41 reviews of Melbourne City and Williamstown Ferry Cruise

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4 star rating: Recommended

Reviewed by Winifred M, Australia, December 2009

Melbourne City and Williamstown Ferry Cruise

4 star rating: Recommended

Reviewed by Anonymous, November 2009

nice trip down the river. not much to do in williams town but was quite relaxing.

4 star rating: Recommended

Reviewed by Cherelle P, Australia, August 2009

When we arrived, we were told that the cruise would not go ahead without at least six people. At the time, only three of us were waiting. Luckily another couple turned up, and they agreed to go ahead with five people. Not sure if you are aware of this restriction, but might want to add it somewhere in your information.

4 star rating: Recommended

Reviewed by Lyn F, Australia, May 2009

Great views of the city, comfortable ride, accommodating personnel. Made for a pleasant day.

4 star rating: Recommended

Reviewed by Lawrence C, Australia, January 2009

A really pleasant cruise. The commentary was well-pitched and informative but not overdone.

4 star rating: Recommended

Reviewed by Vanessa G, Australia, July 2008

Enjoyed our trip on the Yarra River to Williamstown. The captain was very entertaining and gave a fabulous commentary.

4 star rating: Recommended

Reviewed by Anonymous, March 2008

We took some German visitors who enjoyed it. But for us long time Melbourne residents it was also very good. You get views of the docks and the harbors that you cant get any other way. Plus, Williamstown is a very good place to wander around.

4 star rating: Recommended

Reviewed by Rebecca S, Australia, January 2008

The cruise itself is fantastic. Very relaxing. Williamstown is a great little spot to just wander around and poke in stores. The ferry drivers range in ability but are not that pivotal to the experience. The service running times are inconsistent, though. We called that morning to check times and were told one thing but when we got to the dock it was completely different. We should have had two hours in Williamstown according to the information given to us that morning, but when we got there at lunchtime we instead had to kill an hour at the dock and only ended up with forty minutes in Williamstown, as they were not running the services as quoted. It meant we were very short on for time at Williamstown and, as we were on holiday, we did not have time to reschedule to another day or time. This was disappointing.

4 star rating: Recommended

Reviewed by Bev R, Australia, September 2007

It was a good cruise.

4 star rating: Recommended

Reviewed by Allvin S, Australia, March 2007

Very interesting, tour leader was good.

3 star rating: Worth doing

Reviewed by dat402, March 2013

One way to get out in the suburbs for a day and view Melbourne from a distance.

3 star rating: Worth doing

Reviewed by Michael F, February 2013

Great trip from Southbank to Williamstown and back. Scenery worth the trip and Williamstown very interesting. The river boat was OK - pretty old but comfortable enough for short trip. Attitude of the rude Melb River Cruises staff member at the wharf was a turn off. Will not book through them again.

3 star rating: Worth doing

Reviewed by jean m a, April 2012

The commentary regarding the history of Melb and the rivers/docks was excellent. We didn't go down the river in the kind of boat that featured in the ad!!! and the boat back was very basic and crowded.

3 star rating: Worth doing

Reviewed by Kevin L, February 2012

just another ferry ride, nothing special ie no commentary.It was interesting to see Melbourne and the Yarra from a water perspective

3 star rating: Worth doing

Reviewed by amanda l, May 2011

Booking was easy but it was difficult to speak to anyone in Australia to clarify our trip prior to arriving in Melbourne.
On the day for our journey it was a little frustrating trying to get staff to confirm a return time from Williamson all the passengers had been told different times.
Then standing and waiting on the dock for an extra 20mins in the sun (not Viators fault) was very unfortunate for many elderly people waiting with us on Anzac day.
I was also disappointed the phone number provided on the ticket was not available for us to speak to anyone on the day, not even a recorded message to say no-one was available to take my call.
However the staff were informed and friendly.We would use your service again.

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