Melbourne River Cruises, Southbank Promenade, Southbank VIC, Australia
Boat
•About the venue
The Yarra Empress is one of the many boats on offer at Melbourne River Cruises, many of which would be a familiar sight upon the Yarra River, trundling past Southbank and past the Botanic Gardens.Combining sightseeing (even in your home city) with a truly unique setting, they’re as popular with private events like weddings and birthdays as they are with the many tourists who flock to Melbourne all year round.
All vessels by Melbourne River Cruises are fully enclosed, each with their own viewing deck, on board amenities, and an eager and helpful crew. The cruises themselves 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.
The Yarra Empress comfortably fits up to 145 guests standing in a cocktail setting, or 85 seated for a dinner event. Find Melbourne River Cruises at Federation Wharf below Federation Square, or at Southgate, Berth 5 Lower Promenade.
Discover one of the many magnificent vessels available for events and functions as it sails down the Yarra River and even beyond to Williamstown. This majestic boat can accommodate between 85 and 145 guests, making it the perfect venue for ...
This is the “must “, the only one thing that one must do in Melbourne! As the trip is amazing! Wonderful! Great! But I can’t say the same things about “ the cruise 🚢 “. It’s old, not so comfortable, a very small place outside for people that want to see the beautiful views of the city, many seats inside- but if you stay inside, why are doing this trip? I recommend to change the boats!
What a fantastic way to see some of the sights in Melbourne, the cruise was so much fun! Staff are friendly, hospitable, complimentary refreshments onboard and a nice little bar add to the whole experience. The views of the whole city in summer were great and the information on each spot were fun as well! Be advised, go to back of the boat as indoors you won’t see that much. So step out, enjoy beautiful Melbourne and support local businesses😊
Really good experience on Yarra river sightseeing. Captain and the staff were very friendly. You got free tea and coffee.
Kind, caring, professional staff. The captain has a good sense of spontaneous humour! They serve drinks as well onboard. It has been an insightful and pleasant 1 hour boat trip. Thank you team!!
Absolutely fantastic way to dive into Melbourne! The ongoing commentary adds such a cool vibe. Love that coffee and teas are part of the ticket – a real treat. Plus, the option to order drinks from the bar? Brilliant! The staff is super friendly – a big thumbs up. Totally recommend! 😊☕🌆
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