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Corporate Boat Transfer to the Australian Open  — Make Your Arrival a Highlight

Arrive in style to the Australian Open - Water taxi transfer Melbourne

Skip gridlock, queues, and car-park stress. Arrive at the Australian Open in true Melbourne style with an exclusive corporate boat transfer along the Yarra River. Our luxury vessels deliver a scenic, crowd-free journey, setting the tone for client entertainment or team hospitality from the moment you step aboard.

Why arrive by water?

  • Avoid traffic & crowds — glide past peak-hour chaos and event bottlenecks
  • VIP experience — private, hosted transfer with skyline views and photo-worthy moments
  • Seamless logistics — step off at a riverside landing within an easy walk of Melbourne Park
  • Productive time — briefings, networking, or relax en route with drinks and snacks

Fleet & capacities

Choose the right vessel for your group size and vibe. All transfers are skippered by AMSA-certified crew.

  • Up to 10 guests — intimate, premium cruiser for exec teams and client hosting
  • Up to 25 guests — mid-size corporate transfer with room to circulate
  • Up to 35 guests — larger group movements for partners, stakeholders, or team events

(Ask us about multi-vessel shuttles for huge groups.)

Hospitality on board

  • Beverages & snacks — curated packages or BYO options
  • Premium glassware & serviceware — tidy, professional presentation
  • Music & ambience — Bluetooth audio, warm lighting, and comfortable seating
  • All-weather cover — shade and enclosure options to keep guests comfortable

Brand it your way

Create a fully branded experience:

  • Removable exterior decals and on-board signage
  • Branded flag
  • Branded menus, coasters, and lanyards
  • Photo moments with your logo and the city skyline as a backdrop

A smooth, timed itinerary

  • Pick-up: Docklands/Southbank or a pre-agreed point
  • Cruise: 20–45 minutes of scenic transfer, depending on start location and river conditions
  • Drop off: Melbourne Park Landing, within easy walking distance of Melbourne Park.

Safety & compliance

  • AMSA-certified skippers & crew
  • Life-saving appliances and briefings
  • Risk management & river traffic coordination
  • Responsible service options where alcohol is served

FAQs

How early should we book?

Australian Open dates fill fast. Four to six weeks ahead is ideal; earlier for branded experiences.

What if the weather turns?

Our vessels offer covered seating; we’ll discuss contingency timings if river conditions change.

Accessibility?

Please tell us your needs. We’ll recommend the easiest boarding points and vessel layouts.

Can we pair transfers with a private cruise?

Absolutely. Add a pre- or post-Australian Open city lights cruise for extra hospitality time.

Ready to elevate your Australian Open experience?

Tell us your date, session, guest count, and preferred pick-up point. We’ll propose the best vessel, hospitality package, and a polished run-sheet to deliver a seamless, luxurious transfer to the Australian Open.

 

Check out our Australian Open boat transfer options here.

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Melbourne Boat Hire respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters we operate on, the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundejeri Woi Wurrung people of the Eastern Kulin Nation and pays respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.