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Highlights of Melbourne Cruise

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icon2 hours  (Approx.)
iconOffered in: English
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
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Overview

Discover Melbourne’s history and highlights on this guided Yarra River cruise. Float past the city’s towering skyscrapers and lovely urban gardens while learning about the transformation of this vibrant city from 19th-century port town to a modern cultural capital. Your sightseeing cruise takes you upriver and downriver for a scenic overview of attractions on both banks.
  • Cruises downriver to the port and upriver away from the city
  • Opportunities to photograph Melbourne's skyline and port from the water
  • Onboard commentary with insights into Melbourne's history
  • Panoramic windows provide unparalleled views plus protection from wind or rain
  • Sun deck for outdoor river cruising
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Drinks (tea and coffee)
Yarra River Cruise
No food or drinks are sold on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Departure Point

Melbourne River Cruises, Berth 2, Southbank Promenade, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
Take in Melbourne’s highlights from a unique vantage point on the scenic Yarra River. Learn about the history of this modern metropolis on a narrated tour as you glide past beautiful gardens, historic buildings, and ultramodern skyscrapers.

Enjoy the sights from your boat’s sundeck or through panoramic windows from the inside cabin, where you can enjoy complimentary coffee or tea. At the end of the round-trip journey, you have a wonderful overview of Melbourne’s history and layout to help you plan the rest of your time in Victoria’s welcoming capital.

Downriver Highlights:
• Docklands
• Crown Entertainment Complex
• West Gate Bridge
• 19th-century sailing ship Polly Woodside
• World Congress Center and Trade Center
• Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct
• Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Center

Upriver Highlights:
• Princes Bridge
• Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
• The Governor's residence
• Olympic Park
• Herring Island
• Royal Botanic Gardens
• Victorian Arts Center spire
• National Tennis Center
Itinerary
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Melbourne River Cruises
Embark your cruise from lively Southbank
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Yarra River
Cruise along Melbourne's iconic river and learn of the history and culture of one of the world's most livable cities.
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Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
MCG part of the Melbourne sports precinct that also includes AAMI Park, Olympic Park, Tennis Centre, Rod Laver Arena
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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Royal Botanic Gardens
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Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Cruise past the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and nearby Crown Entertainment Complex
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Docklands
See stunning views of the city before travelling to the Docklands and Docklands Stadium
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Please note the travel date is only required as an indication within 3 months from booking confirmation date
  • Note: Passengers may bring a small amount of snacks and drinks on board
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 78 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Melbourne River Cruises

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Highlights of Melbourne Cruise?
A:
The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Highlights of Melbourne Cruise.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Highlights of Melbourne Cruise?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Highlights of Melbourne Cruise.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Highlights of Melbourne Cruise?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Highlights of Melbourne Cruise.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Highlights of Melbourne Cruise?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
See all safety measures taken by Highlights of Melbourne Cruise.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Highlights of Melbourne Cruise?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 78 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Highlights of Melbourne Cruise.

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Traveler Tips

  • "Not bad really but it seems like the ferry takes the same route with far less cost." See review

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A very relaxing trip.
Anne_S
, Dec 2020
A very pleasant trip. The Captains commentary was full of interesting facts. I didn’t realise there was so much early settlers history along the banks of the Yarra. It is a stress free way to see the city.
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Kon
, Nov 2020
A great cruise, recommended . Was a great experience and a different way of seeing the city of Melbourne
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An different way to experience Melbourne
Brian
, Apr 2020
There was some confusion over what we had actually booked and what we were offered. We had booked the two hour cruise at 10.15 (one hour in each direction). However, because of tides and other organisational issues, we were booked onto a much later two hour cruise (12.00 midday). As this was our final morning in Melbourne (we were flying to Adelaide in the afternoon). the later cruise was not an option. So we chose just to do the 10.00am cruise, which fortunately was the harbour cruise, which we really did want to do. To be fair, it was excellent. The commentary given by the skipper was very good - clear, full, lively and very interesting. We did feel a bit hard done by - a one hour cruise for the price of a two hour cruise.
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didn't go and cancelled by email
kkkkk
, Mar 2020
We cancelled our Melbourne Cruise by email because our cruise ship was cancelled at the last minute.
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Seeing the city along the river
KARUNA_M
, Mar 2020
The Melbourne Cruise was good. The captain did know his stuff, but a tad monotonous. The first side was better then the second side, but I guess it filled up a gap in the day.
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Best bit is Getting off at the end
andrew_d
, Feb 2020
This trip (I can’t call it a cruise!) was pretty low in terms of scenery and tour guide description. All there is to see is a selection of high rise buildings, a container terminal and a lot of cranes. The driver gives a sleepy half uninterested commentary which is difficult to understand some of the time. Sorry but this was a waste of money
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Great cruise!
sheenaellis
, Feb 2020
Great cruise to give an overall perspective of Melbourne from the water. Only criticism is that the commentary was very hard to hear - audio guides would much improve this experience.
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Captain Chris and his sense of humour
shazkeogh1976
, Jan 2020
This was a very enjoyable cruise and Captain Chris was great, he was good fun and explained everything to us very well when we had a question, I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
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Nice afternoon out
alexandraharris7
, Jan 2020
Pretty good value for money - the captain was the best part. Very knowledgeable and entertaining to listen to.
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Disappointing
Patty M
, Sep 2018
I don’t recommend this. Very slow and don’t see that much. We ended up leaving halfway through as it stopped where we started and said the next leg wasn’t for 30 minutes. We chose to not finish as it was so slow we could see more on our own.
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