Rock Lobster Seafood Lunch Cruise at Rottnest Island

Explore Rottnest Island's coastal waters on a shared cruise aboard the 69-foot, triple-deck Crusader III. Watch your onboard chef work in a live barbecue kitchen, pairing Western Australian seafood with a relaxed afternoon on the water.

• Sample dishes such as blue swimmer crab cakes, red emperor ceviche and scallops in lemon butter from a seasonal menu
• Sip Howard Park wines from Margaret River, with still and sparkling varieties included

Itinerary

1. Start with a welcome cocktail and tropical fruit platter before setting off.
2. Cruise past Bathurst Lighthouse on your way offshore in search of Western Rock Lobster. Enjoy the first course of your 7-course seafood degustation, with local wines and beers included.
3. Watch the lobster pots being hauled in, then cruise along the Rottnest Island coastline to Longreach or Parakeet Bay, depending on conditions that day. Anchor close to shore.
4. Relax on deck, swim, snorkel or unwind on a float mat.
5. Enjoy seated white-tablecloth dining as the onboard chef prepares your main courses, including freshly caught lobster.
6. Finish with dessert, then cruise back to Thomson Bay.

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• 7-course seafood degustation
• Welcome cocktail, beer, wine, soft drinks and water

Important details

• Ages 18+ only. Bring valid ID as proof of age.
• Requires navigating an angled boarding ramp, ladder-style stairs to the upper deck and a narrow walkway to the bow, all with handrails or guardrails. You must be able to stay upright as the vessel moves on the water.
• Ferry travel to and from Rottnest Island is not included in the listed price and is a separate expense.
• Non-seafood, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free meals can be catered for, but menu changes are limited by the boat's cooking facilities. The menu also varies with the season and ingredient availability.
• Cruising and swimming involve inherent risks, including vessel movement, falls, changing weather, sun and water exposure, marine wildlife and open-water conditions.
• Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure.