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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$ 29

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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$ 45

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    Williamstown Ferry cruising on Yarra River with Melbourne skyline in the background.

    Williamstown Ferry Tickets

    Take a scenic journey on a ferry ride from Melbourne to Williamstown that offers breathtaking views of the Melbourne skyline and its iconic landmarks. Discover art galleries, museums, historical sites and the vibrant cultural scene of Williamstown with a hassle-free ferry journey from Melbourne.
    from AU$ 35

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    Cruise boat near Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island, with passengers enjoying Wildlife Coast Cruises.
    Phillip Island Cruises
    Cape Woolamai Morning Cruise at Phillip Island
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    Rated 4.5 out of 5.0 from 531 ratings.
    AU$45
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    Tourists on a boat watching seals on rocks during a cruise at Phillip Island.
    Phillip Island Cruises
    Seal Watching Afternoon Cruise at Phillip Island
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    Rated 4.5 out of 5.0 from 591 ratings.
    AU$102
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    Guests enjoying the Melbourne River Cruise with city skyline views.
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    2-Hour Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise
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    Rated 4.5 out of 5.0 from 946 ratings.
    AU$70
    Free cancellation
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    Ferry Transfers between Melbourne and Williamstown
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    Melbourne skyline view from Yarra River cruise with people enjoying the cityscape.
    Melbourne Skydeck
    Combo: Melbourne Skydeck Tickets + 1 or 2-Hour Yarra River Cruise
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    Couple enjoying champagne on a Melbourne brunch cruise with city skyline in background.
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    Bottomless Brunch Cruise on Yarra River
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    AU$128
    Free cancellation
    Cruise boat on water during sunset at Phillip Island.
    Phillip Island Cruises
    Sunset Sightseeing Cruise at Phillip Island
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    Rated 4.4 out of 5.0 from 424 ratings.
    AU$75
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    SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium tunnel and river cruise boat with city skyline.
    SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets
    Combo: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Skip-the-line Tickets + Yarra River Cruise
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    Couple enjoying wine on the Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise with city skyline in the background.
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    Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise with Drinks on Yarra River
    4.7(23)
    Rated 4.7 out of 5.0 from 23 ratings.
    AU$195
    Cruise boat on Yarra River with Melbourne skyline at sunset.
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    1.5-Hour Small-Group Sunset Sightseeing Cruise on Yarra River
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    Rated 4.1 out of 5.0 from 15 ratings.
    AU$70
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    Boat near rugged coastline and penguins on sandy beach, Phillip Island, Australia.
    Phillip Island Nature Parks Tickets
    Combo: Phillip Island Cape Woolamai Morning Cruise + Nature Parks Penguin Parade Tickets
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    Rated 4.3 out of 5.0 from 3577 ratings.
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    Tour boat near seals and penguins on a beach, wildlife excursion.
    Phillip Island Nature Parks Tickets
    Combo (Save 5%): Phillip Island Seal Watching Afternoon Cruise + Nature Parks Penguin Parade Tickets
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    Rated 4.3 out of 5.0 from 3637 ratings.
    from AU$135
    AU$128.25
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    Cruise boat on Yarra River with Melbourne skyline in the background.
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    1-Hour Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise
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    Rated 4.5 out of 5.0 from 3047 ratings.
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    Cruise passengers enjoying views of Melbourne skyline on Yarra River.
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    Combo (Save 5%): Ferry Transfers between Melbourne and Williamstown + Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower Tickets
    4.4(3,222)
    Rated 4.4 out of 5.0 from 3222 ratings.
    AU$87
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    Lyndl Nanos
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    Lyndl

    Australia
    Oct 2025
    5/5
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    The scenery was lovely and the commentary was informative On our return, the boat lost power and the crew were fantastic, turning into a really fun experience. It was very memorable

    1-Hour Yarra River Parks & Gardens Cruise

    Amanda Kerrison
    AU

    Amanda

    Australia
    May 2025
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    It was awesome to see an all female crew and thank you for an amazing experience It was better than my swimming with seal in WA as I saw more on this trip

    Seal Watching Afternoon Cruise at Phillip Island

    Richard Furian
    AU

    Richard

    Australia
    Apr 2025
    4/5
    It was enjoyable. We opted for the upstream and downstream tours. There was a half hour break between the two and the boat returns to the pickup point between them for the half hour and we needed to disembark for the duration of the break. There is a toilet on board and the seats are relatively comfy. Unfortunately the rain came down during the downstream tour so we couldn't get any good photos as the windows were covered in droplets but, that's Melbournes weather. All in all it was an enjoyable ride and we got to see Melbourne from a different perspective.

    2-Hour Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise

    Carolyn Ganly
    AU

    Carolyn

    Australia
    Mar 2025
    5/5
    We loved learning about the history of different parts of the Yarra,it was very informative.Loved our female skipper,she was amazing to watch how she manoeuvred the boat into various places and we loved her commentary,she was witty !!!

    2-Hour Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise

    Akshay Halepaty
    IN

    Akshay

    India
    Jan 2025
    4/5
    The ease of booking was vey good. Quality of cruise was good. The audio is very poor. It should be heard to understand what is happening and which aites are we visiting.

    1-Hour Yarra River Ports & Docklands Cruise

    Anne Spence
    AU

    Anne

    Australia
    Sep 2023
    4/5
    My granddaughter had a voucher she wished to utilise on a Yarra cruise. The cruise was well patronised and the driver's commentary was excellent. The voucher was not recognised in the on line booking system and neither was my senior's card so that was costly and disappointing. Having promised this holiday treat, I delivered and enjoyed our outing together.

    1-Hour Yarra River Ports & Docklands Cruise

    Vernon Morriss

    Vernon

    Jul 2022
    5/5
    A great sunny day we unfortunately didn't see any whales but lots of dolphins some seals and two lots of penguins staff were great with the kids talking to them answered lots of questions. Very happy and enjoyable afternoon our second trip with them

    Phillip Island Dolphin & Whale Cruise

    Sharon Ford
    AU

    Sharon

    Australia
    Jan 2025
    5/5
    The crew were fantastic. We all loved the cruise. Unfortunately didn't get to see any dolphins or whales but we did see a few seals around. Seeing the view's of the Island from the water was the perfect way to end our day of sightseeing on the island

    Sunset Sightseeing Cruise at Phillip Island

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