RIVER TRIPS · PERTH RIVER CRUISES
Good perth river cruises fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
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”
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…”
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.”
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”
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.”
Board Captain Cook Cruises WA at Pier 3 for a 150-minute evening on the Swan River. You’ll have reserved seating, a hot buffet with salads and dessert, full bar service for purchase, and live music or a DJ while Perth’s skyline glows outside.
“The food was really good quality and plenty of it. The entertainment was great live and we were really impressed she played for the whole cruise. Staff were friendly and well organised. A great outing on the whole!”
Spend eight hours touring three Swan Valley wineries, Guildford, a chocolate company, and Providore before a two-hour Swan River cruise to Perth. You get lunch with a drink, cheese, tastings, afternoon tea, complimentary wine, and live entertainment. This is strictly for ages 18 and over.
“Interesting mix of wineries visited, lovely chocolate, delicious lunch and all followed by a cruise with"cabaret"!”
Paddle a calm, sheltered stretch of Perth’s Canning River in a stable tandem kayak with an English-speaking guide. You’ll learn basic technique, watch cormorants and other water birds among paperbark trees, hear about the river’s history, and stop briefly for your own snack.
“Had a fantastic morning Kayaking on the Canning River. So peaceful and calm. Would full recommend.”
An hour, an evening, a set of rapids or a week aboard.
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