One way or Return Sightseeing Cruise between Perth and Fremantle
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Perth, Australia
- 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Travel from Perth to Fremantle or vice versa on a relaxing Swan River cruise. You’ll glide along the river, admiring the waterfront scenery of Perth’s downtown skyline, upscale suburbs, and yacht clubs. Drinks may be purchased from the onboard bar. Plus, choose from several departure times to best suit your schedule.
- One-way sightseeing cruise between Perth and Fremantle
- Admire views of the Perth skyline and picturesque riverfront
- Listen to live commentary about the sights
- Select your departure location and time when booking
What's Included
- One-way or return sightseeing cruise
- Live commentary
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Meeting and Pickup
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Itinerary
Your one-way cruise starts in either central Perth or Fremantle, where you’ll board your boat and take off along the Swan River. Listen to narration as you admire views of the downtown skyline of Perth, as well as the homes, parks, and yacht clubs that line the river.
Travel in either direction between Perth and Fremantle, a historic port city located at the mouth of the Swan River, where it meets the Indian Ocean. Drinks can be purchased from the onboard bar.
Travel in either direction between Perth and Fremantle, a historic port city located at the mouth of the Swan River, where it meets the Indian Ocean. Drinks can be purchased from the onboard bar.
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Swan River
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Elizabeth_M
Beautiful scenery and such a lovely way to travel from Perth back to Fremantle and the cruise ship along the Swan River. Came in by train and see less travel on free buses.
Reviews
4.3
based on 264 reviews
Teri_V, Mar 2026
The boat ride is nice but Fremantle and Perth have so many smoker's and vapors that it is not enjoyable to visit these places. My opinion based on facts: a lot of pre meditated murderers, nicotine addicts with the freedom to kill others. No respect, no self love, just selfish mofos......
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks for your feedback Teri. I cannot comment on your observations of people in Fremantle or Perth but I can confirm that we do not permit smoking or vaping on any of our vessels.
Clare_G, Mar 2026
Lovely scenic trip to Freemantle, enjoyed a nice glass of wine on the trip.
Very attentive staff and informative narration along the way.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Great to hear that you enjoyed your cruise with us on the Swan River, with a glass of wine too, nice!
Sharon_K, Mar 2026
Seamless experience with booking the tickets and collecting them from the box office,
The cruise was lovely.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Wonderful feedback, thank you so much!
Debbie_J, Feb 2026
Easy to book, easy access to get to the boarding area, friendly staff at the ticket counter, when boarding & staff on board.
Magnificent vessel, very clean, comfortable with great facilities.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
What wonderful feedback, thank you so muc, sounds like your really enjoyed your experience with Captain Cook Cruises!
Chris_G, Feb 2026
Full of elderly people not interested in listening to the commentary. The commentator was full of advertising the benefits of WA rather than the facts
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks for your feedback, sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy the cruise with us Chris, we will pass your comments on to our Captain, who does the commentary.
Elizabeth_M, Feb 2026
Beautiful scenery and such a lovely way to travel from Perth back to Fremantle and the cruise ship along the Swan River. Came in by train and see less travel on free buses.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Yes, a cruise on Captain Cook Cruises is the best way to view our beautiful Swan River, that's for sure!
Paul_R, Feb 2026
Great trip to do between Perth and Fremantle. Very relaxed and informative. Really nice boat...staff were great.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Great to hear, thank you! Nothing beats experiencing the Swan River views from a Captain Cook Cruise.
JAG_L, Feb 2026
relaxing and pleasant trip up the Swan to Freomantle. done it several times before, doesn't disappoint
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Fantastic to hear, thank you for your feedback, and we look forward to welcoming you back another time soon!
Peter_B, Jan 2026
Comfortable boat, excellent skipper’s commentary. On time. Friendly staff. Left Fremantle harbour to see the racing yachts .
