Taste of the Valley Cruise from Perth

Good and not so good

Our original trip( gourmet wine cruise) was sadly cancelled by the cruise company and we were offered a refund or an alternative cruise. We opted for the alternative cruise which was running on the same day as our cancelled trip. Good points.. Crew were entertaining and very helpful. Wine tasting on board was nice with cheese and biscuits Wine tasting at winery well organised and good Chocolate stop was ok Trip back on river was very pleasant with free flow wine Not so good points… Drinking water on boat was vile -sorry to be brutal but chemical city and undrinkable with no option to buy bottled water.. Lunch was pre ordered and very basic menu ( burgers salad pizza). Sadly several lunches were served 25 mins after everyone else.. Mini bus was mini! If you’ve got a bit of a girth ( I have!) it was quite tight to pass up and down the aisle. Bus driver was very good though and she drove us very nicely. All in all the day was ok but quite expensive for a river trip with burger and chips or pizza. I think the gourmet meal at sandlefords winery would have been much better but we didn’t get that opportunity.

Great Day Out

Trip was brilliantly organised with excellent wine tastings followed by delicious lunch and a thoroughly enjoyable river cruise with lovely afternoon tea and free flow wine accompanied by highly enjoyable singing entertainment from the fabulous crew!

Food, wine, great trip.

Great trip starting with the lovely welcome by the crew. Live music on the return trip was a surprise and great fun. Wine tasting and cheese was good but lunch followed very quickly. Then more cheese and crackers at Lancaster Winery and an open bar on the return.

Relaxing along the Swan

The highlight was the cruise along Swan River to Perth. So relaxing & superb entertainment. The crew were very talented.

Effortless pleasure

An extremely relaxing way to pass the day with a variety of experiences through the historic Swan Valley with good commentary and a great play list from our driver and guide Kim to set the mood. Visits to the two wineries and the chocolate factory were nicely spaced with plenty to sample, cheese platter and chocolates. Upon boarding the boat for the cruise home we were greeted with a delicious array of fruit and cake, accompanied by tea and coffee. Shortly after, the bar was opened and drinks flowed for the duration of the return cruise. We had some great entertainment from the crew on the way back and stunning to enter Elizabeth Quay with the city skyline as a backdrop. This outing was very manageable for anyone with mobility. Issues. Had a great day and would thoroughly recommend.

Excellent trip...highly recommended

I was one of a group of 8 people celebrating a birthday. We started at Elizabeth Quay and hopped on a bus then hit a few vineyards. Absolutely worthwhile. Got wasted. Cheese was fabulous. After the 3rd vineyard, we hopped on the cruiser and had a very nice, slow journey back to Elizabeth Quay. Entertained by the crew, Jess and Lauren, both of whom can sing exceptionally well. Food was good, followed by more wine...talk about getting sloshed! Wine, women and song in the one place. I HIGHLY recommend Captain Cook Cruisers. Fabulous day.

Definitely worth it

It was a wonderful experience with the crew of the River Lady providing top service. The wine & cheese selections were superb. The only comment would be that it was rushed at places.

Wine cruise on the Swan River

Lovely cruise up the Swan River to Guilford. The boat was clean, staff were friendly and attentive, however the boat was extremely packed and definitely felt crowded being that you are on their for a total of 5 years. Morning and afternoon tea were supplied. Out lunch at Sandalford was good, service was quick and food was fine, although menu was very limited. We visited another winery and chocolate factory on the bus tour after lunch. The return trip cruise saw an open wine bar for 2 hours and entertainment by the female crew. A pleasant day on the Swan

Wonderful day out

Small bus through Gilford to Swan Valley by a very informative driver named Keith. Had a fabulous day with lunch, cheese, chocolates, afternoon tea & drinks along the Swan River on the way back to Perth. Staff on board the vessel were entertaining & just fabulous, they made a verry happy, joyous atmosphere.

A little bit of something for everyone

What a fantastic day! The crew, the boat, the cruise and the food/wine were all excellent. Would highly recommend for either couples or groups.

Wine, food and dancing!

