Melbourne

Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise

Melbourne, Australia

From $123.00

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  • 3 hours
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  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Spend an evening on the Yarra River during this Melbourne dinner cruise. As you admire the twinkling city lights reflecting on the water, enjoy a 4-course gourmet meal inclusive of beverages. This fine dining experience includes beer, wine, and spirits, as well as coffee, tea, dessert, port, and a cheese plate. Cruise past attractions like Federation Square and the Royal Botanic Gardens while soaking up the elegant and relaxing atmosphere of the boat.
  • Travel along the Yarra River on on a Melbourne dinner cruise
  • Admire the city’s twinkling skyline as you pass by city landmarks
  • Enjoy a 4-course gourmet meal and attentive onboard service
  • Premium wine, bubbly, beer and spirits included

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

This cruise combines sightseeing with an elegant dinner—and the drinks flow freely.

Sample Menu

Starter

Entree Tasting Platter

- Lamb Kofta served with minted yoghurt (GF) - Peking Duck on a bed of garden salad (GF) - Seafood Cocktail dressed in a creamy seafood sauce (GF)

Starter

Ratatouille Filo Parcel

Served with goats cheese and salad(V)

Main

Chargrilled Chicken Breast

with a porcini mushroom cream sauce, served with potato and seasonal vegetables (GF)

Main

Baked Barramundi Fillet

cooked with ginger and lime, dressed in a curried coconut veloute’

Main

Chargrilled Beef Eye Fillet

with a port wine jus, served with potato and vegetables (GF)

Main

Portuguese Lamb Shank

served upon mash potato with a confit of vegetables (GF)

Main

Whole Baby Pumpkin filled

with a stir fry of seasonal vegetables and quinoa, topped with cheese (V) (GF)

Main

Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna

with a bechamel sauce served with potato gratin & seasonal vegetables (V)

Dessert

Dessert & Cheese Tasting Platter is pre-selected consisting of:

• Selection of Mini Desserts • Australian Cheeses, dried fruit and nuts served with crackers

What's Included

  • Dinner
  • Beer, wine, soft drinks, premium spirits and liqueurs
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Southbank Promenade, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

    Southgate Berth 1. Located in front or the Langham Hotel

Start time

07:30 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Start your Melbourne dinner cruise at Southbank Promenade, where you board your fully enclosed boat. As your floating restaurant sets off along the Yarra River, take in views of the lit-up city skyline, passing by waterfront sights such as Federation Square, Flinders Station, Rod Laver Arena, Riverside Park, and the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Enjoy the romantic atmosphere of the boat while sipping your choice of beer, liquor, red, white, or sparkling wine. Prepared by talented chefs and served by attentive staff, your gourmet dinner is paired with premium Australian wines. See the Itinerary for our menu of Australian favorites like lamb, beef, and seafood. After entrée, main course, dessert, and cheese, your luxurious meal culminates with coffee or tea and a glass of port or liqueur.

You are full and relaxed by the time you return to Southbank Promenade to end your cruise.

Please note: You must specify main course at the time of booking. Please add your entrée choices in 'special requirements' field at the time of booking.

**The Cruising Restaurant may sometimes operate on the Yarra Countess and the Yarra Empress, depending on demand, weather, major events, river closures, and tides**

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Not wheelchair access
  • Please advise if you are joining together with another pre-existing booking
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 3 full days before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:Are vegetarian options available during the Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise?

A:Vegetarian selections are available. (Whole Baby Pumpkin filled with a stir fry of seasonal vegetables and quinoa or similar) Please specify in the "Special Requirements" box at checkout if you require the vegetarian option.

