Murray River Lunch Cruise
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
- Tea and coffee Complimentary tea and instant coffee (bring a keep cup)
- Lunch Four courses prepared on board: morning tea, antipasto board and a two course Australian buffet
- 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
- Guided walk at Cooper's Mill on Cooleenup Island
- Alcoholic beverages Beer, wine, soft drinks and cocktails available to purchase on board (no BYO)
Meeting Location
7 James Service Place
Mandurah WA 6210, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Foreshore Cove (pass by)
Coopers Mill
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Creery Wetlands Nature Reserve (pass by)
Mandurah and Peel Region (pass by)
Yunderup Island (pass by)
North Yunderup (pass by)
Eastern Foreshore Park (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Murray River Lunch Cruise?
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Activity code: C-32824P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AWST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Complimentary tea and instant coffee (bring a keep cup).
- Lunch. Four courses prepared on board: morning tea, antipasto board and a two course Australian buffet.
- 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.
- Guided walk at Cooper's Mill on Cooleenup Island.
- Alcoholic beverages. Beer, wine, soft drinks and cocktails available to purchase on board (no BYO).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Murray River Lunch Cruise is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Murray River Lunch Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeComplimentary tea and instant coffee (bring a keep cup)
- LunchFour courses prepared on board: morning tea, antipasto board and a two course Australian buffet
- 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
- Guided walk at Cooper's Mill on Cooleenup Island
- Alcoholic beveragesBeer, wine, soft drinks and cocktails available to purchase on board (no BYO)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
