River Gardens Melbourne Sightseeing Cruise
Overview
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1 hour
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Cruise up Melbourne's famous Yarra River and enjoy the sights of Melbourne's scenic gardens, parklands and famous sporting arenas. This one-hour sightseeing cruise is a wonderful chance to view the scenic river gardens and Herring Island.
Beverages & Snacks available to purchase
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking
Cruise duration times and direction are approximate and subject to change, often due to tides and river traffic.
The boat is completely enclosed and windowed so that passengers won't be subject to the elements.
Restroom available on board
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Cruise Highlights include: • Princes Bridge • The Royal Botanic Gardens • The Governor's residence • The Lexus Centre - Home of Collingwood (Aussie Rules Team) • Herring Island • National Tennis Center • Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) • Olympic Park • Victorian Arts Center • Stunning city views Onboard Facilities: • Complimentary tea and coffee • Informative commentary • Large panoramic windows • Alfresco sun decks • Comfortable onboard amenities (restrooms) • PLEASE NOTE: There are no tables onboard for dining
What‘s Included
Complimentary tea and coffee
Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
River Garden Cruise
River Garden Melbourne Cruise: The River Garden Melbourne Cruise includes: Complimentary tea/coffee
Reviews
193 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Relaxing way to spend an...
Kathryn T,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Relaxing way to spend an hour Inside so doesn’t matter the weather Can also sit outside History of Melbourne great
A relaxing, informative...
Rene P,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A relaxing, informative experience with friendly staff. The weather played along excellently. Loved it!👌
Cruising the Yarra
Kate B,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Relaxing cruise. Lots of information about Melbourne’s history. Weather was great and it made for a great experience.
Very pleasant not...
Una F,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very pleasant not expensive. River beautiful. We were lucky with the weather so that made it extra special
O for Awesome
Renata M,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome and relaxing way to bond with my bro from Brisbane Redbank yeaaah!!! It reminded me of the deep sea fishing boat I worked on 🤩 thankyou for this experience
Poor Customer Service Ruined the Experience
Jay H,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Extremely disappointing customer service at the ticket counter. The female staff member wearing a straw hat and glasses was dismissive from the beginning, I said ‘good morning’ and received no response. Instead, she made sarcastic comments out loud, including remarks questioning why customers weren’t saying ‘Merry Christmas’, as if everyone is obligated to celebrate or express the holiday in the same way. This felt inappropriate and uncomfortable. She then went on to complain to us about internal work issues, such as not having enough information or equipment available, which had nothing to do with customers and should not have been shared. When I politely asked about the tea and coffee included in the ticket, the response was patronising and sarcastic, as if asking a basic question was unreasonable. This interaction completely ruined our Boxing Day mood. Customers should not be spoken down to, pressured into holiday expectations, or made to feel unwelcome. A real shame, as the cruise itself had the potential to be enjoyable.
Nothing to see in this so...
Simranjit S,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Nothing to see in this so called cruise, spend your time and money in something else, thank me later
Relaxing family day out
Q2922UNjaninew,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely relaxing Boxing Day tour on the Yarra River with my kids and grandkids. Excellent service and facilities, we loved the information provided about all the landmarks we passed.
Pleasant river cruise experience
Kate B,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Lovely person in the office, very kind and welcoming, and great crew. Good boat, comfortable, and nice to have the option of refreshments on board. The "live" commentary wasn't really live - recorded information not always absolutely coordinated with the features. And to be really honest, the landscape up-river isn't all that exciting. Would probably opt for the down-river cruise next time. Pretty good value for money overall, though, and a pleasant, relaxing experience at the end of a busy day of sightseeing.
Pleasant
Nikki S,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Pleasant trip. Good commentary. Two bad things were, some things that were pointed out weren’t actually visible and I was left wondering where they were. And the coffee was absolutely terrible. But it was a nice way to spend an hour
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