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Skippered and Self-Drive Boat Cruises to see Lighthouse Docklands

Light House is Melbourne’s first real-time weather display. Located at 888 Collins Street which is at the junction of Bourke and Collins Streets, the state-of-the-art lighting installation which is the design of Bruce Ramus, a Canadian-born, Melbourne-based lighting designer, illuminates a 15-storey residential building façade, forecasting the weather and displaying how the weather feels in a visually spectacular manner each night – 7 days a week. + Read More

Enjoy A Winter Cruise on the Yarra River

Summer may have come to an end and the good weather of late will finally come to an end, but that doesn’t mean that the 2017 cruising days are behind you until the next Spring/Summer. It just means that you get to experience one of the river’s best kept secrets – cruising during Winter! We asked our staff what makes cruising on the Yarra River during the Winter month’s so amazing. + Read More

Luxury Boat for Weddings in Melbourne

What a way to celebrate a wedding in style! Starting off by picking up the groom and his family from Docklands, we proceeded on-board Birrarung to Crown Casino Floating Landing on the Yarra River to collect the bride and her parents from Crown Towers Hotel. + Read More

Red Flag: The Australian Red Ensign

Here at Melbourne Boat Hire we are often asked about the Red Australian Flag –known as the Australian Red Ensign, that is flown on all our hire and private charter boats. + Read More

History of the Yarra River

The Yarra River runs for approximately 242kms from Mt Baw Baw, in the Yarra Ranges National Park to its’s mouth at the entrance to Port Phillip Bay at Newport. Of the 242km length of river just 22km is navigable by + Read More

Luxury Cruises, Mother's Day

A luxury boat luncheon cruise is something unique- and our selection of Yarra River cruises are the answer when you want to treat your mum or grandmother to something really special. + Read More

Easter Boat Hire Melbourne

Don’t be a bunny this Easter! If you’re looking for something novel and exciting to do in Melbourne over the Easter holidays, things don’t get much better than a private egg hunt on board one of our amazing hire boats on the Yarra River! You can have a self-drive boat trip where you are your own captain. + Read More

Luxury Yacht Pia Mae for Hire

Melbourne Boat Hire’s fleet has recently expanded with the unveiling of the newest vessel in the fleet, the Pia Mae. Adding to the company’s current offering of the 10-seater Harvey A, 12-seater Eliza J and the 3 + Read More

Hire a Boat- Without the Stress of Ownership

With the initial and then ongoing expense of owning a boat and the little amount you actually use, why bother with owning and why not start hiring?

With the option to hire our boats 365 days a year, it makes + Read More

Visit the Old Pipeworks by Boat

Pipemakers Park is situated on the Maribrynong River approximately 1hr and 10 mins by boat from Docklands and accessible by a wharf that has been built so you can berth and go ashore and venture through the park. Take e + Read More

Melbourne Based Birrarung- a Luxury Party and Cruise Boat for Hire

Melbourne Boat Hire’s fleet has recently expanded with the unveiling of the newest vessel in the fleet, the Birrarung. Enhancing the company’s current offering of the 10-seater Harvey A and the 12-seater Eliza J, Melbourne Boat Hire’s latest vessel is fully crewed and offers greater opportunities for private functions, special event transfers and festive cruises down the Yarra. + Read More

Maribyrnong River Cruises

We offer a range of cruising options on the Maribyrnong River. You can select from skippered cruises for the day, half day or evening- complete with catering! Your trip along this iconic Melbourne waterway can be as leis + Read More

Romantic Cruising on the Yarra River

If you’ve ever wanted to create the perfect experience for you and your partner to get closer together, while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Yarra River, Melbourne Boat Hire is here to make it happen. Whether it + Read More

End of Financial Year Celebration Melbourne

End of Financial Year Celebration Melbourne. The end of the financial year looms, and so to does the inevitable need to find the perfect end of financial year function venue. Luckily for all involved, Melbourne Boat + Read More

Melbourne Boat Hire short listed for Luxury Travel Guide Awards 2016

Melbourne Boat Hire is pleased to announce it has been short listed as a potential winner of the “2016 Luxury Travel Guide Awards” as Holiday & Tour Specialist. The Luxury Travel Guide Awards is an international + Read More

Proposal on board Harvey A

Congratulations to Nathan and Stef on their recent engagement on board Harvey A, whilst cruising on the Yarra River. Nathan planned the perfect proposal, flying into Melbourne with his then girlfriend and now fiancée + Read More

School Holidays fun with the Kids

Looking for things to do these School Holidays? Get the kids out of the house during the school holidays and take them for a cruise on Melbourne's waterways with our self-drive boat hire options. Our luxury eco fri + Read More

Easter fun with the Family

Looking for fun activities to do with the family over Easter? Why not jump on a boat and go for a cruise on the Yarra River, self- drive hire opti + Read More

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival - River Graze 2016

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival - River Graze 2016 A weekend culinary adventure for big and little foodies alike Kicking off the 2016 Festival’s Opening Weekend, the Yarra River transforms into a food and wine l + Read More

Australian Open Tennis 2016

Heading to the Australian Open Tennis, 18th to 31st January 2016? Make your journey to Melbourne Park that extra special and book a private transfer by our luxury boats. Various pick up locations available along the + Read More

Summer has arrived!

Summer has arrived in Melbourne! Get out and enjoy Melbourne's waterways, hire a self-drive boat and take your family or friends for a cruise on the Yarra River, cruise through the heart of Melbourne in style and see Mel + Read More

Office Christmas Parties

Looking to put on the best office Christmas party this year? Why not book one of luxury self-drive hire boats and enjoy an afternoon cruising on the Yarra River t + Read More

Spring Racing Carnival Luxury Transfers

Are you heading to Flemington racetrack for a fun day at the races? Why not make your day extra special with a luxury transfer to and from Flemington racecourse. Depart from Docklands, and cruise through the Port of M + Read More

School Holidays fun for the kids

Looking for fun activity to get the kids out of the house these school holidays? The kids will love cruising up the Yarra River on one of our + Read More

Why are our hire boats so easy to drive?

We are constantly being asked by our customers on return after their hire period, why are our hire boats so easy to drive? We have a modern fleet of Duffy electric boats which are powered by a power rudder. The power + Read More

Get Dad the perfect Fathers Day Gift

Still looking for a gift for your Dad this Father's Day? With less than one week to go, we are offering 15% off all our Gift cards. Your Dad will love the gift to cruise Melbourne's waterways on our luxury self-drive + Read More

Melbourne Regatta 2015

Melbourne is the most liveable city in the world for the 5th year running and we have all played a part. We are one of the few cities who can pin point the time, date and the people whom founded our city. The Melbourne R + Read More

Check out Melbourne Boat Hire on Tripadvisor

Did you know that Melbourne Boat Hire is listed on Tripadvisor? Check out our Tripadvisor page and reviews here - + Read More

Win back your hire fee or luxury cruise fee!

We are offering one lucky person per month to win back 100% either their self-drive hire fee or luxury cruis + Read More

1hr Luxury Yarra River Cruise

We have added Luxury Yarra River cruises which are available in 1hr spots for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights for the following times: 05:00pm to 06:00pm 06:30pm to 07:30pm 08:00pm to 09:00pm 09:30pm to 10 + Read More