Charter Boat Vessels

If you want to rent, hire or charter a boat, then here is BlueSun2's selection of great vessels.

Aqua Chat

This open-backed vessel has got the space, experience and most of the bells and whistles large parties want. Lots of outdoor and covered space, as well as a full-service galley kitchen. New carpets at the back and service bar area.
Note: smoking is not allowed anywhere on this boat and Aqua Chat does not do Bucks or Hens parties. They will do 18th and 21st birthday parties if there is adequate adult supervision.
Size: 65t
Swan River: 70 passengers
Rottnest: 60 passengers

Aussie Warrior

Promoting themselves as having the best fishing in Perth, the best catch rate, and the best crew, you really cannot go wrong, especially when what you advertise may well be true!

Aussie Warrior is....as the name suggests...a champion battler, along with its sister ship, Blue Strike. Highly sought after for fishing charters, she is equally popular for evening cruises on the Swan River.

Fishing charters last for 8 hours and depart from the Hillarys. Words of caution: you must book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Size: 75ft
Swan River: 28 passengers
Rottnest: 28 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

Another 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've got it all.

Size: 70ft
Swan River: 25 passengers
Rottnest: 25 passengers

Capella

Budding astronomers win Trivia Pursuit questions on this one. Capella is the 6th brightest star in the sky. But for Swan River watchers, Capella is the brightest boat on the Swan River.

This sailing Catamaran is hard to miss and a deceptively gorgeous vessel for cruising the peaceful local waters without the sound of clunking engines and billowing smoke. In other words, it is very eco-friendly.

Cats are famed for their deck space and Capella is no exception. Under new ownership, it is still one of the best-priced boats in Perth.

Size: 12.5 metres
Swan River: 38 passengers
Rottnest: 38 passengers

Caribou

No doubt about this boat, the epitome of style, 5-star service and definite "Wow Factor" to complement a really great skipper. Unsurprisingly, Caribou is massively popular and not just because of the way it looks.

Immaculately clean, cork flooring (no heels ladies!), heaps of back deck space, cold storage for grog, leather seats inside, giant galley kitchen, fabulous upper deck. What more could you want?

Size: 60ft
Swan River: 38 passengers
Rottnest: 38 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

A ringer for the Mills Charter boat fleet, this boat comes into action during the busy summer months and is really popular as a party boat for entertaining.

Size: 60ft
Swan River: 49 passengers
Rottnest: 40 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

Fine Line

The first thing that strikes you about Fine Line 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

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

Heron

Good enough for Aussie supermodel Miranda Kerr, this good-looking boat ranks in our top tier of popularity stakes. She is a Precision-built aluminium-hulled vessel that oozes deck space and "Wow Factor".

Heaps of cool storage, great BBQ, fun skipper and crew. An awesome package!

Size: 53ft
Swan River: 44 passengers
Rottnest: 38 passengers

Interceptor

This is the stalking horse of the fishing world in its first season, but with the wisdom and experience of a great local skipper who knows his fishing. She is destined for great things.

A fantastic and popular 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

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

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: 70 passengers
Rottnest Island: 70 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

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

A new addition to our Perth charter boat fleet, Magellan is undergoing a massive refit. The results should be breathtaking.

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. Sure to be a big hit in Perth for Swan River and Rottnest Island overnight cruises.

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

Matrix

The MV Matrix is unquestionably the jewel of the water when it comes to Perth boating, far outstripping its competition in terms of class, luxury, quality, size and pure cruising pleasure. If the waters were a jungle, this Catamaran would be King!

The back deck area is spacious, covered and well-served by a large bar area and seating. The galley kitchen is fantastic for catering with all mod-cons, including gas oven, hot-plates and plenty of bench space. The saloon and lounge ensure that guests are comfortable at all time.

Famed for its awesome Kimberley trips between Broome and Wyndham, Matrix is only in Perth between November and March of any given year. Advance bookings are highly recommended.

Size: 24 metres
Swan River: 90 passengers
Rottnest: 90 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

Megan Gale is to modeling what Moonlight Express is to boating: absolutely beautiful. She is also an expensive date!

This vessel is a magnificent example of style and power. Perfect for large gatherings with its multiplicity of stylish rooms and deck areas. She is a fully licensed vessel, offering a selection of beers and wines. All catering is provided by the Oyster Bar.

Size: 24 metres
Swan River: 110 passengers
Rottnest: Not applicable

Moonlight Lady

All we can say about the Moonlight Lady is wow! She is absolutely gorgeous.

No longer owned by Meads, she has had a ton of money thrown at her and the renovation results are jaw-dropping. This is the way to treat a Lady!
New carpets, new upholstery, marble counter tops in the toilets, polished and gleaming wooden decking, plasma TVs throughout, awesome sound-system. We rate the Lady as one of the finest vessels in Perth, especially for corporate entertaining. She has a 'director's feel' about her.

Size: 76ft
Swan River: 48 passengers
Rottnest: 12 passengers

Nordon

You do not get more famous than this boat when it comes to partying on the water. She was the first ever boat in Perth to get a commercial charter boat license (it has the SPV number 001 on the side) and the stories of 'Naughty Don' (hence Nordon) are legendary.

Under new ownership, this beauty has had a massive refit having had tons of money spent on her. With great prices, wooden decking throughout and a large open back deck area, this has to be one of the most sought after charter boats around.

Size: 53ft
Swan River: 40 passengers
Rottnest: 20 passengers

Obsession II

A new entry to the BlueSun2 fleet of boats in 2007, she may not be the most luxurious vessel, but boy is she popular with the fishing world.

30 years of professional fishing means that skipper Brett knows his stuff and unsurprisingly, Obsession is in massive corporate demand for local fishing trips around Rottnest. However, her true secret weapon is her fishing charters up north in Carnarvon (March until August of each year). They guarantee a take-home catch, something no other vessel does at the moment.

Size: 38ft
Swan River: 14 passengers
Rottnest: 12 passengers

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: 49 passengers
Rottnest: 49 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

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

Top Gun II

A regular feature in Perth, few can challenge Top Gun for its 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

Tradewinds III

This classically styled craft has every feature you will need for an unforgettable Swan River and Indian Ocean experience.

And here is another secret: awesome food. Ask about their amazing fully catered menus.

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

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