Spirit of Melbourne Cruise

Treat yourself to the finer things in life: an evening cruise along the Yarra River, yummy food, great drinks, and stunning city views.

The cruise offers a taste of the region's finest produce, including locally cured meats and vegetarian entrees, followed by a main course and desserts.

Polish the meal with beer, premium reds, whites, sparkling wines, and spirits as you tuck into a cheese platter and lip-smacking desserts.

Try to look away from the food and through the glass windows for stunning views of the Federation Square, waterfront precinct, Herring Island, etc.

Fun fact: During the Victorian gold rush in the mid-19th century, the Yarra River was a bustling waterway as thousands of people traveled upstream in search of gold.

As good as a bottomless brunch sounds, it's even better when it's on a 2-hour cruise of the Yarra River, with views just as delicious.

Tuck into an all-you-can-eat brunch featuring yummy veggie and non-vegetarian options, complete with desserts, tea and coffee.

If day-drinking on a cruise is your idea of a sophisticated afternoon, welcome onboard to savor premium reds, whites mimosas, and more.

Now that you've got gram-worthy food pics, top this up with clicks of Melbourne's cityscape and its iconic landmarks all around you as you sail.

Fun fact: The Yarra River, before the infamous gold rush, had water so clean and fresh, that people could drink right off the river. Yum?

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.

For all things nice and icy, visit IceBar Melbourne where everything is made from ice: the furniture, sculptures, the bar – everything.

It's going to be 45 minutes of brrr but cozily – wear your snow cape as you grab a frosty drink and play games like mega Jenga and ice hockey.

Cruise the stunning Yara River to witness Melbourne's best riverside views of skyscrapers, ports, docks, parks, gardens, and sporting arenas.

From the artificial Herring Island and Melbourne Cricket Ground to Docklands Stadium and World Congress and Trade Centre, see them all.

Did you know that between 1916 and 1966, pubs in Melbourne would shut down service at 6 pm? Lights out, not nights out.