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Melbourne Boat Hire

Melbourne Boat Hire offers a unique, intimate water tourism experience. Cruise the beautiful Yarra like never before, in the comfort of your own luxury vessel, with the option of enjoying exquisite food and beverage dining packages.

Take in Melbourne’s feature landmarks including the Royal Botanical Gardens, Herring Island Park, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Southbank, Federation Square and Docklands.

Melbourne Boat Hire offers a variety of hire options, from day and evening self-drive (no license required) to special event cruises.

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GoBoat Melbourne

GoBoat Melbourne

Be your own captain by renting a picnic boat, with no boat licence required.

Melbourne River Cruises

Melbourne River Cruises

Sit back and relax as your captain details the history of Melbourne on a river cruise.

Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade

Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade

The Royal Exhibition Building opens its doors to a unique view unseen for 100 years.

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Classic Steamboat Cruises

Classic Steamboat Cruises

Public and private cruises and transport to events along the Yarra and Maribyrnong rivers.

Lady Cutler Melbourne Showboat

Lady Cutler Melbourne Showboat

Cruise Melbourne on the Lady Cutler Melbourne Showboat, offering a range of cruising events.

Port Phillip Ferries

Port Phillip Ferries

Ferry to Geelong and Portarlington, or enjoy short Yarra River and Port Phillip Bay cruises.

Melbourne Water Taxis

Melbourne Water Taxis

Limousine-style service with pick-up and drop-off points along the Yarra River.