Dinner Cruises

Spirit of Melbourne: Multi-Course Dining Cruises with Drinks

4.7/5(29)

Susan L

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

This was simply the best.‼️‼️ The stand out was definitely the staff - attentive, professional and well presented. The bubbles flowed, the food arrived and the scenery exploded. Back to the food, it was awesome and available to enjoy slowly throughout the cruise. The process from booking through to embarkation was very informative and well organised. Our next visit to Melbourne will definitely include a dinner cruise with Headout. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon.

Nicole H

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

Everything was wonderful. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal, the cruise, the views, the crew were so friendly & attentive and the bottomless drinks were such a bonus. Also nicest bathrooms on a vessel I've ever encountered Thank you

Jennifer C

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

The whole experience was very good, from booking to the actual evening. The staff were very professional and polite and the food and service was exceptional. A magnificent experience, highly recommended to anyone looking for something special. Thanks to all involved. Kind Regards Jenny de Caux

Good food, great drinks and even better views sailing down the Yarra River– the Spirit of Melbourne experience is straight out of the movies!

Savor meticulously prepared dishes like Blue Eye Fish, lamb shank, or a selection of mini desserts that represent the vibrant food culture of Melbourne.

Enjoy some delicious Australian cheese and crackers along with your spirit of choice as you watch the Melbourne skyline from the glass windows.

Choose between a dinner, lunch, or brunch cruise to enjoy a fab time with the gang while watching top Melbourne spots like the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Fun fact: The name of the river comes from the Wurundjeri language where "Yarra Yarra" means "ever-flowing".

2 to 3-hour dining cruise on the Yarra River (based on option selected)

Reserved dining table onboard

Chef-prepared seasonal menu

Selection of wines, beers, soft drinks, and juice

Specialty coffee and tea service

Lunch cruise (if option selected)

3-course gourmet lunch (menu here)

Dinner cruise (if option selected)

4-course gourmet dinner cruise (menu here)

Brunch cruise (if option selected)

Premium sweet and savoury brunch (menu here)

Free-flowing Mimosas & Proseccos

Other food and drinks (available to purchase on-site)

TOTAL DURATION2 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
Melbourne River Cruises
Get direction
Sights covered
Federation Square
Royal Botanic Gardens
Government House
AAMI Park
Melbourne Arena
Margaret Court Arena
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Rod Laver Arena
Herring Island

You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Jodie W
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Was amazing! The staff,food and the boat! 10 out of 10!! It was my husbands 60th birthday surprise and was a win! Thank you
Muthiah R
Family
Verified booking
3 days ago
Excellent food and service , we had a small issue with the meal and team was very helpful to fix it . Enjoyed every moment.
Nicole H
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Everything was wonderful. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal, the cruise, the views, the crew were so friendly & attentive and the bottomless drinks were such a bonus. Also nicest bathrooms on a vessel I've ever encountered Thank you
Susan L
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
This was simply the best.‼️‼️ The stand out was definitely the staff - attentive, professional and well presented. The bubbles flowed, the food arrived and the scenery exploded. Back to the food, it was awesome and available to enjoy slowly throughout the cruise. The process from booking through to embarkation was very informative and well organised. Our next visit to Melbourne will definitely include a dinner cruise with Headout. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon.
Rich E
Group
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Dinner was great. The cruise was good.

Cruise with style

Whether it is a couple looking for a unique date, a family looking to make some memories, or a tourist wishing to experience Melbourne from a unique perspective, this Yarra River cruise is for everyone. The Spirit of Melbourne Cruising restaurant gives you the chance to experience luxury fine dining like no other. Sipping on some delicious cocktails and eating some delicious food while seeing the iconic popular Melbourne spots like the plush Royal Botanic Gardens go by sounds nothing short of stunning right?

Melbourne from another view

From something as decadent as vegetable lasagna or beef filet to something more wholesome like sliders, these dishes bring out the best of what Melbourne cuisine has to offer. What’s more, with cheese and dessert platters and a selection of alcohol like prosecco, mimosa, and wine, your dining cruise experience just got better. Get to choose between a beautiful dinner cruise, lunch cruise, or a fun bottomless brunch cruise with drinks to make this experience more your style. So, pick a date, put on your best clothes, and sign up for this cruise to experience Melbourne from the tranquil waters of the Yarra River.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Additional information

The Spirit of Melbourne can accommodate up to 90 passengers.

The cruise offers vegan, pescatarian, halal, dairy-free, and gluten-free substitutes.

Guests must inform of any dietary requirements in advance to ensure the cruise can accommodate them.

Guests are allowed to smoke in the designated smoking area on the back deck of the cruise.

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