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

inclusions
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Dolphins Surfing
Dolphin Spotting, Mandurah Cruises, Tour Guide
Dancing Dolphin, Mandurah Canals, Houses
Pod of dolphins, calf, babies
Mandjar Dolphin Cruises with Tour Guide
Kids Captain Station eye spy finding dolphins
leaping dolphins
Swan and cygnets
Dolphin Spotting, Mandurah Cruises, Tour Guide
Dolphin Quay, Family
Fish and Chip Lunch
Mum and Baby dolphin leaping
Pelican Rookery
Dancing Dolphin, Mandurah Cruises Jetty, Mandjar Bay

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

What’s included

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!

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TOUR PRICES

best value
dolphin tour IN WA

1-hour canal cruise WITH DOLPHIN GUARANTEE

$37 ADULTS

$30 SENIORS/students

$28 seniors weekday special

$18 children (free under 3)

$79 Family

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Hungry?

Add Fish & Chips for Lunch from Cicerello’s³

Departs daily

•see below for inclusions•

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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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PLEASE NOTE:
¹ ³ See below for our Dolphin Guarantee, Lunch options and more information.
² Cruise time may be extended to 1.25 hours, depending on conditions.
⁴ Beverages and snacks can be purchased on our fully licensed boats only (Dancing Dolphin and Mandjar).
⁵ Excludes Christmas Lights and special event cruises.
⁶ Kids’ steering station and engine room on select cruises only (Mandjar).

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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

$37 Adult, $30 Senior/Student, $28 Senior Weekday Special,
$18 Child (3-15 years), FREE Children Under 3 years,
$79 Family Pass

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

Mandjar, Tour Guide,

SMALL VESSEL

Operates SELECTED WEEKENDS

on 22-seater vessel Libby J, departing at:
11am & 12:30pm

$32 Adult, $25 Senior/Student, $15 Child (3-15 years),
FREE Children Under 3 years, $69 Family Pass

Small Vessel Libby J


Kids cruise for $2.50 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

TOUR TIMES

(options may vary on particular days)

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

Mandjar, Tour Guide,

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:

  • camera
  • sunhat
  • sunscreen
  • sunglasses
  • 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.

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