Captain Cook Cruises (Australia)

Captain Cook Cruises (WA) was established in 1980 and has been cruising the Swan River, presenting Perth to travellers and locals. It describes itself as Perth's premier cruise company and operates a fleet of luxurious vessels offering scenic cruises along the Swan River, including a Swan River Lunch Cruise between Perth and Fremantle and upstream cruises to the Swan Valley Wine Region. It also hosts gourmet dining cruises and special event cruises for occasions such as Christmas, Mother's Day, Father's Day and Valentine's Day, and offers private charters for groups of 50 to 350 passengers. The company has reservations offices in Perth and Fremantle.

Captain Cook Cruises (WA) was established in 1980, when it was owned by Boat Torque Cruises, which operated services to Rottnest Island. In 1982 Tony Baker was appointed General Manager of Captain Cook Cruises (WA) and John Goodbody was an Engineer with the company. After the America's Cup Defence in 1987, Tony and John purchased Captain Cook Cruises under the name Vyscot Pty Ltd. When Tony and John took over Captain Cook Cruises (WA), two vessels were in operation – the MV Captain Cook and the MV Swan Explorer. In May 1990, they purchased the MV Jolly Jumbuck and the trading name Swan River Scenic Cruises. From 1992 to 1997, Captain Cook Cruises (WA) leased and operated the MV Perth from Metrobus. The MV James Stirling was built in 1995 and successfully launched on 16 October; it continues to operate as the flagship of Captain Cook Cruises (WA) and has become an iconic feature on the Swan River. On 11 September 2002, Captain Cook Cruises (WA) purchased the entire upstream operation formally owned by Boat Torque Cruises, encompassing 3 vessels (River Lady, Lady DeVine, and River Bells) and additional office and jetty space. In 2006 Captain Cook Cruises (WA) purchased Water's Edge Winery, where the upstream cruises would stop for wine tasting; Water's Edge Winery was sold in 2013 and has since been demolished to create residential apartments, and the upgraded full-day Swan Valley package now includes Mandoon Estate as the new upstream destination. In 2009, Captain Cook Cruises (WA) purchased the MV RiverCat and MV Queen of the Valley from Oceanic Cruises, bringing the fleet to seven vessels. In 2013, John and Dale Goodbody bought Tony Baker's half of the business.

Perth's premier cruise company

• Swan River Lunch Cruise

  A cruise between Perth and Fremantle with freshly prepared lunch and Captain's commentary.

• Swan Valley Wine Cruise

  An upstream cruise to the Swan Valley Wine Region for wine tasting.

• Swan River Dinner Cruise

  A buffet dinner and live entertainment on the Swan River.

• Special Event Cruises

  Cruises to celebrate occasions including Christmas, Mother's Day, Father's Day and Valentine's Day.

• Private Charters

  Private charters for groups from 50 to 350 passengers.

1. 1Swan River Cruises | Captain Cook Cruises Perthcaptaincookcruises.com.au
2. 2History | Captain Cook Cruises Perthcaptaincookcruises.com.au
3. 3About Us | Captain Cook Cruises Perthcaptaincookcruises.com.au
4. 4Our Vessels | Captain Cook Cruises Perthcaptaincookcruises.com.au