One way or Return Sightseeing Cruise between Perth and Fremantle

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 15 minutes

Mobile ticket

Take in the wonderful sights that can only be viewed from the river cruising between Perth and the Port of Fremantle. Enjoy a drink from the fully licensed bar and relax in the air-conditioned comfort - or take a stroll out on the spacious open deck.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum age for alcohol consumption is 18 years

Contact the activity provider if anyone in your group 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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Swan River

Enjoy wonderful views as you cruise the calm waters from Perth to Fremantle.

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Live commentary

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

One-way or return sightseeing cruise

Hotel pickup and drop off

Options

2:15pm Perth to Fremantle

Departing Perth 2:15pm. Arriving Fremantle at 3:30pm
Starting point:
Barrack Street Jetty, Perth WA 6000, Australia

12:45pm Fremantle to Perth

Departing Fremantle 12:45pm. Arriving into Perth 2pm
Starting point:
O'Connor Landing, 1 Peter Hughes Dr, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia

3:45pm Fremantle to Perth

Departing Fremantle at 3:45pm. Arriving Perth at 5pm
Starting point:
O'Connor Landing, 1 Peter Hughes Dr, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia

Fremantle Explorer

Departs Perth to Fremantle at 11:15am. Time spend in Fremantle: 3 hours 15 minutes. Departs Fremantle to Perth at 3:45pm.
Starting point:
Barrack Street Jetty, Perth WA 6000, Australia

11:15am Perth to Fremantle

Departing Perth at 11:15am. Arriving into Fremantle at 12:30pm
Starting point:
Barrack Street Jetty, Perth WA 6000, Australia

Reviews

4.26

253 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

136

Not the most exciting trip, but it has to be done!
GreyNomad100,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
We come to Perth every year and usually do this cruise. Originally, we took the return trip from Perth to Freo and back, now we usually just go one-way, alternating direction each year. If you’ve never been to Perth before and want to get an idea of the city’s layout from the CBD down to Freo, then this is essential sightseeing. Except there’s not much to see - this is definitely not Sydney Harbour! Midway in the journey, the Swan River is so wide it’s almost like a sea – and you’re sailing through the middle of it, with the riverbanks either side in the far distance. Perth is, of course, largely flat from the CBD to the coast, so there’s no spectacular backdrop either. The most interesting things are at either end: great views of the CBD with its impressive skyscrapers at the city end and, as you head towards Freo, you can ogle at the extravagant properties belonging to Perth’s super-rich overlooking the river at Dalkeith and Peppermint Grove. And finally, there's Fremantle Port itself. There’s also a chance of wildlife spotting. There are always plenty of cormorants and terns to see, pelicans quite often and, if you’re really lucky, a pod of bottlenose dolphins swimming energetically beside the vessel – this has happened to us on a couple of occasions in recent years. Capable windsurfers might shoot by too. A major issue is the boat itself. For a cruise that purports to offer sightseeing of Perth’s Swan River, it lacks a top viewing deck where you can stroll around to enjoy 360˚ views. Instead, most passengers sit inside beside windows though there is some outside viewing from a small open area at the stern – but looking at where you’ve just been, not where you’re going. I think this trip is a “must-do” - but don’t come with high expectations!
Lovely relaxing trip
Peter B,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Comfortable boat, excellent skipper’s commentary. On time. Friendly staff. Left Fremantle harbour to see the racing yachts .
This was great way to see...
Richard P,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
This was great way to see Perth from a different angle. The only negative is that where we were seated (top deck on the outside) the speaker system was not working well. We missed most of what was being said, the audio kept breaking away all the time.
Beautiful boat tour experience
Stu S,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We traveled one way from Perth to Fremantle on a beautiful sunny December day. The trip was lovely, a real pleasure to be able to sit outside, relax and enjoy the views and waves on the way. Really good experience, the boat is excellent (clean, tidy, loads of seating) and the staff were all very helpful and friendly. Would use again, a great tour alternative to the train.
An enjoyable way to see Swan River
Martine F,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A lovely scenic trip down Swan River. Relaxing and a different way to see the Swan River. Wine and snacks at reasonable prices
A lovely way to get to...
lynn f,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A lovely way to get to Freemantle. We had enough time to see the main 2 things we wanted to and have a quick browse through market.
I found the 1 hour 15...
Les H,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
I found the 1 hour 15 minutes journey uncomfortable with poor cheap seating. Sometimes some customers like to sit in silence and enjoy the scenery in peace and quiet not having to listen to shallow pointless talk.
Beautiful way to see the...
Suzanne G,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Beautiful way to see the river and city. The captain was very informative and entertaining. Comfortable.
A Pleasant way to spend a pair of hours
Nick P,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Boarding a smooth process. Plenty of seats on both decks. Crew courteous and efficient. Overall an enjoyable trip
Well worth doing, as it was interesting and very informative
526iainm,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We did the Perth to Freemantle return trip and was very worthwhile. The cabin is very spacious and comfortable and there are two levels. The windows are large and clean, in fact we saw them cleaniing them all prior to departure. The commentary was good and quite clear. The bottom level is wheelchair accessible. You can buy coffee and snacks on board.