Murray River Lunch Cruise - Extravacantza.com

One of many cute houses fringing the Murray River

Duration4h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 40 travelers

Overview

Cruise and dine on this four and a half hour half-day cruise from Mandurah. Departing mid-morning from Mandjar Square, cross the Ramsar listed Peel-Harvey Estuary, travel up the Murray River to the Murray River Bridge and return through the Port Mandurah canals aboard Dancing Dolphin, with live commentary from a local guide.

Enjoy four courses prepared on board: morning tea, an antipasto board, then a two course Australian buffet. Take a guided walk at Cooper's Mill on Cooleenup Island and play bingo with prizes on the way home. Free tea and instant coffee (bring a keep cup). Licensed bar on board (no BYO).

Set menu: gluten free, vegetarian and halal on request when booking. We cannot accept guests with anaphylactic or severe allergies (limited galley space).

IMPORTANT NOTE
* By booking, you agree to Sea West WA Pty Ltd Terms and Conditions
* All guests must move around the vessel independently and safely, including boarding, small steps and staying seated in small waves unaided.

What's included

Bingo with prizes, board games and books, plus blankets in the cooler months
Free all day parking near the jetty, no ticket needed
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Tour escort/host
Restroom on board
Complimentary tea and instant coffee (bring a keep cup)
Guided walk at Cooper's Mill on Cooleenup Island
Four courses prepared on board: morning tea, antipasto board and a two course Australian buffet

Beer, wine, soft drinks and cocktails available to purchase on board (no BYO)

What to expect

Pass by

We travel along the glorious Murray River, which has many hidden islands and secret places people have lived for generations
Coopers Mill
30m · Admission ticket included

Step ashore on Cooleenup Island, reachable only by boat, for a short, easy walk to Cooper's Mill, a restored wind driven mill and one of the last European settler buildings left standing in the Peel region. Wander on your own or follow the guide.
Creery Wetlands Nature Reserve
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Pass the Ramsar listed Creery Wetlands, busy with birdlife most of the year, while enjoying an antipasto board of cheeses, meats and fruit.
Mandurah and Peel Region
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The tour crosses the beautiful Peel - Harvey estuary, home to resident dolphins and diverse birdlife.
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There are many island gems with beautiful homes to admire as we glide along the Murray River
North Yunderup
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North Yunderup has been inhabited since ancient times and there are many historic homes along the river
Eastern Foreshore Park
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Cruise past Mandurah's Eastern Foreshore with its Waugal shaped wall

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our departure jetty is Mandurah Cruises Jetty at Mandjar Square, in front of the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre and Reading Cinemas Mandurah. The jetty is clearly marked with signage. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure and line up on the ramp, where your tour guide will check you in.

End point

Our departure jetty is Mandurah Cruises Jetty at Mandjar Square, in front of the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre and Reading Cinemas Mandurah. The jetty is clearly marked with signage. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure and line up on the ramp, where your tour guide will check you in.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infant meals not included
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Set menu. Gluten free, vegetarian and halal can be catered for if noted at booking. We cannot accept bookings from guests with anaphylactic or severe allergies, owing to limited galley space.
Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately. If a severe marine weather warning is issued, the cruise may be cancelled and you will be offered another date or a full refund.
Mandurah is home to around 90 wild bottlenose dolphins, the largest resident population in Western Australia. As they are wild, sightings cannot be guaranteed, and this cruise does not include our Dolphin Guarantee.
The cruise is wheelchair and walker friendly. The Cooper's Mill walk is not, as it involves a step at the public jetty and an unpaved path. Guests are welcome to stay on board.
Minimum numbers apply. If they are not met, you will be offered another date or a full refund.
Tables seat 4 to 6 guests across two levels, and smaller groups may share a table. Please note any deck preference when booking.
Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. Boarding is first come, first served and begins once your whole party has arrived.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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