Join us on board The Decoy Paddle Steamer for the first lunch time jazz cruise of 2026.

On Sunday the 18th January 2026 the Swan River Ramblers will perform a wide variety of jazz classics, drawing repertoire from trad. jazz, swing, blues, gypsy jazz, New Orleans style and more.

Led by bass-player Pete Jeavons, the band also features Mark Turner (saxophone / vocals), Lachie Glover (trumpet) and Ray Walker (Banjo) combining a wealth of performance experience with instrumental virtuosity and a keen sense of spontaneity.

You can expect to hear music from greats such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Django Reinhardt, Sidney Bechet and George Gershwin as well as an eclectic mix of contemporary tunes.

Ticket prices are just $65 (adult), $32.50 (under 18) or $625 (allocated table for 8 people) and includes:

* 3 hour cruise aboard the iconic Paddle Steamer Decoy
* Live music from the Swan River Ramblers (the band plays 3 x 40 minute sets of music as they rove around the upper deck)
* A light lunch to keep you going!

Seating unallocated (except for group table bookings).

Strictly no BYO

NOTE: The Decoy is a fully licensed premises and observes the responsible service of alcohol.

Cruise starts and finishes at Mends St Jetty, South Perth.