ we guarantee it, tour prices.

best value dolphin tour IN WA

1-hour canal cruise with dolphin guarantee, $32 seniors/students, $30 seniors weekday special, $18 children (free under 3).

Add Fish & Chips for Lunch from Cicerello’s³

•see below for inclusions•

Book online today, what’s included.

• 1-hour² canal cruise with prime scenic views
• Live commentary from a local Mandurah expert
• Guided dolphin spotting
• Snacks on board to buy⁴
• Our Dolphin Guarantee ~ included in every ticket¹
• $1 tea/coffee
• For Kids – Captain steering wheel, binoculars, bell, marine controls, engine room, and more⁶
• Free and convenient parking
• Add  Fish & Chips’ Lunch , fresh from Cicerello’s³
• 10% discount at our souvenir and local artisan Gift Shop
• Friendly, experienced crew as your hosts
• 10% loyalty discount for any Mandurah Cruises’ experience⁵
• Fully licensed bar to purchase drinks⁴
• Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Churros at San Churros Mandurah

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Vessel options.

Travel aboard one of our modern cruise vessels departing from MANDURAH CRUISES JETTY, MANDJAR SQUARE

LARGE VESSEL

Operates daily.

on 80-seater vessel Mandjar, departing at: 10am, 11.30am (lunch option), 1.30pm & 3pm

$39 Adult, $32 Senior/Student, $30 Senior Weekday Special, $18 Child (3-15 years), FREE Children Under 3 years, $88 Family Pass

Note: 10am & 3pm departure times may not operate on weekdays, outside of peak season.

OTHER VESSELS SUPERCAT & LIBBY J

Operates 11am,12:30pm & 2pm during peak periods

on 22-seater vessel Libby J or 45-seater Supercat

Note: There is no Kids steering station or play zones on these vessels. There is no licensed bar on board these vessels. Soft beverages are available for purchase on Supercat only.

Kids cruise for $5 with our Family Pass

Cruise with us.

Travel aboard one of our modern sightseeing vessels ~ Dancing Dolphin and Mandjar ~ departing from MANDURAH CRUISES JETTY, MANDJAR SQUARE

(options may vary on particular days)

10am, 11.30am (lunch option), 1.30pm & 3pm

Kids cruise for $2.50 with our Family Pass

Further details.

¹ Mandurah’s dolphins are wild creatures viewed in their natural environment. While sighting them is likely, it may not occur on every cruise. Our Dolphin Guarantee ~ included free-of-charge in every Dolphin Cruise & Views tour ~ guarantees your dolphin sighting. Cruise as many times as you like until you see them.

See below for Terms & Conditions.

¹ OUR DOLPHIN GUARANTEE T&CS

Our crew will determine whether there was adequate dolphin sighting during your cruise. This will be confirmed to all guests at the end of your tour and noted in our records. It can also be checked retrospectively with our Booking Office. 

Should there be dolphin sighting during your cruise, the Dolphin Guarantee is not valid for return trips. 

Should a dolphin sighting not occur and you wish to use your Dolphin Guarantee to return, you are free to make another booking within 12 months of your original tour date, subject to availability. 

You may return as many times as you wish until you are on a tour where there is a dolphin sighting. 

Return bookings must be made by phone – by calling our Booking office on 08 9581 1242. Dolphin Guarantee bookings are non-transferable and can only be made for passengers who made the original tour booking. 

Once you are on a tour with adequate dolphin sighting, the Dolphin Guarantee is no longer valid. Should you wish to travel on our Dolphin Cruise & Views again, a new ticket must be purchased. As a customer, you receive a 10% loyalty discount for future bookings of any Mandurah Cruises’ cruise or hire experience.⁵ 

Our Dolphin Guarantee is only available for fully-paid bookings with Mandurah Cruises ~ not available to FOC Companion Cardholders. Each customer receiving the Guarantee must have initially booked our Dolphin Cruise & Views tour.

⁵  excludes Christmas Lights and special event cruises.

³ Enjoy a delicious Fish & Chips’ Lunch as you cruise – available only for the 11.30am departure. The following menu choices are available when booking, served to you on board, fresh from Cicerello’s:

• Fish & Chips – $14
• Grilled Fish & Salad (gluten free) – $19.90
• Chicken Nuggets & Chips – $12.50
• Vegetable Spring Rolls & Chips – $12.50 (vegetarian)
• Hot Chips – $7.50

Bookings for our Lunch option close 30 minutes prior to departure. Please contact our Booking office if you would like to add lunch to your booking.

We recommend bringing:

• warm top (it can get cool on the water)

Cruises depart from Mandurah Cruises Jetty , in front of the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre at Mandjar Square. For Google Map Link ~  CLICK HERE

For our Booking Office and Gift Shop, located nearby, click here.

Free all-day parking (no ticket required) is available at the Reading Cinema / Mandurah Performing Arts Centre carpark on Ormsby Terrace. For a parking location map, click here.

For information on how to get to Mandurah and public transport options, please click here.  

Please arrive for boarding 15 minutes prior to your cruise departure time. Please ensure you allow plenty of time to arrive for your tour as our cruises run to schedule and cannot be extended.

