Boat Tours in Perth at a glance
- Our pick: Rockingham: Swim with Wild Dolphins & Seafood Lunch, AU$ 349 per person (6h, 4.70★ · 690).
- Best value: Whale-watching cruise Hillarys Boat Harbour: Humpbacks close, AU$ 79 per person (2h 30m, 4.13★ · 67).
- Also recommended: Whale watching Perth: Humpback whales from Hillarys, AU$ 79 per person (2h, 4.72★ · 32).
Price per person across the 6 options priced per person: AU$ 79–AU$ 349 (median AU$ 164). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 6.
Of the 6 options: 6 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 3 with instant confirmation, 2 with hotel pickup, 4 kid-friendly and 1 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Boat Tours in Perth
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
6 options
Rockingham: Swim with Wild Dolphins & Seafood Lunch Swim with wild dolphins off Rockingham, 40 minutes from Perth. Includes wetsuits, snorkel gear, seafood lunch and guide. Small groups, hotel pickup available. Every day · 08:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.70 (690 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 349 per person
Swan Valley: River Cruise, Wine Tasting & Lunch Day Trip Float up the Swan River from Perth with wine tasting, shared lunch, and local guide. Visit top Swan Valley wineries, brewery snacks, and chocolate treats, return by coach. Every day except Tuesday and Thursday · 10:30 · From age 18 ★ 4.56 (204 reviews) Duration: 7h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 209 per person
Rottnest Island: High-Speed Wildlife Cruise & Ferry from Perth Full-day Rottnest Island tour from Perth with return ferry, 90-minute wildlife cruise, seal colonies and snorkeling. Includes guide, island entry fee and transport. Every day · 08:45 and 09:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.54 (246 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN from AU$ 164 per person
Rottnest Island day trip from Perth: Guided bus tour Cruise from Perth to Rottnest Island via the Swan River, then explore Wadjemup Lighthouse, Henrietta Rocks and Mabel Cove on a guided bus tour with same-day ferry return. Every day · 08:30 · All ages ★ 4.32 (37 reviews) Duration: 9h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 194 per person
Whale-watching cruise Hillarys Boat Harbour: Humpbacks close Whale-watching cruise from Perth's Hillarys Boat Harbour on the Sunset Coast, 2 hours with a marine biologist guide and live commentary during humpback. Next departure: 20 Aug 2027 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.13 (67 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 79 per person
Whale watching Perth: Humpback whales from Hillarys Watch Southern humpback whales on a 2-hour cruise from Hillarys Boat Harbour with a marine biologist aboard. Next departure: 20 Aug 2027 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.72 (32 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 79 per person
All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham: Swim with Wild Dolphins & Seafood LunchOur pick | AU$ 349 per person | 6h | 4.70★ · 690 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Whale-watching cruise Hillarys Boat Harbour: Humpbacks closeBest valuePickup offered | AU$ 79 per person | 2h 30m | 4.13★ · 67 | Next departure: 20 Aug 2027 | English |
| Whale watching Perth: Humpback whales from HillarysAlso recommendedPickup offered | AU$ 79 per person | 2h | 4.72★ · 32 | Next departure: 20 Aug 2027 | English |
| Swan Valley: River Cruise, Wine Tasting & Lunch Day Trip | AU$ 209 per person | 7h 15m | 4.56★ · 204 | Every day except Tuesday and Thursday · 10:30 | English |
| Rottnest Island: High-Speed Wildlife Cruise & Ferry from Perth | AU$ 164 per person | 8h | 4.54★ · 246 | Every day · 08:45 and 09:30 | English |
| Rottnest Island day trip from Perth: Guided bus tour | AU$ 194 per person | 9h 15m | 4.32★ · 37 | Every day · 08:30 | English |
By what you need
- With pickup (2): Whale-watching cruise Hillarys Boat Harbour: Humpbacks close (AU$ 79 per person) · Whale watching Perth: Humpback whales from Hillarys (AU$ 79 per person)
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