Swan River Dinner Cruise
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Swan River Dinner Cruise
By Captain Cook Cruises
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Plan a special evening out in Perth with this dinner cruise on the Swan River. Prebook to guarantee your access to this popular tour, which includes an evening cruise on the river with a warm buffet dinner. Listen to live music and sip Australian wine and beer.
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Ages 0-99, max of 50 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
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Highlights
- Buffet dinner cruise on Swan River with views of Perth landmarks at night
- Soda and Australian wine and beer provided; cocktails available for sale
- Live music creates an elegant, relaxing atmosphere
- Buffet dinner
- Live entertainment or DJ
- 2.5 hour scenic Swan River cruise
- Full bar facilities on board
- Reserved seating
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Cocktails from the bar (available for purchase)
- With your ticket in hand, make your way to the departure from Barrack Square in Perth. Find a seat on board and enjoy a glass of wine, beer, or a soft drink as you admire twilight views of the city. As darkness falls, Perth's lights twinkle across the skyline. Listen to music as you wind up the Swan River, passing Perth landmarks in the city center and the riverfront suburbs. Step up to the buffet to eat your fill of hot and cold dishes. If you want more than soda or Australian wine and beer, cocktails can be purchased at the bar. Live music plays as you eat. Your evening cruise ends back at the departure point.
- Start:
- 3 Barrack Square, Perth WA 6000, AustraliaPier 3, Barrack Street Jetty, Perth
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3337SDC- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Minimum age to consume alcohol is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking; the buffet includes gluten-free and dairy-free items. No guarantees can be given against cross-contamination such as nuts, flour, gluten etc.
- Contact local operator if anyone travelling in your party has a mobility aid (wheelchair, walking frame or a pram) as each vessel has different accessibility levels. Toilets may be located downstairs on the lower deck of the vessel.
- Limited paid parking is available near the departure point. Please allow ample time for parking. Public transportation or a ride share is recommended
- Vessel and cruise route are subject to change if considered necessary and without notice.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3337SDC
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Itinerary
- 3 Barrack Square, Perth WA 6000, AustraliaPier 3, Barrack Street Jetty, Perth
- 1Check in for your cruise on Pier 3, Barrack St Jetty (Captain Cook Cruises office) and board your vessel to commence the evening.Pass bySwan River
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- Fiona s0 contributionsGreat day outWe had a fabulous day .. beautiful weather Delicious lunch abd a special way to view the city of Perth from the water.. met other travellers so it was fun t chat abd enjoy a glass of wine while looking g at beautiful sceneryWritten 30 September 2024
- jwroblewsk0 contributionsThe best SundayThis was the most relaxing day imaginable. From the time we stepped on board we were treated so well. A great way to see this part of the Swan River, a really good wine tasting on the way then a lovely platter lunch. A stop at one of the wineries for a very interesting tasting (wine and macarons) and then a very leisurely cruise back to Perth with more wine, and some great entertainment from Kelela (?).Written 30 September 2024
- R7483FFmegb0 contributionsHad a marvellous timeThe cruise down the Swan river was beautiful. Commentary was excellent. The staff were friendly and well organised. However, the buffet left a little to be desired. The prawns ran out when only half the tables had been asked up. As I am a plain eater, the choices for me were not the best.Written 27 September 2024
- andrewcB3681VR0 contributionsScots on holidayWe had a wonderful day on the cruise. The time at Mandoon was great. The return journey to Perth was amazing, with live music from the crew. Well worth the tripWritten 22 September 2024
- J1364SNjanineh0 contributionsA pleasant afternoon!It was really nice, although somewhat expensive for what was provided. I think it would be a great way to catch the early cruise, hop off and spend time in Fremantle or Perth, depending which location you are leaving from. One highlight was seeing Gina Rinehart's house, as well as the wind surfers and kite surfers - amazing!Written 21 September 2024
- Fraser A0 contributionsno cash bar! 🏴☠️a big zero for not taking cash at your bar. After waiting 20 minutes (of a 1 hour cruise) in the queue, I finally ordered our drinks and found I couldn’t pay with legal Australian tender. then when I said I’d have to go and get a card I was told I’d better hurry up or I’d lose my place - so sorry to inconvenience you - good grief!Written 21 September 2024