Simply bring a print out of your booking confirmation OR present it on your mobile device to board the cruise. Alternatively you can visit our Booking office and we can print your tickets for you.

² The tour duration is 1 hour, however the cruise may be extended to 1.25 hours, depending on conditions.

A number of our boats have wheelchair / walking frame access. Please select this option when booking or call Mandurah Cruises’ Booking office on  08 9581 1242  to discuss which cruise suits your requirements.

The health and safety of our guests and staff is our absolute priority. We follow strict protocols and operate with the highest of health and safety standards to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Guests must show senior/student card on the day of cruise to redeem the senior/student discounted rate.

Online bookings close 30 minutes prior to departure.

Minimum numbers apply for this cruise to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.

Cruises operate in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately.

Click here  to view Mandurah Cruises’ full Terms & Conditions.

The Pirate Cruise

Take your seats as we depart from the Eastern Foreshore and venture through the Mandurah Canals on our pirate adventure.

• Duration: 45 Minutes (approx.)

1 Hour Christmas Lights Tour

From early December through to January the Mandurah Canal residents display an amazing assortment of Christmas lights that offer an amazing experience to the general public.

• Duration: 60 Minutes (approx.)

Fish & Chips Lunch Cruise (1.5 hrs)

Join us for a 1.5 hour scenic cruise around Mandurah's beautiful inland waterways with a delicious lunch consisting of snapper and chips for the adults and chicken nuggets and chips for the kids.

• Duration: 90 Minutes (approx.)

1.5hr Sunset & Christmas Lights Cruise

Enjoy a sunset cruise before heading into the canals where the residents display an amazing assortment of Christmas lights that offer an amazing experience to the general public.

Sundowner cruise

This 1.5hr cruise will depart from the Eastern Foreshore heading north towards the marina to see all the amazing boats, we'll turn around in Dolphin Quay before coming back into the estuary and into the Port Mandurah canals.

About Mandurah

Mandurah (Mandjoogoordap)

The first people of the region were the Bindjareb people of the Noongar Nation, who named the locality Mandjoogoordap (now Mandurah) which translates to 'meeting place of the heart'.

The Aboriginal community of Mandurah are custodians of the land which centres on our waterways, rivers, lakes, the estuary, the ocean and coastal plains creating an historic thoroughfare in Mandurah today.

The Pirate Ship Mandurah acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia. We recognise their strength and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. recognises their rich cultures and continuing connection to land and waters.

Mandurah is the perfect place for exploring the Mandurah and the Peel region.

As Western Australia's largest regional city, Mandurah is known for its beautiful waterways and relaxed holiday atmosphere. The waterways are absolute paradise for boating, with an abundance of wildlife and many places to explore. For those who enjoy being on the water, no trip to Mandurah would be complete without a pirate themed cruise through the canals and the chance to spot bottlenose dolphins. The Peel-Harvey estuary has a population of approximately 90 resident dolphins and another 40 that visit occasionally from coastal waters.

The Mandurah Estuary and Peel Inlet covers an area twice the size of the Sydney harbour, but the spectacular waterways and pirate adventures are far from the only attraction our coastal paradise has to offer. Mandurah is also WA’s home of crabbing, with a huge population of crab, and the yearly ‘Crabfest’ festival which attracts thousands of visitors. 

An hours drive South of Perth, making an ideal weekend getaway, or a great spot to stop by en-route from the Busselton or Margaret River region. Graced with endless stretches of pristine coastline, tree lined walkways, and safe swimming beaches Mandurah is a perfect holiday destination for the whole family.

History & Development

The first European to settle in the area was Thomas Peel, with the Peel region being named in his honour. The city's name was derived from the Aboriginal word 'mandjar' which means 'meeting place'. On December 15, 1829, 169 settlers arrived in the area to take up the available 250 000 acres reserved for the town.

In 1850 the town was connected to Perth by a coastal road,  then by rail in 1893. In the 1950s, Mandurah was nothing more than a tiny fishing village but the establishment of an alumina refinery at nearby Pinjarra in the early 1970s aided the town's growth. Today, the city is one of the fastest growing in the state, as multi-million dollar resorts and housing estates take advantage of the spectacular water on our doorstep and Mediterranean climate. 

Development is currently underway on the Eastern foreshore to include an enclosed swimming area and huge renovations to the Smart St mall area. Exciting times are ahead for our ever growing coastal paradise. 

Mandurah Canals

Mandurah is a water based town with an Ocean Marina near to the town and a foreshore surrounded by beautiful waterways which feed into the Indian Ocean with plenty of family friendly beaches. The man made canal estates provide luxury homes and a range of accommodation options for visitors. With many homes boasting a private jetty and a huge array of public mooring options to choose from on a sunny day you will find many of the locals en-route for a spot of lunch offering a hearty wave and a friendly smile. 

Getting Here

Drive, train or bus, we have all your options covered in our Getting to Mandurah Guide .

Things To Do

Chilling out by the beach, taking a ride on the Little Train or joining us for a Pirate Canal Cruise , we have everything you need to know for  Things To Do in Mandurah , let us help you make the most out of your trip.