Highlights of Melbourne Cruise (Central Melbourne)
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.
- 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
Approximately 2 hours.
Cost
Adult (13-64 years): $54, senior (65+ years): $48, child (3-12 years): $27, infant (0-2 years): Free (with lowest price guarantee)
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What's Included
- Commentary
- Drinks (tea and coffee)
- Yarra River Cruise
- No food or drinks are sold on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Departure and return from Berth 2, Southbank Promenade, Southbank.
What to Expect
Take in Melbourne's highlights from a unique vantage point on the scenic Yarra River. Learn about the history of this modern metropolis on a narrated tour as you glide past beautiful gardens, historic buildings, and ultramodern skyscrapers.
Enjoy the sights from your boat's sundeck or through panoramic windows from the inside cabin, where you can enjoy complimentary coffee or tea. At the end of the round-trip journey, you have a wonderful overview of Melbourne's history and layout to help you plan the rest of your time in Victoria's welcoming capital.
Downriver Highlights:
- Docklands
- Crown Entertainment Complex
- West Gate Bridge
- 19th-century sailing ship Polly Woodside
- World Congress Centre and Trade Centre
- Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct
- Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Princes Bridge
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- The Governor's residence
- Olympic Park
- Herring Island
- Royal Botanic Gardens
- Victorian Arts Centre spire
- National Tennis Centre
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please note the travel date is only required as an indication within 3 months from booking confirmation date
- Note: Passengers may bring a small amount of snacks and drinks on board
- Near public transportation
- Most travellers can participate
- Near public transportation
- Most travellers can participate
- Unfortunately 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.
- You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- 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.
Location
Berth 2, Southbank Promenade, Southbank 3006 Map
Web Links
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