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Melbourne River Cruises - Melbourne Highlights Sightseeing 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!
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- emergencyGreat views of Melbourne along the Yarra River (15 people said this).
- emergencyFriendly and knowledgeable crew made the experience enjoyable (10 people said this).
- emergencyInformative commentary provided interesting insights about the river and city (12 people said this).
- emergencyComfortable and spacious boat made for a pleasant cruise (8 people said this).
- emergencyGood value for money, especially with discounts available (7 people said this).
- emergencyA relaxing way to see the city without much walking involved (5 people said this).
- star_shineConsider booking during off-peak times for a more comfortable experience.<br/>Bring a light jacket as it can get breezy on the water.
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.
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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
- emergencyGreat views of Melbourne along the Yarra River (15 people said this).
- emergencyFriendly and knowledgeable crew made the experience enjoyable (10 people said this).
- emergencyInformative commentary provided interesting insights about the river and city (12 people said this).
- emergencyComfortable and spacious boat made for a pleasant cruise (8 people said this).
- emergencyGood value for money, especially with discounts available (7 people said this).
- emergencyA relaxing way to see the city without much walking involved (5 people said this).
- star_shineConsider booking during off-peak times for a more comfortable experience.
Bring a light jacket as it can get breezy on the water.
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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.
Judy from New Zealand wrote on 29 January 2026
Great Yarra River Cruise
Wonderful seeing Melbourne from the river.
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.
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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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!"