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Swan Valley River Cruise and Wine Tasting Day Trip from Perth

Recommended by 90% of travelers
Perth, Australia
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Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 7 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.6
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· John_P ·
Apr 2026
The river trip was amazing. It took two hours plus to reach the destination and showed off the river and the banks to great effect. Commentary was good too. Very civilised and luxurious way to travel. Enjoyed the wine tasting. The meal was fantastic. I took the coach tour that went to two wineries, brewery and chocolatier. It was very good and the coach driver very helpful.
· Caroline_D ·
Jan 2026
Fabulous cruise, wonderful lunch and wine tasting on board followed by excellent vineyard tours and copious wine tastings and brewery tastings, then topped off with chocolate factory, fab trip!

Overview

Discover Western Australia's oldest wine region on this full-day tour of the Swan Valley from Perth. Be guided through a wine tasting and then Indulge in shared platter lunch, as you cruise down the Swan River. Then, transition to a coach to tour two Swan Valley wineries and a brewery, indulge your sweet tooth with a visit to a chocolate showroom.
  • Cruise to the Swan Valley and join a coach tour for wine tastings and more
  • Sample a range of regional wine, cheese, beer, and chocolate
  • Learn more about the region from your guide's live commentary
  • Begin and end from a convenient central Perth location

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Wine tasting
  • Beer sample
  • Live commentary on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
    Coach travel around the Swan Valley and the return journey to Perth

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Captain Cook Cruises
      Barrack Street Jetty, 3 Birdiya Dr, Perth WA 6000, Australia

      Please check in by 10:00 am for a cruise departure at 10:30 am.

    End point

    • Captain Cook Cruises
      Barrack Street Jetty, 3 Birdiya Dr, Perth WA 6000, Australia

    Operating hours
    .10:30 am

    Itinerary

    Swan River (Pass By)

    1

    Windy Creek Estate

    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Garbin Estate Wines

    40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Swan Valley Brewery

    40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    Whistlers Chocolate Co

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
    • Dress code is smart casual
    • Coach return to Perth approx 1715
    • This tour is only suitable for adults 18 years old or above. Bookings for passengers under 18 years old will not be accepted.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 23 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Raelene_G
    Awesome experience, staff so friendly and helpful made for an unforgettable day from the cruise to the Swan Valley with beautiful scenery including awesome food and wine tasting, then coach to 2 more wineries for wine tasting and cheeses, Swan brewery for free drink and hot chips then a stop at the chocolate factory for our sweet treats. Totally awesome, great atmosphere, everyone was friendly we had a fabulous day. Fully recommend this tour

    Reviews

    4.6
    based on 194 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    The river trip was...

    John_P, Apr 2026
    The river trip was amazing. It took two hours plus to reach the destination and showed off the river and the banks to great effect. Commentary was good too. Very civilised and luxurious way to travel. Enjoyed the wine tasting. The meal was fantastic. I took the coach tour that went to two wineries, brewery and chocolatier. It was very good and the coach driver very helpful.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Thanks for your feedback John - sounds like you really enjoyed your experience with us into the Swan Valley!

    The cruise only goes part...

    Mike_K, Feb 2026
    The cruise only goes part way. Then you go by bus for the wine tasting. There is some wine on the boat where you have lunch.

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Thanks for your feedback Mike. The cruise goes as far as we can go into the upper reaches of the Swan River, so we hope you enjoyed this unique part of your day.

    Wonderful wine tasting trip swan river

    Caroline_D, Jan 2026
    Fabulous cruise, wonderful lunch and wine tasting on board followed by excellent vineyard tours and copious wine tastings and brewery tastings, then topped off with chocolate factory, fab trip!

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Thanks so much, sounds like a totally fab day out. Thank you for choosing Swan Valley Tours!

    Our swan valley boat trip...

    Susan_O, Jan 2026
    Our swan valley boat trip now and certainly won't be our last all the staff on the boat are fantastic and the tour guide Lucy who we've had 2/3 times is amazing!

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    How great to hear, thanks so much Susan, and we will be sure to pass on this feedback to Lucy too!

    Goo for wine lovers.

    Nirmal_C, Jan 2026
    Very good for people who are interested in wine sample/testing. Visit to a chocolate factory/shop was also interesting and enjoyable.

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Sounds like you had a great day out with us, thanks for your feedback!

    Do yourself a favour and take this delightful 7 hour day trip while in Perth!

    Toula_S, Dec 2025
    The river cruise was a resounding success for my husband and me, with its exceptional crew, culinary delights, wine selection, and playlist. The air-conditioned boat and bus provided a comfortable escape from today's 40-degree Celsius heat. At the Margaret River Chocolate outlet, we were given a complimentary truffle of our choice. We savoured 12 wine tastings at two wineries, accompanied by a delightful cheese board at one. The brewery visit was a particular highlight for my husband, who enjoyed the complementary glass of icy cold beer and crispy fried chips. Our bus driver, Shaun, was top-notch. We highly recommend this 7-hour day trip.

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Amazing feedback, thank you so much Toula, sounds like you had a great experience with us, and we will be sure to pass on your comments to Shaun, one of our Swan Valley Tour drivers, as well, thanks again!

    It was a great way to get...

    Corrine_T, Nov 2025
    It was a great way to get on a cruise on d River n come back by bus/coach. Lots of tasting of sparkling wine/white/red n the lunch on d cruise was great!

