Experience the best Dolphin Watching Cruises in Mandurah

Glide through Mandurah’s Peel–Harvey Estuary, home to over 85 resident Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins year-round. Less than an hour from Perth, departures leave daily from Mandurah Marina, with shared and private cruise options for wildlife spotting or scenic waterways explorations. Whether you’re after a relaxed river journey, a family-friendly outing, or an intimate charter, Mandurah cruises promise effortless, memorable moments on Western Australia’s top estuary.

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From Mandurah: Scenic View Dolphin Cruise

1 hr 15 mins

Explore Mandurah’s picturesque waterways on a relaxing 1-hour cruise with dolphin sightings, live commentary, and exclusive discounts.
Watch dolphins from the open deck as they glide through the estuary.
Learn fascinating insights about the local dolphins and marine ecosystem from the local guide.
Glide past waterfront homes and scenic landscapes in Mandurah’s renowned canal system and make the most of your trip with special offers available.
Did you know? Mandurah is home to around 90 wild bottlenose dolphins, the largest resident dolphin population.

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Explore Mandurah’s picturesque waterways on a relaxing 1-hour cruise with dolphin sightings, live commentary, and exclusive discounts.
Watch dolphins from the open deck as they glide through the estuary.
Learn fascinating insights about the local dolphins and marine ecosystem from the local guide.
Glide past waterfront homes and scenic landscapes in Mandurah’s renowned canal system and make the most of your trip with special offers available.
Did you know? Mandurah is home to around 90 wild bottlenose dolphins, the largest resident dolphin population.

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AU$47

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Murray River Lunch Cruise

4 hrs

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The only Mandurah cruise that ventures up the Murray River with a land stop at Cooper's Mill, a heritage island reachable by boat only.
The ticket covers four courses—morning tea, antipasto board, buffet lunch, and desserts (menu attached)—plus complimentary tea and coffee.
The route covers Peel Inlet, the RAMSAR-listed Creery Wetlands rich in birdlife, the Murray River to Forrest Highway Bridge, and Mandurah's canals.
Mandurah's bottlenose dolphins are frequently spotted along the route, with a local expert guide delivering live commentary on the region's history and nature throughout.

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The only Mandurah cruise that ventures up the Murray River with a land stop at Cooper's Mill, a heritage island reachable by boat only.
The ticket covers four courses—morning tea, antipasto board, buffet lunch, and desserts (menu attached)—plus complimentary tea and coffee.
The route covers Peel Inlet, the RAMSAR-listed Creery Wetlands rich in birdlife, the Murray River to Forrest Highway Bridge, and Mandurah's canals.
Mandurah's bottlenose dolphins are frequently spotted along the route, with a local expert guide delivering live commentary on the region's history and nature throughout.

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AU$149

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Giant & Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise

2 hrs 30 mins

Enjoy a 2 hours 30 minutes Mandurah cruise with dolphin sightings, views of Seba’s Song, live expert commentary, and gift store discounts.
See Seba’s Song, the vibrant 4th Giant sculpture, best seen from the water during your cruise.
Keep an eye out for wild bottlenose dolphins splashing and frolicking near your boat.
Cruise through Ramsar-listed Peel-Yalgorup wetlands and Dawesville Cut while a marine biologist shares stories about local and migratory birds.

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Enjoy a 2 hours 30 minutes Mandurah cruise with dolphin sightings, views of Seba’s Song, live expert commentary, and gift store discounts.
See Seba’s Song, the vibrant 4th Giant sculpture, best seen from the water during your cruise.
Keep an eye out for wild bottlenose dolphins splashing and frolicking near your boat.
Cruise through Ramsar-listed Peel-Yalgorup wetlands and Dawesville Cut while a marine biologist shares stories about local and migratory birds.

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AU$79

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The Pirate Ship Mandurah Tickets

45 mins

Take a memorable 45-minute cruise through the beautiful waterways of Mandurah.
Discover numerous canal homes and some amazing boats on your pirate cruise.
Give your kids a chance to captain a pirate ship for a few moments, snap pictures with the captain, and fire some water cannons.
Look out for local dolphins as you cruise, hang out with crazy pirates, learn the pirate code, and enjoy some light-hearted humor.

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Take a memorable 45-minute cruise through the beautiful waterways of Mandurah.
Discover numerous canal homes and some amazing boats on your pirate cruise.
Give your kids a chance to captain a pirate ship for a few moments, snap pictures with the captain, and fire some water cannons.
Look out for local dolphins as you cruise, hang out with crazy pirates, learn the pirate code, and enjoy some light-hearted humor.

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AU$42

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Mandurah Seafood Lunch Cruise with Lobster Fishing

3 hrs 30 mins

Meals

Join a sea-to-plate adventure as you help haul baited pots from the water, then taste your catch while sailing with a small group of up to 24 guests.
Board at Stingray Point Jetty, just behind the Sebel Hotel Mandurah, accessed from the boardwalk so you can step straight onto the vessel.
Cruise Mandurah's canals and inland waterways past waterside homes as crew point out dolphins and birdlife while you glide through the estuary.
On Reel Affair II, savor an 8-course banquet by chef Tony Howell with lobster three ways, Abrolhos scallops, Shark Bay prawns, and Howard Park tastings.

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Join a sea-to-plate adventure as you help haul baited pots from the water, then taste your catch while sailing with a small group of up to 24 guests.
Board at Stingray Point Jetty, just behind the Sebel Hotel Mandurah, accessed from the boardwalk so you can step straight onto the vessel.
Cruise Mandurah's canals and inland waterways past waterside homes as crew point out dolphins and birdlife while you glide through the estuary.
On Reel Affair II, savor an 8-course banquet by chef Tony Howell with lobster three ways, Abrolhos scallops, Shark Bay prawns, and Howard Park tastings.

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AU$379

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What our guests say

Isobel D

Australia

Family

Sep 2026

Great cruise with my 7 year granddaughter. From meet and greet so warm, fun, friendly and funny whilst cruising beautiful Mandurah. Our host pirate was brilliant and entertaining we all loved it. Fun filled actioned packed dancing 45 minutes. Highly recommend

The Pirate Ship Mandurah Tickets

Kelly H

Australia

Family

Jul 2026

Great cruise not to long for young kids ,Great information from the boat staff and kids loved seeing the dolphins and different kinds of birds and all the houses

From Mandurah: Scenic View Dolphin Cruise

Carolyn R

Australia

Couple

2 weeks ago

Really enjoyed this cruise. Staff were very informative, and friendly. Always ready to answer any questions. Would happily recommend this trip.

Giant & Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise

Lisa S

Australia

Couple

Oct 2026

Everything. The crew were lovely, friendly and knowledgeable on the sights they took us to. We had plenty of room. The food was outstanding. We will recommend this to everyone.

Murray River Lunch Cruise