Murray River Lunch Cruise: Half-Day Sightseeing and Dining Experience in Mandurah
4.8
35 Ratings
Western Australia
Embark on a half-day sightseeing and dining experience on the Murray River in Mandurah. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, explore the waterways, and learn about the river's history. Spot wildlife and visit a remote island. Book now!
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mandurah Performing Arts Centre - The tour starts at the acclaimed Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
- Foreshore Cove - We travel along the glorious Murray River, which has many hidden islands and secret places people have lived for generations
- Coopers Mill - Guests can stop and tour this historic mill site, one of the earliest settler sites in the area.
- Creery Wetlands Nature Reserve - The cruise passes the Creery Wetlands, protected by the United Nations because of its significant and rare birdlife - and see if you can spot one of the resident roos!
- Mandurah War Memorial - The cruise passes the symbolic and famous War Memorial, inspired by poetry and commemorating the fallen in war.
- Mandurah and Peel Region - The tour crosses the beautiful Peel - Harvey estuary, home to resident dolphins and diverse birdlife.
- Yunderup Island - There are many island gems with beautiful homes to admire as we glide along the Murray River
- North Yunderup - North Yunderup has been inhabited since ancient times and there are many historic homes along the river
- Eastern Foreshore Park - Cruise past Mandurah’s Eastern Foreshore with its Waugal shaped wall
What's Included
- Scenic River Cruise
- Flora and Historic Mill Walking Tour
- Tour escort/host
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- On-board restrooms
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
Embark on a half-day riveting journey along the historically-rich Murray River, courtesy of Mandurah Cruises. Experience gustatory bliss with a sumptuous buffet lunch including delectable desserts as you navigate the twisting waterways of Mandurah city, the calm Peel Inlet, and the peaceful Murray River.
Take a historical plunge as detailed live commentary from a knowledgeable local guide unravels the intriguing background of the area. Spot an array of local wildlife, birds, plant species, and even dolphins as you cruise. Make a stop at an isolated island to explore Cooper’s Mill - a heritage site accessible solely by boat. Complimentary hot beverages and a fully-stocked bar are available on board as you voyage.
The return leg of the journey takes you across the Peel Inlet and through the affluent canal district of Port Mandurah.
The Murray River Lunch Cruise, which spans approximately 4.5 hours, departs regularly from central Mandurah. Advance booking is required.
- Infant meals not included
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Dolphins are in their natural environment so sighting cannot be guaranteed
Location
Western Australia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(35 Ratings)
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Discover11663489708
May 24, 2024
Memorable Afternoon - This was a lovely afternoon with family and friends. I would especially like to thank the team of Mandurah Cruises for looking after my mum while we went on a tour of Coopers Mill. I could hear laughter from the boat while we were on our walk which gave me comfort. The experience of seeing so many dolphins and their babies was magical. The food was delicious, banter even better. It was good to be able to move the wheelchair to the outside of the deck for a different view for Mum. The passion and the knowledge of the dolphins and the area by staff was clearly evident. Thankyou to Tammy and everyone for a memorable afternoon with my family. We will certainly be doing another cruise in the future. Hughes-d'Aeth family.
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Q7990uxrichardc
May 23, 2024
Lots of dolphins and friendly crew - Excellent trip and food. We saw many dolphins and crew were enthusiastic, knowledgeable and generous with their time and efforts. Canals part was also excellent. As numbers were limited there was plenty of room for viewing the many dolphins spotted, who seemed to enjoy keeping close to us .
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Pamelaw518
May 7, 2024
Fabulous experience - Four of us recently thoroughly enjoyed our Murray River Lunch Cruise. It was perfect from first boarding the boat, seeing lots of dolphins, fabulous morning tea and a delicious lunch while at the same time enjoying the scenery. This is an absolutely must for everyone!
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Deem162
May 3, 2024
Highly recommended, fantastic day! - Had a fantastic day with the Mandurah cruises luncheon crew.
The whole experience was fantastic.
The Crew were so laid back, friendly and knowledgeable, you can tell love their job which made us enjoy it even more.
The lunch was yummy and so fresh, and plenty of it.
We saw so many dolphins throughout the cruise, very lucky, playing in the waves, mother and baby calf only 4 weeks old, so cute. Lots of interesting birds also. The Captain went out of his way to keep finding the pods of dolphins, it was fun.
A stop at Coopers Mill was interesting History and the journey up the Murray while enjoying lunch was very relaxing, my mother was visiting on holiday and we played cards and were very relaxed. Don’t forget mozzie repellent when stopping here, I was bitten alive 😊
Luckily for us, there was only 14 on the cruise, so we had a table to ourselves and lots of space allowing us to move around freely.
Would certainly recommend this as a special day trip
Thank you Mandurah Cruises Team
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Pattiya_p
Apr 15, 2024
Awesome experience exceeded expectations - Friendly staff
Great atmosphere
Staff knowledge was outstanding
Good food
Definitely will recommend to friends and family
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227kristene
Apr 14, 2024
A Great Day Out - Had a wonderful day with the Mandurah cruises luncheon trip
We are locals but had a friend here from Sydney .
The whole experience was amazing .
The Crew were
Friendly Engaging and knowledgeable and really came across as enjoying their job.
The lunch was great.
We were so fortunate to experience a large pod of Dolphins joining the trip across the Estuary .
A stop at Coopers Mill was interesting History and the journey up the Murray while enjoying lunch was very relaxing.
Would certainly recommend this as a special day trip
Thank you Mandurah Cruises
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Karma_s
Apr 13, 2024
Best cruise experience - Love the cruise, I would go there again. Dolphins were the best part and the food as well. The crew were really nice and the captain too
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Dianeth13fv
Apr 11, 2024
Great lunch cruise - Th Lunch Cruise was great, we had a lovely time, the crew where just amazing, they were friendly, helpful and informative, one of my friends is vegan and they made up some amazing morning tea and lunch for her, which se was must appreciated of, the rest of us had yummy prawns, ham, salami and a few salads, seeing the dolphins was just a bit of icing on the cake. If you are thinking of taking this cruise, don’t hesitate, it won’t disappoint. Thank you to the crew 👏🏻👏🏻
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James_s
Mar 31, 2024
A great Day out in Mandurah - Great Cruise plenty to see, good lunch friendly crew, Perfect day out. Would recomend to everybody to try.
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R4201qikarenm
Mar 30, 2024
Top Day Out 10/10 - Top score: What a great day out. Highly recommend the lunch cruise. The boat was not over crowded, allowing you to just relax and view the sights.
Staff were very welcoming. Cruising along the canals, the staff explained some of the sights and history. We slowed down to observe the many dolphins we were lucky enough to see.
Tea, coffee and biscuits were provided, morning snack of cheese and biscuits and lunch was all superb. I would highly recommend this cruise, you will not be disappointed.
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