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Unforgettable Yarra River Cruises for Every Occasion

Experience unforgettable moments on our meticulously curated Yarra River Cruises, tailored for every occasion. Immerse yourself in opulence as you navigate Melbourne’s waterways aboard our exquisite vessels, available for self-drive or skippered adventures, seven days a week.

Embark on Melbourne’s first and only Yarra River three-course progressive lunch or dinner cruise, starting from Docklands. Indulge in a unique and social dining experience that combines breathtaking views with delectable food and wine, creating an unforgettable journey for your taste buds.

Discover new horizons as you venture beyond the shipping lanes and container docks, heading west to explore the captivating Maribyrnong River. Delight in different sights and points of interest as you cruise past the illustrious Flemington racecourse and the historic Old Pipe Works. Come and explore the rich history of Melbourne and its bustling ports as you disembark during your Maribyrnong River cruise.

As the leading providers of bespoke water transport in Melbourne, we pride ourselves on crafting unforgettable experiences. Surprise a lucky individual with a boat trip on our beautifully appointed vessels, a truly special gift that promises an unparalleled adventure. Experience the charm of our Yarra River cruises, enjoying the delightful perspective of Melbourne from the water, where every moment is infused with luxury and enchantment.

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Unforgettable Yarra River Cruises for Every Occasion

Experience unforgettable moments on our meticulously curated Yarra River Cruises, tailored for every occasion. Immerse yourself in opulence as you navigate Melbourne’s waterways aboard our exquisite vessels, available for self-drive or skippered adventures, seven days a week.

Embark on Melbourne’s first and only Yarra River three-course progressive lunch or dinner cruise, starting from Docklands. Indulge in a unique and social dining experience that combines breathtaking views with delectable food and wine, creating an unforgettable journey for your taste buds.

Discover new horizons as you venture beyond the shipping lanes and container docks, heading west to explore the captivating Maribyrnong River. Delight in different sights and points of interest as you cruise past the illustrious Flemington racecourse and the historic Old Pipe Works. Come and explore the rich history of Melbourne and its bustling ports as you disembark during your Maribyrnong River cruise.

As the leading providers of bespoke water transport in Melbourne, we pride ourselves on crafting unforgettable experiences. Surprise a lucky individual with a boat trip on our beautifully appointed vessels, a truly special gift that promises an unparalleled adventure. Experience the charm of our Yarra River cruises, enjoying the delightful perspective of Melbourne from the water, where every moment is infused with luxury and enchantment.

Self-Drive Boat Hire

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Lunch & Dinner Cruises

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Professional Skippers & Crew

Eco-Friendly, Luxury Boats

Spectacular Views of Melbourne

Private Luxury Cruises

Leave a lasting impression and celebrate your special occasion in style! Elevate your end-of-year office celebration with our Christmas party boat hire, an extraordinary and unique way to commemorate the festivities. Our private charter vessels cater to groups of all sizes, accommodating up to 35 passengers. Let the spirit of merriment flow as you create lasting memories against the backdrop of the Yarra River’s beauty.

Planning a hens night or bachelor party? Look no further! Our exclusive boats are at your disposal, catering exclusively to your private group. Design a memorable day or night out on the water, tailoring the experience to your desires. Customise your booking with the hours, extras, catering, BYO, drinks, and entertainment that perfectly suit your group’s preferences. Choose from our esteemed fleet of self-drive vessels, where no boat licence is required.

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Private Luxury Cruises

Leave a lasting impression and celebrate your special occasion in style! Elevate your end-of-year office celebration with our Christmas party boat hire, an extraordinary and unique way to commemorate the festivities. Our private charter vessels cater to groups of all sizes, accommodating up to 35 passengers. Let the spirit of merriment flow as you create lasting memories against the backdrop of the Yarra River’s beauty.

Planning a hens night or bachelor party? Look no further! Our exclusive boats are at your disposal, catering exclusively to your private group. Design a memorable day or night out on the water, tailoring the experience to your desires. Customise your booking with the hours, extras, catering, BYO, drinks, and entertainment that perfectly suit your group’s preferences. Choose from our esteemed fleet of self-drive vessels, where no boat licence is required.

