Alegria

This is one gorgeous charter boat, packed with all the state-of-the-art surprises that you would expect with luxury cruising. She has a large, open style flybridge, an audio system throughout the vessel (iPod, CD, TV and DVD facilities), snorkel gear, great galley kitchen. Above all else, she looks fantastic.

Size: 56ft
Swan River: 35 passengers
Rottnest Island: 22 passengers

Aquarius

This is one gorgeous charter boat, and a clear favorite with the corporate and wedding market. She has an awesome sound system, spacious fly bridge, comfortable lounge seating throughout and a fully kitted galley for cooking up a storm. Aside from this, she comes with snorkel gear for island cruising and above all she looks fantastic!

Size: 50 ft
Swan River: 44 passengers
Rottnest Island: 25 passengers

Aussie Warrior 1

Aussie Warrior is....as the name suggests...a champion battler, along with its sister ship, Blue Strike. Highly sought after for private fishing charters, Aussie Warrior is also a major hit for weddings, corporate events and private celebrations after a really classy upgrade.

All charters can be tailor-made to suit your needs, with some awesome catering and drink options too.

Size: 75ft
Swan River: 64 passengers
Rottnest: 64 passengers
Fishing: 27 passengers

Australia Blue

The first thing that strikes you about Australia Blue is her width. She is a beamy and spacious boat, whilst also being sleek and smooth. Awesome sound system and party lights. Large galley kitchen and prep areas. Above all else, she is well-priced and fun to be on and therefore very popular.

Size: 53ft
Swan River: 35 passengers
Rottnest: 25 passengers

Blue Destiny

Wow! Where do you begin.....

One of the latest and best additions to our growing fleet, Blue Destiny belongs to one of the best dive companies in Perth. She is sleek and fun, boasting a huge back area and a massive top viewing platform making her one charter vessel not to be sniffed at. With access to the bow and enough seating inside the saloon area for 35 guests Blue Destiny ensures that there is enough space for everyone.

Size: 76 ft
Swan River: 100 passengers
Rottnest Island: 100 passengers

Blue Juice 1

Blue Juice 1 is the original and still highly popular charter boat that has given countless smiles to many people. Famed for its fantastic fishing trips, do not under-rate this vessel as a great boat for parties and corporate functions. Huge back deck space is great for Swan River and Rottnest Island excursions.

Size: 60ft
Swan River: 50 passengers
Rottnest: 35 passengers

Blue Juice 2

The latest addition to the Blue Juice clan and it certainly has juice with its twin IVEC turbo V8 engines. You will find lots of space on the back deck making it a winner for River and Rotto trips. Blue Juice 2 is also one of the better choices for Abrolhos Island fishing trips.

Size: 60ft
Swan River: 50 passengers
Rottnest: 50 passengers

Blue Strike

Promoting themselves as having the best fishing boat in Perth, the best catch rate, and the most experienced crew, this is a top-knotch BlueSun2 recommendation when it comes to fishing off Perth waters.

Blue Strike is a sleek and impressive champion if you want great fishing.
Experience, knowledge, fantastic operators, awesome prices, they have got it all.

Size: 70ft
Swan River : 61 passengers
Rottnest: 61 passengers
Fishing: 28 passengers

Captain Cook

The MV Captain Cook is specifically designed to cater for a variety of occasions. Up until 1995, and the arrival of the james Stirling, she proved to be the most popular vessel on the Swan River and the main workhorse of the Captain Cook Cruises fleet. In 2007 her interior was refurbished throughout. All furniture is freestanding and easily adaptable for theatre style, cocktail cruises or more formal dining. In short, ideal for any occasion.

MV Captain Cook is fully air-conditioned with a fully licensed bar, dance floor, lighting effects, and great sound system.

Seated Dining: 130 passengers
Cocktail/Social: 200 passengers
Transfer: 200 passengers

Crawl 1

Pull up the side flaps and let the air flow through! At long last someone is offering pontoon boats in Perth and boy are these ones fun and affordable.

With two pontoon boats (holding 20 passengers and 40 passengers), these guys offer affordable rates, great service, and an appearance that is professional as well as friendly. Trips mostly depart from Barrack Street (Pier 1) and they both offer great on-board facilities: barbeque, 150 litre esky, toilet, stereo with CD/MP3 player and iPod connection.

Size: 8.0 metres x 3.5 metres
Swan River: 20 passengers

Crawl 2

This is the bigger vessel of the two holding up to 40 happy passengers. As far as pontoon boats go, she is in a league of her own.

With two pontoon boats (holding 20 passengers and 40 passengers), these guys offer affordable rates, great service, and an apperance that is professional as well as friendly. Trips mostly depart from Barrack Street (Pier 1) and they both offer great on-board facilities: barbeque, 150 litre esky, toilet, stereo with CD/MP3 player and iPod connection.