- Di T0 contributionsRelaxing cruiseWe enjoyed a lovely cruise, with the only drawback being that there were limited seats on the first half of the cruise, although this was remedied when we berthed in Perth and many passengers disembarked. We were then able to choose a table for the return trip. The commentary was informative without being boring. It was very comfortable both inside and also sitting on the back deck. The views of the city and the river were lovely.Written 14 September 2024
- Tardustraveller0 contributionsEnjoyable calm cruiseAfter a stay on Rottnest I returned to Victory Quay Fremantle to connect with the Swan River cruise into Perth CBD. A leisurely time observing the surrounding area with excellent commentary. Much better than Uber and I took away a different view of Perth . So pleased I did the trip still had plenty of time for my flight back home .Written 13 September 2024
- 638kc0 contributionsA DAY OUT ON THE RIVER..Always a treat and nice way to celebrate a birthday. It was a cool cloudy day but the ambiance and staff were warm and friendly... The buffet lunch was more than ample and the new lamb spareribs were a delicious surprise !! The sound system seems improved and clearer so good to hear more of the commentary. My husband and i thoroughly enjoyed the day out.Written 1 September 2024
- Jennie9470 contributionsGreat views; great commentary; a lovely hour or soI think this cruise is excellent value. The Swan River is gorgeous and has a fascinating history; and the commentary gave the history in a succinct, informative and pleasant manner. The boat is comfortable, with fine views on both sides. I went at a quiet time; it might be less attractive at a busy one.Written 30 August 2024
- Beaune4us0 contributionsNice short cruiseA nice relaxing trip. Captain did a good job. Weather was fine. Freemantle was a disappointment - dirty, deserted and down at heel.Written 22 July 2024
- 673sueb0 contributionsGreat day … don’t eat breakfast beforehandGreat day. Mixture of boat and bus depending on the tides. Food and wines galore. The commentary going there was mixed. Lots of people talking while the captain was talking. Maybe give an option for those who want to listen….give headsets to listen and to also drown out the idle chatter. Choice of wineries were nice but I didn’t find a wine I could rave about. Meet some lovely people. The staff singing on the way back was not my cup of tea. Good day though. More positives than negatives.Written 6 July 2024
- G9873WQsuef0 contributionsCancelled twice!We went to Perth for a two-week holiday in June and booked this cruise several weeks ahead of our departure. While we were in Perth, the company rang to advise that the date we had booked had been cancelled, so we changed to the following day. Then they rang to advise that this cruise had also been cancelled, so we claimed a refund. This was very disappointing because we only had limited options and it was something we were looking forward to as part of our Perth visit. So, I have no idea what the cruise was like! And pretty poor that such a renowned cruise company can't manage their bookings.Written 20 June 2024
- jackiemisson0 contributionsFun and enjoyable day out!We had a great day tasting wine, enjoying a tasty lunch and cheese platter and trying chocolates before cruising back to Perth. A couple of the staff sung on the cruise back which was a real highlight.Written 2 June 2024
- 594gayler0 contributionsBeing a tourist in my own cityMy Melbourne visitor and I really enjoyed it. Plenty of sitting room, great view of the sights and Captain’s commentary was enough information. Will do it again.Written 27 May 2024
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Simone H
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Jan 2024 • Family
We decided to go on the Perth Swan River Dinner Cruise with family who had come to visit from overseas. We were excited to show them a little bit of Perth but we left this cruise very disappointed.
The service was great and the food was okay, but the view was non-existent as soon as we left the jetty. This was a huge disappointment since this was one of the reasons we booked this cruise. To clarify, the website states that departure is at 7:00 pm and an email was sent out to arrive 10 min early. When we got there we were told that the departure time was 7:30 pm and not 7:00 pm which meant that we did not get to see the sunset onboard, and instead just the reflection of ourselves in the windows. I hope the departure time will be clearly stated for future guests and I would also hope to see an option for a discounted non-alcoholic package.
Without these changes, I would not recommend this cruise to family and friends as a walk around the city would have provided us with the same view, and dinner at the restaurant somewhere in the city would have cost half of what it did out there.
The service was great and the food was okay, but the view was non-existent as soon as we left the jetty. This was a huge disappointment since this was one of the reasons we booked this cruise. To clarify, the website states that departure is at 7:00 pm and an email was sent out to arrive 10 min early. When we got there we were told that the departure time was 7:30 pm and not 7:00 pm which meant that we did not get to see the sunset onboard, and instead just the reflection of ourselves in the windows. I hope the departure time will be clearly stated for future guests and I would also hope to see an option for a discounted non-alcoholic package.
