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Yarra River Cruises
Experience the magic of Melbourne's Yarra River with the luxurious cruise tickets. Relax, unwind and take in the stunning city views!
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Phillip Island Cruises
Migrating whales, dolphins breaching the surface, unusual rock formations, coastal bird watching, and the calm, glittering sea — all of these wonderful experiences await you on a Phillip Island cruise. Indulge in seal, dolphin, and whale watching, take a journey around Cape Woolamai, and enjoy a spectacular sunset at sea with our collection of Phillip Island cruises.
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Williamstown Ferry Tickets
Take a scenic journey on a ferry ride from Melbourne to Williamstown that offers breathtaking views of the Melbourne skyline and its iconic landmarks. Discover art galleries, museums, historical sites and the vibrant cultural scene of Williamstown with a hassle-free ferry journey from Melbourne.
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Spirit of Melbourne Cruise
Want a night to remember? The Spirit of Melbourne gourmet dinner cruise is your perfect pick. See the city light up as you float down the Yarra River. Tuck into a tasty 4-course dinner with all the drinks you want.
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- A unique, highly recommended experience to try in Melbourne is a cruise. With several popular cruise destinations such as the Yarra River and Phillip Island, tourists and locals alike look for a relaxing time on a cruise. During a city cruise, soak in Melbourne's wonderful skyline, while on cruises outside the city at locations such as the Bass Strait, Tasmanian Sea, and the Coral Sea, not only are you completely immersed in nature, but can enjoy activities such as watching seals, dolphins, and whales.
- The main boarding point for cruises in Melbourne is Station Pier. Southbank Promenade is the main boarding point along the Yarra River, while at Phillip Island, the Esplanade Cowes jetty is where most cruises depart from. The accurate location will be on your confirmed ticket.
- The top cruise options in Melbourne are:
- Phillip Island Dolphin & Whale Cruise: A 3-hour cruise along Phillip Island’s picturesque coastline and Cape Woolamai cliffs where you will be greeted by Humpback, Southern Right Whales, and playful dolphins.
- Phillip Island Seal Watching Cruise: Catch the sight of thousands of seals at one of Australia's largest colonies of Fur Seals at the lap of your 2-hour cruise along Phillip Island along with a hot beverage.
- The Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise: A perfect way to experience Melbourne's iconic landmarks by night. The cruise provides a four-course dinner with vegetarian options and lets you cruise across Melbourne at your own leisure.
- Wilsons Prom Full-Day Cruise with Lunch: A 9-hour cruise day along with the Wilsons Promontory lighthouse and glide under Skull Rock, while you enjoy tea, snacks, lunch, a walk to the Refuge Cove, a visit to Kanowna Island seal colony, and more.
- River Gardens: 1 Hour Up River Cruise: 1-hour of cruising across the Yarra River, Federation Square, the Government House, Royal Botanic Gardens, Olympic Parks, AAMI Park, and Herring Island
- On a city cruise along the Melbourne River, you can see attractions such as: Eureka Skydeck Royal Botanical Gardens Crown Casina Melbourne CBD Dockland Stadium Herring Island
- The cruise you opt for can depend on various factors such as time available, budget, meal preferences, occasion and more. A sightseeing cruise is ideal for those on a budget, looking to catch a unique view of popular attractions and experiences around. From the Eureka Skydeck on a city cruise to admiring glimpses of seals, dolphins and whales, sightseeing cruises offer a memorable tourist experience. If budget is not a criteria and you have time on your schedule, a dinner cruise is ideal. Over the course of 2-4 hours, indulge in delicious multi-course meals under the clear sky and enjoy the surrounding landscape as it serves as the perfect backdrop for your evening.
- You can go for a sightseeing experience cruise during the day if you want to see sea animals such as dolphins, seals or whales. Day cruises are best experienced in cooler months between April to October to avoid the hot sun. Similarly, dinner cruises or evening sightseeing cruise are also best experienced during the cooler months. During the summer months of November to March, you can go for dinner cruises since the harsh heat would not be bothersome due to the cool sea breeze during evenings.
- Sightseeing cruises generally last between 60-90 minutes, depending on the cruise type and location. Dinner cruises extend up between 2-4 hours. The exact timings would be mentioned on your confirmed ticket.
- Yes, several cruises in Melbourne include live commentary from either the captain or an on-board guide. Throughout the duration of your cruise, your guide will inform you about the city, all the attractions around, sea creatures around, common trees, and more.
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Carolyn
Australia
We loved learning about the history of different parts of the Yarra,it was very informative.Loved our female skipper,she was amazing to watch how she manoeuvred the boat into various places and we loved her commentary,she was witty !!!
Meena
Australia
Enjoyed the cruise. However due to high tide only could one way for 1 hour. Manager said has out request through for partial refund to headout. Expecting this back
Akshay
India
The ease of booking was vey good. Quality of cruise was good.
The audio is very poor. It should be heard to understand what is happening and which aites are we visiting.
Anne
Australia
My granddaughter had a voucher she wished to utilise on a Yarra cruise. The cruise was well patronised and the driver's commentary was excellent. The voucher was not recognised in the on line booking system and neither was my senior's card so that was costly and disappointing. Having promised this holiday treat, I delivered and enjoyed our outing together.
Sarah
Australia
The seal cruise was incredible!! Hundreds of seals!! I've been to the Nobbies multiple times, and knew seal rock was right there, but the seals were invisible to the naked eye, from shore. So glad we decided to take this cruise. Highly recommend! And the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable!
Birgit
Germany
Got to be very close to the seals and spent a good amount of time there watching them.
On the way back we got to see dolphins and the cruise stopped and got back a bit late without a rush. Great service!
Vernon
A great sunny day we unfortunately didn't see any whales but lots of dolphins some seals and two lots of penguins staff were great with the kids talking to them answered lots of questions. Very happy and enjoyable afternoon our second trip with them
Sharon
Australia
The crew were fantastic. We all loved the cruise. Unfortunately didn't get to see any dolphins or whales but we did see a few seals around. Seeing the view's of the Island from the water was the perfect way to end our day of sightseeing on the island