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  • Boat travelling beneath a bridge on a river.
  • Boat on a river.
  • Two boats on the Yarra River, with Prince's Bridge in the background.
  • Ship's wheel.

Classic Steamboat Cruises

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Classic Steamboat Cruises offers both half hour and one hour public cruises. They can also provide transport to events or destinations along the Yarra and Maribyrnong rivers.

Experience a fully restored ferry called 'Grower', built in 1924. Enjoy the Yarra River and surrounds as you cruise along at 5 knots. Easy and safe access to the vessel from the floating landing (departs every 35 minutes from 11:15am)

All cruises welcome BYO food and beverages. The boat is also available for private bookings of up to 20 passengers.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • Closed
Tuesday
  • Closed
Wednesday
  • 10.30am - 5pm 10.30am - 5pm
Thursday
  • 10.30am - 5pm 10.30am - 5pm
Friday
  • 10.30am - 5.30pm 10.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday
  • 10.30am - 6pm 10.30am - 6pm
Sunday
  • 10.30am - 5pm 10.30am - 5pm

Location

In front of Southgate food court
Berth 3/ Southbank Lower Promenade
Melbourne 3006

Open in maps location for In front of Southgate food court

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0425 779 473
  • email address: info@classicsteamboatcruises.com.au
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.

We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection the Wurundjeri, Bunurong, Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wadawurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin have to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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