Welcome Aboard Bouvard Cruises
We'll take you there...
Bouvard Cruises offers the Ultimate Dolphin Experience.
Come aboard the 1 hour Dolphin and Scenic Canal Cruise as we cruise the world class, calm inland waterways of Mandurah. See the award winning Dolphin Quay Ocean Marina and glide past the Venetian Canals. Marvel at the multi million dollar canal homes and see the world renowned Creery Wetlands with it's abundance of birdlife. There are between 300 and 400 bottlenose dolphins in the Mandurah waters seen in their natural environment and they are regularly seen playing in the wake of our vessels. All of this whilst enjoying the informative Captains commentary.
All our vessels depart and return to the Boardwalk Jetty in front of Mandurah Performing Arts Centre on Mandjar Bay
Departures are every hour, on the hour , every day, between 10am and 4pm (1 Dec-31 Mar) and 11am-3pm(1 May-30 Nov).
Adult $25 Senior $20 Child (4-12yrs) $12. Children under 4 years travel free of charge seated on a lap. Family ticket $65 (2A, 2 Ch)
Fish and Chip Lunch Cruise
The 12pm and 1pm 1 hour Dolphin and Scenic Canal Cruise offer a fish and chip lunch option for an additional $10 per person and includes a fish boat with a piece of fish, a serve of chips and a lemon wedge. Further condiments are available on board.
As we depart the Boardwalk Jetty we ring ahead to Nino's Fish and Chips, located on Dolphin Quay. As we arrive they deliver the freshly made lunches to the boat.
10% Discount Offer!
Book and pay at least 24 hours before departure and receive a 10% discount on all Daily One Hour Cruises. Applicable for adults, concession and children! (Excludes fish and chip lunch option and Christmas Canal Lights cruise).
Parking is available in Ormsby Terrace near Reading Cinema and on Mandurah Terrace near Mandurah Visitor Centre. Additional parking is located on the vcant block of land next to our office on 80 Mandurah Terrace and the corner of Hackett Street.
No car? Take the train from Perth. Trains depart from Perth every 15 minutes. The FREE Foreshore Shuttle Bus leaves the station every 20 minutes between 10:00am and 6:00pm and will drop you at the Boardwalk Jetty. It is just 50 meters from the bus stop to the ferry jetty. Ask the driver to tell you when you arrive at the Mandurah Visitor Centre bus stop.
A variety of cruises are available:
- 1 hour Dolphin Cruises
- Fish & Chip Lunch Cruise
- Christmas Canal Light Cruises (1 Dec-mid Jan)
- Twighlight cruises (seasonal)
- And many more. See our cruises page for full details.
We are sure to have a cruise that suits you, and we will make your visit to Mandurah an unforgettable experience.
Why Choose Bouvard Cruises?
- Mandurah's most modern fleet
- Fully trained, friendly and professional crew
- Experienced dolphin spotters
- Open plan seating, indoor and outdoor viewing from upper and lower deck
- Easy ramp access for people with disabilities (Dancing Dolphin is also equipped with a disabled toilet)
- Passenger comfort, safety and enjoyment are high priorities at all times
- Seniors Card Welcome
- BYO
Why not join our new Captains Club and receive the frequent cruiser discount. We are offering 50% discount to any Captain Club Card holder, who brings 2 or more guests with them on a return visit. Enquire now to benefit from this offer.
The route taken by our vessels on our 1 Hour Dolphin and Scenic Canal Cruises is mapped out below.
