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Perth River Cruises: 6 Worth Booking

6 river trips  ·  from $31 a head

Good perth river cruises sell their best seats weeks ahead. Below: the 6 to book early, what each fare includes and how they differ once you are aboard.

Swan River Scenic Cruise - From the Bell Tower to Kings Park
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Swan River Scenic Cruise

1.Swan River Scenic Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 361 reviews · from $46Our pick

Cruise the Swan River from Perth to Fremantle and back in about 2 hours 45 minutes. Captain Cook Cruises provides live commentary, river views of the Bell Tower, Kings Park, Swan Brewery, yacht club, waterfront homes, and Fremantle Harbour. Choose a Perth or Fremantle departure, with drinks and light snacks available to buy.

“Very relaxing cruise down the Swan River between Perth and Fremantle. Great crew and a running commentary about the area.”

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Perth: Swan River Lunch Cruise - The riverfront sights between Perth and Fremantle
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Perth: Swan River Lunch Cruise

2.Swan River Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 301 reviews · 2h 30m · from $92

Spend 150 minutes cruising from Perth to Fremantle and back aboard Captain Cook Cruises WA. Your reserved table, seasonal buffet, cake dessert, captain’s commentary, and full bar make this an easy afternoon outing. You will pass yacht clubs, riverside homes, marinas, docks, and Fremantle’s heritage buildings.

“A very nice 2.5 hours. Saw a lot of sights on the way to Fremantle and back. Lunch was excellent. Great food with well organised service. No queues at the bar. A really enjoyable trip. Captain’s commentary…. good luck with that, too noisy to hear a word.”

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Swan River Dinner Cruise - The buffet: plentiful, flexible, and better for relaxed diners
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Swan River Dinner Cruise

3.Swan River Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 270 reviews · from $114

Board Captain Cook Cruises at Barrack Street Jetty for a 2.5-hour evening on the Swan River. You’ll have reserved seating, a hot and cold buffet, live music or a DJ, and city-light views. Drinks cost extra, and seating can affect noise levels, so arrive early and share dietary needs when booking.

“Great atmosphere. Lovely food . Great entertainment. Difficult to find fault with any of the experience. Would recommend to anyone”

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From Perth or Fremantle: Swan River One-Way or Return Cruise - From Perth’s skyline to Swan Brewery
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From Perth or Fremantle: Swan River One-Way or Return Cruise

4.From Perth or Fremantle: Swan River One-Way or Return Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 268 reviews · 75 - 330 minutes · from $31Best value

Travel between Perth and Fremantle by boat on a 75 to 330-minute Swan River cruise. Enjoy Captain’s commentary, air-conditioned seating, open decks, a full bar, and views of Kings Park, yacht clubs, Black Wall Reach, Point Walter, mansions, and the Blue Boat House. Choose one way or return.

“The staff and captain commentary on board boat was excellent. A great way to see Perth from another side, also a great way to get to Fremantle.”

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Full-Day Swan Valley Wineries with Lunch and River Cruise - Sandalford Wines starts the tasting day
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Full-Day Swan Valley Wineries with Lunch and River Cruise

5.Full-Day Swan Valley Wineries with Lunch and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 8 hours · from $140Top rated

Spend eight hours touring Sandalford, Mandoon Estate, and Lancaster Wines, with lunch at Homestead Brewery, chocolate tasting, and a two-hour Swan River cruise back to Perth. An English-speaking driver handles the day, while onboard wine, afternoon tea, and live entertainment round out this adults-only tour.

“brilliant tour. great time, good wine and food. highly recommend”

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From Perth: Margaret River Wine Tour & Wildlife Cruise - The long run south to Margaret River
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From Perth: Margaret River Wine Tour & Wildlife Cruise

6.Margaret River Wine Tour & Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 12 hours · from $173

Travel from Perth to Margaret River on a long but rewarding day with a wildlife cruise, coastal viewpoints, a winery tasting, Canal Rocks, and Margaret River town. Guides such as Kimbo add local stories and good humor. You may see dolphins, sea lions, penguins, and birds, though weather can change the boat route.

“It was a great day out! Really fun and easy way to see so many things! We saw seals, fancy birds and dolphins on the boat which was an absolute highlight! The wine tasting was so lovely an a great spot! We had so many nice photo opportunities and scenic views. The tour guide was so knowledgeable about Australias history and all of the places we visited, he was so friendly and went the extra mile to ensure we all had a fab day! So much packed into a day and absolutely would recommend!”

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