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Swan River Seaplanes
Swan River Seaplanes
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Swan River Seaplanes is a premier tourism operator based in Perth, Western Australia. Offering an unparalleled experience, they specialise in aerial tours departing from the heart of Perth city, showcasing the picturesque Swan River and its stunning surroundings. Their state-of-the-art seaplane provides guests with panoramic views of Perth's captivating skyline, pristine beaches, and lush landscapes. With a team of experienced pilots, Swan River Seaplanes ensures a safe and exciting adventure for all their passengers. In addition to city scenic flights, Swan River Seaplanes offers packages to Rottnest Island, Margaret River, and other destinations. Each flight offers a unique perspective on the region’s natural beauty. Whether you are seeking a quick city tour or a more extensive adventure, Swan River Seaplanes delivers exceptional service and unforgettable memories. Witness the mesmerising beauty of Western Australia from above with Swan River Seaplanes.
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Martin H
Perth94 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
A Brilliant experience, if you want to do something different, we took the seaplane for a short scenic flight over the river. The trip was much more than this, we flew down the river to Fremantle, around the port and back up the coast. We then flew over the north of the city to then fly down the river to our departure point.
This was at Queen Street jetty South Perth. The experience of taking off and landing on the river was marvellous. The views from the actual flight certainly put a different perspective on the city and Fremantle skylines.
This was at Queen Street jetty South Perth. The experience of taking off and landing on the river was marvellous. The views from the actual flight certainly put a different perspective on the city and Fremantle skylines.
Written 26 April 2022
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Thanks for joining us Martin! We hope you join us again, perhaps Rottnest or Margaret River next time :-)
Written 6 January 2023
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Julie J
Bodelwyddan, Wales, United Kingdom7 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
We did the Perth Scenic flight today. The weather was perfect for taking great pics but the flight itself was amazing.
James was our pilot and he couldnt have been more friendly & helpful.
Great value for money and highly recommended
James was our pilot and he couldnt have been more friendly & helpful.
Great value for money and highly recommended
Written 16 December 2022
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Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review Julie and we're so pleased you enjoyed the flight!
Written 19 December 2022
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Falcoray
2 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Fantastic flight around Perth harbour and coast. Dean went above and beyond when we went to the wrong quay for our flight, picked us up and drove us to right meeting point. Thoroughly enjoyed the flight and the service…. first class!!
Written 17 November 2022
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Thanks so much for your review, we're so glad you had such a great time and it all worked out well with your transfer!
Written 24 November 2022
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Mick C
West Sussex, United Kingdom4 contributions
Jan 2023
What an amazing experience, from check in to disembarking. Booked flight as Christmas present for my daughter during our stay in Perth. The views over Perth CBD, beaches, Cottesloe and Fremantle were amazing. Amazing, friendly staff both office based and our pilot who provided a running commentary. If you are going to do something different while in Perth do this.
Written 30 April 2023
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Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed the flight - what a great Christmas present! We hope to see you again when you're next in Perth.
Written 2 May 2023
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Ursula M
Leeds, UK47 contributions
Feb 2020
A wonderful day out and amazing way to get to see Perth and Rottnest Island from a different perspective. The flights were incredibly smooth each way and gave us fabulous views of the countryside and sea, though of course we were lucky with the weather! Dean coordinated everything very well and ensured we had a great day. An experience not to be missed and I will never forget this special day. Thank you!
Written 14 February 2020
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Hi Ursula
Thank you for taking time to review your tour, we are excited to know you had a special day and its an experience you will not forget. The team look forward to seeing you again.
Written 17 February 2020
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Yan on the Road
Hong Kong, China1,067 contributions
Fly from Perth to Rottnest Island! 由珀斯飛往Rottnest島，我覺得這是must do體驗。由高空欣賞珀斯很美，由城市到大海，再看見Rottnest Island周圍的鑽藍海水、島上的翠綠叢林，還有不同顏色的鹽湖，景色變化豐富而且比想像中震撼！
Written 7 May 2023
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Thanks so much for joining us and for taking the time to leave a review. We hope to see you back sometime soon!
Written 8 May 2023
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MWLDK
Perth, Australia35 contributions
Nov 2018
Our initial experience with Swan River Seaplanes was good as they were helpful and flexible when our initial booking in March 2018 got cancelled due to bad weather. HOWEVER, this is where the positive experience ends.
