Spend an evening on the Yarra River during this Melbourne dinner cruise. As you admire the twinkling city lights reflecting on the water, enjoy a 4-course gourmet meal inclusive of beverages. This fine dining experience includes beer, wine, and spirits, as well as coffee, tea, dessert, port, and a cheese plate. Cruise past attractions like Federation Square and the Royal Botanic Gardens while soaking up the elegant and relaxing atmosphere of the boat.

Travel along the Yarra River on the Spirit of Melbourne on a Melbourne dinner cruise
Admire the city’s twinkling skyline as you pass by attractions like Federation Square, Flinders Station, and the Royal Botanic Gardens
Enjoy a 4-course gourmet meal and attentive onboard service
Premium wine, bubbly, beer and spirits included

Why Travellers Choose This Tour

This cruise combines sightseeing with an elegant dinner—and the drinks flow freely.

What's Included

Dinner
Beer, wine, soft drinks, premium spirits and liqueurs

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Southbank Promenade, Southbank Promenade, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Southgate Berth 1. Located in front or the Langham Hotel

Departure Time

7:30 PM

Return Details

This activity will end right where it started.

What To Expect

Start your Melbourne dinner cruise at Southbank Promenade, where you board your fully enclosed boat, the Spirit of Melbourne. As your floating restaurant sets off along the Yarra River, take in views of the lit-up city skyline, passing by waterfront sights such as Federation Square, Flinders Station, Rod Laver Arena, Riverside Park, and the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Enjoy the romantic atmosphere of the boat while sipping your choice of beer, liquor, red, white or sparkling wine. Prepared by talented chefs and served by attentive staff, your gourmet dinner is paired with premium Australian wines. See the Itinerary for our menu of Australian favorites like lamb, beef, and seafood. After entrée, main course, dessert, and cheese, your luxurious meal culminates with coffee or tea and a glass of port or liqueur.

You are full and relaxed by the time you return to Southbank Promenade to end your cruise.

Please note: You must specify main course at the time of booking. Please add your entrée choices in 'special requirements' field at the time of booking.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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
If wanting to add children please contact us
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travellers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travellers

Operated by Melbourne River Cruises

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 4 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 4 full days before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:Are vegetarian options available during the Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise?

A:Vegetarian selections are available. (Whole Baby Pumpkin filled with a stir fry of seasonal vegetables and quinoa or similar) Please specify in the "Special Requirements" box at checkout if you require the vegetarian option.

Dec. 2021

Q:What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise?

A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival

Q:What is the policy on sanitisation during Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise?

A:The policies on sanitisation are:

Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Q:What is the social distancing policy during Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise?

A:The policy on social distancing is:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Q:What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise?

A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff

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Reviews

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770 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

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Relaxing

Olaf_H, May 2022

The atmosphere is very relaxing us you travel along the Yarra river, with a very nice dinner us the river rolled along..

Had a staggering time back to hotel

errol_S, May 2022

Food was great excellent service would do again and recommend to friends. Probably book for November trip

Great way to see Melbourne at night

Katherine_M, May 2022

The food was amazing. The staff were very attentive and friendly. Would definitely come back. A great way to see Melbourne at night

A great night out

Bruce_M, May 2022

Highly recommend the dinner cruise. The food was great great and the service was excellent. Staff couldn’t have been more attentive. A must when you visit Melbourne.

Fabulous

Rhonda_A, May 2022

The staff were very attentive to all our needs, the food was amazing. The view from the boat was also wonderful

Dinner cruise with nice views.

BharatRatan_S, May 2022

Nice dinner cruise with views. The only bad was we were on the top deck which wasn’t warm enough in cold weather and didn’t have a clear canopy for better visibility.

Great

PenMcEncroe, May 2022

Very good. The food was great. In winter would prefer to be downstairs so you can see through the windows. Will go back in summertime. Love Melbourne

Lovely Cruise

Teresa_T, May 2022

The Food was so delicious. Lamb was so good, falling off the bone. A few of the waiters that served us was friendly and the drinks were coming, on point. My mothers and sisters definitely had a great night. Just needed some music.

Spirit of Melbourne Yarra cruise.

John_C, May 2022

Exceed my expectations. Staff were fantastic, food was amazing and the cruise and scenery was spectacular.

Quality Customer Service

Lynda_R, May 2022

Fantastic, friendly and attentive service. The food was lovely and the entire experience was a great night.

The whole experience was...

Paul_B, Apr 2022

The whole experience was great and the staff and grew where very helpful and very informative and friendly

Good night out for couples

craig_t, Apr 2022

Food is good service is great. Goes for 1hr to long. To long between food drinks is good . Maybe add option to dance

Service exemplified

Rick_G, Apr 2022

From the moment you arrived to the moment you left, the crew and service was absolute. They could not do enough for you.

Easter Dinner cruise

Karen_W, Apr 2022

Travelling with my sister from Darwin who I only see about once per year. We saw a man on board who reminded us of our uncle and he ended up bombing our sister photo!

Bloody awesome

Janise_W, Apr 2022

We had a wonderful time and experience aboard the Spirit of Melbourne. Food & service was outstanding. Service of alcohol was more than one could drink. Ample supply, glasses always full. Well done

Dinner ideas ~ Melbourne

Lisa_P, Apr 2022

Such a wonderful little experience along the river. Fabulous food and atmosphere, loved every moment.

Definitely worth the cost!

Paul_S, Apr 2022

City views where gorgeous and service was excellent. Staff are so friendly and did an awesome job! Food was yum! Only issue was overcooked beef. Thank you guys!

The captain had some...

James_M, Apr 2022

The captain had some cracking one lines in his welcome speech, friendly staff & amazing food. Just wish the seats were a bit higher & more comfortable. Highly recommend for everyone.

What a wonderful night ,...

Sally_S, Apr 2022

What a wonderful night , the staff were so nice , the food was amazing, and an endless supply of drinks , and dining on the river with such magical views , what more could you ask for .

Cruise along the Yarra

Carol_G, Mar 2022

Well organised and the dinner was great. Towards the end of the river the sights were a little disappointing as you were just looking at reeds. Would have been better to see more if the lights of the city all the way along. Great service though and the food was good.

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