90-Minute Pirate Ship Cruise Mandurah: Steer & Fire Water Cannons

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Duration1h 30m

GroupUp to 50

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Steer a pirate ship through dolphin habitat and wetlands teeming with birds.

A 90-minute midweek pirate ship cruise on Mandurah's waterways where you take the wheel, fire water cannons, and watch for dolphins and pelicans at a relaxed pace. Available outside school holidays, the cruise departs from the foreshore and passes through Dolphin Quay, the Creery wetlands, and past the historic Moreton Bay fig tree. A live English-speaking guide is included; restroom facilities are on board.

1h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Relaxed 90-minute pirate ship cruise

Depart from Mandurah foreshore
Cruise past Moreton Bay fig tree
Pass dolphin quay and marina
See markets and restaurants
Cruise past Creery wetlands bird habitat
Steer pirate wheel and fire water cannons
Enjoy scenic views and local wildlife

The Experience

What makes this different from a standard sightseeing tour is that you're not just watching — you're steering the pirate ship and firing the water cannons yourself. The 90-minute window gives you real time to do both without rushing, and the midweek timing means smaller crowds and a slower pace that lets the moment settle. You'll cruise through Dolphin Quay first, where the marina opens up and you can see where the local markets and restaurants sit along the water.

From there the route takes you past the Creery wetlands, a haven for birds including ospreys, cormorants and pelicans. The ship then swings past the foreshore and the Moreton Bay fig tree, a landmark visible from the water. Because the cruise moves at a relaxed pace, you have time to spot wildlife and take in the scenery instead of racing through the stops. Bring your own food and drinks — the on-board restroom means you can settle in for the full 90 minutes without leaving the ship.

The guide is there to point out what's worth seeing and answer questions, but the hands-on part — steering, firing the cannons — is yours to do. This is what sets it apart from a passive boat ride: you're active in the experience, not observing from a seat.

What’s included

Live English-speaking guide.
on-board restroom.
90-minute cruise through Dolphin Quay, the Creery wetlands and past the Moreton Bay fig tree.
the chance to steer the pirate wheel and fire water cannons yourself.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Pirate Ship Mandurah

Is this one for you?The slower midweek pace is what makes 90 minutes feel unhurried — you're not racing between stops, so steering the wheel and spotting dolphins and pelicans doesn't feel squeezed. Book this one if you want to actually do something on the water rather than sit and watch, and if you'd rather not navigate the school-holiday crowds.