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Fully Catered or BYO

Luxurious & Private

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Make a grand entrance at the renowned Spring Racing Carnival by taking advantage of our exclusive water taxi services. Customise your journey with a catered cruise, accompanied by your own personalised playlist, and revel in a truly extraordinary experience. Leave the queues, traffic, and parking concerns behind as you embark on a delightful voyage of convenience and luxury.

For seamless on-water transfers to exquisite riverside restaurants, concerts, or an exciting night out, our water taxis await. Whether you’re an intimate duo or a group of up to 35 passengers, enjoy the freedom to see a show, savor a delectable dinner, or simply enjoy the magic of an evening spent on the Yarra River.

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Make a grand entrance at the renowned Spring Racing Carnival by indulging in our exclusive water taxi services. Customise your journey with a catered cruise, accompanied by your own personalised playlist, and revel in a truly extraordinary experience. Leave the queues, traffic, and parking concerns behind as you embark on a delightful voyage of convenience and luxury.

For seamless on-water transfers to exquisite riverside restaurants, concerts, or an exciting night out, our water taxis await. Whether you’re an intimate duo or a group of up to 35 passengers, enjoy the freedom to see a show, savor a delectable dinner, or simply bask in the enchantment of an evening out on the Yarra River.

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Great Melbourne experience Hired one of the boats for a bachelorette party up the Yarra river. It was very enjoyable and quite reasonably priced. My only recommendation would be to take up the... read more read less
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tajohnston1992
10/30/2023

Great experience, highly recommend! Matt and the team were so great to deal with, they made the whole experience super easy. The boat itself was beautiful and very well equipped. We were also super... read more read less
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venessabouzeid
10/30/2023

Company Function Thank you for a great experience. We all had a great time and the skipper was awesome.
Highly recommend.
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dannii469
10/15/2023
Reallly good experience Had a really good time and made a lot of memories. Skippy was very friendly and very welcoming and a very good guide
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stephenmoss27
10/09/2023

Soo much fun easy to hire and drive Had the best day ever on the hire boats, love it. We hired the Eliza J for two hours down south Yarra, past, Crown so much fun we were easily... read more read less
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sarahsassywilliams
10/02/2023

fantastic trip got the perfect night This was a lovely trip, seeing the lights of Melbourne City by the river at night was magical, Little food was ok but option very limited for the price
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prunning
9/17/2023
Fabulous time on the water Had a wonderful celebration with my friends, while exploring the river. The boat had everything we needed.
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klflavell
9/11/2023

Great experience Great way to spend a day, onboard catering was beautifully presented. Staff were friendly and relaxed and very accommodating.
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spence812023
8/22/2023

2 hr Boat hire It was a great experience. Enjoyed it well.

Roof covering helped us from the Melbourne weather.
The staff member was very kind, friendly and clearly explained.
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geethanirmalathas
8/15/2023
Melbourne in Winter, was a pleasure! I surprised my partner with boat ride down the Yarra in July, and to my surprise it wasn't as cold as I had expect. The shades on the side kept... read more read less
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samanthasquiressl
7/31/2023

Unforgettable views of Melbourne skyline; A cherished memory I was initially reluctant to book this because I didn’t see a lot of reviews for the Luxury Private Yarra River cruise for two. However, I took a chance and... read more read less
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G C
7/16/2023

Melbourne Boat Hire I hired a boat to celebrate my wife's birthday. The boat is in good condition, and easy to operate. The staff is friendly and helpful in setting up the boat... read more read less
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akl_cheung
7/06/2023
Birthday celebration cruise with close family. We were greeted very warmly by Matt on arrival. Safety instructions were explained clearly and gave us the necessary confidence. The hot pizzas arrived as we were about to depart.... read more read less
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RobofSale
5/30/2023

Lovely Mother’s Day The customer service was excellent all our needs were well taken care off catering was good and the team is very accommodating
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rupalivarma
5/16/2023

Melbourne boat Hire We had a lovely couple of hours on the Yarra. The boat is very well set up, very comfortable and looks impressive. The sides shades were great to keep... read more read less
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annym474
5/09/2023
Excellent Two of us had a great dinner for two with Jamie as skipper. Lovely guy, enjoyable cruise and good food.

