Melbourne: City Highlights Cruise

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Melbourne: City Highlights Cruise is a two-way, roundtrip cruise on Melbourne's waterways that starts from Berth 2 on the Southbank Promenade and lasts about two hours. The first leg sails through the ports and docklands, passing Flinders Street Station, Federation Square, the Crown Entertainment Complex, the Bolte Bridge and Docklands Stadium, while a live guide shares insights into Melbourne's history and culture in English.

The second leg takes you into the River Gardens, with views of Federation Square, the Royal Botanic Gardens and Melbourne's Olympic Parks, along with the city skyline and the natural setting of Herring Island. In all, you will see more than 15 landmarks from the water, and coffee and tea are included on board.

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Melbourne: City Highlights Cruise Price & Options

Cruise Ticket (Weekdays)

Two-hour roundtrip guided cruise from Southbank, sold for departures Monday to Friday.

Inclusions

  • Sightseeing cruise
  • Live guide (English)
  • Coffee and tea
US$ 52.51

Family Ticket (Weekdays)

One family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children on the two-hour roundtrip guided cruise, sold for departures Monday to Friday.

Inclusions

  • Sightseeing cruise
  • Live guide (English)
  • Coffee and tea
US$ 134.71

Cruise Ticket (Weekend)

Two-hour roundtrip guided cruise from Southbank, sold for departures on Saturdays and Sundays.

Inclusions

  • Sightseeing cruise
  • Live guide (English)
  • Coffee and tea
US$ 52.51

Family Ticket (Weekend)

One family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children on the two-hour roundtrip guided cruise, sold for departures on Saturdays and Sundays.

Inclusions

  • Sightseeing cruise
  • Live guide (English)
  • Coffee and tea
US$ 134.71

Highlights

  • Two-way cruise through Melbourne's ports and docklands and the River Gardens
  • See more than 15 landmarks, including the Bolte Bridge, Docklands Stadium and the Royal Botanic Gardens
  • Live guide sharing insights into Melbourne's history and culture
  • City skyline views and the natural setting of Herring Island

What's Included

  • Sightseeing cruise
  • See more than 15 landmarks
  • Live guide (English)
  • Coffee and tea

What's Not Included

  • Beverages and snacks (available for purchase)

Not Suitable For

  • Wheelchair users

Child Adult Policy

  • Adult: 18 years and over
  • Child: 2-17 years
  • Infant: up to 1 year, free, only together with an Adult ticket
  • Concession: holders of a full-time student card or Senior Citizen card, and Australian and New Zealand pensioners
  • Family ticket: 2 adults and 2 children

Things To Know

  • Arrive 15 minutes before your departure time
  • Smartphone tickets accepted

Starting End Point

  • Meeting point: Kiosk Check-in, Berth 2, Southbank Promenade, Southbank VIC 3006
  • Roundtrip cruise
  • Departure times change daily and are subject to tidal and weather conditions and major event days

How To Redeem

  • Show your smartphone ticket at the kiosk to join the cruise
  • For a concession ticket, show the applicable entitlement card at check-in

Cancellation Policy

Non-Refundable: These tickets cannot be cancelled and no refunds can be made.

FAQs

Below are some commonly asked questions. If you have any additional inquiries or need further clarification, please reach out to our team via live chat, contact us form, or WhatsApp.

The cruise includes sightseeing, seeing more than 15 landmarks, a live guide in English, and coffee and tea on board.
The cruise starts and ends at Berth 2 on the Southbank Promenade, Southbank VIC 3006, and is a roundtrip cruise.
The cruise lasts about two hours.
Adults are 18 years and over, children 2-17 years and infants up to 1 year (free, with an Adult ticket). Concession tickets are for holders of a full-time student card or Senior Citizen card, and Australian and New Zealand pensioners. A family ticket covers 2 adults and 2 children.
The cruise is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Show your smartphone ticket at the kiosk to join the cruise and show your concession card at check-in if applicable.
The tickets are non-refundable and cannot be cancelled.
You should arrive 15 minutes before departure. Departure times change daily and depend on tides, weather, and major event days.

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