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  • People watching a fireworks display over the City of Melbourne from a boat on the Yarra River.
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31 Dec

New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise

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  • Nightlife

In your finest white and gold outfit, cruise Melbourne's iconic Yarra River and harbours dancing the night away on water while roving waiters serve incredible food and drinks all night long.

Tickets include a five-hour cruise, a live DJ playing a range of dance hits, an unlimited drinks package, and an extensive contemporary menu with grazing plates on arrival, canapés and hors d'oeuvres throughout, hot petite meals in noodle boxes, topped off with dessert and fresh fruit platters.

You'll also receive a welcome drink on arrival and a champagne toast for the New Year's Eve countdown.

Strictly 18+.

Hours

Date Times
Thu 31 Dec
  • 8pm - 1am 8:00pm - 1:00am

Location

The Lady Cutler Melbourne Showboat
131 Harbour Esplanade
Docklands 3008

Open in maps location for The Lady Cutler Melbourne Showboat

Price and bookings

Adult / general $275
Book online for New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0439 317 070
  • email address: info@Australianboatparties.com
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