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
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.
What‘s Included
4-course dinner (Main choice at check out)
Beer, wine, soft drinks, premium spirits and liqueurs
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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**
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
Baked Barramundi Fillet
cooked with ginger and lime, dressed in a curried coconut veloute’
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
Lamb Main Course
Portuguese Lamb Shank on a base of mash potato with a confit of vegetables (GF)
Barramundi Main Course
Baked barramundi fillet (BAR), cooked with ginger and lime, dressed in a curried coconut veloute, served with wild rice & sea
Beef Main Course
Pan Fried Beef Eye Fillet cooked “medium” with a port wine jus, served with potato and seasonal vegetables (GF)
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)
Reviews
1,436 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It is long 3 hours. The...
Laura H,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It is long 3 hours. The boat drove around the same circle for 3 hours. The trip should be shortened to 2 hours. Tons of food. Could not tell what was on the seafood app. Service was good. Our table was in the middle of the boat. Not sure how some people got a window seat. Casual attire.
Kiwi girls on holiday
Lorraine H,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fantastic way to end our holiday in Melbourne, the food was mouthwatering, service was brilliant. Great value for money. I would definitely do this again. It was one of the highlights of our holiday.
Excellent experience thank you Spirit of Melbourne
Anne C,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Delicious food and excellent service, would definitely come back again We celebrated a Bithday and enjoyed it thoroughly 😀
Highly recommended for small or larger groups, plentiful quality food and drinks
wendyk644,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful dinner cruise with our family group of 6. The quality of the food was excellent, with 4 courses of delicious and plentiful food. Service from Tony was exceptional, thanks Tony. Drinks also flowed freely with plenty of choice. Well done Spirit of Melbourne dinner cruise
Excellent dinner cruise
Mike M,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great food and drink. Staff was very friendly. Did not feel too crowded. Great variety of drinks. Would book again.
Awesome dinner cruise
Michelle H,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The staff were so attentive and friendly. The food was amazing and filling. Everything was wonderful and I would definitely recommend others.
Great experience
Amanda W,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our trip was amazing! Definitely recommend for a group. We had Tony looking after us and he was brilliant!
Anniversary treat
Pioneer23719958992,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I took the dinner cruise with another couple on which we celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary. It was a fabulous night. The meals were delicious, the drinks which are included in the package were flowing, with the staff were very welcoming and regularly checked in and topped us up. Higly recommend this dinner cruise.
Disappointing Cruise
Sue S,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Dinner cruise was disappointing. We had no idea of the surroundings of where we were on the Yarra as there was no one giving any commentary. Most of the time you look out onto darkness so there’s really not much to see. Would be better as a lunch cruise. Food was fine. Staff were very good.
Good service and food
Travel11031789412,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Staff, service and food was really good. A little disappointing the quality of the surroundings. I expected a little more given the high cost. It wasn't really much of a boat cruise as such, no commentary about the trip etc.. may as well have been in a high end restaurant for a lower cost.
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