Without these changes, I would not recommend this cruise to family and friends as a walk around the city would have provided us with the same view, and dinner at the restaurant somewhere in the city would have cost half of what it did out there.
Written 30 January 2024
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Good afternoon,
Thank you so much for providing us with feedback from your recent Perth Swan River Dinner Cruise.
We are so sorry for your disappointment and we apologise for the confusion regarding the cruise departure time. If you can provide your booking number to reservations@captaincookcruises.com.au, we would like to look into this to make sure your documentation was correct.
The dinner cruise is an evening cruise and with a 7:30pm departure time, we do not promote this as a cruise from which to view the sunset.
We are actually amending our departure time in a few weeks, from 02 March 2024 onwards, to be an earlier 7pm departure, which we believe will suit more people. Customer feedback does seem to support an earlier cruise departure.
Thank you again for your feedback.
Kind regards,
Kat from Captain Cook Cruises
Written 31 January 2024
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alliwatts
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We were disappointed with this dinner cruise experience. Guests were invited up one table at a time to serve themselves the buffet dinner, but there was no communication about this, leaving many guests confused and pushing in, thinking they were going to miss out. The quality of food was substandard too.
The singer was WAY too loud from the second we stepped on the boat and only took a 5 minute break for the entire two and a half hour journey. You should be able to choose if you’re interested in the music, not have it forced upon you at arhat volume. Totally inappropriate for during the meal. Fine to turn it up after the meal.
There are as also no communication about being able to be outside between courses. Many guests went outside to escape the volume of the music.
The singer was WAY too loud from the second we stepped on the boat and only took a 5 minute break for the entire two and a half hour journey. You should be able to choose if you’re interested in the music, not have it forced upon you at arhat volume. Totally inappropriate for during the meal. Fine to turn it up after the meal.
There are as also no communication about being able to be outside between courses. Many guests went outside to escape the volume of the music.
Written 6 January 2023
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Hello,
Thank you for providing us with feedback from your recent cruise with us.
We take all customer feedback, good and not so good, seriously as this provides us with an opportunity to review and improve our service and products.
We are sorry that you were disappointed with the food; the communication of the buffet service; as well as the too loud music.
Please be assured that we have taken this feedback on board so that we can make the necessary changes and improvements for future cruises.
Written 22 January 2023
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Aroha L
Rotorua40 contributions
Dec 2019 • Business
We attended the cruise as part of our Christmas function which was over 3 weekends because of the swings we have - FIFO. The food was great and we had a really good bunch of crew to accommodate us. I actually broke my shoe and Lee was such a cool guy and helped out! The selection of drinks were okay. Some of us came slightly preloaded. After dinner we were able to go up on the top deck or to the back of the boat, so there was loads of room to chill out and relax and enjoy each other company. Cool trip, great food, wonderful crew with the wicked DJ x I recommend x
Written 12 February 2020
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Good afternoon arohal2018,
Thank you so much for your review! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your cruise with us and that the crew took wonderful care of you! Lee's been with the company for a couple of years now and we can't fault him for his hard work and care with our passengers!
We can't wait to welcome you onboard again soon!
Kind regards,
Meika at Captain Cook Cruises - WA
Written 13 February 2020
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Kerry T
Lismore, Australia8 contributions
Feb 2020
An evening on the Swan with a great smorgasboard. did get stuck into the prawns and mussels, and complimentary drinks. They even left a bottle of red and white at our table. After the meal a disco guy playing request so got up had a jive or three. Real value for money not to mention the sites of Perth at night as you cruise the river. A must do.
Written 3 February 2020
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Good afternoon 712kerryt,
Thank you very much for your perfect 5 star rating on our Perth Swan River Dinner Cruise - we are happy to hear that you enjoyed this popular cruise on the Swan River at night.
The views from on board are second to none during the day and at night and should not be missed. Thank you very much for your kind comment about the food, this cruise features a delicious selection of hot and cold dishes followed by dessert. Drinks such as beer, wine and soft drinks are also included.
Thank you for travelling with us and we hope to have you on board again soon.
