River cruise boat on Yarra River with Melbourne cityscape in the background.
Dining guests toasting with drinks on the Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant.
Dining guests on the Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant enjoying a meal.
Dining table with seafood platter on Spirit of Melbourne cruise, river view in background.
Chef preparing seafood dishes at Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant.
Cruise boat on Yarra River with Melbourne skyline in the background.
Couple enjoying wine on the Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise with city skyline in the background.

Spirit of Melbourne: Multi-Course Dining Cruises with Drinks

Melbourne
Dinner Cruises
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Duration

Duration: 3 hours

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the start of your experience

Meals included

Bottomless Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner with Drinks

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Set sail aboard the Spirit of Melbourne as you enjoy the Melbourne landscape while relishing a gourmet meal– brunch, lunch or dinner, it’s your pick!

Good food, great drinks and even better views sailing down the Yarra River– the Spirit of Melbourne experience is straight out of the movies!

Savor meticulously prepared dishes like baked barramundi filet, lamb shank, or a selection of mini desserts that represent the vibrant food culture of Melbourne.

Enjoy some delicious Australian cheese and crackers along with your spirit of choice as you watch the Melbourne skyline from the glass windows.

Choose between a dinner, lunch, or brunch cruise to enjoy a fab time with the gang while watching top Melbourne spots like the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Fun fact: The name of the river comes from the Wurundjeri language where "Yarra Yarra" means "ever-flowing".

2 to 3-hour dining cruise on the Yarra River (based on option selected)

Reserved dining table onboard

Chef-prepared seasonal menu

Selection of wines, beers, soft drinks, and juice

Specialty coffee and tea service

3-course gourmet lunch (menu [here](https://www.melbcruises.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Lunch-Cruise-Flyer-1.png))

4-course gourmet dinner cruise (menu [here](https://www.melbcruises.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SOM-Dinner-Cruise-Flyer-2025.pdf))

Premium sweet and savoury brunch (menu [here](https://www.melbcruises.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Bottomless-Brunch-Afloat.png))

Free-flowing Mimosas & Proseccos

Other food and drinks (available to purchase on-site)

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River cruise boat on Yarra River with Melbourne cityscape in the background.

Cruise with style

Whether it is a couple looking for a unique date, a family looking to make some memories, or a tourist wishing to experience Melbourne from a unique perspective, this Yarra River cruise is for everyone. The Spirit of Melbourne Cruising restaurant gives you the chance to experience luxury fine dining like no other. Sipping on some delicious cocktails and eating some delicious food while seeing the iconic popular Melbourne spots like the plush Royal Botanic Gardens go by sounds nothing short of stunning right?

Melbourne from another view

From something as decadent as vegetable lasagna or beef filet to something more wholesome like sliders, these dishes bring out the best of what Melbourne cuisine has to offer. What’s more, with cheese and dessert platters and a selection of alcohol like prosecco, mimosa, and wine, your dining cruise experience just got better. Get to choose between a beautiful dinner cruise, lunch cruise, or a fun bottomless brunch cruise with drinks to make this experience more your style. So, pick a date, put on your best clothes, and sign up for this cruise to experience Melbourne from the tranquil waters of the Yarra River.

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Dining guests toasting with drinks on the Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant.

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Dining guests on the Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant enjoying a meal.

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Dining table with seafood platter on Spirit of Melbourne cruise, river view in background.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Additional information

  • The Spirit of Melbourne can accommodate up to 90 passengers.

  • The cruise offers vegan, pescatarian, halal, dairy-free, and gluten-free substitutes.

  • Guests must inform of any dietary requirements in advance to ensure the cruise can accommodate them.

  • Guests are allowed to smoke in the designated smoking area on the back deck of the cruise.

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Chef preparing seafood dishes at Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant.

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Cruise boat on Yarra River with Melbourne skyline in the background.

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