Dec 2021

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Steven_B
The food was beautiful and cooked to perfection. The staff and crew were lovely and kept our drinks full all night. I highly recommend this experience and will definitely returning

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Absolutely amazing! Did...
Sarah_V, Apr 2024
Absolutely amazing! Did this cruise on my first trip to Melbourne, and so glad I did. Was such an amazing way to see Melbourne at night. Amazing food and service was wonderful! Definitely would do it again!
Very nice night out in Melbourne
Olivia_M, Apr 2024
We had a great captain and support crew who were very attentive and made the night highly enjoyable. The service was prompt and the food was good plus being surrounded by the city lights was lovely.
All inclusive lovey time
James_B, Apr 2024
What a lovely experience with fine food and unlimited all you can drink, drinks! What isn’t there to like about this? Even added a tip that’s how happy!
Awesome, Friendly, great food
Ernie_F, Apr 2024
The service was great! The Food was awesome! Everyone was friendly and welcoming. The boat was quiet and clean. The tables nicely set very nice evening. I was going to go again.
Great experience
Wynand_V, Apr 2024
It was such a great experience, the crew was friendly and helpful, the captain was a great sport, the facilities were clean, and the food was great, I would recommend this to anybody.
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Megan_H, Mar 2024
A wonderful night with tasty food. This is a best way to enjoy night views of Yarra river. Just give it a try If you are still considered . It is worth it.
Well worth it
Steven_B, Mar 2024
The food was beautiful and cooked to perfection. The staff and crew were lovely and kept our drinks full all night. I highly recommend this experience and will definitely returning
Fantastic experience
Rhiannon_K, Mar 2024
An excellent experience. Quality of food and drink high, and the views were amazing. Very special. This was a fabulous way to end our 3 nights in Melbourne.
A must do!
Bronwyn_C, Mar 2024
Right from the staff to the incredible food and scenery this trip was a wonderful experience. Highly recommend
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Christina_M, Mar 2024
Great experience food was fabulous and the staff were friendly and experienced in what the customer would want. Highly recommend and will certainly book again when visiting Melbourne next time.
Perfect night
Hayden_D, Mar 2024
Staff were amazing. Didn't have to ask them for anything, as they we so attentive. Food was amazing. Was a great night
Excellent
JONATHAN_H, Mar 2024
The food was outstanding. Staff was very friendly. I would definitely go on the cruise again!!!......
Great service, excellent food.
MrsNicolaJ_S, Mar 2024
Great way to spend a relaxing evening in Melbourne, excellent food and service. We were seated on the top deck and it was a little chilly but they were able to drop the side windows down to help reduce the wind.
Fantastic night. Will definitely do it again.
Suellen_M, Mar 2024
We were greeted upon boarding the boat and shown our seats. Drinks were poured continuously during the night, food was fantastic and staff were amazing. It was really nice to meet other people and to be able to go outside the cabin to view the city all lit up.
Canadians in Melbourne
Judy_M, Mar 2024
The Spirit of Melbourne did not disappoint. The four course dinner was very good and the wine was flowing. Gorgeous scenery along our route. Our server “Tony” was exceptional. Would highly recommend this adventure while in Melbourne.
Very good but is 3 hours :) Double check Viator as they messed up our food order :)
Doug_F, Mar 2024
Overall it was a very good experience. The screw was amazing! Food was very good. Viator had messed up our food order but the crew addressed it immediately. Incredible crew of people running the boat. only thing you should know is that the cruise is 3 hours and mostly not much to see. there are restaurants along the river that have great views so may be a good option as well.
Much better than I expected!!
Paula_P, Mar 2024
Food was good quality. Best and most tender steak I've had in years and I've dined in many fine restaurants. Drinks topped up consistently. Friendly, attentive and fun staff. Worth every cent!
Wonderful meal and experience
David_D, Feb 2024
Cecelia was a superb server. The ride was smooth and interesting. The service immaculate. The boat was clean and comfortable It was easy to interact with other diners
Amazing dinner cruise
Priscillah_G, Feb 2024
The staff were amazing, the food great, the views romantic 😍 My husband and I went out for our valentines celebration with the spirit of Melbourne. We had a great experience, captured day views and night lights. Recommended for couples.
Well worth the time and money
tania_d, Feb 2024
The night was fantastic the food was great and the cabin crew beautiful and so professional ,we will certainly go again thanks everyone
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