A paddle steamer boat docked on calm water with city skyline views at The Decoy Paddle Steamer.
A vintage boat interior with wooden paneling and exposed machinery at The Decoy Paddle Steamer.
A boat interior with a wooden bar, mirrored shelves with liquor bottles, and floral arrangements at The Decoy Paddle Steamer.
A boat venue with banquet tables draped in white linens and gold chair sashes at The Decoy Paddle Steamer.
A paddle steamer docked by the waterfront with city skyline reflections at The Decoy Paddle Steamer.

Entire Boat at The Decoy Paddle Steamer

Boat
·
Whole venue
80 South Perth Esplanade, South Perth, 6151 –
South Perth
Up to 100
seats
Up to 160
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The interior of the Decoy mixes wood panels, open windows, and soft lighting. There’s a full bar with fridges and glassware, plus a lounge area nearby. Downstairs, you’ll see the original steam engine on display.

The main deck has space for seated dinners, speeches, or dancing. It’s easy to move between rooms while staying close to the water.

Prices

Sunday
9:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $3950 hire fee
Per session
9:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $3950 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
9:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $3950 hire fee
Per session
9:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $3950 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
9:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $3950 hire fee
Per session
9:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $3950 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
9:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $3950 hire fee
Per session
9:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $3950 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
9:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $3950 hire fee
Per session
9:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $3950 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
9:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $3950 hire fee
Per session
9:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $3950 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
9:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $3950 hire fee
Per session
9:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $3950 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 160
  • Dining
    up to 100

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Wi-Fi available
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions

Host rules

No smoking on the boat

About The Decoy Paddle Steamer

The Decoy Paddle Steamer is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Location

Location map

Meet your host

John Carroll
Member of Tagvenue since June 2025
3h Response time
94% Response rate

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