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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 $70.00
Child $33.00 (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 6 Feb to 19 Feb 2026

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  • Adult$70.00
  • Child$33.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$70.00
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  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
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  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$70.00
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  • Adult$70.00
  • Child$33.00
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  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
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  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$70.00
  • Child$33.00
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  • Adult$70.00
  • Child$33.00
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  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$70.00
  • Child$33.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$70.00
  • Child$33.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$70.00
  • Child$33.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$70.00
  • Child$33.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$70.00
  • Child$33.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$70.00
  • Child$33.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$70.00
  • Child$33.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$70.00
  • Child$33.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$70.00
  • Child$33.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$70.00
  • Child$33.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$36.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$19.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$70.00
  • Child$33.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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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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DEB RICHARDSON from Australia wrote on 27 January 2026

2 hour Yarra River cruise

Lovely peaceful and informative cruise. Great staff members. Thanks.

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aminj from New Zealand wrote on 30 December 2025

Perfect!

Perfect!

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Wendy Potter from New Zealand wrote on 21 January 2026

An informative cruise down the Yarra

Overall it was a great experience and informative. However I thought I had booked a full tour meaning we would cruise up and then down on the Yarra but instead we went one direction, came back to the start point and had to disembark. We then had to wait for some time, until we caught another boat to go up in the other direction to finish the full cruise. Not clearly stated when booking and we chose not to wait for the second half of the cruise.

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john assaraf from United States wrote on 27 January 2026

Not thrilled

Although it was wonderful to be on the water, we booked the two hour cruise and got off after one hour. The river is beautiful, and the trees were lovely, but you could not see anything that was being narrated on the overhead speakers due to all of the trees so you’re basically sitting on a river listening to somebody talk about things you cannot see. The history of it all was interesting but I can look that up on my phone.

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