Seasonal
Christmas Lights Hire
Cruise the famous canal light displays on a magical twilight self-drive hire.
Plan your evening
The essentials
- Season
- 1 Dec – Early Jan
- Departures
- From 6:30pm
- Back by
- 9:30pm
- Hire length
- 2, 2.5 or 3 hrs
No self-drive night hires on Christmas night (25 Dec) or New Year’s Eve — a skippered White Pearl cruise runs on NYE instead.
Arrive 20–30 minutes before your start time for check-in.
You’ll need a boat licence
These are self-drive boats, so whoever’s driving needs a boat licence. The boats are easy to handle and we run you through everything before you head out.
- A WA Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST)
- A recreational boat licence from another Australian state
- A commercial certificate (AMSA or RYA)
- A international boat licence
Bring the licence itself plus photo ID on the night, both are sighted at pickup. Lost your RST? Contact the Department of Transport (rst@transport.wa.gov.au) to arrange interim evidence.
No one in your group licensed?
Book a seat on our skippered White Pearl cruise instead, we drive, you sit back and enjoy the lights.
Before you go
What to bring
- A warm layer — it’s cooler on the water after dark
- A camera or phone for the displays
- Snacks and drinks — BYO welcome
- The recommended route map we give you at check-in
Evening rates
| Vessel | 2hrs | 2.5hrs | 3hrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontoon | |||
| 12 Person | $775 | $795 | $815 |
| 10 Person | $645 | $665 | $685 |
| 8 Person | $516 | $536 | $556 |
| Bow Rider | |||
| 6 Person | $355 | $375 | $395 |
| Fishing Boat | |||
| 6 Person | $355 | $375 | $395 |
Twilight Christmas Lights session pricing, across the whole fleet.
Book the lights
Choose your evening
Twilight hire across our whole fleet through the festive season, at evening pricing. Pick a December date, then your vessel, start time and duration.
Booked out?
Join the Christmas lights waitlist
These evenings fill fast. If your night’s gone — or there’s no boat big enough for your group - add your details and we’ll email you the moment a suitable spot opens up. It’s free and there’s no obligation.
Good to know
The details
Every December, Mandurah’s canals light up with an incredible festive display, and the best seat in town is right on the water. Gather your family and friends to drift past the shimmering lights at your own effortless pace - it is a cherished local tradition.
To ensure you feel completely at ease taking the wheel after dark, the friendly local team at Blue Manna Boat Hire provides a thorough safety briefing and goes over everything you need to know before you set off. With free all-day parking tucked away right behind Dolphin Quay, stepping aboard for a magical evening on the water could not be easier.
Twilight sessions are limited and book out fast, so grab your evening as soon as bookings open.