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Home/Destinations/Melbourne/Cruises & Balloons

Melbourne Cruises & Balloon Flights

See Melbourne from new angles: a relaxing cruise along the Yarra River past the city skyline and Docklands, or a dawn hot-air balloon flight drifting over the city and suburbs, often with a champagne breakfast. Memorable ways to take in Melbourne’s waterways and skyline.

29 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Hot Air Balloon Flights over Melbourne City (optional breakfast)
−5%
Melbourne
Hot Air Balloon Flights over Melbourne City (optional breakfast)
5.0(507)·4 hours
from$341$361/ person

Cruises & Balloons in Melbourne — FAQ

Can you take a river cruise in Melbourne?
Yes — cruises along the Yarra River take in the city skyline, Docklands and parklands, from short sightseeing trips to lunch and dinner cruises, a relaxing way to see Melbourne from the water.
Can you do a hot-air balloon flight over Melbourne?
Yes — Melbourne is one of the few cities offering dawn hot-air balloon flights over the city centre and suburbs, often with a champagne breakfast, for spectacular sunrise views.
Are Melbourne cruises and balloon flights worth it?
Yes — a Yarra River cruise is a relaxing way to see the skyline, while a sunrise balloon flight over the city is a magical, bucket-list experience.

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Melbourne City Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with GoPro Photos
Melbourne
Melbourne City Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with GoPro Photos
4.9(290)·4 hours
from$424/ person
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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over Yarra Valley + Breakfast
−10%
Melbourne
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over Yarra Valley + Breakfast
5.0(27)·4 hours
from$313$347/ person
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Yarra Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with GoPro Photos
Melbourne
Yarra Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with GoPro Photos
4.9(541)·4 hours
from$347/ person
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Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Yarra Valley Plus Free Photos
Melbourne
Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Yarra Valley Plus Free Photos
4.7(17)·3–5 hours
from$319/ person
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Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River
Melbourne
Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River
4.5(1,536)·3 hours
from$147/ person
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Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight Plus Free Photos
Melbourne
Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight Plus Free Photos
3–4 hours
from$365/ person
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Yarra Valley Balloon Flight + Breakfast & Melbourne Pickup
−9%
Melbourne
Yarra Valley Balloon Flight + Breakfast & Melbourne Pickup
4.9(18)·7 hours
from$331$368/ person
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Melbourne Balloon Flight + 5star breakfast - FREE Photos + Video
Melbourne
Melbourne Balloon Flight + 5star breakfast - FREE Photos + Video
4.9(136)·3–4 hours
from$456/ person
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Luxury Private 90min Wine and Cheese Yarra River Cruise
Melbourne
Luxury Private 90min Wine and Cheese Yarra River Cruise
5.0(5)·1h 30min
from$309/ person
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1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel
Melbourne
1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel
4.6(42)·1h 10min
from$25/ person
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River Gardens Melbourne Sightseeing Cruise
Melbourne
River Gardens Melbourne Sightseeing Cruise
3.6(224)·1 hour
from$32/ person
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Yarra Valley Ballooning - Vineyard Mountain Views & Free Photos
Melbourne
Yarra Valley Ballooning - Vineyard Mountain Views & Free Photos
3–5 hours
from$319/ person
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Spirit of Melbourne Lunch Cruise
Melbourne
Spirit of Melbourne Lunch Cruise
4.7(44)·2 hours
from$95/ person
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2-Hour Self-Drive Boat Hire on the Yarra River
Melbourne
2-Hour Self-Drive Boat Hire on the Yarra River
5.0(29)·2 hours
from$210/ person
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Yarra River Waterbike Tour
Melbourne
Yarra River Waterbike Tour
5.0(23)·1h 30min
from$69/ person
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Melbourne: City Highlights Express Cruise
Melbourne
Melbourne: City Highlights Express Cruise
4.2(53)·50 min
from$25/ person
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Private Romantic Melbourne Dinner Cruise for 2
Melbourne
Private Romantic Melbourne Dinner Cruise for 2
4.9(7)·1h 30min
from$413/ person
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Melbourne River Laneways and Coffee Culture Boat Tour
Melbourne
Melbourne River Laneways and Coffee Culture Boat Tour
4 hours
from$98/ person
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Yarra River Nature Trail Walk
Melbourne
Yarra River Nature Trail Walk
4 hours
from$1,964/ person
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Port of Melbourne and Docklands Sightseeing Cruise
Melbourne
Port of Melbourne and Docklands Sightseeing Cruise
3.7(112)·1 hour
from$32/ person
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Small-Group Murray River Adventure - Paddle Steamer & Wildlife
Melbourne
Small-Group Murray River Adventure - Paddle Steamer & Wildlife
5.0(9)·11 hours
from$161/ person
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Melbourne: Murray River, Australian Wildlife, and Echuca Tour
Melbourne
Melbourne: Murray River, Australian Wildlife, and Echuca Tour
4.5(4)·11 hours
from$119/ person
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Melbourne City River Trails
Melbourne
Melbourne City River Trails
4 hours
from$1,257/ person
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Private Yarra River Lunch Cruise
Melbourne
Private Yarra River Lunch Cruise
5.0(2)·1h 30min
from$413/ person
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Melbourne: Golden Hour River Cruise
Melbourne
Melbourne: Golden Hour River Cruise
4.4(15)·1h 15min
from$46/ person
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Melbourne Premium Balloon Flight - FREE Photos + Video
Melbourne
Melbourne Premium Balloon Flight - FREE Photos + Video
4.8(71)·3–4 hours
from$435/ person
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Highlights of Melbourne Cruise
Melbourne
Highlights of Melbourne Cruise
3.8(784)·2 hours
from$53/ person
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Yarra River Twilight Waterbike Tour
Melbourne
Yarra River Twilight Waterbike Tour
5.0(3)·1h 30min
from$63/ person
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