Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comHighlights of Melbourne Cruise
based on 28 reviews
Duration: 2 - 2 .5 hours
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Product code: 3013SIGHTAB
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
- Cruises downriver to the port and upriver away from the city
- Opportunities to photograph Melbourne's skyline and port from the water
- Onboard commentary with insights into Melbourne's history
- Panoramic windows provide unparalleled views plus protection from wind or rain
- Sun deck for outdoor river cruising
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Highlights of Melbourne Cruise
Daily
Departure Point:Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct Landing, Lower Promenade, Melbourne
Departure Time: January - April- 10.00am to 2:30pm, departing every 30-minutes
May - September
- 11.00am to 2:00pm, departing every 30-minutes
October - December
- 10.30am to 2:30pm, departing every 30-minutes
Returns to original departure point
- Sightseeing Cruise
- Commentary
- Drinks (tea and coffee)
- Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Food
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Vehicles are collapsible wheelchair accessible, however the driver is unable to assist passengers boarding and disembarking due to insurance regulations
- Please note the travel date is only required as an indication within 3 months from booking confirmation date
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Even though the weather was overcast and a bit cool, we really enjoyed the cruise, especially the informative ... Read more ›
Anonymous, Australia, March 2008
A trip well worth doing in Melbourne. Well organised, fabulous captain/commentator, comfortable boat. ... Read more ›
Maurie K, Australia, August 2008
