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Melbourne River Cruises - Melbourne Highlights Sightseeing Cruise

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Take to the waters of the magnificent Yarra River and see the very best of what Melbourne has to offer with our fantastic River Gardens and Port & Docklands Combo Cruise!

Take to the waters of the magnificent Yarra River and see the very best of what Melbourne has to offer with our fantastic River Gardens and Port & Docklands Combo Cruise!

Take to the waters of the magnificent Yarra River and see the very best of what Melbourne has to offer with our fantastic River Gardens and Port & Docklands Combo Cruise!

Our two hour combo cruise will showcase the contrasting scenery of Melbourne, from lush botanical gardens to the sprawling city skyscrapers and everything in between. Highlights of the River Gardens stretch of the journey include: Federation Square, Royal Botanic Gardens, Lexus Centre, Melbourne Park (Home of the Australian Open), Melbourne Cricket Ground, Governor's residence, Melbourne Olympic Park & Herring Island.

You’ll also experience all of the highlights from our Port & Docklands Cruise including: Southgate Arts & Leisure Precinct, 19th Century sailing ship "Polly Woodside", World Congress & Trade Centre, Shipping Channels and dock area, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Crown Entertainment Complex, Westgate Bridge & Stunning views of Melbourne City Skyline.

In addition to the outstanding scenery, you’ll get to cruise in style onboard one of our many comfortable vessels and hear interesting commentary throughout the journey. Join us for the complete river cruising experience on the iconic Yarra River!

Check out their Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant for a delicious 4-course meal and city cruise.

Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant

Adult $76.00
Child $36.00 (3-12 years old)
Infant $0.00 (0-2 years old)

Duration

  • Allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Departs: Berth 2
  • Southbank Promenade
  • Southbank VIC 3006
  • Australia

Notes

  • Please Note: Children and Infants must be accompanied by an Adult.

    Children: 3-12 years old, Infant 0-2 years old.

    The Melbourne Highlights Cruise may include a pause between the two tours and may require switching to a different boat.

    Cancellation and Changes:

    Any changes or cancellation of your booking with Melbourne River Cruises will need be within staffed business hours Monday - Friday. If you need to speak with Melbourne River curises about canceling or chancing dates you can reach them at the physicalTicket Kiosk located atSouthbank Promenade at Berth 1 and 2.

Available Bookings from 18 Jun to 1 Jul 2026

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Ranjan Shrivastava from Australia wrote on 07 April 2026

Outstanding

It was beyond the expectations. The ship was well-maintained, and the boarding process was the smoothest we’ve experienced. Overall, a 10/10. thanks to the hard-working crew!"

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Christine Jenkin from New Zealand wrote on 31 March 2026

Leisurely Sightseeing

We really enjoyed the serene river cruises up and down the Yara River. Interesting commentary and tea and coffee included.

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Judy from New Zealand wrote on 29 January 2026

Great Yarra River Cruise

Wonderful seeing Melbourne from the river.

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Donna from Australia wrote on 08 April 2026

Not worth the time

Booked the 2 hour cruise. Wasnt told until arrival that during the 2 hours we would be tied up at the dock for half hour while crew had lunch break, so not really a 2 hour cruise! We didn't bother getting back on for last half of cruise. Seating is just uncomfortable stacking chairs, no ice for drinks that you pay good money for, young crew guy had to be told how to mix a drink and what went in it and what a sav wine was. Am sure there are better cruises that you can choose

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Garry Coffey from New Zealand wrote on 29 May 2026

Melbourne River Tour

We enjoyed the second part of the cruise downstream but the upstream leg was a disappointment. The commentary didn't start until we were half way through the cruise so we missed hearing of some of the best of Melbourne's history. Then after leaving Herring Island we were treated to the commentary twice! Staff were fine but really for $76 per person we would have expected something more professional. Hope that you accept this critique as constructive because we mean it as so.

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