Highly Recommend.
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russellcW61JQ
4/22/2023

A perfect night Hired a boat for a private dinner cruise and everything was lovely. The service was great and the setting made for the perfect environment for a birthday dinner.
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ethanabey
4/14/2023

Recommended! We hired a self drive boat for a surprise 30th yesterday. We added platters and the cake to be organised on the boat which were delicious. We really enjoyed our... read more read less
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R33m3y
3/19/2023

Who Are Melbourne Boat Hire?

Locally owned and operated, Melbourne Boat Hire is Melbourne’s premium, eco-friendly, electric self-drive boat hire and boat tour operator on the iconic Yarra River in Melbourne.

Melbourne Boat Hire offers a unique, intimate water tourism experience with a difference.
Cruise the beautiful Yarra River – the social heart of Melbourne like never before, in the comfort of your own luxury vessel with the option of enjoying exquisite food and beverage dining packages.

Who Are Melbourne Boat Hire?

Locally owned and operated, Melbourne Boat Hire is Melbourne’s premium, eco-friendly, electric self-drive boat hire and boat tour operator on the iconic Yarra River in Melbourne.

Melbourne Boat Hire offers a unique, intimate water tourism experience with a difference.
Cruise the beautiful Yarra River – the social heart of Melbourne like never before, in the comfort of your own luxury vessel with the option of enjoying exquisite food and beverage dining packages.

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Good luck to all racing in todays Melbourne Cup, we had the pleasure of delivering the cup. 🐎🏆 #melbournecup #ladym #trophy #horse #race #horserace #melbourneboathire #yarrariver #lovemelbourne #race #visitmelbourne #cup ...

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Make your proposal one to impress and remember… What a great set up from the team @perfect-proposals for our guests on our proposal cruise 🌹💍❤️

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Who's looking forward to the weekend? 🙋

No better way to spend it than on the water 🛥️🥂

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The sun is back and we are ready to start a new day on the river ☀️

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Nothing like being in the prime position to witness the Crown Casino Flames by boat from the Yarra River. Our skilful and experienced Captain’s know how to time for the perfect arrival at the hourly display starting from sunset to midnight 7 days a week 🔥🔥🔥🔥

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Stunning Yarra River Cruises

Discover Hidden Gems Beyond Melbourne’s Waterway's

Find Your Luxury Cruise

Unforgettable Yarra River Cruises for Every Occasion

Self-Drive Boat Hire

Private Boat Charters

Lunch & Dinner Cruises

Celebration Cruises

Romantic Cruises

Gift Cards

Unforgettable Yarra River Cruises for Every Occasion

Self-Drive Boat Hire

Private Luxury Charters

Lunch & Dinner Cruises

Celebration Cruises

Romantic Cruises

Gift Cards

Professional Skippers & Crew

Eco-Friendly, Luxury Boats

Spectacular Views of Melbourne

Private Luxury Cruises

Private Luxury Cruises

Fully Catered or BYO

Luxurious & Private

Celebrate in Style

Boat Tranfers

Boat Tranfers

Our Vessels

Harvey A

Eliza J

Pia Mae

Lady M

Birrarung

Sunny B

Peter A

Edgar J

Felix G

We Pride Ourselves On Customer Satisfaction

See What Our Previous Guests Say About Us

Who Are Melbourne Boat Hire?

Who Are Melbourne Boat Hire?

Our Blogs

See What’s New With Us

Plan your best Christmas Party Cruise

The making of Lady M, our luxury electric charter boat

Melbourne Boat Hire has been awarded Eco Tourism accreditation

Follow Us On Instagram!

Contact Us

Get in touch today to plan your perfect cruise. If you are looking for something luxurious, unique and intimate we have got you covered!