River Gardens Melbourne Sightseeing Cruise
FromA$35
1 hour
Commentary: Guide · en
Melbourne, Australia
About this activity
Enjoy a 1-hour guided cruise along Melbourne's Yarra River, featuring live commentary and views of iconic landmarks like Federation Square and the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Highlights
- Scenic Yarra River views
- Federation Square
- Flinders Street Station
- Royal Botanic Gardens
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Full description
Cruise up Melbourne's famous Yarra River and enjoy the sights of Melbourne's scenic gardens, parklands and famous sporting arenas. This one-hour sightseeing cruise is a wonderful chance to view the scenic river gardens and Herring Island.
Beverages & Snacks available to purchase
Included / Excluded
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Important information
Know before you book
- Cruise duration and direction are approximate and may vary due to tides and river traffic.
- The cruise operates on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and all public holidays, and daily during summer and school holidays.
- Departure times are subject to change based on weather conditions and major events in the city.
Know before you go
- Check-in at the departure point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
- The boat is fully enclosed with windows, providing protection from the elements.
- Restroom facilities are available onboard for your convenience.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking
- Cruise duration times and direction are approximate and subject to change, often due to tides and river traffic.
- The boat is completely enclosed and windowed so that passengers won't be subject to the elements.
- Restroom available on board
Traveler reviews
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Relaxing cruise
This was a lovely, relaxing cruise. We took the 4pm cruise and saw a beautiful sunset over the Melbourne CBD. The meeting point for the cruise was easy to find and close to other tourist attractions. We really enjoyed the cruise.
LeaForbMay 29, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Peaceful Boat Ride
Although the tour onboarding got delayed, it was still one of the best experiences
juvffeaMay 27, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Went well, professional...
Went well, professional and great service. Learned a lot. The staff provided free tea and coffee which was nice, and very friendly.
Caleb_GMay 27, 2026VIATOR
Very informative was very...
Very informative was very enjoyable , would do it again next time in Melbourne, friendly staff and crew
Leonie_GMay 22, 2026VIATOR
Melbourne River Cruise
Difficult to view highlighted sites due to over growth of vegetation. Audio not as clear as it could have been.
THERESA_NMay 21, 2026VIATOR
Additional information
Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking
Cruise duration times and direction are approximate and subject to change, often due to tides and river traffic.
The boat is completely enclosed and windowed so that passengers won't be subject to the elements.
Restroom available on board