Highlights of Melbourne Cruise

Melbourne, Australia

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.

You'll get a new perspective on Melbourne from your Yarra River cruise. Accompanied by informative commentary that brings the past alive with historical details about Melbourne's original settlement by the port. Have your camera ready on your Yarra River cruise as you'll want to capture the city views and gardens you'll pass along the way.

Downriver highlights:

• Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct
• Crown Entertainment Complex
• World Congress Center and Trade Center
• Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Center
• Docklands
• West Gate Bridge
• 19th-century sailing ship Polly Woodside

• Princes Bridge
• Royal Botanic Gardens
• The Governor's residence
• Herring Island
• National Tennis Center
• Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
• Olympic Park
• Victorian Arts Center spire

USD $28.68

Review by: Katherine C	April 2012
A very relaxing time and excellent outing.. Glad we were able to change the day as Yarra was flooding and tides very high .. Think we were the last boat under the bridges for the weekend...Super crew!!!

Review by: Vivien O	April 2012
Enjoyed the commentary and seeing the city from the river

Review by: Vicki M	March 2012
Had a great cruise to Williamstown....very informative info along the way. Would recommend this trip to anyone coming to Melbourne from other states or overseas.

Review by: doug m	March 2012
same as above

Review by: doug m	March 2012
good commentry by staff just very hard to hear

Review by: Leighann C	February 2012
Fantasic day, Great weather, Cruise was fantastic, The only downfall would be the smell of cigarette smoke from staff and passengers up the back, if you didnt like the smell of cigarette smoke , then sitting in the open up the back is not an option

Review by: O C B	January 2012
Good cruise - better to sit inside a bit smelly/noisy outside. Watch teh tides as that can effect wether you can do the full tour on teh one day - bit of a pain. Nice river cruise.

Review by: cancan14	January 2012
The cruise is a bit boring to be honest as there is not that much to see, especially the cruise which takes you away from ther CBD.

Review by: Dean B	January 2012
We did the A+B cruise. There was some confusion at the berth as to which boat we were suppose to be on. There is also about 20 minutes wait between each cruise. The cruise down river was longer and more informative. Our cruise upriver seemed very short, it was cut short due to the company using a larger, air-conditioned boat, but it really felt very short. Overall our visitors enjoyed the cruise/s, a nice way to see the Melbourne skyline.

Review by: Joanna Y	January 2012
One of the easiest ways to tour around Melbourne CBD.

Review by: natasha m	January 2012
Very relaxing and informative.

Review by: Margaret D	December 2011
Overall it was good. The only thing we didn't like was the fact we couldn't hear the captin very clearly, when he was telling us of the citys highlights. It was all just one big mumble,

Review by: Martin C	November 2011
The first trip was informative with great local intel, good humor for staff and helpful.

Review by: John M	September 2011
Relaxing and enjoyabk=le

Review by: Vicki C	September 2011
We had a beautiful day for doing the tour and the attendents were very helpful and talked of the history and the changes of Melbourne on the Yarra. Would recommend this to others to see Melbourne from a different angle.

Review by: Cathy M	August 2011
Excellent

Review by: Julie C	August 2011
There were four of us on the cruise, ranging from early twenties, to early seventies, and we all had a good time. Crew were very friendly and information and cruise was very relaxing way to see Melbourne from the Yarra River. Excellent value for money.

Review by: Neil R k	June 2011
We all found this tour extremely helpful and the staff were very informative. We certainly would recommend this tour.

Review by: Kui Hong H	June 2011
Overall quite satisfying except that the duration of the cruise too short. One and the half to two hours will be good.

Review by: Leigh H	May 2011
Very pleasant and informative. Our Canadian visitors loved it.

Review by: Reg B	March 2011
Enjoyed the river cruise with the informative commentary. Saw Melbourne in a whole new way. Had a thoroughly enjoyable chat with Ashlee (who also took our group's photo) while waiting for the tour to start. Well done!

Review by: Christine B	March 2011
Highly recommended must do - also very friendly and helpful staff thanks :)

Review by: Mrs S E F	March 2011
Great crew, interesting commentary, relaxing way to spend a couple of hours on the Yarra. Well worth the price. Thank you.

Review by: Elizabeth C	March 2011
We took overseas visitors and we were all very impressed with the commentary and the whole trip. Well done! We will certainly keep this in mind when we have more overseas visitors.

Review by: Matthew P	March 2011
the staff were really good at their job.

Review by: Alba L. F	February 2011
We thoroughly enjoyed the City Cruise on the Yara River, even though it was raining. The Captain and assistant were tremendous. Melbourne is a beautiful city! We would love to go back there again for a longer time, as we spent only 2 days there this time.

Review by: Geoff P	January 2011
Slow paced river cruise was ideal. Onboard commentary from the Captain was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyable way to fill in a few hours and see the sights.

Review by: Chris B	January 2011
Cruise ws good as was the captain however the pre-departure admin was obviously rushed and uncertain with one staff member not sure what to do and the other overworked trying to do too many things at once. Due to tide problems we were put on a cruise we did not want to go on.

