Harvey A - 2 Hours

Escape the madness and mayhem of Melbourne city life and indulge in the luxury of the Harvey A. This stunning vessel is the perfect choice for an intimate cruise with your loved one or a small corporate function or social gathering. With a licence to seat up to 10 passengers, the Harvey A offers a super private and exclusive cruising experience, designed to create a feeling of ownership of your own vessel for the duration of your cruise down the Yarra River.

Experience the tranquility of a fully electric powered vessel as you sail the waters of Melbourne, enjoying the peace and quiet with no fumes or emissions. With the option of a fully enclosed cabin, questionable weather won’t dampen your spirits or ruin any plans. The best thing of all, there’s no need for a licence! With the self-drive hire option, you can take control of your own adventure.

Seating up to 10 passengers, the Harvey A is a prime example of luxury cruising at its finest. Sail past Melbourne’s iconic landmarks, including the Botanical Gardens, Herring Island Park, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Southbank, Federation Square, and Docklands, from a new perspective.

With no licence required, you can choose the Self-Drive Hire option to take the helm and steer your adventure. Alternatively, our experienced skippers are on hand to provide a fully catered luxury cruise, where all you need to do is sit back, relax, and take in the breathtaking beauty of the Yarra River and its surrounds.

Prepare for your Self-Drive Boat Hire experience by watching our short instructional video below. We also recommend you download our map and brochure for further information to ensure you have a smooth cruising experience.

When you feel confident and ready to book your self-drive experience, please CLICK HERE to complete our online hire agreement. The person driving the boat is required to fill out the hire agreement.

Terms & Conditions of Hire

1. A security bond of $500 is required and taken as pre-authorization from a valid credit or debit card before hire commences. If no damage or incident, the boat is returned on time and in a clean state, as received then the security bond is released. This may take seven (7) business days to be released depending on your bank.

2. The hirer must arrive 15 minutes prior to hiring time for boat operation and safety briefing

3. If you arrive late, your booking end-hire time remains the same and cannot be moved back

4. Late return of boat will incur a charge of $50 per 15 minutes late

5. The hirer is responsible for all damages to the boat when on hire

6. If the boat is returned back in an unacceptable clean state not similar to received then a cleaning fee of $100 will apply

7. The hirer/ nominated driver must be over the age of 21 and provide a copy of valid identification such as a driver’s licence

8. No smoking onboard – If any evidence of smoking on board the $500 security bond will not be returned

9. No fishing from the boat

10. No swimming from the boat

11. The nominated driver must remain under .00 blood alcohol content at all times during the hire

12. The hirer must inform of any incidents or any injuries during the hire period

13. The hirer must have a functioning mobile phone in case of emergency

14. Melbourne Boat Hire is not responsible for personal belongings

15. The hirer must adhere to all applicable nautical rules

16. Pricing may vary

17. No refund will be given if the boat is returned earlier than the due time

18. The hirer is responsible for the safety of all passengers on board

19. In the event of needing assistance due to the hirer’s own fault and not following instructions a call-out fee of $250 will apply

20. From time to time there are river closures out of our control, which may affect the cruising route on the Yarra River, this may be for a rowing contest, Moomba festival, or emergency response. We cannot guarantee on the day of your booking that there is not a river closure.

Cancellation Policy

1. In the event of cancellation, the hirer must provide at least 7 days’ notice and the booking can be rescheduled to another date within 12 months. If cancellation is received less than 7 days prior to booking will be forfeited.

2. If extreme weather prevents the hirer from undertaking the booking, the booking will be rescheduled to an available date within 12 months from the original booking date. No refund will be given.

3. Each change request for a booking date or time will incur an administration fee of $50.

4. Only at the discretion of the Manager will a refund be considered. In the event, a refund is given and a $50 administration charge will incur.

For more information and instructions on our Self-Drive Hire Boats, please download our brochure by clicking the button below.