City Highlights Express - Fed Wharf
Duration
50 minute(s)
Languages
English
Skip the line
Included
Downstream views of Southbank, Flinders Street Station, and city skyline
Upstream scenery near Punt Road Bridge and Royal Botanic Gardens
Quick and convenient way to see Melbourne’s iconic landmarks
Ideal for tourists and locals seeking a short sightseeing experience
€ 11.95
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Experience the best of Melbourne in under an hour with the Melbourne City Highlights Express Cruise, departing exclusively from Federation Wharf. This engaging 45-50 minute journey takes you along the Yarra River, offering a unique perspective of the city’s most iconic landmarks. As you travel downstream towards Queens Bridge, you’ll pass sights such as Southbank, Flinders Street Station, and the vibrant city skyline, making it an ideal way to take in Melbourne’s architectural and cultural highlights in a short amount of time.
On the return trip upstream, the cruise continues past the scenic Punt Road Bridge and the lush surroundings of the Royal Botanic Gardens, providing a perfect contrast to the bustling city views. Throughout the journey, beverages and snacks are available for purchase, allowing guests to relax and enjoy the experience fully. This express cruise offers a quick yet memorable way to see Melbourne from the water, combining sightseeing with comfort and convenience.
Federation Wharf Departure
Southbank & Queens Bridge
Flinders Street Station
Birrarung Marr & Sporting Precinct
Royal Botanic Gardens & Punt Road Bridge
Live Captain Commentary
Onboard Bar
Express Duration
Beverages & Snacks
Gratuities
Comfortable shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
Bottle of water
Not wheelchair accessible
Keep personal essentials
Have a camera ready to capture every special moment
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Activity Provider: Melbourne River Cruises
Customer Reviews
Phat
All very good 👍
Stuart
Nice Cruise on the Yarra River and Great to see different parts of the City.Best way to explore Melbourne and stops back in a Nice part of Melbourne so good for Exploring other parts of the City.Service was good and Staff were Polite,Friendly and Helpful!Fun Day!
Margaret
The cruise was very nice but we were only able to complete half because of high water and low bridges!
Bruce
Booked and paid for a cruise, only to find when we arrived to board it had been cancelled. No notifications, trip plans ruined. What a joke. Avoid this company.
Lynette
it was easy to access and the commentary was very interesting. the skipper was also very polite and knowledgeable.
John
All went as expected, so no recommendations needed. Most enjoyable and relaxing.
Bradley
Really good tour and my girlfriend really enjoyed it!
Sebastien
Nice tour on the river with a beautiful view on the surroundings and Melbourne. You got different package available. That's the cheapest. But it's enough if you want some pictures and enjoy a moment with your loved ones around the beautiful sceneries of Melbourne. Better book in advance. The tour is in English and you have the option to stay inside or be at the back(best view). Water and tea is free. Everything else is available at the bar. No food. The barman was helpful and kind. Payments cash,cards , contactless. Toilets are available onboard. After the tour you got the possibility to go around the city. It's just next to tram, train stations etc.
Alex
Will give 0 star if we can. Ticket booth told us ticket is 4pm but people will get up and down, so cruise will leave around 4:10 as shown in marked ticket. Cruise came 30mins late only at 4:30pm. The worse part is it just took off without letting any people get off. We were waiting patiently until I saw the staff started untangling the rope, so I quickly went up to told them we waited half an hour and want to board the cruise. They just took off saying we missed the boat.
Salman
A great experience to sail on yarra river the gentleman gave us lot of information about surroundings