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!

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  • emergencySchöne Ausblicke auf Melbourne entlang des Yarra River (15 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyFreundliche und sachkundige Crew machte das Erlebnis angenehm (10 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyInformative Kommentare gaben interessante Einblicke in den Fluss und die Stadt (12 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyBequemes und geräumiges Boot sorgte für eine angenehme Kreuzfahrt (8 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyGutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, insbesondere mit verfügbaren Rabatten (7 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyEine entspannende Möglichkeit, die Stadt zu sehen, ohne viel laufen zu müssen (5 Personen sagten dies).
  • star_shineErwägen Sie, außerhalb der Stoßzeiten zu buchen, um ein angenehmeres Erlebnis zu haben.<br/>Bringen Sie eine leichte Jacke mit, da es auf dem Wasser kühl werden kann.

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 from4 Jun to 17 Jun 2026

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Authenticated Reviews

Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience.

Authenticated Reviews

Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support

  • emergencySchöne Ausblicke auf Melbourne entlang des Yarra River (15 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyFreundliche und sachkundige Crew machte das Erlebnis angenehm (10 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyInformative Kommentare gaben interessante Einblicke in den Fluss und die Stadt (12 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyBequemes und geräumiges Boot sorgte für eine angenehme Kreuzfahrt (8 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyGutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, insbesondere mit verfügbaren Rabatten (7 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyEine entspannende Möglichkeit, die Stadt zu sehen, ohne viel laufen zu müssen (5 Personen sagten dies).
  • star_shineErwägen Sie, außerhalb der Stoßzeiten zu buchen, um ein angenehmeres Erlebnis zu haben.
    Bringen Sie eine leichte Jacke mit, da es auf dem Wasser kühl werden kann.

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Jana from Germany wrote on 05 May 2024

Kann man mal machen

Kurzweilig, gute Infos. Lautsprecher schlechte Qualität, man hat lang nicht alles verstanden; vor allem nicht, wenn plappernde Leute hinter einem saßen. Ansonsten senr nettes Team!

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Elif from Germany wrote on 24 March 2023

Wie erwartet gut :)

Ich hatte gleich 2 Fahrten gebucht und beide waren in Ordnung. Die eine fuhr in die Innenstadt, die andere zur Brücke, die man wirklich gesehen haben muss. Für den Preis etwas zu wenig Komfort und wenig zu sehen aber wenn die Stadt nicht mehr zu bieten hat, können die Fähren auch nichts dafür. Im Großen und Ganzen OK.

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alexd6 from Germany wrote on 24 April 2019

Gute Überblick über die Stadt vom Wasser

Recht interessante Tour. Zum Rabattpreis zu empfehlen. Als Vollzahler würde ich nur die 1Std. Richtung Hafen machen...passt soweit...

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Helge Gilcher from Germany wrote on 02 March 2018

Schöne Rundfahrt

Bei der großen Rundfahrt in die Docks und den Yarra River hinauf bekommt man eine schöne Sicht auf die Hafenregion. Im Internet findet man oftmals Tickets mit 50% Rabatt, so dass dann auch das Priis-Leistungs-Verhältnis der Rundfahrt stimmt:)

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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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