Name: 3 Course Lunch Cruise on the Yarra River - Melbourne
Price: 145.00 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (11 reviews)

Highlights

Indulge in a three course banquet meal as you cruise down the Yarra River
Elevate your lunch experience as the cruise blends flavours with urban energy
The perfect date idea or a unique dining experience to share with a loved one

Indulge in a divine three course banquet meal with drinks as you savour exquisite flavours and city views on a two hour dining cruise along the Yarra River.

What's included?

Three course banquet meal with drinks
Two hour dining cruise

Hop onboard the Spirit of Melbourne Lunch Cruise, for a two hour delectable journey on the Yarra River. Cruise in elegance and comfort, as you indulge in dishes meticulously prepared using locally sourced ingredients chosen by the chefs, ensuring the freshest flavours and supporting the vibrant food culture of Melbourne. As you savour your meal, gaze out the panoramic windows and be mesmerised by the stunning waterfront views that unfold before your eyes. Cruise along the Yarra River and admire the iconic landmarks of Melbourne. The ever changing scenery adds an enchanting backdrop to your dining experience.

Sample Menu (subject to change):

Entree

Antipasto includes a selection of Seafood and Small Goods.
Roasted Ratatouille in Filo with Tomato Relish (V)

Main Course - Your choice of:

Chargrilled Eye Fillet with green peppercorn sauce
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna with Bechamel Sauce served and Seasoned Vegetables
Oven Baked Salmon Fillet topped with pimento sauce served with Seasonal Vegetables
Pan seared Chicken Breast served with potato and porchini mushroom sauce

Dessert Platter

Assorted Cake Platter

Variety of Tea & Barista Coffee available for purchase

Beverages

Standard Bar consisting of Beer, Wine, Sparkling Wine, Juices & Soft drinks
Spirits available for purchase

Important information

Session Length

This experience is two hours in duration
Available from 1pm to 3pm
Check in starts at 12.45pm and closes at 1pm sharp

Guidelines

Participants must be 18 years and over to consume alcohol; photo ID may be required
Please advise of any dietary requirements at the time of booking
The Cruising Restaurant may sometimes operate on the Yarra Countess and the Yarra Empress, depending on demand, weather, major events, river closures, and tides
Menu can be prepared halal, please make a note when booking if this is required

Cancellation

Change your booking up to 7 days before the start time of your experience
Changes are not permitted within 7 days of your experience
Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Numbers on the Day

Maximum of 100 participants.

Weather

The boat is fully enclosed and will depart in all weather conditions, unless deemed severe and unsafe.

Dress Code

Please wear neat, casual attire.

Location

This experience is located at Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant, Southbank Promenade, Berth 1, VIC 3006.

Reviews

4.9

11 reviews

5 stars 10

4 stars 1

3 stars 0

2 stars 0

1 star 0

3 Course Lunch Cruise on the Yarra River

Helen 12 July 2026

A glorious sunny winter's day for enjoying a delightful lunch and great scenery along the Yarra River. The service was excellent.

Food and wine and a gentle roll down the river

Jane 4 May 2026

Really great experience on the Yarra lunch cruise and fortunate to have warm, sunny weather. The food was good, wait staff even better and very responsive and friendly.

Customer Experience

Hi Jane, it’s great to hear about your positive experience. Thank you for your kind words and feedback!

4 May 2026

Quality dinner and service

Mary 2 May 2026

Excellent experience. Excellent food. Enjoyed the Yarra river cruise.

Customer Experience

Hi Mary, thanks so much for your valuable feedback. We are so happy to see you enjoyed your experience.

3 May 2026

Luncheon cruise on the Yarra

Bron 18 April 2026

I had a very relaxing experience lovely weight staff beautiful meal and a gorgeous day was lovely

Customer Experience

Hi Bron, thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your experience!

19 April 2026

Excellent experience

Nicole 15 July 2025

An excellent experience food was delicious service was great would highly recommend.

Customer Experience

Hi Nicole, we’re so happy to hear about your positive experience! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and photos with us.

18 July 2025

Extremely enjoyable

Sandra 24 May 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch cruise on the Yarra with beautiful food and wine and great staff who were very friendly.

Customer Experience

Hi Sandra, your feedback is important to us, and we’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience!

26 May 2025

Beautiful views from the river

Ahlee 2 April 2025

Excellent views from the front. And enjoy the slower pace of a fast city.

Customer Experience

Hi Ahlee, it's great to hear about your positive experience. Thank you for sharing your feedback!

2 April 2025

3 course lunch river cruise

Susan 27 January 2025

We had a lively afternoon on our cruise. Service, Lunch, and drinks were all excellent. Nice to be a tourist in your own city.

Customer Experience

Hi Susan, it's great to hear about your positive experience. Thank you for sharing your feedback!

28 January 2025

Yarratastic!

Sue 22 December 2024

Perfect way to spend a lazy afternoon! Food was amazing, wait staff were very efficient and friendly! Cruise was so relaxing! Wonderful day all up!

Customer Experience

Hi Sue, it is always great to hear about the wonderful experiences our customers have, thank you for sharing!

30 December 2024

The cruise and lunch was fantastic.

Catherine 4 December 2024

This experience was fabulous. Better than any expectations. Service was excellent, food was 5 star. Friendly staff and sll the guests were happy and chatty. Would do it again in a heart beat.

Customer Experience

Hi Catherine, it is always great to hear about the wonderful experiences our customers have, thank you for sharing!

4 December 2024