Top Perth Water Tours

See some of Perth’s top sights from the water on a leisurely Swan River cruise. As you depart the city center, admire Perth riverfront attractions like the Bell Tower and Kings Park, and glide past pretty suburbs to reach Fremantle, located where the river meets the Indian Ocean. Choose a departure time when booking.

Travel from Perth to Fremantle or vice versa on a relaxing Swan River cruise. You’ll glide along the river, admiring the waterfront scenery of Perth’s downtown skyline, upscale suburbs and yacht clubs. Drinks may be purchased from the onboard bar. Plus, choose from multiple departure times to best suit your schedule.

Spend lunch on the water during this Swan River cruise from Perth. As you glide leisurely down the river from the city to Fremantle, a historical port city located where the river meets the Indian Ocean, feast on a buffet hot dishes, salads, fruit and more. While you eat, take in views of Perth’s waterfront suburbs and yacht clubs.

Discover Western Australia's oldest wine region on this full-day tour of the Swan Valley from Perth, including lunch. Indulge in a decadent morning tea, followed by wine and cheese tasting, as you cruise down the Swan River and admire views of the Perth skyline. Then, set out on a coach tour of the Swan Valley vineyards, stopping to enjoy wine tastings, tour a brewery, enjoy a set menu lunch, and indulge your sweet tooth with a visit to the Margaret River Chocolate Company.

Spend an evening on the Swan River during this Perth dinner cruise that highlights the beauty of the city from the water. As you glide past the downtown riverfront and surrounding suburbs, admire twinkling lights reflecting on the water, listen to live music and dine on a buffet of roast beef, prawns, lasagna and more. Australian wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee and tea are provided, and you can purchase spirits from the bar.

Watch the sunset over the Perth skyline as you float down the Swan River on this evening cruise. Listen to the live commentary as you glide past landmarks like the Crown Casino and Old Swan Brewery, admire the glittering waterfront of Claisebrook Cove, and enjoy a glass of wine as you soak up the views.

Visit Perth’s favorite local getaway destination on a day trip to Rottnest Island, located just offshore in the Indian Ocean. Travel to Rottnest by high-speed ferry from either Perth or Fremantle (your choice), and then embark on a sightseeing tour of the island by coach. While you listen to narration from an informative guide, check out landmarks like the West End and Wadjemup Lighthouse. Then enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore the car-free island at your leisure. You may upgrade when booking to include lunch.

Get a taste of the Swan Valley, Western Australia's oldest wine region, on this 6-hour tour from Perth. Discover the region’s famous grapes with wine tastings at two boutique wineries, sample regional cheeses, then indulge your sweet tooth with hand-made chocolates and truffles at the Margaret River Chocolate Company. Finish with a wine-fuelled cruise along the scenic Swan River and enjoy dazzling views of Perth as you glide back into the city.

Discover the coastal charm of Perth and Fremantle on this diverse half-day sightseeing tour. Take in views of the cityscape from treetop walkways at Kings Park Botanic Gardens, and then get a closer look at cultural landmarks on a narrated coach tour. Head to the coast to admire the famous sandy stretches of Cottesloe Beach and soak up the seaport ambiance of historic Freemantle. Upgrade to include a return cruise to Perth along the scenic Swan River.

Take a day trip to Rottnest Island, a popular Perth getaway due to its white-sand beaches, secluded bays, scenic bike paths and vehicle-free atmosphere. Travel to the island, just off the coast, by high-speed ferry, and then explore at your leisure with included bike rental. Some options are snorkeling or following the trails to West End, Wadjemup or Bathurst Longhouses, the pink salt lakes or include lunch at Karma Rottnest. When booking, select the option that corresponds to your departure location—either Perth or Fremantle.

See Rottnest Island from the water on this day trip that includes a high-speed adventure wildlife boat ride. Travel to the island, a favorite local getaway due to its secluded beaches and relaxing environment, by high-speed ferry from Perth or Fremantle. Then embark on a adventure thrill ride to look for seals, dolphins, sea birds and other marine life. Afterward, you have free time on the island to explore independently; perhaps rent a bike or go swimming off one of the white-sand beaches. When booking, you may upgrade to include lunch, if you wish.

A piece of paradise in the Indian Ocean just off the coast of Perth, Rottnest Island is a favorite day trip getaway due to its white-sand beaches, isolated turquoise bays, biking paths and vehicle-free environment. Travel to the island on the high-speed ferry from either Perth or Fremantle—make your choice when booking. Then spend your time on the island however you please before returning the same day by ferry. Popular activities include snorkeling, biking and looking for quokkas, the resident wildlife.

