It was a great trip and i liked the historic boat. It makes it very special. Could be just a bit more commentary as I expected more info regarding the surroundings & older buildings. Otherwise, it was great! Really recommend.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Departing Across the river from Flinders Street Station # BERTH 3
- Gliding under 12 bridges from 1888 - 1950's
- Bag drop at # Berth 3
- DOG Friendly
- BYO Any Food and drinks
- Cruise past Federation Square, MCG, Tennis Centre, Rowing sheds, Royal Botanic Gardens and Sth Yarra
- Find out where the First White Settlers stepped ashore!
- Down River past Arbory Afloat, Aquarium, Casino, Sth Wharf, Barque Polly Woodside, Docklands
- Restroom on board
- Have a Captains drive (under supervision)
- Small number of Guests
Excludes
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Berth 3 South Gate is opposite Flinders Street Railway Station , in between St kilda rd and the Evan Walker foot Bridge. Just in front of the food Court at South Gate. GOOGLE MAPS (classic steamboat cruises) 5 min walk from arts Precinct and Federation Square
Return
- Berth 3 South Gate is opposite Flinders Street Railway Station , in between St kilda rd and the Evan Walker foot Bridge. Just in front of the food Court at South Gate. GOOGLE MAPS (classic steamboat cruises) 5 min walk from arts Precinct and Federation Square
Itinerary
Travelers enjoy a 30min scenic upstream Yarra River cruise, passing Historic Rowing Sheds, Federation Square, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Botanical Gardens and South Yarra/Toorak. Downstream 30 min cruise travels by City skyline, SeaLife, Casino, Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Historic South Wharf (Bars Restaurants) Docklands Precinct with a view of the Port of Melbourne and the ships. Both cruises up and down stream have a Captains commentary. Traveling speed onboard is 5 knots and all calm waters within the Yarra River, so plenty of photo opportunities. Total duration is 1hour and 10 min
Language Offered
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
Reviews
Excellent and very informative boat trip along the Yarra. Would definitely do it again
Trip was in two parts.....up river nice....got back...got off and they said we should stay on for the second half......seemed silly so we stayed off....tour should be continuous
Our cruise was cancelled due to weather, the captain contacted me by phone, unable to reschedule, was refunded, thank you!
As we don’t live near the city, we felt the information provided for our meeting place wasn’t good enough, we were waiting on the wrong side of the river and had to hurry to find our way to the correct berth 3
Friendly Skipper, nice boat, informative and on time. Thanks for a good start in our day
Great short leisurely trip on the water. Open and closed cabin in case the weather changes. But the best part was the vintage boat with polished brass.
A good way to see the view from the water with a commentary of the rivet
Enjoyed very much. It was described briefly and covered all the places as per itinerary. The cruise was clean .
Started cruise with little introduction and then zero commentary for for half of the cruise. Little commentary on returning. Very little too see but already the boat was nice. Needed maybe complementary coffee for the winter months may have made the experience little better.
Simple relaxing cruise along the Yarra, the boat is lovely, and the commentary was helpful. Worth booking the one hour
Pleasant cruise in heritage boat. Goes up and down the river to docklands and to the other side. Woody the labrador is a great companion
Nice little cruise down the river. Wasn’t too long of a tour and it gives you a chance to sit down and just enjoy the views.
A great way to explore Melbourne with the kids, both up and down the river. A nice touch letting the kids have a turn steering the boat
I was visiting Melbourne city and wanted an activity that helped me get a view of the city without too much walking. It was great value for money, relaxing and perfect weather
Chill, quick, and affordable river cruise that gave us a great view of Melbourne. Hamish did a great job explaining the history of the bridges and sites along the river, and Woody (the dog and co-captain) made the trip even better
Hamish was excellent and it was lovely to be on his lovingly restored boat. I would highly recommend taking this trip
The cruise itself was very relaxing, and the Captain was really knowledgeable. Turned out to be quite an educational yet enjoyable boat ride. Also, it was a gorgeous boat that has apparently been kept in such a great condition. Definitely one of the highlights of my trip to Melbourne.
Easy to locate. We had a glorious day but inside seating if not so nice. Nicer boat than the big glass boats
Such a worthwhile activity to experience the city in a relaxing and splendid way! I have lived in Melbourne awhile prior to taking a cruise and this tour specifically felt like the best experience. The boast has so much character and Woody the deck dog was a special surprise. The views are just that much more elevated as you glide along. 11/10 👏🏼
Lovely boat one hour cruise was perfect with two small children. Commentary was kept minimal, highlighting the major points of interest. The seating arrangement was perfect for our large group allowing us to talk face to face rather than aisle seating. Definitely would recommend.
It’s a wonderful way to see Melbourne from the water, going upstream and downstream. Great commentary too!
Great guy, his own business and passion, boat was lovely, information along river was great, highly recommend, well worth it
Great Yarra cruise. My friends and I loved it. The commentary was perfect too. I learnt so much!
Very interesting and enjoyable Melbourne perspective. Unfortunately spoilt by fumes from the engine and barely discernible commentary. It was well worth the money though.
Friendly owner, beautifully restored boat. Nice history overview. Truly enjoyed seeing the city from the water - just beautiful! Recommend this tour!!
Excellent boat excursion on the Yarra River. It was very easy to book and gave us a beautiful view of the River and the amazing buildings and bridges along the way. It made for a pleasant afternoon on a beautiful day in Melbourne
A fantastic afternoon with sun, scenery and serenity. Highly recommend and a very informative tour. The boat is beautiful
Great trip, we had the boat to ourselves and woody that adorable dog was a bonus companion. Gentle lovely river cruise. Would do it all over again.
Great trip gives you a lovely prospect of Melbourne from the Yara. Highly recommended for families. Very informative trip.
Great experience with family, we will come back again soon and review to friends about beautiful our journey in Melbourne
During my day in Melbourne this river cruise was a way to unwind from the busy streets with my partner. It was such a peaceful and relaxing river cruise. I really enjoyed it and got to see more of Melbourne through going on this cruise. It was just the two of us and the captain. Which made it more peaceful. I would recommend for anyone to book this river cruise
Lovely short one hour cruise on the Yarra River in a small covered vessel. Captain was very professional and informative
Not as anticipated. The boat was not as shown in the picture. Commentary not well presented and could not hear.
Really enjoyed the river cruise. 1 hour is plenty of time to see the important parts of the river. Captain did a nice job giving a bit of history. The boat is cool and has an interesting story.
There’s lots to see. We got to experience/ see the city without doing lengthy walks with an energetic toddler.
Nice trip on the Yarra. Good communication regarding meeting place. Would have appreciated more commentary while onboard.
This was a very relaxing ride. I think maybe because we were the first guests for the day, it was a bit quiet at first. There was a lot to take in and the views were very memorable.
Departed on time. 1/2 hour up river, return pick up more guests then 1/2 down river. Pleasant, relaxing. Captain gave some good/interesting commentary along the route which was nice. All in all, worth the money. Thanks
Ads and promotions were misleading. It did not meet expectations in many ways including a minimal commentary.
Cool unique boat beautiful day cruising very relaxing and it was interesting to see other parts of the city.
We really enjoyed the experience and to top it off the boat was beautiful. We will definitely be recommending this.
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