I booked this cruise for a group of 12 lively ladies to celebrate my milestone birthday. From booking the cruise to boarding the boat, everything was really easy and communication great. The cruise is excellent value, considering all the inclusions you get. The cakes on arrival were fabulous, followed by generous cheese boards and then onto wine tasting. The boat couldn’t sail all the way up to Guildford as planned due to a high tide, however this was no problem and we were kept informed along the way. We sailed to Marylands instead and a bus then took us up the Swan Valley. Fabulous lunch at the Mandoon Estate ( yet more food), then onto the always wonderful Lancaster Winery. Lots of wine tasting! And yet more cheese boards. Then onto the Margaret River Chocolate Factory- chocolate platters… we are very full up now! Back on the boat for the bar opening, more cake and some fantastic entertainment with Lauren singing. The boat had a real party mode on the way back with many groups having celebrations and it was so much fun. Thank you to all the crew on the boat who worked so hard, especially Lauren ( fabulous voice too) and the lovely Emilie from Belgium. And thanks Kim, our tour guide who played some cracking 80’s tunes on our minibus. I’d highly recommend this cruise, especially if you are celebrating something, I had a fantastic day!

Sensational climax

The relaxed scenic trip up the river was fabulous. The wineries etc visited enjoyable, but Lauren’s singing during the return home was brilliant! You do not expect the crew to be entertainers as well!

Great itinerary, flexibility, staff knowledge and customer support!

Fantastic experience, customer service and flexibility. The cruise from Perth to Swan Valley was the perfect start to a great day. Knowledgeable captain sharing information about the sights on the way and efficient and knowledgeable staff sharing wine tasting tips and techniques along with generous wine samples and a cheese board to get us started! Long table lunch with adult beverage included was then provided after a very short drive from the jetty to the Homestead Brewery at Mandoon Estate. After lunch we split into two groups. Those returning by bus and those returning on a later cruise. Despite having actually booked the cruise return we were graciously allowed to stay with the bus and visit additional wineries and a brewery. This made our day! Highly recommended tour but ensure you start out hungry! You WILL be satiated...

Fantastic day!

What a great day in the Swan River, wine, cheese, tastings and death by chocolate to finish off with. Very generous with the tastings on board, and unlimited wine on the way back - lots of people falling asleep though! The lunch at Homestead was superb as well. Never had chocolate liqueur either which was a novel experience. All in all a great day out.

Great boat trip

We really enjoyed the cruise up and down the Swan, with good food, drink and entertainment. The crew were great, fun, helpful and informative. I think it was let down by the onshore wine tour portion that was conducted by another provider, as it was lacking in commentary and felt rushed. The locations visited were very busy and touristy and the male guide was rude and standoffish.

Great staff and overall lovely cruise

We had a wonderful time on the cruise. The captain and staff were very nice and welcoming throughout the whole time on the cruise. The entertainment onboard was very good. The female staff who sang was very talented. Will recommend Captain Cook Cruise to others.

Well organised full day cruise & winery.

From stepping on board the boat and greeted with coffee/tea & muffins all the way through to a delicious lunch at Homestead Brewery, wine tasting at Lancaster winery and visit to the Margaret River Chocolate factory, everything was very well organised by the super friendly crew. It was a lovely day on Swan River complete with a detailed commentary and opportunity to meet other tourists in a relaxed setting. Plenty of wines & cheeses to sample all day.

swan valley wine tour

It was a great day out but we felt very rushed at the winery's. It would be much better to have a longer trip. So wanted to taste the truffles but we were advised at the chocolate factory that we may not have time and were there for such a short time. A Tad disappointed. The captain was fab:)

Great cruise.

The cruise was very well organised, the staff very pleasant and friendly and the boat spotless. On board there was unlimited tea, coffee, and water. We started off with muffins then came four wine tastings and a cheeseboard. Lunch at Sandalford winery was followed by wine tasting at Lancaster wines and then a visit to the Margaret River Chocolate factory before taking the boat back to Perth. Good value and recommended

Amazing experience

We had a lovely day on this river cruise down the swan river and into the swan valley! The crew on board, Lauren, Rod and Andrew, were extremely friendly, and the entertainment from Lauren on the trip home was excellent! The wine, cheese, morning tea, afternoon tea and coffee provided on board was well worth the money spent! I would highly recommended this experience 😊