In August 2018 I re-booked our Rottnest return trip booked for 15 November 2018 – this trip was meant to be a surprise trip for my sister who would be visiting me from Denmark (the country) – and Dean from Swan River Seaplanes was well aware of these circumstances. About a week before (on 9 November 2018), I receive a call from them saying that, unfortunately, they have to cancel this booking as they do not have enough people for them to go through with this trip (which they can under their T&C’s).
I was naturally extremely disappointed as this trip was something that I had been looking forward to for many months as I couldn’t think of a more amazing way for me to take my sister to Rottnest Island. I really tried arguing my case to change this outcome and I also asked if there was really no way at all that this trip was going to happen and the answer to that was a clear no.
I was actually quite surprise that they just cancelled all together a week before and not just giving me a heads up and then allow for the potential of someone else booking on to the flight in the next couple of days. When I asked about this, the response was that they had no expectations of any such bookings happening as they have had literally no interest from anyone since they’ve started up this season – in fact, the lady from Swan River Seaplanes told me that they’ve had a really rough start to the year due to this lack of interest. So while she seemed to emphasise with my disappointment, there was really nothing that she could do about it and as a result they were going to refund me my money.
The day before (14 Nov18) the trip was supposed to have happened, I noticed that I was yet to receive my refund and I there for gave them a call hoping that this could somehow mean that the trip was happening anyway. This time, I spoke to Dean, who remembered our initial communication about this being a surprise trip for my sister’s visit from Denmark. During this call, I again asked if there was really no way that this trip was going to happen and the answer was the same as first time I spoke the them on 9 November 2018.
On the morning on 15 November 2018, on our way to Rottnest with the ferry (my alternative solution) my husband texts me “……guess what I just saw land on Swan River”???!!! We have a view of the Swan River from where we live and can see the Swan River Seaplane when it takes off and lands.
I can’t begin to describe the level of surprise this was to me (beyond jaw dropping) – HOW COULD THIS BE?????!!!!! – they had told me two times within the last 6 days that they had to cancel as they were struggling and have had no interest (except for mine) what so ever for flights on this day (or the whole week for that matter). My husband immediately called them to get an explanation; apparently someone had suddenly called and bought all seats on the plane for a private charter on this particular day (since I called them the day before – really????!!!!)………and how was this consistent with the message given by them a week earlier and the day before, that there was no way this trip could happen?????!!!!!!! Seems that it could – but I was at NO POINT in time given the option of purchasing all seats and then go ahead with the trip.
Seems the information and explanations provided and reality are two very different stories – but WHY would a business do this? If they had received an offer from someone to purchase all the seats AFTER my booking made, in August 2018, of only two seats, the very least they could do was to give me the same option instead of just giving me a song and dance about how they were struggling for business and how tough a start to the year they have had.
I can’t begin to express how furious this makes me! I don’t think, I’ve ever had a worse experience – and honestly I’m lost for words – but I’m hoping that the above clearly speaks for itself.
In August 2018 I re-booked our Rottnest return trip booked for 15 November 2018 – this trip was meant to be a surprise trip for my sister who would be visiting me from Denmark (the country) – and Dean from Swan River Seaplanes was well aware of these circumstances. About a week before (on 9 November 2018), I receive a call from them saying that, unfortunately, they have to cancel this booking as they do not have enough people for them to go through with this trip (which they can under their T&C’s).
I was naturally extremely disappointed as this trip was something that I had been looking forward to for many months as I couldn’t think of a more amazing way for me to take my sister to Rottnest Island. I really tried arguing my case to change this outcome and I also asked if there was really no way at all that this trip was going to happen and the answer to that was a clear no.
I was actually quite surprise that they just cancelled all together a week before and not just giving me a heads up and then allow for the potential of someone else booking on to the flight in the next couple of days. When I asked about this, the response was that they had no expectations of any such bookings happening as they have had literally no interest from anyone since they’ve started up this season – in fact, the lady from Swan River Seaplanes told me that they’ve had a really rough start to the year due to this lack of interest. So while she seemed to emphasise with my disappointment, there was really nothing that she could do about it and as a result they were going to refund me my money.
The day before (14 Nov18) the trip was supposed to have happened, I noticed that I was yet to receive my refund and I there for gave them a call hoping that this could somehow mean that the trip was happening anyway. This time, I spoke to Dean, who remembered our initial communication about this being a surprise trip for my sister’s visit from Denmark. During this call, I again asked if there was really no way that this trip was going to happen and the answer was the same as first time I spoke the them on 9 November 2018.