Response from Host, Jan 2026
And what a great way to glimpse the sailing on your way to Rottnest Island too!
Richard_P, Dec 2025
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.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thanks for your feedback, and we apologise for the audio. We do have maps onboard where you can scan a QR code to either read or listen to the same commentary. We will remind the Crew to make sure they highlight the availabiity of these maps to our customers.
Martine_F, Nov 2025
A lovely scenic trip down Swan River. Relaxing and a different way to see the Swan River. Wine and snacks at reasonable prices
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Great to hear, and yes, a cruise is a wonderful way to sight see on the Swan River.
lynn_f, Nov 2025
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.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
We agree, thanks so much Lynn!
Les_H, Nov 2025
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.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thanks for your honest and direct feedback Les. We are sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy the cruise with us. Commentary is included on all of our Perth/Fremantle/Perth cruises, though perhaps it was the passengers around you who were making the small talk. Regardless, we are sorry for your experience.
Suzanne_G, Nov 2025
Beautiful way to see the river and city. The captain was very informative and entertaining. Comfortable.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Fantastic to hear, glad you enjoyed our cruise experience!
Nick_P, Oct 2025
Boarding a smooth process. Plenty of seats on both decks.
Crew courteous and efficient. Overall an enjoyable trip
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Great to hear, thanks for your feedback!
Kerry_C, Sep 2025
Gives you a different perspective of the Perth skyline seeing things from the river with a great commentary to go with it
Eleni_K, Aug 2025
That it is very pleasant, not overwhelming. Sit back and relax. Freemantle is a very lovely town with majestic old buildings. It’s peaceful and easy to explore.
Jan_C, Aug 2025
What a great day..the weather was magnificent the cruise was super with great commentary have told lots of my friends this is A MUST DO..have lived in WA all our lives but it's so good to see what is happening around us .
Christine_M, Jul 2025
There are people who have no regard for others and push their way to the front of the queue when boarding the boat.
Konstantinos_K, Jun 2025
Highly recommended good knowledge of surroundings very helpful in learning your way around a segway for first timers
Julie_W, May 2025
We chose the return cruise to Fremantle. The cruise was lovely, very relaxing watching all the scenery go passed.
Had a lovely 3 hours in Fremantle, looking at the market, walking around the streets and along the waterfront.
Nicole_G, Apr 2025
This was a really nice trip along the swan river. Very comfortable and smooth. Sitting outside was beautiful as we had perfect weather but unfortunately could not hear the commentary outside so it's best to sit inside if you want to get all the info.
Sally_S, Mar 2025
Well organised, good commentary. Clean facilities. Remember all passengers don't want to listen and talk over announcements
Michael_A, Mar 2025
Easy booking process, even at short notice.
Relevant commentary about the places that were being passed.
Comfortable boat.
Lynn_G, Feb 2025
Enjoyable, relaxing way to get to & from Fremantle. Gives you 3 hrs in Fremantle.
It was very noisy on the boat on the way there which made it difficult to hear the commentary.
Ron_M, Feb 2025
It was well organised and well managed by the crew on board. The facilities were excellent and easily available
Robyn_H, Jan 2025
A great way to see the city. A wonderful little trip down the Swan River from Perth to Fremantle. Excellent commentary and very friendly, courteous and helpful staff.
Highly recommended.
IanTrevor_C, Jan 2025
Overnight flight so used this to have a visit to Freemantle and rest on the boat there and back. Worked well. Nice commentary from the captain.
Kendall_N, Jan 2025
I loved the salty spray of the water at the back were the open side was. I also enjoyed seeing all the little beaches along the shoreline. Something I think can be improved on is the commentary during the tour. The info provided was only really about rich people's homes and not really varied in topic or historical or interesting. For layman it was also tricky knowing which side to look at when 'starboard side' was mentioned.
Mandy_R, Jan 2025
Sat at the back of the boat & it was hard to
hear the information being given over the tannoy system.
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