Melbourne Gourmet Dinner Cruise: Fine Dining on Yarra River with City Skyline Views
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1,219 Ratings
Southbank
Indulge in a gourmet dinner cruise along Melbourne's Yarra River, savoring fine dining and breathtaking city skyline views. Experience the magic of the city lights and waterfront attractions while enjoying a 3-hour floating restaurant experience.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 3 days learn more
Highlights
  • Southbank Promenade - Your Melbourne dinner cruise starts at Southbank Promenade on the southern side of the Yarra River. Hop aboard the Spirit of Melbourne

As you cruise along the Yarra, admire the lights of the city and pass by waterfront attractions like Flinders Station, Federation Square, the Royal Botanic Gardens, AAMI Park, Rod Laver Arena and Riverside Park.

Your 4-course dinner is prepared by expert chefs and matched with premium Australian wines. While you dine, enjoy attentive service and the lively yet romantic atmosphere. Choose from a variety of beverages such as beer, spirits, and red, white or sparkling wine, and end your meal with a glass of port or a liqueur.

Your unique dinner experience ends when you return to Southbank Promenade.

The Cruising Restaurant may sometimes operate on the Yarra Countess and the Yarra Empress, depending on demand, weather, major events, river closures, and tides

What's Included
  • Enjoy a delightful dinner
  • Savor a selection of beverages including beer, wine, soft drinks, as well as premium spirits and liqueurs
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meal Options
  • Entree Tasting Platter - - Lamb Kofta served with minted yoghurt (GF)

  • Peking Duck on a bed of garden salad (GF)

  • Seafood Cocktail dressed in a creamy seafood sauce (GF)

  • Ratatouille Filo Parcel - Served with goats cheese and salad(V)

  • Chargrilled Chicken Breast - with a porcini mushroom cream sauce, served with potato and seasonal vegetables (GF)

  • Baked Barramundi Fillet - cooked with ginger and lime, dressed in a curried coconut veloute’

  • Chargrilled Beef Eye Fillet - with a port wine jus, served with
    potato and vegetables (GF)

  • Portuguese Lamb Shank - served upon mash potato with a confit of vegetables (GF)

  • Whole Baby Pumpkin filled - with a stir fry of seasonal vegetables and quinoa, topped with cheese (V) (GF)

  • Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna - with a bechamel sauce served with potato gratin & seasonal vegetables (V)

  • Dessert & Cheese Tasting Platter is pre-selected consisting of: - • Selection of Mini Desserts
    • Australian Cheeses, dried fruit and nuts served with crackers

Additional Information

Is there a better way to have a meal in Melbourne than indulging in a luxury dinner cruise down the Yarra River? Experience the city coming alive in the evening over this 3-hour cruise and partake in Melbourne’s renowned fine dining ambiance aboard a buoyant eatery. Enjoy sipping on wine, beer, and spirits as the evolving cityscape and waterfront parks and sights catch your eye.

  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Not wheelchair access
  • Please advise if you are joining together with another pre-existing booking
Location
Southbank Promenade
Southgate Berth 1. Located in front or the Langham Hotel
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 4 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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L3300romichaelp
Apr 13, 2024
An absolutely fantastic time, very well organised to perfection! - An absolutely beautiful evening on all aspects. The experience was so seemless and smooth; The staff were absolutely sensational, always catering to us without asking and we didn't even know they were there ! the length was perfect, the food was exquisite and it provided for a very wonderful time. Please do NOT CHANGE ANYTHING !
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68imranc
Apr 11, 2024
Date Night Winner - Good food, good vibe and great views. Special thank you to our server, Tony, for going the extra mile and adding to an already amazing experience.
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Road02696761597
Apr 9, 2024
Excellent Trip, super food and service - Super trip with excellent staff and food. Service with the non stop Bubbles was great, and very relaxing with timing of meals well thought out so not rushed to finish 1 course with a gap inbetween. Nice special touch with my Mum celebrating 94 years, with a muffin and candle. Well worth the cost, just do not get there too early as a bit chilly waiting in the river wind if not going in the summer - otherwise superb. Lilly was certainly helpful and loved her job
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Megan_h
Mar 31, 2024
Spirit cruise dinner - A wonderful night with tasty food. This is a best way to enjoy night views of Yarra river. Just give it a try If you are still considered . It is worth it.
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Steven_b
Mar 31, 2024
Well worth it - The food was beautiful and cooked to perfection. The staff and crew were lovely and kept our drinks full all night. I highly recommend this experience and will definitely returning
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Z9568xbneilr
Mar 31, 2024
Do yourself a favour and book in for this - The staff were beyond excellent, food was first class and so well presented. Nothing was an issue, we were fortunate to have a table by the window so the views were also wonderful. Overall, the night was as advertised and we will be going again for sure!
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Rhiannon_k
Mar 28, 2024
Fantastic experience - An excellent experience. Quality of food and drink high, and the views were amazing. Very special. This was a fabulous way to end our 3 nights in Melbourne.
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C280lpconnors
Mar 24, 2024
Highly Recommend - Beautiful views, lovely experience and delicious food. Perfect date night. Staff are friendly and very professional, capped off our weekend away perfectly.
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G2554ijcynthias
Apr 6, 2024
Lovely evening - We went on the dinner cruise to celebrate my 60th birthday. Staff were very welcoming as we boarded the boat. The 4 course meal was delicious and we are able to enjoy a variety of drinks with our meal. Tony, one of the staff on board was very attentive and friendly throughout the night. The atmosphere was lovely. The only slight thing that spoilt our evening was a lady at another table that continuously laughed out so loud which was making other people sitting near by annoyed.
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Rick310161
Mar 28, 2024
Great Cruise on the Yarra - Very pleasant dinner cruise. Staff were excellent. Food was great. Only down side was it was a bit noisy where we were seated but overall I would highly recommend this cruise. Thanks for a beautiful dinner and cruise.
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