Why did you choose the Yarra River cruise?
The Yarra River cruise is one of the Must-Do activities in Melbourne, located around the Yarra River, and it can impress you with a different perspective of Melbourne’s incredible skyline, stunning city views, and breathtaking natural beauty. This boat tour can take you past some iconic landmarks, including Port, Docklands, Federation Square, Polly Woodside, MCG and the Royal Botanic Gardens. ( This may depend on the cruises you choose.)
This cruise is best suited for travellers who enjoy exploring Melbourne’s culture, as well as couples looking to spend a unique moment, have a casual get-together with friends and family, and attend special events that can provide an immersive experience, a relaxing moment, and a romantic vibe.
That really depends. It offers a wide variety of options for you to choose from, varying from affordable buffet options to luxury experiences with different course options. It also includes day/night options, you can choose to enjoy the city views with sunshine, live music, stunning natural scenes and tea time or nightlife with dynamic music, party time and a celebratory vibe. Here is detailed information for you to choose the best for you.
Lady Cutler Melbourne Showboat
The Lady Cutler specialises in catering for community and all types of celebrations, but the date is flexible; the cruise dates depend on the different events. You can choose the best date for you.
Sunset Showboat Carvery Buffet Cruise
Price: Adults: $79 per Person; Couple Special: $150 for Two People; Groups of 10: $700 for the Whole Group; Kids (5–14 years): $29 per Child; Kids under 5: Free
Duration: 4:30 PM-7:15 PM: 2 Hours 45 Minutes
Offering: Mouthwatering Carvery Buffet & Drink Packages Available for Pre-purchase Online or On the Day
Meeting Point: 912 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008
Price: $99 per Person; $95 per Person (groups 10+); $90 per Person (groups 20+); $79 per Child (5–14 years old); $195 per Couple Special
Duration: 5:45 PM-8:30 PM: 2 Hours 45 Minutes
Offering: Mouthwatering Carvery Buffet & Drink Packages Available for Pre-purchase Online or on the Day
Meeting Point: 912 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008
Price: $89/ per Adult; $79.00 Groups 10+; $70.00 Groups 20+; $65.00 Groups 50+
Duration: 7 PM-10:30 PM: 3.5-Hour Cruise
Offering: Live Burlesque Cabaret and Comedy Show, Substantial Hot and Cold Canapés, a Complimentary Glass of Champagne on Arrival, and $40 Special Cocktail Package Available When Purchasing Tickets Online
Meeting point: 912 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008
Yarra River Cruise
Their boat features a floating boat, it’s a good choice when you sit back, relax and enjoy the views from the Yarra River, and have a taste of the bottomless cocktails Melbourne has.
Price: $89/ per Adult
Duration: 2-Hour Cruise (Every Saturday)
Offering: BYO Cheese platters/Snacks Permitted & Drinks
Meeting Point: Berth 2 | Federation Wharf | Princes Walk | Melbourne
Kayak Melbourne(No paddling experience necessary)
The Evening Kayaking Tour provides a spectacular way to experience the views of Melbourne from a unique water-level perspective. Their patient guides you every step of the way. So it’s a good opportunity for new paddlers to experience evening kayaking for the first time
Melbourne Sunset Kayaking Experience with Dinner
Price: $120/ per Adult; $110/ per Child aged 12-14
Duration: 3Hhour Cruise
Offering: Fish & Chips, Pizza, Pastas, Snacks Permitted & Drinks
Meeting Point: 912 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008
Melbourne river cruises
Melbourne River Cruises offers locally sourced ingredients, an exquisite culinary journey, exceptional service and creates lasting memories. There are three options for cruising restaurants in the daily routine, but there are also special event cruises. Here we listed the daily three options.