Kind regards,
Meika at Captain Cook Cruises - WA
Written 4 February 2020
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Denise C
6 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
From start to finish the staff were efficient, friendly, attentive and provided a great service nothing to much bother. It was a lovely night, great food variety, hot and cold and plenty, drinks topped up endlessly, good singer got us all up dancing. Lovely relaxing cruise great views. We really enjoyed it worth the money.
Written 22 February 2020
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Good morning DeniseC1696
Thank you so much for your positive feedback.
We agree, the Perth Swan River Dinner Cruise is a great night out on our beautiful Swan River.
We hope to welcome you back on board with us another time!
Kind regards,
Katrina
Written 5 April 2020
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Marje1902
Market Deeping, UK50 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Great trip but wished we’d taken it in daylight. We thought it would be good to see the city at night for a different perspective but in reality we didn’t see much at all. The staff and food were 5/5 but overall we picked the wrong cruise.
Written 20 January 2024
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Hi Marje1902,
Thank you for your feedback and we are glad you've enjoyed the food and the crew was great. We are sorry that you did not enjoyed the cruise and I agree you do not get to see the beautiful Swan River at night as in daylight.
Karen from Captain Cook Reservations
Written 23 January 2024
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Thierry R
1 contribution
Jan 2023
The atmosphere was ok. The food was excellent but because we were sitting at the back of the boat, we were told 40mn after the food was served that we could go and help ourselves. 15mn later we heard an announcement to say the food was going to be cleared...So we had to rush and get some more from the buffet before we finish our first plate. There was no entertainement. We were expecting someone to sing a few songs and get the crowd going a bit like they do at the day time cruises. So think twice before you book a night cruise. Terry.
Written 30 January 2023
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Lance H
8 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Captain Cook cruises and staff are such a professional organisation. Meals/views & music flawless 🙏 Our 4th cruise with them with more to come. "Kelea" local music talent well worth checking out on Spotify also.
Written 19 August 2023
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Hi 837lanceh,
Wow what a lovely 5 star review! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time on the Perth Swan River Dinner Cruise as well as previous cruises with us. We love to hear that you have travelled with us many times and we can't wait to have you on board again!
Kind Regards,
Paula
Captain Cook Cruises WA
Written 20 August 2023
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Jennifer F
4 contributions
Feb 2023
The staff where amazing and were very quick to fill empty glasses. The food was very tasty and I had no problems even though I am gluten free and low carb. There was several large parties of guests on board as well as families and couples everyone seemed to be having a great time.
Written 25 February 2023
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Mitchell-Family-01
Australia1,445 contributions
Mar 2021
I recently travelled on the James Stirling for a dinner cruise in Perth.
The cruise went for about three hours and went as far as Fremantle before turning around. The cruise was thoroughly enjoyable on a warm clear night. Plenty of food and local beer, wine and soft drinks were included.
The scenery along the Swan River is beautiful at night.
Worth a look when visiting Perth.
Cheers, Paul
The cruise went for about three hours and went as far as Fremantle before turning around. The cruise was thoroughly enjoyable on a warm clear night. Plenty of food and local beer, wine and soft drinks were included.
The scenery along the Swan River is beautiful at night.
Worth a look when visiting Perth.
Cheers, Paul
Written 12 April 2021
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Good afternoon Paul,
Thank you for a wonderful review on our Perth Swan River Dinner Cruise!
We agree - the scenery along the Swan River is lovely during the night and there is no better way to enjoy it than on board our vessels with delicious food and beverages.
We hope to see you on board again in the future!
Warm Regards,
Paula - Captain Cook Cruises WA
Written 14 April 2021
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We are staying in Fremantle .can we board and get off at Fremantle
Written 15 September 2021
Hi, we went on this dinner cruise in October last year. The cruise started and ended in Perth. Although we got as far as Fremantle, it tuned around without stopping there.
Wouldn't hurt to contact Captain Cook Cruises to see if they do a Freo dinner cruise from/to there.
Cheers, Paul
Written 27 September 2021
I’m wanting to take my partner out for her 40th can I get a announcement made or have flowers or something special done for her?
Written 16 November 2019
My sister is elderly and not very mobile are there many steps/stairs to navigate on the boat?
Written 17 September 2018
My sister is elderly and not very mobile are there many steps/stairs to navigate
Written 17 September 2018
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