Penguin Island Cruise from Perth
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June 2026
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What you can expect
Enjoy a close encounter with dolphins, seals and birds during this 60 minute Penguin Island glass bottom boat tour in Perth. Passengers will spot a huge array of lively wildlife during the 60 minute Perth cruise. Expect to see Australian Fur Seals basking in the sun on the beach at Seal Island while local dolphins splash about in Shoalwater Bay Marine Park alongside the boat. You can even watch on as the rangers feed the penguins on Penguin Island at the conclusion of the cruise.
The 60 minute glass bottom boat tour offers a unique perspective for you to marvel at all the wildlife and marine life above and below the sea. At your feet, peek into the marine park to see limestone reefs, stingrays, octopus and crabs going about their day while up on the surface, you’ll be joined by pelicans, ospreys and turns. There is simply so much wildlife to meet in these turquoise waters that the 60 minute Penguin Island cruise will leave you wanting more.
To join this wildlife spotting cruise, passengers will need to take a 5 minute ferry transfer from Perth to Penguin Island to connect with the hourly glass bottom boat tour. Bookings are essential for this incredible wildlife encounter.
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What you need to know
- 60 minute cruise around Shoalwater Islands Marine Park
- Complementary photos from your cruise uploaded to Flickr for you to share
- Transfers from Perth or Fremantle Hotels
- Meals
- Swimming or snorkeling equipment
- Tour runs from 15 September 2025 to 1st June 2026 (except Christmas Day)
- Please check in at the Penguin Island Visitors Centre, at 153 Arcadia Drive, 30 minutes prior to departure
- Cruise departure times: 9:15am, 11:15am, 1:15pm
- Cruise departs from 153 Arcadia Drive Shoalwater, 6169
- Transfers from Perth and Fremantle are not available for this tour, you will need to make your own transport arrangements to Shoalwater Bay (approximately 45 minute drive south of Perth)
- Dress warmly, the wind can be cold even in summer
- Wear a hat and sunscreen to protect you from the hot Aussie sun
- There are no shops or bathrooms on our boats but these are available at Pengos Café, located on the mainland. You are more than welcome to bring food or drinks on board
- Bring a camera to get your own wildlife photos and memories
- Please note that all tours are subject to weather conditions. If the experience needs to be cancelled due to weather, the provider will contact you directly to reschedule.
- The department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions may close Penguin Island when the weather is over 35 degrees. The provider will contact you directly to reschedule.
- Wildlife sightings, while regular and often, are not guaranteed. We do not feed, cage or entice the animals. They are wild and free.
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the tour
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
Recent reviews
Fantastic day out.
Fantastic day out.. Our group were lucky enough to see a baby dolphin only a day old. The crew were awesome and the boat ride was loads of fun. I highly recommend this tour.