Pirate Ship Sundowner Cruise Mandurah: sunset in the canals

Watch the sunset from the water without arranging your own boat

A 1.5-hour evening cruise aboard a pirate ship departing from Mandurah's Eastern Foreshore, heading north past the marina and Dolphin Quay before turning into the Port Mandurah canals to view waterfront homes, then returning to the estuary to watch the sunset. A live English-speaking guide leads the route; you bring drinks and snacks to enjoy throughout. The boat departs Saturday evenings from mid-January through April, with departure time shifting each week based on sunset.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening Pirate Ship Sundowner Cruise

• Board the Pirate Ship 15 minutes early
• Cruise north towards the marina
• View boats and marina at Dolphin Quay
• Pass Mandurah's war memorial
• Explore Port Mandurah canals and view homes
• Watch sunset at top of estuary
• Return to departure jetty

The Experience

The pirate ship leaves the Eastern Foreshore and heads north toward the marina, where you'll see all the boats moored along the water. The route takes you past Mandurah's war memorial as you cruise into the canals, where the guide points out the magnificent homes lining the waterfront. You'll pass through a few canals before the boat turns back toward the estuary for the main event—watching the sun drop below the horizon from the water.

Bring your own drinks and snacks to enjoy throughout the 1.5 hours; responsible consumption of alcohol is expected, with a limit of four drinks per person. The boat has a restroom on board. Service animals are welcome, and infants sit on an adult's lap. You're asked to be ready to board 15 minutes before departure, which changes each week depending on when the sun sets that Saturday evening.

Pirate hats, swords and flags are available to purchase on the boat if you want to lean into the theme. The cruise runs seasonally on Saturday evenings from mid-January to April, so book early in the season if you're visiting during those months. Public transportation options are nearby if you're not driving to the Eastern Foreshore.

What’s included

• Live English-speaking guide.
• restroom on board.
• the route through Dolphin Quay, the canals and the estuary with views of the marina, war memorial and waterfront homes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Pirate Ship Mandurah

Is this one for you?At 1.5 hours, the cruise fits into an evening without consuming your whole day—you can have dinner before or after and still catch the sunset from the water. If you want to dress up as a pirate, hats and swords are for sale on board, though they're optional.

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Top questions

What will I see on the Mandurah pirate ship cruise?

The cruise takes you past the marina and Dolphin Quay to view the boats, then into the Port Mandurah canals where you see waterfront homes before returning to the estuary to watch the sunset. You'll also pass Mandurah's war memorial on the way into the canals.

When does the pirate ship cruise depart and how long does it take?

The Sundowner cruise runs Saturday evenings from mid-January through April, with departure time changing each week based on sunset. The cruise lasts 1.5 hours, and you need to be ready to board 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Can I bring food and drinks on the cruise?

Yes, you're encouraged to bring drinks and snacks to enjoy throughout the cruise. Responsible consumption of alcohol is required, and the limit is four drinks per person.

Is there a restroom on the pirate ship?

Yes, the boat has a restroom on board for passenger use during the 1.5-hour cruise.

Are service animals allowed on this cruise?

Service animals are allowed on the pirate ship cruise. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the journey.