Melbourne River Cruises, born from a vision, showcases the city’s history and charm. With enchanting voyages along the Yarra River, passengers immerse themselves in Melbourne’s captivating tales. Beyond its origins, Melbourne River Cruises continued to evolve, adapting to changing times and embracing sustainability. Today, Melbourne River Cruises remains an iconic experience, cherished by both locals and visitors alike. It weaves together the past and present, the urban and natural, in a symphony of sights, sounds, and stories. Each voyage on the Yarra River is a reminder of the city’s beauty, resilience, and the enduring connection between the people and the water that flows through their veins.
The Cruising Restaurant offers a unique dining experience on the Yarra river with modern cuisine enhanced by the moving scenery of riverbanks and Melbourne city lights.
Our vessels are a unique venue option for private celebrations and special events. With a fleet of six fully enclosed vessels, each with its own viewing deck, we are capable of catering to many function and event requirements, sizes and styles.
Our fleet is used for Sightseeing, The Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant, Functions and Private Events. Each vessel has large windows and an outside deck area for viewing the Yarra River and its surrounding scenery, as well as on-board amenities and staff to assist passengers along their river cruise.
We look forward to welcoming you on-board.
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| Vessel | Min/Max People (standing up) | Min/Max People (sit down) |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit of Melbourne | 120/170 | 120/140 |
| Yarra Countess | 100/160 | 90/110 |
| Yarra Empress | 85/145 | 80/100 |
| Yarra Queen | 65/110 | 35/52 |
| Yarra Princess | 55/100 | 35/48 |
| Yarra Duchess | 28/38 | N/A |
Great service. Jumped on at Williamstown for a return trip to the city. They left...
Round trip from the city to Williamstown, about an hour each way. Great service and...
Have wanted to do a river cruise for many years and this didn't disappoint! Was...
Went for my sons birthday. It was an amazing experience! Loved it - Kids enjoyed...
Was an interesting experience on this scenic cruise. Very informative and a different perspective on...
We had the most amazing time in this river cruise in Melbourne! Everything was absolutely...