Mandurah Sunset Cruise: Canal homes and Peel Harvey estuary

Watch the sun drop over the estuary from the water, passing houseboats and the Mandurah War Memorial

A 90-minute sunset cruise departing Saturday evening from Mandurah's Dolphin Quay, traveling through the canal homes, Mandurah Marina, and Peel Harvey estuary with a live English-speaking guide. The boat passes the War Memorial, Creery Wetlands nature reserve, and Mandjar Bay before anchoring for the sunset. Bring your own snacks and drinks. The vessel has an onboard restroom and accommodates all fitness levels, with infants sitting on an adult's lap.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mandurah Sunset Cruise and Sightseeing

• Depart on 90-minute sunset cruise
• Cruise through Mandurah Marina and Dolphin Quay
• Pass Mandurah War Memorial
• View Creery Wetlands nature reserve
• Pass large Moreton Bay Fig tree in Mandjar Bay
• Watch sunset over Peel Harvey estuary

The experience

You board at Dolphin Quay, where the marina opens into a working waterfront of boat pens, houseboats, and the commercial fishing fleet. As the cruise pushes into the main canal, the guide points out the Mandurah War Memorial, completed in 2005 by architects Hames Sharley. The monument's pillars rise from the water in an east-west orientation designed to catch the sun on ANZAC Day at dawn. The flowing water echoes the tide at Anzac Cove and the journey of soldiers who stormed the beaches. It's a moment most visitors don't expect on a sunset cruise.

The route then moves through the Creery Wetlands, a 29-hectare nature reserve recognized internationally for its waterbirds: cormorants, black swans, and pelicans are sighted regularly, along with 22 species of migratory shorebirds. You'll pass Mandjar Bay and a Moreton Bay Fig tree planted around 1930, now 15 meters tall with a canopy spreading over 10 meters wide, registered on the Significant Tree Register for its historical and ecological value. The pace is unhurried. You're watching the estuary change as the light does.

The boat has a restroom onboard, and you're welcome to bring snacks and drinks to enjoy as the sun goes down. The vessel isn't licensed, so alcohol is your own choice. The guide delivers commentary in English throughout, and the 90 minutes leaves you back at the quay before dark.

What’s included

• Live English-speaking guide throughout the cruise.
• onboard restroom.
• departure from Mandurah's Dolphin Quay on Saturday evening.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 9 Jan 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (16 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Child (3 to 15 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 19

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Mandurah Boat Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so commentary flows naturally for anyone comfortable following a live explanation of the sites. The 90 minutes is short enough for a free evening, long enough to move through three distinct stops and settle in for the sunset.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 15 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What happens at the Mandurah War Memorial during this cruise?

The War Memorial stands in the main canal as you pass. The guide explains its design by architects Hames Sharley and its east-west orientation, which captures the sun's axis on ANZAC Day. The flowing water through the monument echoes the tide at Anzac Cove and honors Australian servicemen and women.

Will I see wildlife on the Peel Harvey estuary?

The Creery Wetlands, a 29-hectare nature reserve you pass through, is home to cormorants, black swans, pelicans, and 22 species of migratory shorebirds. Sightings depend on the season and time of day, but the wetlands are recognized internationally for their birdlife.

Can I bring my own food and drinks on the cruise?

Yes, you're welcome to bring snacks and drinks to enjoy during the cruise. The vessel isn't licensed, so any alcohol is your own choice.

What facilities are available on the boat?

The boat has an onboard restroom. There are no other facilities listed, so plan accordingly for the 90-minute cruise.

Is this cruise suitable if I'm traveling with an infant?

Yes, infants are welcome and must sit on an adult's lap during the cruise. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.