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The 4 Melbourne River Cruises That Earn Their Price

4 tours  ·  from $28 a head

The 4 best melbourne river cruises you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Melbourne: 2-Hour City Highlights River Cruise - Finding Berth No 2 at Southgate
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Melbourne: 2-Hour City Highlights River Cruise

1.2-Hour City Highlights River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,804 reviews · 2 hours · from $49Our pick

Cruise upstream and downstream from Southgate with GPS-triggered English commentary, passing Docklands, Southbank, the MCG, Olympic Park, Herring Island, and the Botanic Gardens. You get indoor seating, an open back deck, tea and coffee, and a practical city overview for $49.

“Value for Money, You Should take Down Stream and Up Stream as well”

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Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River - A four-course meal with an unusually broad drinks list
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Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River

2.Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,470 reviews · from $139

Board at Southbank Promenade at 7:30 pm for about three hours on the Yarra River. You’ll pass Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, Rod Laver Arena, and the Royal Botanic Gardens while enjoying four courses, Australian wine, beer, bubbly, spirits, dessert, cheese, and port. Seating may be aboard the Yarra Countess or Yarra Empress.

“excellent experience! very very atentive staff! me and my wife enjoyed evey moment! good food and appropiate drinks. 5 stars… clear!”

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Melbourne: Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise - What you see during the one-hour route
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Melbourne: Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise

3.Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 889 reviews · 1 hour · from $28Best value

Cruise from Federation Wharf through central Melbourne for one hour, with live English commentary on the Eureka Tower, Royal Botanic Gardens, Southbank, bridges, and city history. Tea and coffee are included, while snacks and alcoholic drinks cost extra. Guides such as Gilbert, Paul, Pete, and Bridgette have been praised for friendly delivery.

“There wasn’t really a guide in the cruise but the staff in the boat was very helpful for boarding, safety rules, off boarding. The boat is well equipped and the speed is just right to really enjoy the scenery. A great experience when visiting Melbourne”

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Melbourne: Electric Picnic Boat Rental on the Yarra River - What the route feels like from the water
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Melbourne: Electric Picnic Boat Rental on the Yarra River

4.Electric Picnic Boat Rental on the Yarra River

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 209 reviews · 1 - 3 hours

Take the helm of a Danish-designed electric picnic boat on Melbourne’s Yarra River. No boat license or experience is required, and staff explain the controls before you leave. Bring your own picnic and drinks, then cruise privately for one to three hours with up to eight people.

“It was a very nice ride also along the australian open. The boat had a loot of space and the introduction was very easy to understand.”

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