    Response from Host, Nov 2025

    Wonderful, thanks so much Corrine, sounds like you had a great day out with us, which is just what we like to hear!

    It's a fun way to spend...

    Kay_P, Oct 2025
    It's a fun way to spend the day with plenty of variety. You do need to enjoy wine tasting though. Loved finishing work the chocolate!

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    Yes, wine tasting is a key component of our tours into the Swan River, that's for sure (chocolate too!),

    Good days fun

    Ryan_S, Oct 2025
    Good experience and fun, lots of good views and great selection of drinks and food. Good day out and will be back

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    Brilliant, we look forward to welcoming you back with us Ryan!

    Great day out

    Beverley_S, Sep 2025
    Value for money, enjoyable day out, staff very friendly. Food was varied and not too much. Plenty of time for tasting.

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    Great to hear, thanks so much for providing feedback on your day out with us.

    Fantastic

    Raelene_G, Sep 2025
    Awesome experience, staff so friendly and helpful made for an unforgettable day from the cruise to the Swan Valley with beautiful scenery including awesome food and wine tasting, then coach to 2 more wineries for wine tasting and cheeses, Swan brewery for free drink and hot chips then a stop at the chocolate factory for our sweet treats. Totally awesome, great atmosphere, everyone was friendly we had a fabulous day. Fully recommend this tour

    Work Party

    Rachel_P, Aug 2025
    Very friendly crew and the boat was very well presented! Would highly recommend for work functions/ events.

    A great day in Perth.

    Dave_H, May 2025
    A fantastic day. Lunch and tastings on the boat were great. Wineries were good with a wide selection to taste and good descriptions of the different grapes and wines. Chocolate stop was good. Bus drivers were great fun and also a source of information about what we were seeing.

    average,dissappointing

    Jay_N, Mar 2025
    Not what we expected, very boring for the weekend and no music as advertised .Would not do this again.

    Monday one day

    Miss_S, Mar 2025
    Thank you for the great opportunity of a year ago and today we have a rejoined a great trip then the blissful waters of Perth would like to thank you very much your cool calm and charisma.

    Sensational Swan Valley Cruise

    DanDuncan, Feb 2025
    We booked a Swan Valley River & Wine Cruise through the Viator app which was easy to use. It was brilliant. The vessel was luxurious and clean and the lunch provided was delicious with some wine tastings as well. A smooth ride up the river with some added commentary. A talented and wonderful female contingent of staff kept us happy and safe for the cruise.

    Pleasant day out, but not all on the boat.

    Brian_W, Feb 2025
    If you’re expecting to cruise from one winery to another - you’ll be disappointed, as the wineries are not on the riverside. However, the coach trip was great, and a couple of great wineries visited. Lunch on the boat was adequate, but the 3 wines served were really not of good quality. Overall, a pleasant enough experience…with c 25 wines/beers tasted!

    A must-do trip

    Peter_W, Feb 2025
    This is must-do trip for anyone visiting Perth. The organisation of the whole day was superb and there was a good variety of activities. The food was excellent, the wine tasting very enjoyable, and the boat crew and bus driver were all good fun and very helpful.

    Great day out .

    Colleen_L, Feb 2025
    Was a great day out . good value for money . The river cruise was relaxing with some great views . Wine tasting and food . Followed by a coach ride to a few wineries, brewery and chocolate shop . Then a coach ride back yo Perth .

    Yummy

    Ben_C, Feb 2025
    Food, and wine and beer was amazing, the history from the first winery was full in and very interesting , second was abit disappointing ( she was a string loud speaker for your groups ) Then beer 🍺 ... And chips yummy Then to cap off a trip to chocolate factory ..... Salt Carmel truffle are to die for Highly recommend to wine , chocolate and beer lovers

    Wine tasting

    Paula_R, Feb 2025
    The boat trip was Lovley they catered for all of us very good service. We would have liked more time to spend in the winery’s.

    Great day out

    Robert_P, Feb 2025
    Be prepared for lots of wine and beer and chocolate and some convivial chat with new friends. It is a great day out.

    OK for just passing the time!

    Elizabeth_D, Jan 2025
    Don't expect stunning river views or great wine. Best part of the trip was the brewery and chocolate factory!

    Review

    teresa_m, Jan 2025
    Make sure you book the tour you want, there are 3 different opions on same boat! A very enjoyable day.

    Great

    Ben_J, Jan 2025
    The crew were amazing, food was great, very relaxing and fun Bus operator Michael was amazing, he was professional, knowledgeable and made for a great experience.

    Great excursion!!

    Barry_H, Jan 2025
    Plenty of wine!!Crew does an excellent job on river boat,bus driver/guide very nice and professional ,nice day!!

    Highly recommend

    Kristi_g, Jan 2025
    A wonderful experience. What a beautiful cruise with such friendly staff and pretty good food. My partner and dad loved it too.

    Absolute MUST

    Candace_B, Jan 2025
    Swan River Cruises with bus tour to wineries, brewery, and chocolate factory, created a lovely full day tour.

    Great way to see the wine area

    Fiona_W, Jan 2025
    Lovely cruise along the river with some tasy food and a few wines. We stopped at a few places for more wine, chocolate and beer. The best part of the trip for us was meeting lots of other people who were travelling around like us, highly recommend.

    Fun filled day out!

    Maria_H, Dec 2024
    Great day out. Good Food, staff were amazing. Wineries were great with plenty of cheese tasting along the way!
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