Scenic Cruise Types in Melbourne—An Exhilarating Day on the Water

Choose from a variety of cruises taking the scenic route starting at the popular Southbank region. The journey will take you past the iconic Crown Casino, West Gate Bridge, Docklands, Olympic Park, Royal Botanic Gardens and pretty Herring Island. You can book your tour via Melbourne Cruises or choose the standard ferry service which plies between the CBD and Williamstown. Choosing to stay at the serviced apartments Southbank has on offer will be a convenient choice in terms of sightseeing, dining and enjoying entertainment. The area is a very popular option amongst tourists who find options such as Oaks Melbourne Southbank Suites quite convenient.

Indulge and make your holiday more special by chartering a private boat cruise along the pretty Yarra River. Electric boats ensure the noise is kept to a minimum while your own skipper will expertly guide you along the water for an adventure you won't forget. Check out the options at Melbourne Boat Hire or you can ask your hotel in Melbourne for recommendations on booking a private cruise. The standard tours have several cruise options including the South Bank region, Docklands, Bolte Bridge and South Yarra.

Water taxis are available for private tours and will take you along the Maribyrnong River as well as the Yarra. Available for cruises between Williamstown and Hawthorn, or upstream along the Maribyrnong all the way to Flemington, the water taxis offer a convenient pick and drop option from amongst berths located across the city.

A lovely boat cruise along the Yarra River usually accommodates up to nine people and is an ideal adventure to enjoy with a bunch of friends or family. The boat tours set off from the Southbank Promenade Landing and offer scenic views of the surroundings. Choose a tailormade package including what you want to see cruising along the Maribyrnong and Yarra Rivers. Check out 'on boat tours' for booking your adventure.

You can sign up for a 30-minute tour that is being offered by Punt Tours Melbourne where the punters wear straw boaters and traditional blazers. Make sure that you savour the romance of floating along the waterways of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Sit on a wooden punt and enjoy the scenes unfold, as you cruise past some of the city's stunning gardens. Take a moment to feel the warmth of the sun on your back while you glide over still waters. You will find yourself drifting under foliage and gliding in and out of different coves and sanctuaries. This is indeed a place that is located in the middle of the city but surrounded by utmost tranquillity.