Williamstown Ferry Company operates sightseeing cruises from the city and St Kilda to Williamstown, highlighting the Yarra River and city views.
Williamstown is an historic seaport, worth a stopover for lunch and a look, and return into the panoramic city skyline. The direct return trip is two-hours, average stop over is two hours at Williamstown, so you can make a half day trip, or include a stopover at Scienceworks Museum and make a day trip. Their guaranteed times run all year round 10.30am,12.30pm and 2.30pm with additional times in good weather.
Note: while there is a booking office at Federation Wharf, boats depart from berth 1, Southgate Promenade.