Size: 12.0 metres x 5.0 metres
Swan River: 40 passengersand back of the vessel.

Crystal Swan

Once a regular fixture at Barrack Street, the Crystal Swan is now back and looking even more beautiful and magnificent after a recent change of hands and a superb upgrade.

Don’t underestimate the Crystal Swan; she may not be your typical white-hulled boat, but what she lacks in general looks, she makes up for in size. She is massive on the inside and possibly one of Perth’s greatest party venues.

Swan River: 200 passengers

Darling Isabelle

With its trademark gold colours, Darling Isabelle is the 'darling' of party boats on the water.

Size: 55ft
Swan River: 38 passengers
Rottnest: 30 passengers

Deb-a-Del

Big, roomy, sleek, clean...what more do you want from one of Perth's best boats. Space is in abundance and so are the smiles. Great skipper, great crew, and great fun.

Size: 60ft
Swan River: 50 passengers
Rottnest: 50 passengers

Decoy

If Tom Sawyer lived in Perth today he would be glowing about the Decoy Paddle Steamer, for this is an unrivaled Mississippi experience down under. This authentic, two-storey classic paddle boat graces the South Perth foreshore and is immaculately finished and maintained.

Size is her greatest asset: what Decoy lacks in speed she picks up in passenger numbers, holding enough room for 200 guests (or 80 for sit down meals). So if you are thinking big and lots of fun, this is one boat not to miss, especially for weddings.

Decoy is fully licensed and provides its own catering services. You can charter the boat for three or more hours. Departures are from Mends Street Jetty in South Perth.

Size: 30 metres
Swan River: 200 passengers
Rottnest: Not available

Eendracht

This twin-hulled vessel seems to be permanently cruising up and down the River and is a testament to its outstanding popularity.

It has a large and wide deck space, plus a huge fly bridge, providing all the necessary ingredients you could ever want for comfort and pleasure. And if you want great catering, these are the guys to talk to.

Eendracht is also one of the few vessels that will do exclusive corporate fishing trips out of Perth.

Size: 48ft
Swan River: 44 passengers
Rottnest: 44 passengers

Encore

This boat is all about space and not just on the lower deck either. Everywhere you look there seems to be heaps of room and comfortable seating making it perfect for all types of functions and parties.

Encore is fully licensed and has a full-length, stocked bar that runs across the width of the vessel. Sit-down meals are possible for large groups and they do offer some great catering and menu options to chose from.

Size: 53ft
Swan River: 60 passengers
Rottnest: Not available

Encounter II

The latest addition to the BlueSun2 fleet, Encounter is bigger than most in her price bracket and destined to be a huge hit. A regular feature in the Exmouth Whale Shark watching crowd, Encounter has a lot to offer for the Perth charter boat crowd. Encounter has the space and the stability to make parties anywhere on the water a must! Not only long but wide and spacious, Encounter II is kept immaculate to appeal to all punters. Fully carpeted back deck, large BBQ and a full onboard sound system are a few of the reasons to book this boat!

Size: 16.74 m
Swan River: 62 passengers
Rottnest Island: 55 passengers

Flying Fish V

What a great vessel! This boat is almost an institution in Perth and so is the skipper (sorry George!).

One of the most popular and friendly boats to grace WA, it is highly sought-after, with clients returning year after year. Huge back deck space for the festive minded, great interior lounge and galley kitchen areas, she can hold a lot of passengers.

Size: 23 metres
Swan River: 75 passengers
Rottnest: 55 passengers

Hannan Street

Someone loves this boat because she is absolutely gleaming and buffed from bow to stern.

Perfect for small, intimate groups who do not want to pay big bucks but have great fun seeing our waterways.

Size: 43ft
Swan River: 22 passengers
Rottnest: 12 passengers

Hoodlum

This is something all tourists and locals should try, because she is the only Jet Boat offering eco tours along the Swan and Canning Rivers, as well as out to Fremantle, Carnac Island, Cockburn Sound and the Hillaries.

Hoodlum is an 8-metre boat, named after the large kingfish that have the dark band that cross their eyes laterally, thus resembling a robbers mask. She has a 380hp electronic turbo diesel engine and comfortable spacious seats, plus a top speed of 35 knots and cruises at 28/30. Naturally, she can cover a lot of ground fast and with her shallow draught, jet propulsion and amazing manoeuvrability, you get into the nooks and cracks of the rivers and Islands that the bigger boats cannot.

Size: 8 metres
Swan River: 12 passengers
Carnac Island: 12 pasesengers

Interceptor

Interceptor is destined for greatness with the wisdom and experience of a great local skipper who knows the local waters.

