Day Cruises in Melbourne

Cruise from Melbourne to the historic seaport city of Williamstown while soaking up the sights along the Yarra River. Spend as much time as you like in Williamstown, where you can browse art galleries, explore local seafaring history or enjoy a coffee or meal at one of the many charming cafes. Customize your cruise options and travel one-way in either direction or take a round-trip cruise for a delightful day trip.

Celebrate Australia Day with a 2.5-hour cruise aboard an atmospheric Melbourne Showboat. Travel through the harbor from the Yarra River to Port Phillip Bay, passing the Docklands, Williamstown, Port Melbourne and St Kilda Beach. Choose from either the daytime or sunset tour according to your preference.

Take in a bounty of Melbourne's highlights along the scenic Yarra River on this narrated sightseeing cruise. Spend a delightful hour aboard a riverboat as you glide under the Princes Bridge and past beautiful river gardens, Herring Island, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and other top cultural attractions.

Enjoy a new perspective of Melbourne's port and Docklands area as you cruise down the Yarra River toward Hobson's Bay. Learn about Melbourne's history as a 19th-century port town while watching the sights go by on this 1-hour, narrated tour.

Discover South Australia's wildlife haven with a thrilling cruise around Phillip Island and spot dolphins, whales and sea eagles. Choose from a 60-minute or 90-minute cruise, and sail past the landmark Nobbies blowhole, see the National Surfing Reserve at Cat Bay and get up close to Australia's largest fur seal colony at Seal Rocks. For the full experience, upgrade to include admission to the Koala Conservation Centre and Churchill Island Heritage Farm, or stick around to watch the sunset Penguin Parade. 

Discover Melbourne's history and highlights on this guided Yarra River cruise. Float past the city's towering skyscrapers and lovely urban gardens while learning about the transformation of this vibrant city from 19th-century port town to a modern cultural capital. Your sightseeing cruise will take you upriver and downriver for a scenic overview of attractions on both banks.