Dolphin Cruises & Boat Tours in Mandurah, WA
Welcome to Mandurah Cruises
Mandurah Cruises runs dolphin cruises, Christmas lights cruises, river lunch tours, seafood experiences, sunset cruises and self drive picnic boat hire on the calm waters of the Peel-Harvey Estuary and the Indian Ocean. We are less than an hour south of Perth and our boats depart daily from central Mandurah’s tourism precinct.
Our estuary is twice the size of Sydney Harbour, fed by the Murray, Harvey and Serpentine rivers and ringed by wetlands of international importance. It holds the largest resident population of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins in Western Australia, along with pelicans, ospreys, black swans and migratory shorebirds. These waters also produce Mandurah’s famous blue swimmer crabs, from the only fishery in the world certified sustainable across both commercial and recreational sectors.
First to inhabit the region were the Bindjareb people of the Noongar Nation. They named it ‘Mandjoogoordap’ ~ meaning ‘meeting place of the heart’. We acknowledge the Bindjareb people and their elders as traditional custodians of this land.
Our dolphins are wild and free to come and go. That is why every dolphin cruise in Mandurah comes with our Dolphin Guarantee: if your cruise does not sight them, you come again free until you do. That is how sure we are.
Looking for things to do in Mandurah? Choose a one hour dolphin cruise, a Christmas Lights Cruise, a long lunch on the Murray River, a Seafood Experience cruise, a Sunset Cruise, a Giant and Dolphin cruise, or a self-drive Picnic Boat through the canals.
Mandurah was voted Australia’s Top Tourism Town in 2023, and it is easy to see why. Welcome to our picture-perfect water wonderland. We know you’ll love it!
Amazing experience! Impressed with everything – the crew, the views, food, dolphins and wildlife. Spectacular and well worth the value. You won’t be disappointed.
Michelle Mackay, FACEBOOK REVIEW
Choose your Mandurah Boat Tour
Every cruise here shows you a different side of Mandurah. Some are an hour on the water, some are a whole afternoon with a chef on deck. Short on time, or cruising with kids? Start with our one-hour Dolphin Cruise & Views, or a 2 hour Giant & Dolphin Cruise. Want a longer day out? Take the Murray River lunch or a seafood cruise. After something for a special occasion, look at our sunset cruises and picnic boats.
Here is what to expect from each:
The staff are so knowledgeable. It’s a fantastic trip around the bay, and seeing the wild dolphins racing along side the boat was brilliant. Thoroughly enjoyed my cruise.
SUZANNE SMITH, FACEBOOK REVIEW
Mandurah Giant and Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise
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About
Mandurah Cruises
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dolphin tour & marine adventures
Mandurah Cruises is owned by Sea West, a family business operating tours in Mandurah and to Rottnest Island. We carry many thousands of guests each year and holds a 4.6 star average across more than 8,000 reviews on TripAdvisor, Google and social platforms.
Our crew are Mandurah locals. They know the estuary, the canals and the rivers, and they know our dolphins as named individuals through our research collaboration with a dolphin scientist at Murdoch University. That local knowledge is what turns a boat ride into a proper tour, and it is what our guests write about most often.
Every cruise runs aboard a comfortable, custom-built vessel. Our fleet operates under a Safety Management System regulated by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, and we are an accredited Quality Tourism business. Our Wild Seafood Experience won the 2024 WA Seafood Industry Award for Seafood Experience.
We also host private charters, functions and weddings, and our gift vouchers are delivered instantly by email.
You will love being our guest. We look forward to welcoming you on board.
frequently asked questions
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Where do your cruises depart from?
Most cruises depart from the Mandurah Cruises Jetty at Mandjar Square, directly in front of the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre. Our Seafood Experiences, and Sunset Seafood Cruises, as well as the Christmas Lights Cruise on the Reel Affair leaves from Stingray Point, just around the corner on 14 Vivaldi Drive. We are always happy to help on 08 9581 1242, and our ticket office is found at 73 Mandurah Terrace, open from 9-330pm daily.
Where do I park?
For cruises leaving from our Mandjar Square jetty, we recommend Ormsby Terrace, which is free all day with no ticket machines and has four ACROD bays. It is a short, step-free walk to our jetty. To visit our shop, there is parking by TODs cafe, and if cruising from Stingray Point, there is ample parking, with ACROD spaces, just by the jetty at 14 Vivaldi Drive.
How do I get to Mandurah without driving?
The Mandurah train line runs from central Perth to Mandurah Station and takes about 50 minutes, and departs every 15 minutes in peak times. From Mandurah Station, the 588 bus runs every 15 minutes, and takes you to the corner of Hackett Street and Mandurah Terrace, which is a few steps from our ticket office at 73 Mandurah Terrace.
Can you accommodate wheelchairs, walkers and limited mobility?
Our boats Mandjar and Dancing Dolphin are wheelchair and walker friendly – these run Dolphin Cruise & Views and Murray River Lunch Cruises as well as Christmas Lights Cruises. Access to our jetties, ticket office and recommended car parks are all step-free. Access on our other boats varies – please tell us when you book or call us on 08 9581 1242 and we will make sure you are on the right boat. Our accessibility statement covers hearing, vision, sensory and Companion Card details.
Do you accept Companion Cards?
Yes, on our Dolphin Cruise & Views tour. We need to see the card in advance and bookings must be made via phone (with email scan of card) or by visiting our ticket office on 73 Mandurah Terrace.
Is there a toilet on board?
Yes, all our vessels have toilets aboard. Dancing Dolphin’s is fitted with a handrail.
When is the best time of year to see dolphins in Mandurah?
You can see them year round. The estuary is home to a resident population that lives here permanently rather than migrating through. The ability to spot them depends on visibility and light. Calves are usually born between November and June, so summer is your best chance of seeing a mother and baby together
How does the Dolphin Guarantee work?
If your Dolphin Cruise and Views or Giant and Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise does not sight dolphins, you cruise again free. Our crew confirm it to everyone on board at the end of the cruise and record it, so you do not need to ask or make a case for it. You can keep coming back until you see them. If you live overseas, we can extend validity.
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