Highlights of Melbourne Cruise
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Cruise the Yarra River and admire Melbourne's spectacular skyline on a two hour narrated city cruise. Your cruise includes both the down and up river routes, encompassing the scenic river gardens and Herring island with the contrasting port and former-industrial Docklands area; giving you an extensive appreciation of the entire Melbourne region.
Beverages & Snacks available to purchase
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note the travel date is only required as an indication within 3 months from booking confirmation date
Unfortunately the vessel is NOT wheelchair accessible. However, passengers in a wheelchair can be accommodated only if they can get on and off the vessel on their own and if the wheelchair is collapsible. The staff are not permitted to assist handicapped persons due to insurance restrictions
The Melbourne Highlights Cruise may include a pause between the two tours and may require switching to a different boat.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Commentary
Drinks (tea and coffee)
Yarra River Cruise
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
What To Expect
Melbourne River Cruises
Embark your cruise from lively Southbank
Yarra River
Cruise along Melbourne's iconic river and learn of the history and culture of one of the world's most livable cities.
Options
Melbourne Highlights
Reviews
697 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
What a waste of time
Mark B,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Do not go on this boring tour, what a waste of time. We had a rubbish seat, no scripted commentary ( boat pilot tried to ad-lib, but failed due to his tainted views on everyone and everything) Talk about milking the public for every $ possible
River and Marina cruise
Annette P,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with great views of the Yarra river and Marina. Child friendly and great experience for those not familiar with Melbourne.
Leisure cruise on the Yarra River
Pamela P,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was enjoyable and informative We did the two hour cruise and found it very interesting and informative
Very good experience. I...
Scott G,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good experience. I thought it was fun and enjoyable and something worthwhile to do for people who like cruises
Ok trip
Lloyd R,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Upstream tour interesting, downstream not so. A little boring to be honest but that's Melbourne. The trip was fine, staff good, service good. Seats on the boat uncomfortable and angles towards the windows.
The tour was only 1 hour...
Nkuli M,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The tour was only 1 hour instead of the 2 hours advertised. Explanation of high tide not enough. Felt short changed.
Nice cruise on the Yarra River.
Karen Q,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The cruise was pleasant and informative. They played a recording as you floated down the river with information about the surrounding area and landmarks.
Yarra experience
Penny J,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Nice to see the city from a different place. The buildings are impresive and diverse. Worth the time.
Worth a go
colinwT7377NH,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The cruise was a good way to see Melbourne and get a different perspective of the city. The commentary was informative and interesting
Waste of time event.
Norman A,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Based on the advertising, I expected to be getting a 2 hour cruse around Melbourne. Instead, what was provided was a trip 1/2 hour north and then back the same way, a half hour break and then the same south—1/2 hour out and back. This was boring and I got out after the first hour legg.
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