Sightseeing Cruises

1 or 2-Hour Sightseeing Cruise on Yarra River

The cruise captain checking tickets of the guests on Sightseeing Cruise on Yarra River

Sail the Yarra River for 1-2 hours and soak in Melbourne's best views by choosing from 03 equally tempting cruise options covering must-see spots.

Highlights

Spend 1-2 hours, cruising along the serene Yarra River, taking in just how marvellous Melbourne is. Choose from three equally worthy cruises.
Cruise along the D&D Stadium, World Congress & Trade Centre, and the famous Polly Woodside by opting for the Ports and Docklands Cruise.
For spectacular views of the Royal Botanical Gardens and Herring Island, opt for the 1hr Parks and Gardens Cruise. Or, have it all by selecting 'Melbourne Highlights Cruise'.
The Highlights Cruise offers onboard commentary, so you learn as you see. Lean back with a beverage you can purchase onboard.
Fun fact: Many animals call Yarra River home, including 18 different species of frogs and 170 bird species!

Inclusions

1 or 2-hour sightseeing cruise
Ports and Docklands Cruise, Parks and Gardens Cruise, Melbourne Highlights Cruise (based on option selected)
Commentary (Highlights cruise)
Complimentary tea/coffee

Exclusions

Beverages (can be purchased on the cruise)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Gavin

4/5

Nov, 2024

Pleasant cruise, nothing wow but all efficient, except no safety briefing at the start. There should be more on the geological aspect and detail on First Nations history and legacy.

Sujith

4/5

Oct, 2024

It was a first time experience on Yarra river cruise. It was satisfactory. No complaints. The cruise information display was lacking at the jetty pick up point. It could be corrected.

Carola

4/5

Oct, 2024

Everything went well with the tickets. At the counter for the boat tour, we were registered in the computer and received our boarding pass. The trip was nice. The explanations of the sights were interesting.

Wendy

5/5

Aug, 2024

Ticketing was easy and quick. Friendly staff member at the ticket office-Fay. Michael and his assistant on board the boat were efficient and friendly. Good commentary.

Nicola

3/5

Aug, 2024

We liked the recorded commentary. However the guide who counted us in couldn't be bothered with being nice towards customers just spent time looking at his phone not helping me get a coffee while I had a toddler

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Your Experience

Melbourne, how the river sees it

Sail the beautifully calm Yarra River from where everything in Melbourne looks even better. You can choose from 02 different routes, each offering equally tempting views and photo-ops. Or, you can choose to have it all in one go. To get a pulse of Melbourne's thriving culture, opt for the Ports and Docklands Cruise. Cruise along the World Congress & Trade Centre, Crown Entertainment Complex, and the shipping docks for an hour.

For a serene experience that's slightly more relaxing (it's all about parks, gardens, and recreation), pick the 1hr Parks and Gardens Cruise. Pass through various sporting arenas part of the Melbourne & Olympic Parks including the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Rod Laver Arena. Also, see if you can tell that the Herring Island isn't real.

Choices are hard. If you don't want to choose, go for the Melbourne Highlights Cruise to enjoy 2 hours of sailing taking in everything listed below. Additionally, this cruise brings you onboard commentary so you're perfectly aware of everything you see.

Routes

Ports and Docklands Cruise
Southgate Arts & Leisure Precinct
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
19th Century sailing ship “Polly Woodside”
Crown Entertainment Complex
World Congress & Trade Centre
Bolte Bridge & Westgate Bridge
Shipping Channels and dock area
Docklands and Docklands Stadium
Melbourne CBD views
Parks and Gardens Cruise
Federation Square
Royal Botanic Gardens
Government House
Melbourne & Olympic Parks
Herring Island
Melbourne Highlights Cruise
All landmarks covered in both of the cruises above.

Know Before You Go

What's not allowed

Guests appearing intoxicated may not be permitted onboard.

Accessibility

The cruise is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Additional information

Children will have to remain seated at all times during the cruise.
Ensure you check-in at the ticket kiosk 15 minutes before departure.
Australian citizens enjoy reduced prices with concession tickets. Please bring your valid IDs.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.