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River Gardens Melbourne Sightseeing Cruise
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River Gardens Melbourne Sightseeing Cruise
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Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
- 24 hours prior100% refund
- Within 24 hoursNo refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Keeping you safe during COVID-19
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What you can expect during your visit
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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(888) 651-9785
1 hour (approx.)
Offered in: English
Overview
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.
- Cruise past Melbourne's scenic gardens and parklands on this one-hour sightseeing cruise
- Onboard commentary
- Plenty of photo opportunities
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What's Included
Complimentary tea and coffee
Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off
No food or drinks are sold on board
Departure & Return
Melbourne River Cruises , Berth 2, Southbank Promenade, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
This activity will end right where it started.Berth No 2, Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct Landing.
What To Expect
Cruise up the Yarra River that winds through downtown Melbourne on this 1-hour sightseeing cruise. Take in the sights of lovely riverbank gardens and Herring Island from an outside sun deck or through panoramic windows from the inside cabin. Guided commentary will point out passing attractions and provide interesting tidbits of Melbourne’s history. Enjoy complimentary coffee and tea as you sit back, relax and watch the city go by.
Cruise Highlights Include:
• Herring Island
• Princes Bridge
• The Governor's residence
• Victorian Arts Center
• Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
• Olympic Park
• The Royal Botanic Gardens
• National Tennis Center
Cruise Highlights Include:
• Herring Island
• Princes Bridge
• The Governor's residence
• Victorian Arts Center
• Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
• Olympic Park
• The Royal Botanic Gardens
• National Tennis Center
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking
- Cruise duration times and direction are approximate and subject to change, often due to tides and river traffic.
- The boat is completely enclosed and windowed so that passengers won't be subject to the elements.
- Restroom available on board
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
- OPERATED BY Melbourne River Cruises
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during River Gardens Melbourne Sightseeing Cruise?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:
- Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Q:
What is the policy on sanitisation during River Gardens Melbourne Sightseeing Cruise?
A:The policies on sanitisation are:
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during River Gardens Melbourne Sightseeing Cruise?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during River Gardens Melbourne Sightseeing Cruise?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
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Excellent service
charles_g
, Aug. 2022
Okay
Nathalia_B
, Jul. 2022
Beautiful experience!
Fayaz_M
, Jun. 2022
No go
Sylvio_P
, May 2022
A lot of fun
Rismanthy_A
, May 2022
Not worth it!!
SAJITHRAJAPPAN_R
, May 2022
Great and the best budget choice.
Lvia_F
, Apr. 2022
The cruise is nice, we...
DivpreetSingh
, Apr. 2022
Great views
shalveen_k
, Mar. 2022
In these times of doom and gloom it was refreshing
Salome_D
, Apr. 2021
The cruise pilot and the lady at the kiosk (ticket counter) had a great sense of humour. Very informative and pleasant to listen to. Service with a smile
Just ok.
Tania_M
, Mar. 2021
Crew captain was amazing...
Doreen_V
, Mar. 2021
Crew captain was amazing thank u for ur service please keep up the great work my son an I enjoyed the cruise gonna do it again
Fun
Sally_T
, Jun. 2020
No Gardens
Desiree_V
, Jan. 2020
You can do it once. The round trip...
DeepthiChandan_S
, Nov. 2016
You can do it once. The round trip is just 45 mins. Try the willamstown ferry for a better and longer cruise on the Yarra. The tour guide was quite informative though. Melbourne river cruises office itself has some rude staff and can be unhelpful with their daily changing times, so call ahead.
They changed the route for our tour...
Donna W
, Jun. 2016
We were surprised at how much we...
Mary K
, Mar. 2016
Tour was pleasant but not...
George U
, Mar. 2015
great trip, plenty to see, good...
Alan K
, Dec. 2014
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