Melbourne · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
The Yarra runs straight through the middle of the city and the bay is half an hour past it. The 15 below range from a one-hour river loop to a dinner cruise and a dolphin swim, each priced and honest about how long you are actually on the water.
See Melbourne from the Yarra River on a two-hour cruise past Docklands, gardens, sports grounds and city landmarks with onboard commentary.
“Rhys was a terrific tour guide and made our travel excursion a wonderful experience. He explained each of the sites along the way and was quite knowledgeable with all of the Melbourne area. A wonderful tour. Very comfortable bus. A MUST DO TRIP.”
Cruise Melbourne’s Yarra River by night with a four-course dinner, free-flowing drinks, city lights, and views of Federation Square and the Botanic Gardens.
“Menu was good and courses were spread out during the cruise.. Good ambiance on the boat. Yarra River near Melbourne at night was good to see.”
See Melbourne from the Yarra River on a one-hour cruise with live commentary, tea, coffee, skyline views, and drinks for purchase.
“it was a good way of finding out fun facts about a few highlights of the city”
Melbourne’s two-hour Yarra River cruise links Docklands, the MCG, gardens, and skyline views with commentary, tea, and coffee.
“This was a very relaxing and informative boat ride. Enjoyed all the points of interest. I also appreciate the historic references.”
A three-hour Melbourne dinner cruise on the Yarra River with four courses, Australian wine, city lights, and attentive service.
“We had an early evening cruise which was absolutely superb. The food was amazing and amongst the best we have ever had. Will looked after us and provided a very high level of service and kept the drinks and food topped up and answered any questions we had as we cruised up the river. We would 100% recommend.”
Cruise from San Remo to Cape Woolamai for cliffs, caves, seabirds, possible seals and dolphins, plus tea, coffee and cake for $34.
“very enjoyable cruise, great crew, well worth the cost very cheap”
Melbourne’s Yarra River bottomless brunch cruise pairs free-flowing drinks, generous sweet and savoury food, and city views for $90.
“So happy that I booked this cruise for our little get together with girlfriends. We all had a great time and food was excellent.”
Cruise from Cowes to Seal Rocks, where thousands of Australian fur seals gather, with coastal views, wildlife commentary, tea, coffee and cake.
“We thoroughly enjoyed seal Rocks and the staff are so friendly”
Captain an eco-friendly electric picnic boat on Melbourne’s Yarra River, with city views, room for eight, and no boating licence required.
“Boat was easy to steer and the table was just the right size for our party food”
Cruise Melbourne’s Yarra River past gardens, Herring Island, the MCG and Olympic Park, with commentary, tea, coffee and weatherproof seating.
“Lovely person in the office, very kind and welcoming, and great crew. Good boat, comfortable, and nice to have the option of refreshments on board. The "live" commentary wasn't really live - recorded information not always absolutely cRead more”
Cruise Melbourne’s Yarra River for one hour with live commentary, tea, coffee, skyline views, gardens, sporting landmarks, or Docklands.
“The cruise was lovely and the captain was very informative with the land marks.”
Cruise from Cowes to Seal Rocks for close fur-seal views, coastal scenery, live commentary, and afternoon tea on Phillip Island.
“Wonderful 2-hour boat trip with friendly crew, knowledgeable guide and lots of seals. Great view of the island as well. Definitely would recommend.”
Cruise Melbourne’s Yarra River to Docklands and Hobson’s Bay for skyline views, port history, onboard commentary, and fresh-air photography.
“Late start (30 minutes!), commentary hard to hear and only was half the trip, seats were not comfortable, the promised tea and coffee were not available, instead only warm water on a very hot day Pricy, disorganized”
Cruise Wilsons Promontory for humpback whales, dolphins, seals, penguins, coastal views, morning tea, and lunch on a six-hour catamaran.
“Excellent trip Knowledgable staff Beautiful part of the world Great to see birds, dolphins, seals, rocks and…a whale!”
Cruise from San Remo around Cape Woolamai for cliffs, caves, seabirds, seals, commentary, tea, cake, and a one-hour coastal escape.
“Excellent trip with please commentary outlining the history of the Cape. The best way to see the cliffs facing Bass Strait whilst having morning tea. Unfortunately there was no special sea life on show but we loved the trip and the friendliness of the crew.”
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