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Melbourne River Cruises

Melbourne River Cruises, Southbank Promenade, Southbank VIC, Australia

4.3 (347)
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Why you'll love Melbourne River Cruises

  • Offers multiple boats for hire that can cater both social and private events.
  • Customised onboard experiences through our catered and chartered packages.
  • Exclusive and intimate setting for a range of events.

About the venue

Melbourne River Cruises’ has a fleet comprising of 6 of vessels, a familiar sight upon the Yarra River, trundling past Southbank and around past the Botanic Gardens.

Combining sightseeing and a truly unique setting, they’re as popular with private events as they are with the many tourists who flock to Melbourne all year round. All of boats that make up Melbourne River Cruises are fully enclosed, each with their own viewing deck, onboard amenities, and an always-eager-to-help crew.

The cruises make their way past the iconic panoramic view that is Melbourne, from the twinkling skyline at night, to bustling Southbank, from the Botanic Gardens to the Docklands, and even further afield to Williamstown. Our vessels accommodate guests from 20 to 165 guests standing in a cocktail setting, or 110 seated for a dinner event.

Corporate events are perfectly suited with Melbourne providing a memorable and unique backdrop for an office Christmas party or post-conference activity.Find Melbourne River Cruises at Federation Wharf below Federation Square, or at Southgate, Berth 5 Lower Promenade.


Melbourne River Cruises Function Rooms

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Melbourne River Cruises

Melbourne River Cruises

Embark on a unique journey along the Yarra River, where modern cuisine is paired with the stunning scenery of the riverbanks and the dazzling lights of Melbourne city. All vessels are equipped with large windows showcasing stunning panorami...

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Vishwanth Ramesh

June 25, 2025

The Staff were all great with their hospitality skills, welcoming and friendly and always ready to answer our queries. Staff took time to do a safety briefing and always had customer safety in mind. The cruise itself lasted almost an Hour and I was very impressed with the experience! Complimentary coffee, tea and water and a lovely experience where you could choose to sit outside on the deck area or inside at the tables and chairs. Great Experience! Highly Recommended.

mai

June 2, 2025

Very quick, direct, and simple to book tickets and jump straight on. Staff were all consistently great with their hospitality skills, welcoming and friendly and always ready to answer our queries. Staff took time to do a safety briefing and always had customer safety in mind. The cruise itself lasted an hour and I was very impressed with the experience! Complimentary coffee, tea and water and a lovely experience where you could choose to sit outside on the deck area or inside at the tables and chairs. The boat driver had his dog on board and it was really cute, so fun to play with. The cruise allowed me to be very grateful for my city! and experience it in a way I never have before.

Pixel Le'bon

May 18, 2025

Enjoyable cruise, comfortable seating. Easy to book online. Friendly staff. The captain did a fabulous job providing interesting information about the landmarks along the river. There a few chairs available outside at the back. Free coffee, tea. Toilets available. Highly recommended.

Apichaya “Susan” Pakdeepak

April 8, 2025

The cruise is full of facilities, they got wifi, plenty of seats and cozy, charger provided, drink bar. Staff is so friendly. The direction depends on the tide which I don't mind. Staffs are so friendly. Captain is well skilled and explains the history of the location we went pass. I took the 11am on Saturday which is not too packed. Worth money

Chandra Harrison

June 2, 2025

My elderly father and I spent a fabulous afternoon crusing the Yarra with the crew. The commentary was informative and amusing. The crew were helpful and friendly. The boats were very comfortable. If I'd known how much my father would have enjoyed it I would even have been able to work from the boat with free wifi and phone charging. Thanks for a fabulous memory.


Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an event cost at Melbourne River Cruises

Events at Melbourne River Cruises start from 0.
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What type of events can be hosted at Melbourne River Cruises

The following types of events can be held at Melbourne River Cruises
- Corporate Function
- Corporate Offsite
- End of Financial Year Party
- Engagement Party
- Function
- Gala Dinner
- Conference
- Networking Event
- Product Launch
- Seminar
- Trivia Night
- Meeting
- Cocktail Party
- Christmas Party
- 18th Birthday Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- Awards Dinner
- Bar Mitzvah
- Birthday Party
- Wedding
- AGM
- 40th Birthday Party
- Bat Mitzvah
- Ceremony

If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Yarra Countess is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.

How do I find out if Melbourne River Cruises is available for my event date?

The best way to find out if Melbourne River Cruises is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.

Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.

What catering / food and beverage options are available at Melbourne River Cruises

The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Melbourne River Cruises
- Filtered Water
- Coffee / Tea
- Inhouse Catering
- Bar Tab

For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.

What steps are involved in booking an event at Melbourne River Cruises

There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Melbourne River Cruises and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.

Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:
- Event type
- Number of people attending
- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)
- Budget (per person or total)
- Room layout
- Food and beverage / catering requirements
- Any other requirements

Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at Melbourne River Cruises to check:
1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?
2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?

This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.

If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with Melbourne River Cruises to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).

VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by YMelbourne River Cruises if you book via us.

I have more questions. How do I get in contact?

There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page

The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.


Amenities & Extras

Food & Beverage

Allows BYO Food
Bar Tab
BYO Drinks
Coffee / Tea
External Catering
Filtered Water
Venue Offers Catering

Audio Visual Equipment (AV)

Microphone

Other Amenities & Extras

Dance Floor
External Music or DJ
Natural light
Outdoor Space
Restroom
Security

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