MELBOURNE
Melbourne’s best days out.
The 15 most popular yarra river cruises 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 good: service was excellent...the seating process, initial drinks, appetizers all done very efficiently and with warmth and care. The appetizers were quite tasting including duck slice, oysters, beef, scallops.”
A 1-hour Yarra River cruise from Federation Wharf with live English commentary, tea and coffee, and easy views of Melbourne landmarks.
Melbourne to Williamstown ferry cruise on the Yarra with big-window views, onboard narration, and flexible time in a seaside suburb.
“Firstly the phone number on the Viator site is not connected. I tried calling several times beforehand to have something clarified and there was no connection - disappointing!”
Sail the Yarra and Port Philip Bay to Williamstown for a relaxed Melbourne skyline cruise with onboard commentary, tea, and coffee.
Rent an electric picnic boat on Melbourne’s Yarra. Captain your own cruise for up to 8, eco-friendly, easy, and great value.
A relaxing 1-hour Yarra River cruise through Melbourne’s gardens and sports landmarks, with English commentary and free coffee and tea.
A 1-hour Yarra River sightseeing cruise from Southbank with narrated highlights, great photo spots, and included tea and coffee.
“A relaxing, informative experience with friendly staff. The weather played along excellently. Loved it!👌”
Spirit of Melbourne 2-hour Yarra River lunch cruise with a 3-course meal and included beer, wine, and soft drinks.
A 90-minute small-group sunset cruise on Melbourne’s Yarra River with skyline views, live English commentary, and drinks for purchase.
Lantern-lit ghost walk in Williamstown, Melbourne. Visit an old morgue, an opium den filming spot, and the working Timeball Tower.
2-hour private self-drive electric boat on Melbourne’s Yarra for up to 10. No license needed, see Southbank and Herring Island.
“For mum’s birthday our children prepared surprise - booked this boat on Friday afternoon. Weather was very good- not hot and not cold, completely suitable for this activity. We decorated boat and broth a food . Two hour on the river were great . Service was exceptionally good.”
Pedal a silent, zero-emission waterbike on Melbourne’s Yarra River for 1.5 hours of Southbank views, landmarks, and eco-friendly fun.
“It was a great experience. not too taxing but you do have to pedal so make sure you're prepared with the proper shoes! beautiful weather. great information and guidance from the lovely couple who runs the business.”
Half-day Yarra River rafting from Melbourne with Level 2 rapids, wildlife spotting, and lunch included. Gear and shuttle provided.
“Excellent experience. Guides were excellent. Day was enjoyable even though weather wasn’t perfect. Lunch was well catered and covered all tastes.”
Historic 1924 Yarra River cruise from Southbank. 1 hour of photo stops, live captain commentary, and BYO drinks for about $25.10.
“Great experience with family, we will come back again soon and review to friends about beautiful our journey in Melbourne”
The laneways and the bay, and every road out to the coast and the ranges.
