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- Mandurah, Perth
- Mandurah Dolphin & Scenic Marine Cruise
Mandurah Dolphin & Scenic Marine Cruise
Mandurah Cruises
- Mandurah, Perth
- English
- 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
- Free Cancellation prior to 21 days of travel date
- Instant Confirm
Standard Inclusions
- 1. Dolphin & Scenic Marine Cruise
- 2. Free Tea & Coffee
1 Key Facts
Included
- 1. Dolphin & Scenic Marine Cruise
- 2. Free Tea & Coffee
Not included
- 1. Transport from/to hotels
- 2. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
- 3. Souvenirs
- 4. Travel Insurance
| Destination | Mandurah, Perth | |||
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| Depature point | ● Departs: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays Tour does not run on Christmas Day (25 December) ● Departure Point: Mandurah Boardwalk jetty (Address: Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah WA 6210) ● Departure Time: 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30 Departure times are reference only and subject to availability. |
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| Address | 73 Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah WA 6210 | |||
| How to get there | ● By Car Mandurah Boardwalk jetty which is located in front of the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre; approximately 72km south of perth, takes about 1 hour; - Free and time-limited parking is available in Mandurah - Caravan/coach parking is available at the rear of the Mandurah Visitor Centre ● By Public Transport (Travelling from Perth) Trains depart from Perth Underground stations approximately every 20 minutes, then a Transperth bus service operates from the Mandurah Train Station to the foreshore. You can catch one of two Transperth buses operating this service from the Train Station, on a loop via the Mandurah Forum to the Mandurah foreshore. Look for Bus no. 588, which does the loop clockwise and Bus no. 589 which travels anti-clockwise. The closest Bus Stop is Mandurah Tce Before Cooper St. Please check the Transport WA timetables (https://www.transwa.wa.gov.au/) for more details to plan your trip. |
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| Check-in requirements | Please arrive at the ticket office 30 minutes prior to the departure time to exchange for ticket/boarding pass before proceeding to the boarding terminal. Regrettably, failure to arrive before this time will most likely be classified as no-show and result in forfeiting the booking and it cannot be refunded or transferred. If you are not familiar with the area or travelling on a weekend or local public holidays / school holidays, please make sure you've checked your timetable or driving route beforehand, and allow extra travelling time for unexpected delays to ensure you do not miss your check in |
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| What to bring/wear | ● Motion-sickness medicine (if required) ● Protective clothing, hat, sunscreen lotion, and sunglasses ● Comfortable shoes ● Light jacket / sweater for windy or cool days ● Camera ● Money / credit card for optional purchases |
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| Other info | 【Important Post-Covid Service Information】 Mandurah Cruises has completed the 'AHA Hospitality & Tourism Covid-19 Hygiene Course'. A Covid-19 safety plan has been implemented and hygiene officer present each day, as required by the Western Australian Government to operate during this recovery period. More details regarding specific tour options will be found: https://www.mandurahcruises.com.au/ Before you book, please carefully read the information provided. Travellers are also required to be familiar with the policy and get properly prepared for their upcoming trip. ************************************************************************************************************ ● Child rate is applied to children aged 5 – 12 years old ● Dolphins are wild and while likely, are not guaranteed on this cruise. ● Please advise of wheelchair or prams at the time of booking. ● Please take seasickness pills if you may require it. ● Service provider reserves the right to change itineraries. ● Force Majeure events, including extreme weather, may cause cancellation of cruises, and service provider will endeavour to reschedule bookings, or refund, if cruises have been cancelled. |
2 Overview
WA's largest population of Bottlenose Dolphins are like part of the family in Mandurah. The Peel-Harvey Estuary is also home to more than 130 different species of birds, including many rare migratory shorebirds. The Peel-Yalgroup Wetland is recognised as a site of international significance under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.
Mandurah Dolphin & Scenic Marine Cruise
Discover the unique marine world that Mandurah is so famous for, on an interactive 1 hour 15 minute cruise through the city's calm, inland waterways.
Spot playful wild dolphins as they feed, rest and play in their natural environment. Mandurah is home to Western Australia's largest population of residential Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins – around 120 dolphins reside here!
Renowned for being one of Australia's oldest fishing towns, Mandurah's waterways produce some of the most highly prized seafoods including the blue swimmer crab and Western Rock Lobster. Watch as our your tour guide showcases how to catch these iconic creatures and see them up close in the onboard live tank.
Explore the city's 20+ kilometres of illustrious canals, framed with luxurious homes and then cruise into the region's vast wetlands, protected by the United Nations as a natural site of worldwide importance.Here you can use the binoculars to look for pelicans, ospreys, black swans and other water birds.
Along the way you will also see significant heritage protected landmarks and important cultural sites that still stand today.
Kids (and kids at heart), help the Captain drive from the custom steering wheel at the front of the boat.
Sit back and relax, as you take in the sights and help yourself to complimentary coffee.
Your knowledgeable tour guide and captain will provide live commentary throughout the cruise. If you have any questions about the unique marine environment and region, don't hesitate to ask them!
Inclusions
- A tranquil tour of Mandurah's scenic waterways.
- Cruise through Mandurah's beautiful Mandjar Bay
- Head into the Fishing Boat Harbour, get a photo of Mandurah's famous giant lobster
- Chance to see wild dolphins (not guaranteed)
- Watch lobster and/ or crab nets being pulled up.
- See and photograph the live iconic Western Rock Lobster and Mandurah Blue Swimmer Crabs (crabs not in season Sep-Nov), in the live touch tanks
- Have a photo at the Captain's Wheel with a Captain's Hat
- Look out for wildlife on our mounted binoculars as you cruise
- Cruise through some of Western Australia's most spectacular real estate
- Free tea and coffee
Seeing Western Australia's largest residential population of Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins.
Discover the unique marine world that Mandurah is so famous for, on an interactive 1 hour 15 minute cruise through the city's calm, inland waterways.
Live commentary from some of Mandurah's most experienced dolphin cruise guides.
Viewing our heritage-protected pioneer and cultural sites.
Mandurah is home to Western Australia's largest population of residential Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins - around 120 dolphins reside here!
WA's largest population of Bottlenose Dolphins are like part of our family in Mandurah.
Spot playful wild dolphins as they feed, rest and play in their natural environment.
Exploring the region's vast wetlands and their abundant birdlife, including pelicans, ospreys and rare North Asian migratory birds (October to March).
Mandurah is Western Australia's second-largest city, situated under an hour from Perth.
Explore the city's 20+ kilometres of illustrious canals, framed with luxurious homes and then cruise into the region's vast wetlands, protected by the United Nations as a natural site of worldwide importance.
Enjoy Dolphin & Scenic Marine Cruise.
3 Policy
Cancellation Policy
● If you cancel at least 21 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
● If you cancel between 0 and 20 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
● If no show, no refund.