Mandurah Cruises

What better way to see Mandurah, built on a beautiful estuary, than by boat! Mandurah Cruises sail out of the Mandurah Boardwalk most days of the week. The calm waters of the Mandurah Estuary and canals make it a great way to enjoy cruising, especially for those that are prone feeling sea sick. We hopped aboard a “dolphin and scenic canal cruise”. Tickets can be purchased from the Mandurah Boardwalk ticket office, near Dome Café. Tickets can also be bought online.

On the boat, visitors have a choice to sit upstairs, which is quite open or downstairs which is more enclosed and suited to those who don’t like a brisk breeze in your face. To enjoy the best views, sit close to the front of the boat. The skipper will let you know when dolphins have been sighted over the loud speaker. The 90-minute cruise has an interesting pre-recorded commentary throughout.

While Mandurah Cruises can’t guarantee wild dolphin sightings, there is a very good chance visitors will see these beautiful creatures, as approximately 100 bottlenose dolphins inhabit the area. Guests often spot multiple pods playfully swimming near the boat, sometimes surfing in the wake. The crew confirms adequate dolphin sightings at the end of each tour and records this information. If dolphins aren’t spotted during a cruise, Mandurah Cruises’ Dolphin Guarantee allows guests to return for free within 12 months of their original tour date, subject to availability. Visitors may return as many times as needed until experiencing a successful dolphin sighting.

For an additional $15 per person, you can enjoy deliciously fresh fish and chips on board the boat during the cruise from Cicerellos. A kiosk is also on board, where cold, hot and alcoholic drinks are available for purchase, as well as sweet and savoury snacks.

As well as cruising through the estuary, the boat takes you through the Venetian Canals, where there are many luxury homes. The world renowned Creery Wetlands is also on the agenda, where there’s abundant birdlife.

Once you’re back on dry land at the Mandurah Boardwalk, there’s lots of food options if you choose to cruise and not eat. You’ll find Cicerellos, Simmo’s ice-cream, San Churro, Dome and more. The Dolphin Quay Markets are a short walk away, as is the wonderful Flics Kitchen. We thoroughly enjoyed the dolphin cruise and would recommend it for young and old.