A fantastic and popular Perth charter boat for Swan River cruises, with excellent and competitive prices, and a big back deck and large BBQ.

Size: 55ft
Swan River: 48 passengers
Rottnest: 48 passengers

James Stirling

The MV James Stirling is one of the most impressive craft on the Swan River. Launched in October 1995, the vessel is the result of twenty years experience within the company in creating craft that exceeded all expectations. Features include wider aisles for ease of access, larger windows for better viewing, soft lighting for a relaxed atmosphere and a unique dance floor positioned to minimise any disturbance to other passengers. Perfectly suited for cruising the magnificent waters of the Swan River between Perth and Fremantle, the James Stirling also has the speed and stability to be an ideal vessel for charters to nearby Rottnest and Carnac Islands.

She has fully licensed bars on the main and top decks, plus a great dance floor with lighting effects and exceptional sound systems,

Seated Dining: 225 passengers
Cocktail/Social: 330 passengers
Transfer: 350 passengers

Jazz IV

Jazz has space...and lots of it! Surveyed for 55 people on the River it is easily one of the most adorable and fun charter boats out there. Great prices, great skipper, great facilities, you need to plan ahead to book her, particularly in the summer and Christmas months.

Size: 53ft
Swan River: 55 passengers
Rottnest: 55 passengers

Jude

Destined to be the 'must have' for serious corporate and private parties, Jude is the latest luxury addition to the Perth charter boat world. Gleaming and shining, modern and sleek, a lot of thought has gone into this terrific boat, from Miele appliances to sound systems and cameras.

Size: 61ft
Swan River: 30 passengers
Rottnest: 30 passengers

Kimberley Quest II

The Kimberley Quest II justifies its place at the top of the luxury cruise market by virtue of its rolling list of tourism awards and the respect she gets from fellow boat owners. In Perth waters, she certainly stands out from the crowd.

Size: 25 metres
Swan River: 100 passengers
Rottnest Island: 100 passengers

Kylin

What a beauty! With the Kylin, your only limitation is budget. She is spacious and affordable, has a large BBQ, plenty of kitchen work space, lots of esky cold storage, a CD player with iPod docking station linked to a great amplified stereo system. Two thirds of her back deck is covered, so no worries about getting blitzed by the elements. She is also capable of hitting 23 knots.

Kylin is versatile and professional. A very good charter boat choice.

Size: 62ft
Swan River: 60 passengers
Rottnest: 60 passengers

Lady Grace

What a boat! Offering a fantastic party space that really sets itself apart from the other long backed vessel. She is huge, with a fully enclosed back deck it offers heaps of galley bench space to prep your food in, large centre table on the back deck, hot BBQ, masses of cooler space for drinks and a tip top sound system. One of the best party boats that cruise Perth waters. Note: For bucks parties the vessel will only take a maximum of 50 guests.

Swan River: 80 passengers
Rottnest Island: 50 passengers

Lionfish

The pride and joy of diving in Perth, this vessel is big, raw and very popular with large groups, especially as you can have up to 100 guests on board for river cruises.

Purpose built in 1988 to handle diving expeditions as well as parties and functions, the double-decker Lionfish is hard to book during the daytime because of its dive charters. But when it comes to evening cruises, you have a chance to charter this amazing vessel.

Size: 72ft
Swan River: 100 passengers
Rottnest: 80 passengers

Magellan

Magellan is a new addition to BlueSun's massive fleet of charter boats and she is fast and furiously going from the back of the pack to pole position.

Power, style and of course great fun go hand in hand with this fabulous charter boat, whose skipper has a few decades of experience under his belt. A big hit in 2008 for Swan River and Rottnest Island overnight cruises, we know big things are planned for 2009 and beyond.

Look out for her Abrolhos Island holidays. We predict unbeatable results!

Size: 66ft
Swan River: 40 passengers
Rottnest: 30 passengers

Miss Sandalford

No this is not a London Thames River barge, though who could fault you for thinking that way.

Miss Sandalford holds prominence on the Swan River as one of few vessels that can cruise up to the winery regions. She is sleek and very plush inside, so if you want the ultimate wine tour, start thinking about this boat.

Miss Sandalford is fully licensed and catered for. She does offer a great wine tasting experience on board, thanks to her namesake, Sandalford wines.

Swan River: 65 passengers (seated)
Rottnest: Not applicable

Moonlight Express

The Moonlight Express is absolutely beautiful and now rules the waterways when it comes to luxury river cruising.

This vessel is truly a magnificent example of the sleek and sophisticated image, blended with unique style. Perfect for large gatherings with a multiplicity of stylish rooms and deck areas. While the vessel is not licensed they can supply you with beverage packages on request.

