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Mandurah Christmas Lights
The canal residents put on an extraordinary Christmas lights display, and the best view of it is from the water. Two departures a night, 7pm and 8:45pm.
About the cruise
From the 1st of December to early January, the Mandurah canals come alive with stunning Christmas light displays, transforming the waterfront into a festive wonderland.
Join us aboard The Pirate Ship for a Christmas cruise like no other, where pirates and Christmas magic come together on Mandurah's beautiful inland waterways and canals.
Don't forget to toss a coin into the wishing well in the canals! All donations go to the Mandurah Districts Rotary Club, supporting local community groups.
- ✓Open-air vessel with unbeatable 360° views
- ✓BYO alcohol, bring your festive drinks aboard
- ✓A real steering wheel for the kids to take the helm
Please arrive at least 20 minutes before departure. Boarding opens 15 minutes before departure and closes 5 minutes before. We can't inconvenience other passengers by waiting for late arrivals, so please allow time for traffic, parking and the walk to the jetty.
- Christmas Lights waiting list →Sold out on the night you want? We'll email you when cancellations free seats up.
- New Year's Eve fireworks cruise →A separate cruise with its own tickets, the Christmas Lights sessions are closed that night.
- The White Pearl at Blue Manna Boat Hire → (opens in a new tab)Another boat doing Christmas Lights cruises, if we've no availability on your dates.
Ticket conditions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- One adult is required to supervise a maximum of five children.
- All passengers require a ticket including infants. The boat has a legal capacity that cannot be exceeded.
- The vessel is not wheelchair accessible, please see the accessibility page for more details.
- We do not accept the companion card or offer free tickets for this cruise.
All fares include GST. Live prices are shown with each departure.
Departure dates & times
Available from the 1st of December to early January.
Closed Christmas Day. New Year's Eve has a special fireworks cruise.
Meeting point
For the 8:45pm cruise please meet at the steps out the front of 9 Mandurah Terrace. You will be able to see our sign and Banner at the foreshore. Please do not queue on the jetty for the 8:45pm cruise the, first cruise passengers will need to disembark.
For the 7pm cruise departure you are welcome to head straight to the boat for boarding at the jetty out the front of 9 Mandurah Terrace.
What to bring
- ✓Coat or jacket, it's an open air boat and it can get cold at night
- ✓Cameras, there's lots to see
- ✓Due to space restrictions, no prams or strollers aboard, we have limited storage, so please leave prams in the car
- ✓BYO beer and wine, one drink per 30 minutes aboard, no large eskies. Soft drinks and water are available to buy on board.
- ✓Bring a blanket if you'd like one
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Cancellation policy
Due to the specialty of Christmas lights, these cruises are only available for just over a month. There are no refunds available for any cancellations to our Christmas Lights cruises, however if 14 days notice is given we will offer a 45 minute Pirate Cruise voucher to the value of the tickets.
Rescheduling your departure date is not allowed once tickets for your cruise are 80% sold.
Cancellations need to be in writing, please submit the Christmas Lights cancellation form.
How to find us
We're at the jetty out the front of The Bay Cafe on the Eastern Foreshore, opposite 9 Mandurah Terrace, between the Kwillena Gabi estuary pool and the traffic bridge.
Boarding starts 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Please allow time to park and walk down: if you miss the cruise, tickets are forfeited.
Parking on the foreshore is in short supply most weekends, and traffic on the freeway can add to the trip, so it's worth leaving a bit earlier than you think you need to.
Missed the cruise?
If you miss the cruise we've held the seats for you and lost the opportunity to resell your tickets, which have now been forfeited.
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Getting aboard
A smooth sloped ramp runs down to the ship and there are no gangway steps to climb. All you step over is the lip of the deck, less than the height of a normal stair. Once aboard it’s a flat deck to the seating..
A wheelchair can't be pushed aboard, but once you're seated we can fold it and stow it for the cruise. Our accessibility page has the full detail. If anything there leaves you unsure, ask us before you book and we'll give you a straight answer.
Reviews
Why guests love Mandurah Christmas Lights
5 out of 5 stars
Our family went on the pirate ship for the Christmas lights cruise around the canals of Mandurah for the 3rd year in a row. The staff were amazing and the entire experience was very Christmassey. We loved it, and look forward to booking it again next year! Thank you so much
5 out of 5 stars
Good fun for adults and kids alike, see the Christmas lights and riverside homes.
5 out of 5 stars
Our pirate for the xmas light cruise last night was awesome 😍 she definitely made it entertaining. Thankyou for a great time!
Ready to come aboard?
Seats from $51.50. Pick a departure and book online, tickets arrive straight to your inbox.
Booking the whole ship for a birthday, school group or work do? Enquire about private hire