Review by: EPAC SALARY S	January 2011
Enjoyable trips. Would be a good idea to let customers know that they may have to do the trip over a couple of days. If there is a high tide then the boats can only do the up-river leg of the trip. You then need to return at another time to do the down river part of the journey.

Review by: Chris H	November 2010
Was a great cruise, very relaxing and informative. However on the website it says and i quote Vehicles are collapsible wheelchair accessible, however the driver is unable to assist passengers boarding and disembarking due to insurance regulations. The boat that i went on was no way wheelchair accessible. The captain wanted to send me at the front of the boat, but i wouldnt hear the commentary. I said no way this was an anniversary present. Anyway in the end they helped me on the boat.

Review by: Debbie J	November 2010
The cruise its self was great with great info provided regarding local surroundings up and down river, however there was a problem with the times stated on form which were changed as soon as I checked in. Then an even bigger problem due to tides delayed the trip for an hour and a half mid trip which when on limited time is not good. But delay understandable. Didn't spoil trip for me, just inconvenient time wise.

Review by: Patricia B	October 2010
10.30am cruise was cancelled. went on the 11.00am cruise which travelled only one way, the other 50% of the cruise was cancelled due to high water levels. no refund was offered. Boat was scruffy with torn seats, it was self service tea, no coffee, limited milk no biscuits etc. on board staff were great.

Review by: Anonymous	August 2010
The cruise was a nice relaxing way to see the city and dock lands.

Review by: Anonymous	July 2010
OK trip!

Review by: Gustavo S, Australia	May 2010
The cruise was fantastic. The captain was so knowledgeable and interesting, I have lived in Melbourne all my life an I we learnt so much more about Melbourne and the Yarra. Many thanks.

Review by: Beverley M, Australia	March 2010
A great day out. There were 6 of us. The commentary was excellent and very relaxing. With tea, coffee provided. The break of 30 minutes between the upstream ride and downstream ride can work out to your benefit, giving you time to freshen up and maybe have a light snack at the many eating places close by. If you are looking to entertain friends or have a day out in the city, why not go on a river cruise? I hope to go again soon to entertain our friends at Easter.

Review by: Lynette M, Australia	March 2010
A good value way to spend a few hours. If you have never been to Melbourne or even if you have, you get a good commentary about different landmarks around the Yarra.

Review by: John B	March 2010
A great day out. There were 6 of us. The commentary was excellent and very relaxing. With tea, coffee provided. The break of 30 minutes between the upstream ride and downstream ride can work out to your benefit, giving you time to freshen up and maybe have a light snack at the many eating places close by. If you are looking to entertain friends or have a day out in the city, why not go on a river cruise? I hope to go again soon to entertain our friends at Easter.

Review by: Nicole W, Australia	February 2010
My husband, brother and sister-in-law were given this trip by our parents. We thoroughly enjoyed it so much we are going back in to do it again with our children. Thankyou very much.

Review by: NICOLE W	February 2010
My husband, brother and sister-in-law were given this trip by our parents. We thoroughly enjoyed it so much we are going back in to do it again with our children. Thankyou very much.

Review by: Joan R, Australia	January 2010
The cruise along the Yarra was calm and the staff obliging and informative when giving us information of the history of the Yarra and the establishment of Melbourne, which is needed as a tourist. However, to improve the service, updated seating and offering of biscuits or purchase of sandwiches would assist during the 2 hour cruise. We were not aware of the change to go up river and could not purchase food. Even premade sandwiches as there is a kitchen and refrigeration could also see more profit for the cruise company. Even a projection of events in Melbourne for the travellors would assist tourism.

Review by: Sarah F, United Kingdom	December 2009
Fortunately I picked a bright sunny day, so the water was calm and the view excellent. I did an up-river and a down-river cruise and both were excellent. Nice leisurely pace and lots to see. Captain's commentry was great, he was knowledgeable and amusing.

Review by: Anonymous, Australia	December 2009
Excellent trip,particularly downstream. Only marred at the last minute by a black sky and thunderstorm.

Review by: Edwina H, Australia	November 2009
very good cruise . i think you may need to up grade for airconditioning in the warm months, espacially for senior visitors.

Review by: Ron H, Australia	May 2009
The cruise downstream gave a very comprehensive coverage of the city, docklands, and harbour areas. The upstream trip was a peaceful cruise through parklands and sporting facilities, also showing some expensive suburban homes. Complete with excellent commentary, the two cruises gave a good introduction to the attractive city of Melbourne.

Review by: Kate V, Australia	February 2009
It was very interesting and worth doing. I would recommend to others to do if they haven't been to Melbourne before.

Review by: John S, United Kingdom	November 2008
Worth doing, person at check in suggested an equal cost alternative that seemed to be better value and which we took.

Review by: Maurie K, Australia	August 2008
A trip well worth doing in Melbourne. Well organised, fabulous captain/commentator, comfortable boat. Saw the city from a wonderful perspective.

Review by: Anonymous, Australia	August 2008
Good experience. Very good commentary.

Review by: Edel M, Australia	July 2008
A great way to see a lot of Melbourne in a short time, ideal for those who want to cram a lot into a city break.