Melbourne Skyline Cruise: Breathtaking City Highlights
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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. Beverages & Snacks available to purchase
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Tancl1969, 12/12/2025 6:47:50 AM
Very enjoyable and relaxing ! Boat was comfortable and toilet very clean ! Thank you very much for the sightseeing tour .
Mark_W, 12/5/2025 6:36:34 AM
Our 2 hour upper and lower river cruise turned out to be a 45 minute upper river only cruise. The cruise rep at the booth had no idea why Viator let us book a cruise that didn’t exist. She said we should request a 50% refund from Viator because it was only 1/2 the cruise we paid for. Of course the only way to request a refund is on the Viator website which doesn’t let you request a refund. As for the trip, the boat was small with windows that reflected the inside of the boat so made it hard to see out. The only seating was inside the boat. The upper part of the Yarrrow River goes under some pretty bridges, but there’s not a lot to see on the shore. This cruise was not worth the time or money.
Anuj_C, 11/26/2025 8:39:56 AM
The ride was booked for 2 hours but it just complte 1 hour due to technical problem. The ticket counter said that they have eritten to viator for 50% refund.
Tania_B, 11/13/2025 11:17:02 PM
Good experience… a little expensive but a lovely relaxing way to see Yarra River. Couple of bubbles and beers and great old music, thanks to the captain. I’d do it again 👍🏼
Vitaly_S, 11/9/2025 1:32:53 AM
Perfectly spent 2 hours! Highly recommended cruise with professional and helpful staff. Best Melbourne view from the Yarra river
Annette_P, 10/31/2025 10:42:11 PM
Great tour with great views of the Yarra river and Marina. Child friendly and great experience for those not familiar with Melbourne.
Pamela_P, 10/26/2025 3:07:32 AM
It was enjoyable and informative We did the two hour cruise and found it very interesting and informative
Scott_G, 10/23/2025 10:16:18 PM
Very good experience. I thought it was fun and enjoyable and something worthwhile to do for people who like cruises
Lloyd_R, 10/22/2025 3:26:20 AM
Upstream tour interesting, downstream not so. A little boring to be honest but that's Melbourne. The trip was fine, staff good, service good. Seats on the boat uncomfortable and angles towards the windows.
Nkuli_M, 10/21/2025 2:50:29 AM
The tour was only 1 hour instead of the 2 hours advertised. Explanation of high tide not enough. Felt short changed.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note the travel date is only required as an indication within 3 months from booking confirmation date
- 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
- The Melbourne Highlights Cruise may include a pause between the two tours and may require switching to a different boat.
Departure point
Berth No 2, Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct LandingReturn details
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. Beverages & Snacks available to purchaseRedemption
Please redeem your ticket at Berth 2, Southbank Promenade about 20 minutes before your chosen departure time. Cruise duration times are approximate and subject to change, often due to tides and river traffic.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund











