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3 – 5 Jul

Firelight Festival Harbour Lights Cruise

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Experience Melbourne’s Firelight Festival from the water with a special Harbour Lights Cruise, running through Docklands and Victoria Harbour during the Firelight Festival with departures from 6pm onwards.

Enjoy a fun 30-minute cruise as the city comes alive with fire pits, flames, lights, entertainment and winter vibes, with music and a fully licensed bar onboard.

This cruise is perfect for a family outing or a pre-dinner activity as you enjoy the city's beautiful night views.

Limited seats are available every night so book with Melbourne River Cruises and enjoy the festival from a whole new perspective.

Hours

Date Times
Fri 3 Jul
  • 6.15pm - 6.45pm 6:15pm - 6:45pm
  • 7pm - 7.30pm 7:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 7.45pm - 8.15pm 7:45pm - 8:15pm
  • 8.15pm - 8.45pm 8:15pm - 8:45pm
  • 9pm - 9.30pm 9:00pm - 9:30pm
Sat 4 Jul
  • 6.15pm - 6.45pm 6:15pm - 6:45pm
  • 7pm - 7.30pm 7:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 7.45pm - 8.15pm 7:45pm - 8:15pm
  • 8.15pm - 8.45pm 8:15pm - 8:45pm
  • 9pm - 9.30pm 9:00pm - 9:30pm
Sun 5 Jul
  • 6.15pm - 6.45pm 6:15pm - 6:45pm
  • 7pm - 7.30pm 7:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 7.45pm - 8.15pm 7:45pm - 8:15pm
  • 8.15pm - 8.45pm 8:15pm - 8:45pm
  • 9pm - 9.30pm 9:00pm - 9:30pm

Location

Harbour Esplanade
Docklands 3008

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Price and bookings

From $15 to $20

Adult / general $20
Children $15

Free for children under 2

Book online for Firelight Festival Harbour Lights Cruise

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 8610 2600
  • email address: info@melbcruises.com.au
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