Countdown 2008 on the Yarra River in Melbourne! This is your ticket to the center stage of Melbourne's New Year's Eve celebrations with fabulous food, drinks and non-stop entertainment on board a decorated cruiser. Enjoy spectacular views of the fireworks at midnight - get closer than anyone else.

New Year's Eve Party Cruise - Gold Package:

• Savories upon boarding
• Extensive Gourmet Stand Up Fork Buffet, including an assortment of white and red meats and seafood platters
• Premium Red and White Wines, Heavy and Light Beer, Sparkling Wine, Soft Drinks and Orange Juice
• Selection of basic spirits
• 4.5 hour cruise along the Yarra River (8:30pm - 1:00am)
• Superior views of New Year fireworks at midnight (we'll get you as close as we can!)
• Enjoy the decorated cruiser and dance on water to the sounds of your DJ
• Convenient central Melbourne departure and return from Southgate

 New Year's Eve Party Cruise - Silver Package:

• Savories upon boarding
• Extensive Gourmet Stand Up Fork Buffet, including an assortment of white and red meats
• Australian Red and White Wines, Heavy and Light Beer, Sparkling Wine, Soft Drinks and Orange Juice
• Selection of basic spirits
• 4.5 hour cruise along the Yarra River (8:30pm - 1:00am)
• Superior views of New Year fireworks at midnight (we'll get you as close as we can!)
• Enjoy the decorated cruiser and dance on water to the sounds of your DJ
• Convenient central Melbourne departure and return from Federation Wharf
  

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Wednesday December 31, 2008

Departure Point:

• The "Gold Package" cruise departs from Southgate. You must meet the cruise Southbank Promenade. Go to Southgate Arts and Leisure precinct landing Berth 5 the blue Melbourne River Cruises ticket booth.
• The "Silver Package" cruise departs from Federation Wharf located below Federation Square.

You will be required to call and confirm exact departure time and details 48 hours prior to New Years Eve 2008. All contact details are provided upon confirmation.

Departure Time:

Board at 8:10pm for an 8:30pm departure

Return details:

The cruise returns to original point of departure at approx. 1:00am

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick up not available

Itinerary:

Selection of Savories upon boarding

Decorated Cold Platters

• Seafood platter (Gold Package only)
• Selection of specialty smoked meats with melon
• Chicken fillets served with French mayonnaise
• Roasted porterhouse served with a seeded mustard sauce
• Decorated ham on the bone
• Mediterranean antipasto platter
• Whole baked decorated fish served with dill mayonnaise
• Japanese sushi platter with wasabi mustard

Salads

• Seasonal selection of freshly made salads

Bread

• A basket of freshly baked crusty bread

Dessert

• A selection of home made cakes

Freshly brewed Coffee and Tea

Extracts from sample menu subject to change without notice and depending on tour chosen.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• 2008 New Year's Eve Party Cruise on the Yarra River (4.5 hours) - Gold and Silver Package
• Savories upon boarding
• Gourmet Stand Up Fork Buffet including seafood platter (Gold Package)
• Gourmet Stand Up Fork Buffet excluding seafood platter (Silver Package)
• Premium Red and White Wines, Beer, Champagne, soft drinks and orange juice (Gold Package)
• Australian Red and White Wines, Beer, soft drinks and oranage juice (Silver Package)
• Superior views of fireworks at midnight
• Dance on water to the sounds of your DJ
• Southgate departure and return (Gold Package)
• Federation Wharf departure and return (Silver Package)
• Decorated Cruiser
• Australian Goods and Service Tax (GST)

Exclusions:

• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Sit down table service dinner

Additional Info:

• This cruise must be booked at least 48 hours in advance
• Confirmation for this cruise will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• Cruise is operated in English unless otherwise stated
• Accessing the boat is easy - you will need to go down some stairs but it is no more difficult than getting off and on a bus
• Dress Code: Dress to Impress!
Wheelchair Access:
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.

Terms and Conditions:

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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