Name: Melbourne Highlights Sightseeing Cruise - 2 Hours
Price: 68.00 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.0 (3 reviews)

Highlights

Two hour sightseeing cruise up and down the Yarra River
Learn about the rich maritime history from your captain
See Melbourne's picturesque gardens and iconic sporting arenas

Break up the day with a leisurely two hour cruise up and down the gorgeous Yarra River. Witness the contrasting scenery of Melbourne that makes the city so special, from the city centre and Victoria Harbour, to the luscious riverside gardens and iconic sporting arenas.

What's included?

Two hour sightseeing cruise
Complimentary tea and coffee
Beverages & Snacks available to purchase

Sit back, relax and enjoy two blissful hours of gentle cruising along the Yarra River. Your captain will share their knowledge of the history of the Yarra and Melbourne as you gently meander down the river, passing by CBD highlights like the Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and the Bolte Bridge and Westgate Bridge. You'll then head past the Victoria Docks which gives you a great snapshot of the city's rich maritime heritage. You'll then head back upstream and pass by Melbourne's picture-perfect gardens, parklands and iconic sporting arenas including the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Rod Laver Arena. The vessel is fully enclosed, so there is no need to worry about Melbourne's ever-changing weather.

Important information

Session Length

This experience is two hours in duration.

Guidelines

Children two years and under travel free.

Cancellation

Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Weather

Cruises are subject to tidal and weather conditions.

Other Info

Please note: The Melbourne Highlights Cruise may include a pause between the two tours and may require switching to a different boat.

Location

This experience takes place in Melbourne, VIC.

Reviews

3.0

3 reviews

5 stars 1

4 stars 0

3 stars 1

2 stars 0

1 star 1

Basic Ferry Ride not a Cruise

Sanaz 2 May 2026

First, it felt more like a basic ferry ride than a cruise—no real atmosphere, no sense of an “experience” as advertised. Second, the duration was around 1 hour, not the 2 hours we paid for. Overall, it was very disappointing and did not match the description at all. I feel like I wasted my money. If you’re expecting a proper cruise experience, this is not it.

Customer Experience

Hi Sanaz, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the experience didn’t meet your expectations and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Please reach out to us directly so we can look into what happened and assist further.

3 May 2026

Fabulous!

Michelle 30 December 2025

Great way to see the city and learn its history. Friendly staff.

Customer Experience

Hi Michelle, thank you for your kind feedback. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience!

30 December 2025

2 hour Melbourne River cruise

Karen 3 February 2025

Yarra River cruise was not nice. We saw industrial shipping cranes - boring. Then the staff turn off the music - our ears were enjoying something then iit stopped 🎶 You should only have the cruise to nice parts 🛥️

Customer Experience

Hi Karen, thanks so much for your feedback. RedBalloon as well as our experience providers are always looking for ways to improve so I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

3 February 2025