MURRAY RIVER LUNCH CRUISE

We look forward to welcoming you aboard our relaxing half-day Murray River Lunch Cruise. We will take you on a journey back in time to explore Mandurah’s winding waterways and the serene Murray River.

The majestic Murray is WA’s most history-rich river. It is the longest permanent river in the Jarrah Forest and one of the few major rivers in Australia that remain undammed. Lined with quaint homes, houseboats and an array of wild flora and fauna, it is one of the Shire of Murray’s most picturesque attractions.

• Start the morning cruising across Mandurah’s magnificent estuary.
• Continue past the world-renowned RAMSAR-listed Creery Wetlands, teeming with birdlife.
• Cross the Peel Inlet and be on the lookout for Mandurah’s famous Bottlenose dolphins as they surf and play in the wake of the boat.*
• On entering the Murray River, stop at Cooper’s Mill heritage island site for a brief, easy walking tour. This restored wind-driven mill, located on Cooleenup Island, is only accessible by boat. Explore and wander, or follow our tour guide to learn more about the Mill, native flora and bush tucker on the island.
• Dine on a delicious buffet lunch and dessert, served while cruising the Murray River.
• Return back across the Peel Inlet and through the Port Mandurah canals, lined with luxury homes.
• Enjoy refreshments along the way, with a fully licensed bar available for you to purchase drinks.
• Help yourself to complimentary tea/coffee (bring your own keep-cup).

IMPORTANT NOTE: All guests must be able to move around the vessel independently and safely. This includes boarding, handling small steps or walkways, moving around and staying seated during small waves without crew assistance.

Bush Walk

We get off the boat at Coolenup Island, which is a public location managed by local government. Access is via a public jetty and very occasionally this can be delayed or even prevented by other vessels. Guests must be able to offboard and onboard at a fixed jetty or via an onboard ramp on their own, and they visit the island at their own risk. There is a marked path which is very flat, but the path is not paved and is not suitable for guests unsteady on their feet. We strongly request guests do not wander into the uncleared bush for safety reasons.

Mandurah’s dolphins are wild creatures viewed in their natural environment and we are unable to guarantee sightings. Stop at Cooper’s Mill heritage island site is dependent on weather and suitable jetty access on the day.

MENU

To view our menu, please refer to our website. * Note: This menu is subject to seasonal variation. If you have any dietary requirements or food allergies that you didn’t note at the time of booking, please let us know.

BEVERAGES

• Help yourself to complimentary tea and instant coffee if you bring your own keep-cup.
• Beer, wine and soft drinks available for purchase on board (no BYO).

ACCESS

The vessel for this cruise ~ Dancing Dolphin ~ is wheelchair / walking frame friendly. The landing at Cooper’s Mill is not wheelchair / walking frame friendly, so guests with these supports will be asked to remain on the boat during this short stop.

If you have accessibility requirements that you have not advised us of when booking, please let us know.

BOARDING & DEPARTURE INFORMATION

Our cruise departs from Mandurah Cruises Jetty in Mandjar Square, located in front of the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre. For a location map, please refer to our website. Our Booking Office and Gift Shop is 200m from here.

Boarding will commence ~15 minutes prior to your cruise departure time. All cruises depart on time and do not wait for those who arrive late. Please ensure you allow plenty of time to arrive for your tour as our cruises run to schedule and cannot be extended.

Simply bring a print out of your booking confirmation OR present it on your mobile device to board the cruise.

SEATING

Our boat is configured as 4-6 people per table, across two levels. We cannot reserve seats. Seating is allocated on the day, on a first-in, first-choice basis. If you have a group and being seated together is important for you, we recommend arriving early (at least 45 minutes prior to departure) to assemble in a line on the jetty ramp. You will be required to take accountability for your own/your group’s seating location, as our crew are unable to designate guests to certain seats. Our cruise is very popular and is often sold out, meaning all seats quickly become occupied as guests arrive.

PARKING

Free all-day parking (no ticket required) is available at the Reading Cinema / Mandurah Performing Arts Centre carpark on Ormsby Terrace.

For a parking location map, please refer to our website. For information on how to get to Mandurah and public transport options, please refer to our website.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Minimum numbers apply for the tour to depart. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
• Cruises operate in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately.
• No smoking is permitted on board any of Mandurah Cruises vessels or on the departure jetty.

To view our terms and conditions in full, please refer to our website.

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