Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River
Overview
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3 hours
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What could be a more memorable way to enjoy a meal in Melbourne than a gourmet dinner cruise along the Yarra River? Watch the city light up during this 3-hour cruise and enjoy Melbourne's noted fine dining in the comfort of a floating restaurant. Sip wine, beer and spirits while you admire the changing vistas of the city skyline and pass by waterfront parks and attractions.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Not wheelchair access
Please advise if you are joining together with another pre-existing booking
What To Expect
Your Melbourne dinner cruise starts at Southbank Promenade on the southern side of the Yarra River. Hop aboard the Spirit of Melbourne — your fully enclosed floating restaurant — and set off up the river. As you cruise along the Yarra, admire the lights of the city and pass by waterfront attractions like Flinders Station, Federation Square, the Royal Botanic Gardens, AAMI Park, Rod Laver Arena and Riverside Park. Your 4-course dinner is prepared by expert chefs and matched with premium Australian wines. While you dine, enjoy attentive service and the lively yet romantic atmosphere. Choose from a variety of beverages such as beer, spirits, and red, white or sparkling wine, and end your meal with a glass of port or a liqueur. Your unique dinner experience ends when you return to Southbank Promenade. **The Cruising Restaurant may sometimes operate on the Yarra Countess and the Yarra Empress, depending on demand, weather, major events, river closures, and tides** ** Valentines Weekend - $220 per adult**
Sample Menu
starter
Entree Tasting Platter
- Lamb Kofta served with minted yoghurt (GF) - Peking Duck on a bed of garden salad (GF) - Seafood Cocktail dressed in a creamy seafood sauce (GF)
starter
Ratatouille Filo Parcel
Served with goats cheese and salad(V)
main
Chargrilled Chicken Breast
with a porcini mushroom cream sauce, served with potato and seasonal vegetables (GF)
main
Blue Eye Fish Fillet
Blue eye fish fillet baked in parchment with cherry tomatoes, kipfler potatoes and black garlic butter
main
Chargrilled Beef Eye Fillet
with a port wine jus, served with potato and vegetables (GF)
main
Portuguese Lamb Shank
served upon mash potato with a confit of vegetables (GF)
main
Whole Baby Pumpkin filled
with a stir fry of seasonal vegetables and quinoa, topped with cheese (V) (GF)
main
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna
with a bechamel sauce served with potato gratin & seasonal vegetables (V)
dessert
Dessert & Cheese Tasting Platter is pre-selected consisting of:
• Selection of Mini Desserts • Australian Cheeses, dried fruit and nuts served with crackers
Options
Chicken Main Course
Chargrilled Chicken Breast with a porcini mushroom cream sauce, served with potato and seasonal vegetables
Vegetarian Main Course
Whole Baby Pumpkin filled with a stir fry of seasonal vegetables and quinoa, topped with melted cheese (V) (GF)
Blue Eye Fish Main Course
Blue Eye Fish Fillet : Blue eye fillet baked in parchment with cherry tomatoes, kipfler potatoes and black garlic butter
Lamb Main Course
Portuguese Lamb Shank on a base of mash potato with a confit of vegetables (GF)
Beef Main Course
Chargrilled eye fillet served with seasonal vegetables and green peppercorn sauce(GF)
What‘s Included
4-course dinner (Main choice at check out)
Beer, wine, soft drinks, premium spirits and liqueurs
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Reviews
1,516 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous night
Belinda K,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a last minute decision to undertake the dinner cruise. So pleased with our decision. Could not fault the food or the service. Staff were very friendly and so helpful. Fabulous night. Would highly recommend.
What a fantastic way to...
Dennis K,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00What a fantastic way to experience Melbourne! The dinner cruise along the Yarra River offered stunning views of the city skyline, especially as the lights reflected off the water after sunset. The atmosphere was relaxed and elegant, making it perfect for a special night out.
Dinner cruise.
Paul W,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely awesome. Food was excellent and the captain and crew were very friendly. A must do. Can't recommend high enough.
Waste of time and money
Lockie F,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Felt like an RSL on the water. What an absolute waste of money. No view of anything. Food was average. Never again
Excellent !!!
X1903DCgeorgev,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything About this was excellent !! Food was amazing 10 out of 10! Staff very friendly Service amazing !
Great fun!
D4531LEkarenw,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great food and service. Could have had a bit more heating on the boat we were on.
Quiet, pleasant experience
wxman2017,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pleasant evening river cruise on the Yarro River. Great views of the city. Leisurely dinner with first class service and excellent food. Wide variety of beverages.
OK but nothing memorable
Barry S,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Enjoyable but not memorable. The service was superb and the 4 course dinner fine. I went at night time and there was nothing to see. The banks of the Yarra River at night lack character and lights. The food, as much alcohol as you can drink and the service make the price reasonable. It was a boring evening overall.
Great night out
Ruth F,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very enjoyable, relaxing dinner cruise on the Yarra river. Exceptional staff, very attentive, food delicious, drinks free flowing, amazing city lights, would highly recommend.
Very poor communication
Annie H,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00I can only leave my review based on the communication level for the tour company, not the actual tour itself. We left our hotel with what should have been plenty of time to get to the meeting point. What we didn't know, because we're not from here, is there was a local sporting event that was going on that evening, which made all of the trains delayed. With all the transportation delays, we arrived at the meeting point less than 5 minutes after the departure time. As we were walking up, the boat was pulling away. I reached out to the tour company while stuck on one of the trams, informing them of all the delays, and letting them know we would be a few minutes late. There was no response from the tour company, and they obviously didn't wait. I feel 90% of the people booking excursions like this are going to be tourist, and the tour company should sent out a message if there is going to be a large sporting event in the city that evening so you can properly plan for extra time to arrive. There was no such communication from this company. A refund was requested and rejected.
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