Highlights of Melbourne Cruise
Description
Cruise the Yarra River and admire Melbourne's spectacular skyline on a two hour narrated city cruise. Your cruise includes both the down and up river routes, encompassing the scenic river gardens and Herring island with the contrasting port and former-industrial Docklands area; giving you an extensive appreciation of the entire Melbourne region. Beverages & Snacks available to purchase
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Itinerary
Embark your cruise from lively Southbank
Cruise along Melbourne's iconic river and learn of the history and culture of one of the world's most livable cities.
MCG part of the Melbourne sports precinct that also includes AAMI Park, Olympic Park, Tennis Centre, Rod Laver Arena
Royal Botanic Gardens
Cruise past the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and nearby Crown Entertainment Complex
See stunning views of the city before travelling to the Docklands and Docklands Stadium
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note the travel date is only required as an indication within 3 months from booking confirmation date
- Unfortunately the vessel is NOT wheelchair accessible. However, passengers in a wheelchair can be accommodated only if they can get on and off the vessel on their own and if the wheelchair is collapsible. The staff are not permitted to assist handicapped persons due to insurance restrictions
- The Melbourne Highlights Cruise may include a pause between the two tours and may require switching to a different boat.
Reviews(758)
Great experience. got to experience the CBD view and commentary about the history of the buildings and place.
It’s okay. Lots of time spent mooring up to collect and drop people off. Better down to the port than upstream.
Great commentary, good company of Grant and Annie. Free tea and coffee. A biscuit would have been nice.
Great commentary on the sights you see as you travel up the river. However due to a high tide we were not able to go down river
Awesome and great experience. The captain of the ship was very helpful and accomodating. Love to recommend this one
I booked the Yarra River Cruise tour for my elderly parents in May 2026. That was their first visit to Melbourne. They really enjoyed the experience—it was relaxing and gave them a unique view of Melbourne’s CBD, with its beautiful buildings seen from the riverside. If you’re looking for a slow-paced, scenic way to admire Melbourne and its surroundings, I would definitely recommend this tour.
Thank you for your lovely review! 😊 We’re so pleased to hear your parents enjoyed the Melbourne Highlights Cruise during their first visit to Melbourne! 🚢 It’s wonderful that they found it relaxing and enjoyed the unique riverside views of the CBD. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you all aboard again in the future! 🌊✨
Nice informative trip down the River, I liked to see a bit more of Melbourne. Hubby wasn't as interested.
I took the cruise both ways and found it a good way to see a chunk of Melbourne that I would normally never.
Thank you for your lovely review!🚢 We’re glad you enjoyed the Highlights of Melbourne Cruise and got to see parts of the city you might not normally experience 🌊🏙️ It’s great to hear you found it a unique and worthwhile way to explore Melbourne, and we really appreciate your support. Hope to welcome you on board again soon! ✨💙
Easy to locate and pick up ticketts. Great crew, lots of room to move around. Glad we did 2 hour cruise so got to go upstream (gardens) and downstream (docklands).
Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your Highlights of Melbourne cruise and had a great time exploring both upstream and downstream! 🌿⚓️ It’s great to hear that boarding and ticket collection were easy, and that you found the crew welcoming with plenty of space to relax on board! We’re also glad you chose the 2-hour cruise so you could see even more of Melbourne!❤️ We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back on board again soon! ✨
A great two hour trip, informative and friendly crew
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the 2-hour cruise and got to experience the city from the Yarra! 🚤✨ It’s great to hear you found the crew informative and friendly and we really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back on board again soon for another great experience! ❤️
