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Mandurah Dolphin Cruise and Scenic Views on a 1-Hour Boat Tour
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Mandurah Dolphin Cruise and Scenic Views on a 1-Hour Boat Tour

by Mandurah Cruises

1 hour
Mandurah
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1 hour
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
A$79.20A$88Save 10%
2 adults × A$39.60
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This boat tour in Mandurah lasts about 1 to 1.25 hours and takes guests through the city’s waterways to see wild dolphins and local sights. The tour includes live commentary from an onboard guide and a host, and snacks are provided. Guests travel through the Ocean Marina and Venetian Canals, known for luxury homes and fishing heritage. The tour highlights Mandurah’s seafood like blue swimmer crab and Western Rock Lobster, which are shown in a live onboard tank. The cruise passes through Mandurah Estuary, Creery Wetlands Nature Reserve, and Mandjar Bay. Visitors may spot Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins feeding or playing in their natural environment, though sightings are not guaranteed. The route also includes views of heritage sites, birdlife in the wetlands, and the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre. The tour goes past Dolphin Quay, Port Bouvard Marina, the large Peel-Harvey Estuary, and the mouth of the Indian Ocean where inland waters meet the sea. All passengers must be able to move independently on the vessel, including boarding and moving around during small waves without help. Cruises operate daily regardless of weather, so appropriate clothing is advised. If no dolphins are seen, guests can return for a free second cruise.

Highlights

Boat cruise lasts about 1 to 1.25 hours
Live commentary and onboard host included
Dolphin sightings guaranteed or free return
Cruise through Ocean Marina and Venetian Canals
Visit Creery Wetlands Nature Reserve and Mandjar Bay
Pass by Mandurah Performing Arts Centre and Dolphin Quay

What's included

Dolphin sightings guaranteed or free return cruise
Tour escort and host onboard
Driver and guide service
Live commentary during the cruise
10% discount at Mandurah Cruises Gift Store
Snacks provided on board

What's not included

Food and drinks unless specified
Alcoholic beverages available to purchase
Gratuities for staff
Transport to and from departure points
Hotel pickup and drop-off service

Itinerary

1

Mandurah Cruises

The tour visits the Ocean Marina and the Venetian Canals lined with luxury homes. Mandurah is known as one of Australia’s oldest fishing towns, famous for seafood like blue swimmer crab and Western Rock Lobster, which guests can see in an onboard live tank. The shallow waterways are a feeding and resting area for wild dolphins that may be seen jumping or riding the boat’s wake. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed since the animals are wild.

75 min

2

Mandurah

The cruise moves through the calm waterways of the Mandurah Estuary. Guests may see Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins, though sightings are not guaranteed. The tour includes views of heritage-protected pioneer and cultural sites, accompanied by live commentary from experienced guides.

3

Creery Wetlands Nature Reserve

The boat passes the Creery Wetlands, a RAMSAR-listed site known for its abundant birdlife. Guides provide informative commentary about the area during the cruise.

4

Mandurah Performing Arts Centre

The tour departs from the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, a building designed by Hames Sharley to blend with the nearby bay and the Mandurah Bridge.

5 min

5

Mandjar Bay

The cruise travels across Mandjar Bay, the central area of Mandurah’s waterways.

75 min

6

Dolphin Quay

Dolphin Quay is the central area of Mandurah Ocean Marina, named after the dolphins that frequent its waters. It hosts a commercial and recreational fleet of boats.

75 min

7

Port Bouvard Marina

Guests cruise through the canals of Port Mandurah, an area noted for its luxurious canal-side homes.

20 min

8

Peel-Harvey Estuary

After leaving the Port Mandurah Canals, the boat moves into the Peel-Harvey Estuary, a 136 square kilometre inland waterway that is home to diverse and rare animal species.

30 min

9

Mandurah and Peel Region

The tour includes information about the history, culture, and wildlife of Mandurah and the Peel region, covering the period from Aboriginal times to the present day.

120 min

10

Indian Ocean

The cruise passes the mouth of the Indian Ocean, where Mandurah’s calm inland waters meet the ocean waves.

5 min

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Wheelchair-accessible transport
Wheelchair-accessible surfaces throughout
Suitable for all fitness levels
The cruise operates in all weather conditions; guests should dress accordingly
Dolphin sightings are guaranteed, but these are wild animals observed in their natural habitat
Total
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