On the morning on 15 November 2018, on our way to Rottnest with the ferry (my alternative solution) my husband texts me “……guess what I just saw land on Swan River”???!!! We have a view of the Swan River from where we live and can see the Swan River Seaplane when it takes off and lands.
I can’t begin to describe the level of surprise this was to me (beyond jaw dropping) – HOW COULD THIS BE?????!!!!! – they had told me two times within the last 6 days that they had to cancel as they were struggling and have had no interest (except for mine) what so ever for flights on this day (or the whole week for that matter). My husband immediately called them to get an explanation; apparently someone had suddenly called and bought all seats on the plane for a private charter on this particular day (since I called them the day before – really????!!!!)………and how was this consistent with the message given by them a week earlier and the day before, that there was no way this trip could happen?????!!!!!!! Seems that it could – but I was at NO POINT in time given the option of purchasing all seats and then go ahead with the trip.
Seems the information and explanations provided and reality are two very different stories – but WHY would a business do this? If they had received an offer from someone to purchase all the seats AFTER my booking made, in August 2018, of only two seats, the very least they could do was to give me the same option instead of just giving me a song and dance about how they were struggling for business and how tough a start to the year they have had.
I can’t begin to express how furious this makes me! I don’t think, I’ve ever had a worse experience – and honestly I’m lost for words – but I’m hoping that the above clearly speaks for itself.
Written 28 November 2018
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Hi Marianne,
I appreciate your review on what has been a frustrating experience for you.
First of all, I would like to apologise that you never got to experience our product. The Rottnest Island Day Tour has been enjoyed by every person who has been on tour and we regret that we were unable to host you on these occasions. Many implications have resulted in the tour being postponed and further to the cancellation of your tour.
The event where your husband saw the seaplane flying was a private charter to a different location than your booking. The Margaret River Tours are able to be run on the same day as the Rottnest Island Tours however I do understand your resentment in seeing the aircraft. I accept we should have been more transparent in the explanation to your husband.
I hope you still managed to see the beauty of Rottnest Island.
Written 20 January 2019
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Phil M
Worthing, UK36 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
Surely the best trip available out of Perth.The seaplane ride is fantastic (if a little scary at times!) but the aerial views are fantastic and the island is stunning with so much to see,including the famous,friendly quokkas.Once on the island we had a great and informative tour including a nice breakfast and lunch.Don't visit Perth without doing this!
Written 18 January 2018
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Thank you for the great review! We are extremely pleased to hear you enjoyed all aspects of your tour, and we hope to welcome you back sometime soon!
Written 11 March 2018
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Cathy H
Gold Coast, Australia180 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Amazing highlight to perth stay.
Scenic flight over Perth on a sunny afternoon.
Great views, good service.
Highly recommended
Scenic flight over Perth on a sunny afternoon.
Great views, good service.
Highly recommended
Written 17 April 2023
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Thanks so much for joining us and seeing our beautiful city from up above! We're so glad you enjoyed it!
Written 18 April 2023
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Rachel P
Perth, Australia723 contributions
Apr 2022
Despite all of us living in Perth our whole lives, we had never visited Rotto by plane.
After a few cancellations due to Covid and the weather, we finally had a date. Dean greeted us with a safety briefing and let us know what the plan was for the day. The flight was simply amazing and it was a fantastic way to see our beautiful city and Rottnest.
Our pilot was lovely and had a great sense of humour as well. The plane was spacious and we could easily see the view outside. We landed at Rotto airport and wandered to the pub for lunch. After a great day, we flew back and landed smoothly on the river.
I know you can take the ferry but this was just next level. Even if you are a West Aussie or a tourist, I'd have to say it's a must do on your visiting list. Thanks again for a magical experience.
After a few cancellations due to Covid and the weather, we finally had a date. Dean greeted us with a safety briefing and let us know what the plan was for the day. The flight was simply amazing and it was a fantastic way to see our beautiful city and Rottnest.
Our pilot was lovely and had a great sense of humour as well. The plane was spacious and we could easily see the view outside. We landed at Rotto airport and wandered to the pub for lunch. After a great day, we flew back and landed smoothly on the river.
I know you can take the ferry but this was just next level. Even if you are a West Aussie or a tourist, I'd have to say it's a must do on your visiting list. Thanks again for a magical experience.
Written 11 April 2022
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It was great to have you travel with us Rachel, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. We hope you join us again sometime soon!
Written 12 April 2022
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No questions have been asked about this experience