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A 90‑minute private lunch cruise on the Yarra River offers an intimate way to see Melbourne from the water. Enjoy a three‑course meal, local beer and wine, and close views of Southbank and city landmarks on a private boat for two.
A 90‑minute private lunch cruise on the Yarra River offers an intimate way to see Melbourne from the water. Enjoy a three‑course meal, local beer and wine, and close views of Southbank and city landmarks on a private boat for two.
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Operated by Melbourne Boat Hire · Melbourne, Victoria
The river pulls you along like a quiet host, carrying a small private boat past fluted wharfs, glass-fronted towers and the green fringe of the Royal Botanic Gardens. On a 90‑minute private lunch cruise of the Yarra River you sit across from your companion while the city unspools — bridges, historic bluestone, and river parks sliding by within arm’s reach.
easy.
1.5 hours.
Suitable for most people who can step aboard and remain seated or move short distances on deck.
The private lunch cruise lasts approximately 90 minutes.
Yes — a three‑course lunch prepared by a local restaurant is included, plus bottled water, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages (beer and wine).
The experience requires a minimum age of 18; infants are noted as able to ride in a pram but the minimum age policy applies.
For a full refund cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure; trips may be cancelled in bad weather.
The Yarra (Birrarung) has been a waterway and meeting place for the Wurundjeri people for thousands of years and later became Melbourne’s working river during the 19th‑century gold boom.
Riverfront regeneration projects and cleaning programs aim to reduce litter and improve water quality; choose operators that follow waste and recycling best practices.
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