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Combo: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Skip-the-line Tickets + Yarra River Cruise

Visitors exploring interactive displays at Sea Life Melbourne aquarium.
Saltwater crocodile in Croc Lair exhibit at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium.
Cruise captain checking tickets of guests on Yarra River sightseeing cruise in Melbourne.
Yarra River sightseeing cruise boat with Melbourne cityscape in the background.

Get skip-the-line entry to SEA LIFE Melbourne and sail the Yarra River to visit Melbourne's top attractions while saving on both experiences.

    • Skip waiting in lines to enter SEA LIFE and meet nurse sharks, stingrays, crocodiles, etc. in their 2.2 million liter Oceanarium home.

    • Get up close with 10,000 underwater species across 12 interactive zones: from fluffy penguins to scary sharks, meet them all.

    • Can't decide between parks and ports? No worries! Choose from 1-hour Yarra River cruises in both directions or a 2-hour cruise that shows you it all!

    • Snap, snap, snap – every bend presents a photo-op: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Royal Botanic Gardens, Federation Square, and many more!

    • Fun fact: Pinjarra is a 65-year-old, 750kg saltwater crocodile (one of Australia's biggest) who lives in SEA LIFE Melbourne.

  • SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

    • Entry to SEA LIFE Melbourne

    Yarra River Cruise

    • 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

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

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    Guests from New Zealand, United States, United Kingdom and over 18 countries have loved this experience
    Anish Anand Singh

    Anish

    4/5

    Apr, 2024

    Simple booking platform with clear embarking instructions. Absolutely amazing cruise to experience Melbourne CBD and surrounds from a different perspective. Exceptional value for money and a 'Must do" experience. πŸ‘πŸ½
    Chris Marchant

    Chris

    4/5

    Oct, 2024

    Informative and a good view of ports and bridges
    Md Muhtasim Momen

    Md

    5/5

    Jun, 2024

    Learned a lot about the dock history of Melbourne
     Nalaka de Silva

    Nalaka

    5/5

    May, 2024

    it's tremendous experience to cruise around the city.
    Ashraf  Amir Assaad

    Ashraf

    5/5

    Apr, 2024

    So nice and informative cruise , staff was great and helpful , cover most of Melbourne attractive sites
  • SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

    Enter the vast oceanarium 10,000+ sea-dwellers call home and get a chance to meet all of them. Navigate a see-through tunnel, catching glimpses of different marine ecosystems along the way. Meet seahorses, penguins, saltwater crocodiles, turtles, snakes, lizards, lungfish, stingrays, starfish, sharks, and more – 10,000 is a huge number indeed. Touch sea stars, shark eggs, and more as you walk through multiple immersive and interactive zones.

    Yarra River Cruise

    Sail the postcard-worthy Yarra River for 2 hours, taking in beautiful parks, skyscrapers, and historic buildings along the way. From the Westgate Bridge and Herring Island to Victoria Docks and Polly Woodside, see everything there is to see in Melbourne's stunning riverside. Pass by Herring Island and see if you can tell whether it's real or not.

    Itinerary

    • Ports and Docklands Cruise Route

    • Southgate Arts & Leisure Precinct

    • Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

    • 19th Century sailing ship β€œPolly 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 Route

    • Federation Square

    • Royal Botanic Gardens

    • Government House

    • Melbourne & Olympic Parks including AAMI Park, Melbourne Arena, Holden Centre, Margaret Court Arena | MCA, Melbourne Cricket Ground | MCG, and Rod Laver Arena

    • Herring Island

    • Melbourne Highlights Cruise Route

    • All landmarks covered in both of the cruises above.

  • Melbourne Aquarium

    Monday10:00 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:00 PM
    Tuesday10:00 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:00 PM
    Wednesday10:00 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:00 PM
    Thursday10:00 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:00 PM
    Friday10:00 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:00 PM
    Saturday09:30 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:00 PM
    Sunday09:30 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:00 PM
  • SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

    Accessibility

    • The venue is accessible by wheelchair and mobility scooters.

    • Guide dogs are welcome.

    • Those with sensory sensitivity will be most comfortable visiting when it's quietest: weekdays after 2 pm (excluding school holidays).

    • Carers and companions with valid carer IDs can accompany disabled guests for free.

    • Few experiences may not be accessible for guests with reduced mobility. Please check the list here.

    Additional information

    • Facilities include noise-canceling headphones, a changing room, and a baby room.

    Melbourne Highlights Cruise

    What's not allowed

    • Guests appearing intoxicated may not be permitted onboard.

    Accessibility

    • The cruise is wheelchair accessible.

    Additional information

    • Tidal changes, weather conditions, and major event days may affect your experience.

    • Children will have to remain seated at all times during the cruise.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the same on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at each redemption point.

    Ticket redemption points

    Melbourne Highlights Cruise

    • Board your cruise at Melbourne River Cruises.

    • Address: Berth 2, Southbank Promenade, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia.

    Get directions to the boarding point

    SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

    • Show your ticket at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.

    • Address: King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia.

    Get directions to the redemption point

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