Visit Rottnest Island's top destinations on an all-inclusive tour from Perth. After hotel pickup, transfer to the Rottnest ferry, then hop on the bus for a 3.5-hour island tour. See the Wadjemup Lighthouse, Henrietta Rocks, Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnel, Cathedral Rocks, and Cape Vlamingh, and top it off with a historic train ride. Hear live commentary about the island's cultural heritage, and maritime and military history, and have free time to explore. Includes box lunch, morning tea, round-trip ferry, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Cruise through the Swan River Valley from Perth for a relaxing day on the water that includes a stop at a local winery. Take in views of Perth and the riverfront scenery of the upper Swan River while snacking on morning and afternoon tea, and enjoy wine tastings on board the boat before visiting Sandalford Winery for a behind-the-scenes tour and 2-course lunch with more wine tastings. On the return cruise, listen to live entertainment.

Take an eco-friendly cruise along the Swan River onboard a quiet, solar powered boat during this cruise that departs from Perth. Breathe fresh air and listen to the sounds of the water around you as you float silently in view of the city skyline to places like Heirisson Island, Clasiebrook Cove and more, hopping on and hopping off as you like.

Take a cruise down to the Swan River while enjoying wine and cheese during this full-day, guided tour that includes winery tours tastings. At a vineyard, see grapes growing on the vines and sit down to a platter lunch. Visit a second vineyard to sip and sample their verities and then stop at a few boutique beer breweries in the area to test a few brews. Cap your day off with chocolates and truffles.

Departing daily from Perth, SeaLink Rottnest Island provides a excellent value ferry service to Perth’s favourite island paradise, Rottnest Island. With hospitality trained staff on board you can expect premium customer service and a friendly smile to welcome you.

Explore the Swan River Valley's offerings, including wineries, a brewery, and a chocolate factory, on this full-day tour from Perth. Additionally, visit Providore, then hop aboard a cruise boat to make your way back to Perth via the Swan River. Travel with a small group of nine people or fewer, ensuring personalized attention from your guide and an intimate atmosphere. Lunch and wine tastings included.

This whale-watching cruise from Hillarys Boat Harbour, just north of Perth, gives you the chance to get out on the Indian Ocean and look for humpback whales during their yearly migration along the coast of Western Australia. When booking, you have the option to enhance your experience at Hillarys with admission to the Aquarium of Western Australia. Or, select the option that includes round-trip transport from Perth, which provides free time at Hillarys to enjoy family-friendly attractions on your own, such as restaurants, shops, bars, a beach and waterslides.

Enjoy the Swan River's scenery on a full-day tour from Perth that combines a river cruise with a Swan Valley wine and food tour. Board the spacious riverboat in Perth and sail upriver to the Swan Valley. Upon arrival, transfer to a coach to visit local wineries and food producers for tastings and lunch. After a leisurely spin around Swan Valley, return by boat to Perth with cakes and wines served onboard.

Wildlife lovers will enjoy the chance to spot dolphins, penguins, and sea lions on one easy cruise. You might also see pelicans and other fantastic Australian birds. This hour-long cruise takes you to the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, rich in sea life, and ends at Penguin Island, where you can see a penguin feeding show.

Look over exotic marine life from above during this glass-bottom boat tour that includes entry into the AQWA Aquarium of Western Australia. Set off to bob along the surface of a 1-million-gallon (3-million liter) tank to see turtles, sharks, and stingrays swimming below. In the aquarium, see a colorful coral reef and pass through an underwater tunnel where sharks swim overhead.

There’s more to Rottnest Island than sandy beaches and beautiful bays! Find out more about the island’s military history on this full-day tour, including round-trip transport by ferry from Perth. Savor sensational coastal views on a 40-minute cruise from Hillarys Boat Harbour. Next, ride the train up Oliver Hill and venture into the wartime tunnels, used in WWII and still armed with huge 9.2inch diameter guns. When it’s time to leave, simply head back to the jetty to catch your return ferry.

Enjoy a scenic getaway to Rottnest Island, one of Perth’s most popular holiday resorts, with round-trip ferry tickets and a guided bus tour of the island. Catch a high-speed ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour and enjoy dazzling views of Perth on a thrilling 40-minute cruise across the Indian Ocean. Then, explore the car-free island with the help of your guide, enjoy a buffet lunch (included) at Rottnest Lodge and take in the island’s best bits on a 90-minute bus tour. When it’s time to leave, simply head back to the jetty to catch your return ferry.