Are you looking for a fun family-friendly outing idea? Then look no further than Mandurah Cruises for a Dolphin cruise! Located under an hour from Perth CBD, Mandurah is a fabulous destination to spend the day soaking up the sunshine.
Jump aboard the Mandurah cruise boat for a one-hour dolphin and view scenic ride through the waterways. Meet your tour guide at the top of the departure jetty, which is located in Mandjar Square, in front of the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre. The best part is that there is a dolphin guarantee, which means that if no dolphins are spotted on the day you ride, you’ll get a free ticket to come back and try again!
As your cruise begins, keep your eyes peeled for dolphins – they often make an appearance just minutes after leaving the dock. It’s not unusual to encounter multiple pods during the trip. The dolphins are known to approach the boat, sometimes swimming alongside or surfing in its wake. Their presence and playful behaviour typically create a buzz of excitement among the passengers.
Along the way, you’ll see many highlights, including the ancient Moreton Bay Fig tree at Stingray Point, the foreshore, and the Kwilena Gabi Pool. The cruise also passes by wetlands such as Samphire Cove and Soldiers Cove, as well as beautiful houses and boats along the canals. With commentary from the staff during the trip, you’ll learn interesting information about the sights you see.
This cruise boat is a fantastic choice for the kids, as there are not one but two kids’ areas for restless legs. There’s the junior captain’s wheel on the front deck, a captain’s bell, and binoculars, too!
Head down below and inside the boat to the engine room, where you can practice those engineer skills with lifelike marine levers and controls.
There is also a toilet and a licensed snack bar downstairs on the boat. They have chips, drinks and lollipops. Coffee and tea are available for $1. Lunch is available to book as an add-on when purchasing your ticket, or you can also do so from the Mandurah Cruises office at least half an hour before boarding. There are meal options for every member of the family, the kids fish and chips and the kids nuggets and chips are $14.50 each.
After your cruise, why not head to San Churros for a special buy one get one free deal on churros.
Remember to slip, slop, slap and slide! A jacket for the cooler days, a water bottle and of course a camera!
The ticket prices for this super fun adventure are:
- Adults: $39
- Seniors/Students: $32
- Seniors weekday special: $30
- Children: $18 (3-15 years)
- Children under 3’s free
- Family: $88
Find out more about Mandurah Cruises here.
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Rhiannon is a mother of three children aged 5, 3 and 1 who love to explore Western Australia. Whether it’s a national park, a brand new playground, a beautiful place to have a picnic or an event that is a must to attend, you can guarantee they’ll be around!
Rhiannon started adventuring when her older children were 2.5 and 6 months old. What started out as a way to get some fresh air for her mental health and to get her kids to burn off some energy, turned into a passion for all things nature and also for photography.
If you find yourself at home with kids crawling up the walls and driving you bonkers, the outdoors is definitely the answer, check out her Instagram account @exploringwiththepotiphartribe for some ideas to get you started.
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