Melbourne Gourmet Dinner Cruise: Fine Dining on Yarra River with City Skyline Views
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1,230 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.

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Cindy_t
Jun 11, 2024
Highly recommend - Couldn't rate this any more highly if I tried! My only regret was not going up the top of the boat to get a good look of the city lights, however this was due to having the most fantastic staff that kept the drinks and good vibes flowing. Tony in particular was just outstanding but all the staff were just incredible. Seldom do you find these days activities/nightlife/dining experiences etc where everyone did genuinely look like they were enjoying their jobs and wanting to be there but this wee 3 hour trip was certainly an exception. I will not hesitate to book again next time I'm in Melbourne. The food was also spot on. But it really was the service that made it such a memorable trip.
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Fryw7wfh9h
Jun 9, 2024
Best dinner cruise we’ve been on - This was honestly the best dinner cruise I’ve gone on, the food was amazing, it was cooked perfectly, the desserts were delectable, the drinks were endless and the service was lovely. The people who were working were so nice and we enjoyed it so much!
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O3386iwmatthewm
Jun 9, 2024
Great River cruise Melbourne - Great service , great atmosphere , even better food! I highly recommend this company as the staff and service were of the highest quality.
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Roving20773569626
Jun 3, 2024
A must do experience - This was a amazing experience from the time we started the dinner cruise until it finished. The service from the staff was excellent and the food was magnificent, the views along the river were great. We would highly recommend the Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise.
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Toniannem2015
May 31, 2024
Outstanding in every way! - Outstanding! The crew were fantastic and very generous with the drinks. The food was delicious and presented really well. The view was fantastic. Highly recommend this for a wonderful night out. We will be going again!
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Odyssey27190632116
May 30, 2024
Very enjoyable - Staff were very friendly and polite and looked after all our needs without being intrusive. Excellent dinner and refreshments.
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Skock
May 27, 2024
Evening on the river! - The staff was very attentive, the food was excellent and the scenery superb! I highly recommend this dinner cruise.
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Tracy_m
May 25, 2024
Well worth it - The food and service were great and you can’t beat the evening views of the city! The boat was easy to access from both sides of the river. Good trip.
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Catherine_s
May 24, 2024
Relaxing, enjoyable, satisfied and very happy. - All of the staff were amazing and so friendly, their service was exemplary. The Captain is a very funny man, we liked his commentary. The meals were so flavoursome, more than enough. Very happy with all of our dishes. The trip up the Yarra was interesting and relaxing. We enjoyed the entire experience and have no hesitation in recommending this trip to others.
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Barry_c
May 21, 2024
Weekend worth returning 👍👍🍷🍷☕️☕️ - Beautiful night scenery of the lit up Yarra River Banks. Coupled with the wonderful foods & drinks , not forgetting the efficient & diligent staff throughout the 3 hours, it’s a very cozy & relaxed ride. My wife and I fully enjoyed the night👍👍👍☕️☕️☕️🍷🍷🍷
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