Mandurah Cruises Christmas Lights Cruises

Step aboard for WA’s biggest Christmas lights display on the water. Mandurah’s canals glitter with millions of lights across 200+ decorated homes, and Mandurah Cruises runs multiple nightly departures with options for every family and budget.

Cruise Options

• Christmas Classic (1-hour)

  • Vessels: Mandjar, Dancing Dolphin, Supercat, Reel Affair
  • Typical times: 7:15pm and 8:45/9:00pm (varies by boat)
  • From $52 adult / $35 child
  • Accessibility: Mandjar and Dancing Dolphin offer wheelchair and walking frame access (select this option when booking). Supercat/Reel Affair are not accessible.
  • Onboard: Mix of fully licensed bar (Mandjar, Dancing Dolphin) or BYO small soft cooler (Supercat/Reel Affair – no glass stemware, no eskies)

• Christmas Extended (2-hour)

  • Limited dates (typically mid–late December)
  • From $99 adult / $70 child / $20 for ages 1–2
  • Vessels include Mandjar, Dancing Dolphin, Reel Affair

• Sunset & Lights (1.5 hours)

  • Enjoy sunset to ocean, then the canal lights
  • Usually on Spirit of Adventure (open-air; BYO small soft cooler)
  • Example time: 7:00–8:30pm
  • Example prices: Adults $49; Children $32; Ages 1–2 $10 (pricing varies by season)

• Sensory-Friendly Cruise (1 hour)

  • Reduced numbers, no music, dimmed lighting, immediate boarding from 6:45pm
  • Wheelchair/walker access (Dancing Dolphin)
  • Standard Classic pricing applies
  • Intended exclusively for guests who need a sensory-friendly setting

• Private Eco BBQ Boat (approx. 80 minutes)

  • Your own open-air electric boat with guide (Rudolph/Blitzen)
  • $650 hire (up to 9 passengers); BYO small soft cooler; no BBQ use during Christmas Lights
  • Departs Stingray Point Jetty (behind The Sebel)

• New Year’s Eve Lights & Fireworks (2 hours)

  • Combined canal lights with prime fireworks viewing
  • Two vessel styles: BYO (Reel Affair) or licensed bar (Mandjar)
  • Example pricing: Adults $90; Children $60; Ages 1–2 $30; infants free

What’s Included

• Cruise through Mandurah’s festively lit canals with live commentary
• Christmas carols and occasional live music/Santa appearances on select departures
• Licensed bar on some vessels or BYO (check your boat’s details before booking)
• Photo competition and exclusive Eat, Play, Shop & Stay offers for ticketholders

Book early (popular dates sell out fast): Mandurah Cruises – Christmas Lights Cruise | Live Booking Calendar

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Mandurah Cruises Christmas Lights Cruise