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Top 5 Perth River Cruises

5 tours  ·  from $31 a head

Good perth river cruises fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 5 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Swan River Scenic Cruise - Leaving Perth beneath the Bell Tower
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Swan River Scenic Cruise

1.Swan River Scenic Cruise

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

Cruise from Perth or Fremantle for about 2 hours 45 minutes, passing the Bell Tower, Kings Park, Swan Brewery, yacht club, waterfront homes, and Fremantle Harbour. The captain provides live commentary, while the onboard bar sells drinks and light snacks. Return service is included.

“Worth the visit, amazing staff, very friendly and helpful.Recommend to older persons, staff very accommodating of needs”

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Perth: Swan River Lunch Cruise - What the 150 minutes feel like
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Perth: Swan River Lunch Cruise

2.Swan River Lunch Cruise

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

Board Captain Cook Cruises at Perth’s Barrack Street Jetty for a 2.5-hour return trip to Fremantle. You’ll pass riverside homes, yacht clubs, marinas, docks, and heritage buildings while enjoying reserved seating, a seasonal buffet, dessert, captain’s commentary, and drinks from the bar.

“We had an absolutely wonderful time on the Swan River lunch cruise! The weather couldn’t have been better — a sunny winter’s day that made the views along the river even more stunning. From the moment we boarded, the crew made us feel welcome and relaxed. The lunch was fresh, delicious, and generously served, with something for everyone. Sipping a glass of wine while cruising past Perth’s skyline and the beautiful riverbanks was such a treat. The pace of the cruise was perfect — enough time to soak it all in without feeling rushed. It was the ideal way to spend a winter afternoon, and we came away feeling refreshed…”

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Swan River Dinner Cruise - Boarding at 7pm from Barrack Street Jetty
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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 at 7pm for a 2.5-hour Swan River evening cruise. You’ll have reserved seating, a hot and cold buffet, live entertainment or a DJ, and city views after dark. Drinks are available to buy onboard, but are not included.

“Food was very enjoyable - easy seating as table was pre assigned- servers were very polite, proficient and friendly.”

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From Perth or Fremantle: Swan River One-Way or Return Cruise - Choosing between a one-way and return cruise
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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

Cruise between Perth and Fremantle aboard Captain Cook Cruises WA, with air-conditioned seating, open decks, a full bar, and live English commentary. Choose a one-way ride or a longer return trip, passing Kings Park, Swan Brewery, Point Walter, Black Wall Reach, yacht clubs, mansions, and the Blue Boat House.

“Lovely cruise up and down the river, interesting and informative commentary”

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Swan River Lunch Cruise - Boarding at Barrack Street Jetty at 11:15 am
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Swan River Lunch Cruise

5.Swan River Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 262 reviews · from $93

Set out from Barrack Street Jetty at 11:15 am for a 2-hour-45-minute cruise toward Fremantle and back. You’ll pass the Bell Tower, Kings Park, Swan Brewery, yacht clubs, mansions, and the Blue Boatshed while enjoying live commentary and a buffet of hot dishes, salads, and desserts.

“Fantastic cruise on the swan river with a great team aboard the ship, good complement of food served in a buffet style lunch.”

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