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    Cruise boat on Yarra River with Melbourne city skyline in the background.

    Yarra River Cruises

    Experience the magic of Melbourne's Yarra River with the luxurious cruise tickets. Relax, unwind and take in the stunning city views!
    from AU$ 35

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    Cruise boat near rocky coastline of Phillip Island, Australia.

    Phillip Island Cruises

    Migrating whales, dolphins breaching the surface, unusual rock formations, coastal bird watching, and the calm, glittering sea — all of these wonderful experiences await you on a Phillip Island cruise. Indulge in seal, dolphin, and whale watching, take a journey around Cape Woolamai, and enjoy a spectacular sunset at sea with our collection of Phillip Island cruises.
    from AU$ 49

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    Man enjoying a glass of wine on a dinner cruise with Melbourne skyline in the background.

    Spirit of Melbourne Cruise

    Want a night to remember? The Spirit of Melbourne gourmet dinner cruise is your perfect pick. See the city light up as you float down the Yarra River. Tuck into a tasty 4-course dinner with all the drinks you want.
    from AU$ 88

    Top experiences in Melbourne

    Free cancellation
    Guests enjoying the Melbourne River Cruise with city skyline views.
    Sightseeing Cruises
    2-Hour Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise
    AU$70
    2-Hour Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 973 ratings.From AU$70
    Free cancellation
    Cruise boat on Yarra River with Melbourne skyline in the background.
    Sightseeing Cruises
    1-Hour Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise
    from
    AU$35
    1-Hour Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 3079 ratings.From AU$35
    Free cancellation
    Cruise boat on Yarra River with Melbourne skyline in the background.
    Dinner Cruises
    Spirit of Melbourne: Multi-Course Dining Cruises with Drinks
    from
    AU$128
    Spirit of Melbourne: Multi-Course Dining Cruises with Drinks. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings.From AU$128
    Free cancellation
    Self-drive boat on Yarra River with cityscape and palm trees in Melbourne.
    Sightseeing Cruises
    GoBoat: BYO Self-Drive Picnic Cruise on Yarra River (Up to 8 Guests)
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    AU$99
    GoBoat: BYO Self-Drive Picnic Cruise on Yarra River (Up to 8 Guests). Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From AU$99
    Free cancellation
    Melbourne skyline view from Yarra River cruise with people enjoying the cityscape.
    Combo
    Combo: Melbourne Skydeck Tickets + 1 or 2-Hour Yarra River Cruise
    from
    AU$80
    Combo: Melbourne Skydeck Tickets + 1 or 2-Hour Yarra River Cruise. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 4335 ratings.From AU$80
    Free cancellation
    Couple enjoying champagne on a Melbourne brunch cruise with city skyline in background.
    Lunch Cruises
    Bottomless Brunch Cruise on Yarra River
    AU$128
    Bottomless Brunch Cruise on Yarra River. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings.From AU$128
    Cruise boat on Yarra River with Melbourne skyline at sunset.
    Sightseeing Cruises
    1.5-Hour Small-Group Sunset Sightseeing Cruise on Yarra River
    AU$70
    1.5-Hour Small-Group Sunset Sightseeing Cruise on Yarra River. Rated 4 out of 5 from 17 ratings.From AU$70
    Free cancellation
    SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium tunnel and river cruise boat with city skyline.
    Combo
    Combo: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Skip-the-line Tickets + Yarra River Cruise
    from
    AU$88
    Combo: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Skip-the-line Tickets + Yarra River Cruise. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1162 ratings.From AU$88
    Free cancellation
    Cruise captain checking guest tickets on Yarra River sightseeing cruise in Melbourne.
    Sightseeing Cruises
    Ferry Transfers between Melbourne and Williamstown
    from
    AU$35
    Ferry Transfers between Melbourne and Williamstown. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 320 ratings.From AU$35
    Free cancellation
    Cruise boat near Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island, with passengers enjoying Wildlife Coast Cruises.
    Phillip Island Cruises
    Cape Woolamai Morning Cruise at Phillip Island
    AU$49
    Cape Woolamai Morning Cruise at Phillip Island. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 582 ratings.From AU$49
    Free cancellation
    Couple enjoying wine on the Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise with city skyline in the background.
    Dinner Cruises
    Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise with Drinks on Yarra River
    AU$195
    Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise with Drinks on Yarra River. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings.From AU$195
    Free cancellation
    Boat near rugged coastline and penguins on sandy beach, Phillip Island, Australia.
    Combo
    Combo: Cape Woolamai Morning Cruise + Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade Tickets
    from
    AU$82
    Combo: Cape Woolamai Morning Cruise + Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade Tickets. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 4213 ratings.From AU$82
    Free cancellation
    Tourists on a boat watching seals on rocks during a cruise at Phillip Island.
    Phillip Island Cruises
    Seal Watching Afternoon Cruise at Phillip Island
    AU$115
    Seal Watching Afternoon Cruise at Phillip Island. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 600 ratings.From AU$115
    Free cancellation
    Tour boat near seals and penguins on a beach, wildlife excursion.
    Combo
    Combo (Save 5%): Seal Watching Afternoon Cruise + Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade Tickets
    from AU$148
    AU$140.60
    5% off
    Combo (Save 5%): Seal Watching Afternoon Cruise + Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade Tickets. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 4231 ratings.From AU$140.60
    Free cancellation
    Phillip Island dolphin and whale cruise with tourists observing marine life.
    Phillip Island Cruises
    Phillip Island Dolphin & Whale Cruise
    AU$135
    Phillip Island Dolphin & Whale Cruise. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 303 ratings.From AU$135
    Free cancellation
    Cruise boat on water during sunset at Phillip Island.
    Phillip Island Cruises
    Sunset Sightseeing Cruise at Phillip Island
    AU$79
    Sunset Sightseeing Cruise at Phillip Island. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 424 ratings.From AU$79
    Free cancellation
    Tourists on a whale-watching cruise boat near Phillip Island.
    Phillip Island Cruises
    Phillip Island Winter Whale Cruise with Morning Tea
    AU$179
    Phillip Island Winter Whale Cruise with Morning Tea. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 289 ratings.From AU$179
    Free cancellation
    Cruise passengers enjoying views of Melbourne skyline on Yarra River.
    Combo
    Combo (Save 5%): Ferry Transfers between Melbourne and Williamstown + Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower Tickets
    AU$87
    AU$82.65
    5% off
    Combo (Save 5%): Ferry Transfers between Melbourne and Williamstown + Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower Tickets. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 3240 ratings.From AU$82.65
    Free cancellation
    Penguins on a beach and whale watching tour in Australia.
    Combo
    Combo (Save 6%): Phillip Island Penguin Parade + Dolphin & Whale Cruise Tickets
    from AU$168
    AU$157.92
    6% off
    Combo (Save 6%): Phillip Island Penguin Parade + Dolphin & Whale Cruise Tickets. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 3570 ratings.From AU$157.92

