Dinner Cruises

Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise with Drinks on Yarra River

Couple on a Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise

3 hours of bliss: sail the Yarra River as you feast on a 4-course dinner with a selection of beverages and unbeatable cityscape views of Melbourne.

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

3-hour Spirit of Melbourne cruise
4-course dinner
Beer, wines, spirits, soft drinks & juice
Tea, coffee & chocolate
Commentary

Itinerary

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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Kelvin

5/5

Oct, 2024

The staff were warm and welcoming with awesome hospitality. The meal and unlimited drinks were great. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing with beautiful view of the city at night. It's definitely worth it as we had a brilliant time.

Malcolm

5/5

Sep, 2024

From the time we boarded until we left the staff were exceptional. Extremely friendly and always right there to top up drinks before your glass was even empty. But it didnt feel like they were hovering. The food was plentiful and very tasty. The seating was not cramped so there was no problem moving around. Very relaxing from the top deck watching the night lights of Melbourne. Had a great experience celebrating my husbands 71st birthday.

Lauren

5/5

Jun, 2024

Had a wonderful time on the Spirit of Melbourne dinner cruise. Location was easy to find, people were shown to their tables quickly and every spot had a great view. Food was delious and staff were very friendly and always asking if you needed anything. The included drinks were always being topped up! Definitely got bang for buck and had a pleasant time.

Ludivine

3/5

Apr, 2024

There was no major issue, but it was very odd to share the desserts (based on the description and price, I assumed that each person was getting smaller pastries and not big ones to share) and to eat the cheese platter after the desserts AND even worse after coffee/tea. It might be an Australian custom, but it is really bad for the stomach and I guess it would be safer to propose to have coffee / tea after the cheese.

Gordana

3/5

Apr, 2024

The actual floating restaurant was nice and food was delicious. This was meant to be scenic tour, however it was dark and there was nothing interesting to see upstream. As a restaurant it was great, but it failed to be a scenic ride.

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Your experience

All things wine, dine, and fine

Swaying gently on the Yarra River awaits the mighty vessel Spirit of Melbourne, at Southbank Promenade, to welcome you onboard. You'll spend the next 3 evening hours eating, drinking, and making merry against an almost poetic backdrop of the Melbourne cityscape. It's not going to be easy to focus on the stunning views of the Royal Botanical Gardens or Riverside Park when there's so much delicious food in front of you.

Spanning 4 courses, each dish is meticulously prepared by top chefs using locally sourced high-quality ingredients. From non-vegetarian delicacies like lamb kofta and barramundi to vegetarian delights including ratatouille filo parcel, there's something for everyone.

Stellar Melbourne skyline

As you eat, don't forget to pause and take a look through the clear glass windows to admire just how pretty Melbourne is. Meanwhile, treat yourself to fine wines, red, white, and sparkling, beer, spirits, orange juice, and soft beverages. Indulge in a yummy cheese platter and adorable mini desserts before you polish it all off with some tea, coffee, port, or liqueur.

Know before you go

Accessibility

The cruise is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

Click here to see the menu.
The dinner menu offers options for vegetarians and special dietary needs. The cruise offers substitutions for vegan, pescatarian, halal, dairy-free, and gluten-free.

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.