Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours in Perth

Watch the sunset over the Perth skyline as you float down the Swan River on this 90-minute evening cruise. Listen to the live commentary as you glide past landmarks like the Crown Casino and Old Swan Brewery, admire the glittering waterfront of Claisebrook Cove, and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine as you soak up the views.

Take a 2-hour whale-watching cruise from Hillarys Boat Harbour, just north of Perth, for a chance to get out on the Indian Ocean and look for humpback whales during their yearly migration along the coast of Western Australia. When booking, you have the option to enhance your experience at Hillarys with admission to the Aquarium of Western Australia. Or, select the option that includes round-trip transport from Perth, which provides free time at Hillarys to enjoy family-friendly attractions on your own, such as restaurants, shops, bars, a beach and waterslides.

Admire the scenery of the Swan River on this lunch cruise from Perth. You'll travel upriver from the city center to see riverside sights like Burswood Entertainment Complex and the Belmont Racecourse. While you cruise, enjoy a buffet lunch of hot and cold dishes, dessert and a glass of wine. The return journey includes afternoon tea, live entertainment and more drinks.Effective April 4 to May 16, 2018, due to construction of the new Perth stadium footbridge see the note below about the change to your itinerary.

Cruise through the Swan River Valley from Perth for a relaxing day on the water that includes a stop at a local winery. Take in views of Perth and the riverfront scenery of the upper Swan River while snacking on morning and afternoon tea, and enjoy wine tastings on board the boat before visiting Sandalford Winery for a behind-the-scenes tour and 2-course lunch with more wine tastings. On the return cruise, listen to live entertainment.Effective April 4 to May 16, 2018, due to construction of the new Perth stadium footbridge, the government have closed access to all vessels. There will be a small bus trip within your cruise time due to this temporary closure.

Start your Penguin Island tour with a 90-minute dolphin and sea lion cruise of Shoalwater Bay near Perth. An expert guide points out bottlenose dolphins, seabirds and other wildlife in the Shoalwater Island Marine Park before you disembark at Penguin Island for a ranger-led feeding of little penguins. You have two hours of free time to explore the Discovery Centre and island on your own, but you can stay longer to swim, hike or enjoy a picnic at the shore  -  simply catch a later ferry back to Shoalwater.

Spend an evening on the Swan River during this Perth dinner cruise that highlights the beauty of the city from the water. As you glide past the downtown riverfront and surrounding suburbs, admire twinkling lights reflecting on the water, listen to live music and dine on a buffet of roast beef, prawns, lasagna and more. Australian wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee and tea are provided, and you can purchase spirits from the bar.

On this round-trip cruise from Perth to Fremantle, admire the riverfront scenery of Perth as you travel down the Swan River, and take a sightseeing tram tour of Fremantle to see the top landmarks of this historical port city. Then reboard the boat for the return cruise to Perth, enjoying a buffet lunch on the way.

Explore Fremantle on a full-day craft beer tour that includes a boat cruise along the Swan River from Perth. Visit three bars that feature great beers from Western Australia, soak up the suds with a tasty pub lunch, and get to know the history of Fremantle along the way. Includes beer tastings, lunch, and scenic cruise on the Swan River.

Get a first-hand look at one of nature's most impressive spectacles - the annual whale migration - on this half-day cruise from Perth. See magnificent humpback and southern right whales swimming, diving and playing along Australia's west coast as you sail out into the Indian Ocean. Traveling on a specially designed whale-watching boat including a water-level viewing area and underwater microphone, you'll have every chance to get up close to the gentle giants and snap photos of the whales in their natural environment.

Spend lunch on the water during this Swan River cruise from Perth. As you glide leisurely down the river from the city to Fremantle, a historical port city located where the river meets the Indian Ocean, feast on a buffet lunch of seafood, hot dishes, salads, fruit and more. While you eat, take in views of Perth's waterfront suburbs and yacht clubs.

See some of Perth's top sights from the water on a leisurely Swan River cruise. As you depart the city center, admire Perth riverfront attractions like the Bell Tower and King's Park, and glide past pretty suburbs to reach Fremantle, located where the river meets the Indian Ocean. Coffee and tea are provided on board, as well as wine tastings on select departures. Choose a departure time when booking.