Melbourne’s Brunch Afloat | Brunch Cruise
Price: $128/ per Adult
Duration: 1 PM-3 PM (Every Saturday & Sunday): 2-Hour Cruise
Offering: Sweet and Savoury Foods & Beverages
Meeting Point: Melbourne River Cruises, Berth 1, Southbank Promenade, Southbank VIC 3006
Spirit of Melbourne | Lunch Cruise
Price: $135/ per Adult; $80/ per Child aged 13-17; $65/ per Child aged 2-12
Duration: 1 PM-3 PM (Every Friday): 2-Hour Cruise
Offering: 3 Banquet Meal & Beverages
Meeting Point: Melbourne River Cruises, Berth 2, Southbank Promenade, Southbank VIC 3006
Spirit of Melbourne | Dinner Cruise
Price: $195/ per Adult; $120/ per Child aged 13-17; $95/ per Child aged 2-12
Duration: 7:30 PM-10:30 PM (from Wednesday to Sunday Every Week): 3-Hour Cruise
Offering: 4 Course Meal & Beverages
Meeting Point: Melbourne River Cruises, Berth 2, Southbank Promenade, Southbank VIC 3006
Magic Charters Melbourne
Magic Charters features the perfect venue for relaxing, socialising and entertaining against the stunning backdrop of the city skyline. Their Sunset Cruise with buffet dinner and drinks can be your perfect option to celebrate your special occasion.
Sunset Cruise with Buffet Dinner and Drinks
Price: $169 per Adult
Duration: Every Saturday: 3.5 hours
Offering: 2 Course Buffet & Beverages
Meeting Point: Water Plaza, Victoria Harbour Promenade or Docklands
Venice on the Yarra
Venice on the Yarra offers you a special opportunity to cruise this beautiful river in their unique Venetian-style gondolas, enabling you to have a luxury experience.
Price: 1 hour $285 per Gondola
Offering: A Bottle of Quality Sparkling Wine, Gift-Wrapped Chocolates and a Bouquet of Red Roses
Price: 1 Hour $250 per Gondola & $1.5 Hour $295 per Gondola
Offering: A Complimentary Bottle of Quality French Champagne and a Red Rose
Price: 1 Hour $350 per Gondola & $1.5 Hour $400 per Gondola
Offering: A Bottle of Chandon Quality Champagne, a Delicious Cheese and Antipasto Platter to Share and a Choice of Gifts – A Gift Wrapped Box of Delicious Handmade Chocolates, a Beautiful Flower Bouquet, or a Body Pamper Pack
Price: 1 Hour $450 per Gondola & $1.5 Hour $480 per Gondola
Offering: A Bottle of Moet Chandon Champagne, a Platter of Gourmet Food Delights and a Dozen Long-Stemmed Red Roses
Price: 1 Hour $290 per Gondola
Offering: A Glass of Champagne, Fresh Juice and a Brunch Platter of Fresh Fruit and Freshly Baked Muffins
Melbourne Boat Hire
Melbourne Boat Hire embarks on Melbourne’s first and only Yarra River three-course luxury lunch or dinner cruise, starting from Docklands. They offer an immersive social dining experience with stunning views.
Price: $579 per Couple
Duration: 1 PM- 2:30 PM:1.5 Hours
Offering: 3 Course Meal & Beverages & Private Luxury Boat
Meeting Point: 45 Newquay Promenade, Docklands, Victoria 3008
Progressive Lunch & Dinner Cruise: Pia Mae
Price: $778 per Couple
Duration:
Lunch cruise: 1 PM-4:30 PM: 3.5 Hours
Dinner cruise: 6 PM-9:30 PM: 3.5 Hours
Offering: 3 Course Meal & Beverages & Private Luxury Boat
Meeting Point: 45 Newquay Promenade, Docklands, Victoria 3008
Romantic Dinner Cruise for Two
Price: $579 per Couple
Duration: Three Options (5 PM/7 PM/9 PM):1.5 Hours
Offering: 3 Course Meal & Beverages & Private Luxury Boat
Meeting Point: 45 Newquay Promenade, Docklands, Victoria 3008
