River Gardens Melbourne Sightseeing Cruise

FromA$45
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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Try something else

Very dull ,commentary kept braking down ,uncomfortable seating ,don't waste your money ,would not bother

ANTHONY_HOct 13, 2026VIATOR

Yarra River Cruise

This was a lovely cruise on the Yarra with friendly staff and a narration on historical and current features of the river and surrounds.

Ian_HOct 7, 2026VIATOR

The boat crashed twice...

The boat crashed twice into the bridge and scared all of us, but he was kinda funny tho. We cruised up the river and learnt some history.

MariaLuisa_NOct 6, 2026VIATOR

A Nice Period to Relax in a Busy Day

I chose the cruise in the middle of a long day of sightseeing. After much walking, it was nice to have a rest period with views and coffee to reset the day to continue with much walking. The crew was nicely engaging, and I enjoyed just relaxing and viewing. It help that I picked a sunny day.

Michael_RSep 26, 2026VIATOR

Must do when in Melbourne

It was a nice and sunny day a perfect cruise day! Highly recommend

WeenaG7Sep 20, 2026TRIPADVISOR

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