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    What our guests say

    Ram Gautam
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    Ram

    Australia
    Feb 2026
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    Was so good, got a chance to cut my surprise birthday cake it was so unforgettable memories. Nice views and friendly staffs. We will see you next time

    Cape Woolamai Morning Cruise at Phillip Island

    Inu K U Wijerathna
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    Inu

    Australia
    Feb 2026
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    Our cruise at Cape Woolamai was fantastic, offering stunning coastal views, fresh sea air, comfortable seating, friendly staff, smooth sailing, and a relaxing, memorable experience for everyone, onboard services

    Cape Woolamai Morning Cruise at Phillip Island

    Beth Freeman - Gray
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    Beth

    Australia
    Feb 2026
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    Wonderful set up with easy access and wonderful rangers . Sam did a great job managing the disrespectful people in the crowd using cameras after sunset . We will be back to do a tour

    Combo: Cape Woolamai Morning Cruise + Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade Tickets

    Dileep Kumar
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    Dileep

    Australia
    Feb 2026
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    It was a great experience. I will recommend everyone one. Try to purchase premium one to have a much closer look because these penguins are very small.

    Combo: Cape Woolamai Morning Cruise + Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade Tickets

    Aleyna Nur Altinors
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    Aleyna

    Australia
    Jan 2026
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    It's really cute. Having been on other Yarra boat tours, I wasn't a big fan of the pre recorded speech about the sights we were looking at; but otherwise it's an extremely cute hour that's more than just learning and viewing

    1-Hour Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise

    Nikita Meloury
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    Nikita

    Australia
    Jan 2026
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    Staff went above and beyond for everyone, the trip way amazing and the seals were breathtaking. I would really hope to do this again as it's definitely ticked somthing off my bucket list

    Seal Watching Afternoon Cruise at Phillip Island

    Joanna Merlyn D’souza
    AU

    Joanna

    Australia
    Jan 2026
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    I booked a ferry river cruise from Melbourne Southgate to Williamstown. I absolutely loved it. Definitely recommend if you want to soak up some sunshine and enjoy splashes of water all while travelling to Williamstown, which was amazing too! The ferrymen were welcoming and friendly as well.

    Ferry Transfers between Melbourne and Williamstown

    Karen Mulenga
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    Karen

    Australia
    Dec 2025
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    I visited SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium with my family, and it was our very first time there — and also our first time being together in Australia. It turned into such a special day for all of us. The exhibits were beautiful, the staff were friendly, and everything was easy to navigate as a family. The highlight for us was definitely the penguins. Watching them up close was magical and made the whole experience unforgettable. My family absolutely loved it, and it was the perfect way to celebrate being reunited. Highly recommend for families, first-time visitors, and anyone looking for a memorable day out in Melbourne.

    Combo: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Skip-the-line Tickets + Yarra River Cruise

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