Top 15 Boat Tours in Perth

1.Swan Valley Wine Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 472 reviews · from $149Our pick

Sail the Swan River from Perth with wine tastings, a platter lunch, Mandoon Estate macaron pairings, dessert and music.

“We were experiencing heat wave conditions in Perth and imagine our horror to discover that the air conditioning on the boat was not working properly & Captain Cook Cruises were aware of this (as per staff) - had been for some time and it was not fixed! And it was a boat with big glass windows! One of our friends could not catch the boat back as it made her sick on the way to the winery. Despite this the staff on the boat were amazing, the winery was beautiful, food at winery & on boat was superb! Fix the air conditioning Captain Cook Cruises”

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2.2-Hour Luxury Whale-Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 455 reviews · 2 hours · from $67

Enjoy a 2-hour luxury humpback whale cruise from Fremantle on the Steep Point, with live expert commentary, warm comfort, and free parking.

“We had an absolutely wonderful time on the whale watching cruise. The experience of sailing on a catamaran was delightful, but witnessing humpback whales in their natural environment was truly remarkable. The crew was not only friendly but also well-informed, always available to answer our questions and capture memorable moments with photos. The boat offered ample seating and viewing spots, along with a bar serving refreshments and a play area for children. We enjoyed the experience so much that we are already planning to book another cruise in November.”

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3.Swan River Scenic Cruise

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

Take a scenic Swan River cruise between Perth and Fremantle with live captain commentary, big views of famous landmarks, and easy river relaxation.

“Relaxing, enjoyable and informative cruise. Gives a different view of Perth and Fremantle from the river.”

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4.Swan River Lunch Cruise

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

Enjoy a 150-minute Perth to Fremantle Swan River cruise with reserved seating, captain commentary, and a seasonal buffet lunch.

“Can not fault this experience. Excellent on board staff, excellent food, excellent seating and ability to view the beautiful Swan River and surrounds. Absolutely worth the money.”

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5.Full Day Swan Valley Cruise & Wine Tasting With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 301 reviews · 6h 30m · from $140

Cruise Perth’s Swan River with guided wine tastings, then tour Swan Valley wineries, cheese, beer, and chocolate, with lunch included.

“Exceeded all expectations! Tour guide was really engaging and the food on the cruise was great. Plenty of wine flowing throughout the whole day, and the chocolate tasting at the end was perfect! My mam struggles with walking but this full day out was no issues for her at all.”

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

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

Cruise the Swan River between Perth and Fremantle with Captain Cook Cruises WA, scenic views, and clear onboard commentary.

“Nice cruise down the river, some interesting snippets of commentary from the skipper although it is perhaps a little superficial. plenty of time to explore Freo before the return trip. coolest thing was the dude who rode our wake up the river for 2 minutes on a foil surfboard.”

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7.Swan River Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 239 reviews · 2h 30m · from $106

Perth Swan River dinner cruise by night with buffet dinner, dessert, and live entertainment. 2.5 hours from Barrack Street Jetty.

“Beautiful evening on the cruise. Great food and very friendly staff. We had a relaxing time.”

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8.Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 238 reviews · from $117

Ferry to Rottnest plus a 90-minute high-speed wildlife cruise. See seals and dolphins, then roam the island by bike or swim.

“Loved the speedboat ride - saw so much wildlife - fantastic way to see the whole island - the guide was so knowledgable”

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9.Swan Valley River Cruise and Wine Tasting Day Trip from Perth

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 191 reviews · from $142

A 7-hour Swan Valley day from Perth with Swan River cruise, coach winery stops, wine, beer, cheese, and chocolate tastings.

“Good experience and fun, lots of good views and great selection of drinks and food. Good day out and will be back”

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10.Rottnest Island Roundtrip Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews · from $65

Fast roundtrip ferry from Hillarys to Rottnest Island, with flexible departures for a full day of beaches, quokkas, and biking.

“its a great place to visit. transfer on time both directions lovely island clean great beaches and the quokkas...are just adorable”

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11.Swan Valley Cruise, Winery, Cheese & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 108 reviews · 6h 30m · from $166Top rated

Adult-only Swan Valley wine cruise from Perth with onboard tastings, share lunch, Mandoon Estate macaron pairing, and return entertainment.

“This cruise was awesome. Service was second to none for the entire day. Captain Soren talked through the history of the river. The team at the winery gave a great history of the local wines. The wines and food were fabulous. Could not have asked for more. Met some great new friends. The trip back was a whole new adventure, with wines and just brilliant singing from the 3 crew members. What voices!!! What a great way to spend the last day of 2022. Great day out. Recommend to anyone.”

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12.Rottnest Island Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour Including Bike Hire

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · from $86

Fast ferry from Hillarys plus bike hire and helmet, for a self-guided Rottnest day trip with Quokkas, beaches, and Wadjemup Lighthouse.

“We booked this tour in April 25 for our trip in November 25. Everything ran very smoothly and we had a great time cycling around the island. Our bikes were in good condition and worked as they should - we were able to do two of the cycle roRead more”

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13.Rottnest Island Boat Dive Day Trip including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $186

Scuba and snorkel Rottnest Island from Fremantle on a 68ft catamaran, with two underwater sessions and a full catered lunch included.

“We loved the day on the water. Visiability was good. 1st dive was a bit deep, however the second dive was wonderful. The crew were fantastic and the food delicious. Thank you Blue Destiny for an unforgettable experience.”

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

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

Full-day Swan Valley wineries plus a Swan River cruise back to Perth, with lunch, tastings, chocolate, and onboard entertainment for $140.

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

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15.Perth & Fremantle Small-Group Tour with Swan River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · 390 minutes - 11 hours · from $141

Small-group Perth and Fremantle day trip with hotel pickup and a scenic Swan River cruise on Captain Cook Cruises.

“This program is very well-balanced. It's done without feeling tired, despite being comprehensive. The guide, Valentina, was an extremely kind and knowledgeable lady, clarifying all our questions. Congratulations to the company for having a collaborator of above-average caliber.”

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