MELBOURNE
Melbourne’s best days out.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours in Melbourne and across Victoria. What each day actually delivers, who runs it and what it costs.
A 2-hour Yarra River highlights cruise with GPS audio, skyline views from the open deck, and major sights from Docklands to the Botanic Gardens.
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Spirit of Melbourne dinner cruise on the Yarra River: 4-course meal, premium drinks, and skyline views past landmarks in about 3 hours.
“The food was beautiful. When booking it requires you to choose two meals the same but I found out that you can choose two different meals. The staff were really attentive, always offering drink top ups and ready to serve. There were some fantastic photo opportunities and it was a really enjoyable evening!”
Small-group Zodiac whale watch from Victoria Harbour with warm flotation suits, expert captains, and a rebook guarantee if you miss whales.
“We had an incredible me time on the zodiac. It was unforgettable. The highlight was seeing the pair of orcas gliding through the water near the shore as they made their way further out. Watching them in their own habitat was humbling -they were so close, it was surreal. At one point, we all thought…”
A 1-hour Yarra River cruise from Federation Wharf with live English commentary, tea and coffee, and easy views of Melbourne landmarks.
2-hour Yarra River cruise from Southbank with commentary, tea/coffee, and skyline views from Docklands to Royal Botanic Gardens.
“Kitchen chairs to sit on.”
3-hour Yarra River dinner cruise in Melbourne with a 4-course meal, drinks included, and famous city sights from the boat.
Cruise-ship pedicab tour of Victoria with free pier pickup. Cycle James Bay, Beacon Hill Park, Old Town, and Chinatown in 3 hours.
“Joel was a great tour guide. We saw major features of Victoria as well as hidden treasures. Highly recommend.”
A 1-hour Cape Woolamai scenic cruise from San Remo with live wildlife commentary, tea and cake, and chances to spot pelicans, seals, and dolphins.
Melbourne to Williamstown ferry cruise on the Yarra with big-window views, onboard narration, and flexible time in a seaside suburb.
“I have great respect for the crew. Their attitude and dedication was exemplary.”
Sail the Yarra and Port Philip Bay to Williamstown for a relaxed Melbourne skyline cruise with onboard commentary, tea, and coffee.
Zodiac whale watching from Victoria with a survival suit and small-group RIB ride, plus Fort Rodd Hill and Race Rocks stops.
“Great communication. Safety first Boat was full and we saw humpbacks. Orcas and seals. Weather was great. Sea was calm”
3-hour Victoria whale-watching with onboard naturalists. Search for orcas, humpbacks, seals and more in BC’s Salish Sea.
“Best whale watching experience I’ve been on . They are very informative and made sure we saw whale . We also got to see sea lions and seals. Was amazing. No issues at all with having my service dogies on board. They were so friendly about it.”
2-hour bottomless brunch cruise on Melbourne’s Yarra from Southgate. Unlimited beer, wine and Prosecco mimosas plus sweet-savory bites.
Drift among 7,000 fur seals at Seal Rocks on a 2-hour Philip Island cruise with tea, cake, and onboard wildlife tips.
Rent an electric picnic boat on Melbourne’s Yarra. Captain your own cruise for up to 8, eco-friendly, easy, and great value.
The laneways and the bay, and every road out to the coast and the ranges.