Size: 24 meters
Swan River: 110 passengers
Island Rate: N/A

Pelican

If you want a good laugh and a really fun charter boat cruise in Perth, then take a look at the Pelican. She has the space and amenities for a thoroughly relaxing cruise. Her skipper and crew are passionate about the water and giving you the best time possible.

Pelican operates in Perth between August and March of each year, and then offers outstanding fishing trips to the Abrolhos and Montebello Islands, as well as off Carnarvon.

Size: 62ft
Swan River: 48 passengers
Rottnest: 48 passengers

Reel Affair

Experience, fun and knowledge go hand in hand with this great boat, famed for its Abrolhos Islands excursions, as well as its Perth charters. Reel Affair is extremely popular for all functions and celebrations. A large back deck area is complemented by a long fly bridge, great skipper and crew, and many fun amenities.

Size: 55ft
Swan River: 49 passengers
Rottnest: 35 passengers

Reel Thing

Such a great Perth vessel for those who want something intimate, affordable and fun. She has great rates, particularly if you are looking for an overnight trip to Rottnest. In fact, she is almost unbeatable there!

Size: 40ft
Swan River: 12 passengers
Rottnest Island: 12 passengers

River Lady

The River Lady is one of three flat bottomed wine boats modelled on European river cruisers. The pride of the wine boat fleet, the River Lady was specifically designed to move the maximum number of passengers in pure comfort and was built in the late 1990s specifically to cater for the growing wine cruise business

She has two classes of seating. At the rear there are 6 upholstered booth seats, with a removable table, that cater for 6 passengers each. The main seating is aircraft style with 4 seats 8 seats abreast, separated by a centre aisle. There is a licensed bar on board and she is principally used as a transfer vessel to feature wineries in the Swan Valley, Waters Edge and Sandalford, but can also be used to cruise downstream towards Fremantle.

Survey: 125 passengers

Sealion

The word big springs to mind when you see the Sealion cruising past you. And big is what most people want when they charter this vessel, since she is capable of hosting groups of up to 100 guests.

The Sealion features two decks with walk-around sides and a large covered back deck area. She has one of the largest BBQs in Perth (perfect for the gourmet sizzle), a fabulous on board music system with thousands of songs on it, and many other amenities. Better still, she has just had a new lick of paint and looks a million dollars better because of it.

Swan River: 100 passengers
Rottnest Island: 100 passengers

Seazone

An unmistakeable feature on the river, Seazone is in Perth for the summer season and proving to be a major winner.

Size: 60 ft
Swan River: 48 passengers
Rottnest Island: 48 passengers

Southern Image

Run by one of the most popular divers in the business, Southern Image is a regular feature at Rottnest, and increasingly popular for evening Swan River cruises.

Large carpeted back deck area makes this vessel a great party boat, especially with its comfy seating and great skipper.

Size: 55ft
Swan River: 48 passengers
Rottnest: 48 passengers

Star Flyte Express

This is the biggest, newest and fanciest boat in our Perth charter boat 'fleet and a total credit to her owners for an unbelievable refit. The space is truely magnificent over three levels, with plasma screens and a great sound system, a superb outdoor seating area on the upper deck, a great dance floor, full length bar and all the things anyone would need to host a huge party or celebration.

Size: 40 metres
Swan River: 503 passengers
Rottnest Island: 403 passengers

Top Gun II

Few can challenge the Top Gun for its reputation experience, size and knowledge. It has a massive back deck area, long bench seats and a large BBQ, making it perfect for almost any large function or celebration.

Size: 21 metres
Swan River: 80 passengers
Rottnest: 60 passengers

Venture IV

Look out Perth, this is the pride and joy of the Exmouth Whale Watching boats and she is big, spacious and great fun.


Size: 61ft
Swan River: 50 passengers
Rottnest Island: 50 passengers

Vlaming

It takes seconds to realise just how wonderful this boat truly is. Immaculately restored to perfection with wooden paneling and decking, this boat is unrivaled for small, intimate groups.

The pride and joy of many passengers, from corporate executives, to the many men who have got down on one knee and proposed to a loved one. Vlaming is also perfect for winery cruises, being one of the few vessels that goes to the wine region.

Size: 40ft
Swan River: 15 passengers
Rottnest: Not available

West End

Favoured by smaller groups, West End is a wonderful catamaran for cruising the waterways. She is extremely affordable and comes with most of the mod-cons you would expect from larger vessels, including the standard bbq and esky space.

Size: 43 ft
Swan River: 30 passengers
Rottnest Island: 18 passengers

Winora

People rave about Winora for so many reasons, most of which centre around her classic wooden interior, awesome stability, and total feeling of comfort. Of course the boat has also won more game fishing trophies than any other boat in WA, so that helps too.

Size: 52ft
Swan River: 30 passengers
Rottnest: 30 passengers