Melbourne Boat Hire Wins 2020 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award
Melbourne Boat Hire Recognized Among Best in Australia, Based on Outstanding 2019 Traveler Revi…
We are open for business!
24th September 2021
Good news we are back operating within current restrictions in Melbourne with…
Wine and Cheese Cruise on Your Private Boat
Wine and Cheese Cruise Melbourne
Who wouldn’t love a bit of wine time on a private boat cru…
Arrive in style with our Spring Racing Transfers
Spring Racing Transfers
Attending the Spring Racing Carnival is so much fun, but overcrowded publ…
Plan the Best gift for Your Dad this Father’s Day with Melbourne Boat Hire
It’s not too soon to start thinking about the best way to treat your Dad this Father’…
Capture The Best Views with Photography Cruises Melbourne
Photography Cruises Melbourne
Lush gardens, spectacular architecture and a glittering skyline&hel…
Celebrate End of Financial Year Celebration with Luxury Boat Cruises In Melbourne
End of Financial Celebration
The end of financial year (EOFY) can be a challenging time for some …
Planning the Best Birthday Celebrations
People often take birthdays for granted and don’t plan for the special day. It doesn’t matter i…
Show Mum Love on Mother’s Day with Melbourne Boat Hire
The world has realised the importance of mothers and has dedicated the second Sunday in May as th…
Looking for the best Melbourne party boat?
Special occasions deserve a special venue. So if you want to throw a shin-dig with a real twist, …
Top 5 Tips for a Memorable Valentines Day
Valentines Day Tips
Valentine’s Day is a wonderful time of the year for couples new and old. Ever…
Arrive at the Australian Open in Style This Summer
Every year, people flock to Australia to see the best men and women in tennis play off against ea…
8 Tips For a Successful Self-drive Boat Hire
Make Your Self-drive Cruise a Success!
Self-drive boat hire tips
Melbourne Boat Hire allows you t…
Sunset, Sunrise Photography Cruises
Melbourne Boat Hire and Benjamin Eriksson Photography announce the launch of their new photograph…
Southbank River Boat Tours
Southbank River Boat Tours.
Whether you’re a Melbourne local looking for something different, or …
Back to School River Cruises Melbourne
No doubt your Christmas and school holidays were hectic, fast-paced events if you were managing l…
Yarra River Boat Tours to Celebrate Australia Day
We’re delighted to offer a range of options for a custom Yarra River boat cruise as a fun, unique…
2017 Spring Racing Carnival
The Spring Racing carnival puts fashion and glamour on center stage. Our melbourne wat…
Office Christmas Party Boat Hire
Looking to plan the ideal Christmas function for your boss, workmates or staff? End of year is a …
Arrive in Style at Flemington Races
If you’re looking to attend this year’s Spring Racing Carnival, which is held at Flemington Racec…
Observe Salvatore the seal
You Might Spot Salvatore the Seal
If you’ve ever had the chance to visit the Yarra river for a bo…
Certificate of excellence 2017
We are pleased to announce that Melbourne Boat Hire has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence…
Skippered and Self-Drive Boat Cruises to see Lighthouse Docklands
Light House is Melbourne’s first real-time weather display. Located at 888 Collins Stree…
Enjoy A Winter Cruise on the Yarra River
5 Reasons We Love Winter Cruising in Melbourne
Summer may have come to an end and the good weathe…
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 f…
Red Flag: The Australian Red Ensign
Here at Melbourne Boat Hire we are often asked about the Red Australian Flag –known as the Austra…
History of the Yarra River
The Yarra River runs for approximately 242kms from Mt Baw Baw, in the Yarra Ranges National Park …
Luxury Cruises, Mother’s Day
A luxury boat luncheon cruise is something unique- and our selection of Yarra River cruises are …
Easter Boat Hire Melbourne
Don’t be a bunny this Easter! If you’re looking for something novel and exciting to do in Melbour…
Luxury Yacht Pia Mae for Hire
Melbourne Boat Hire’s fleet has recently expanded with the unveiling of the newest vessel in the …
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…
Visit the Old Pipeworks by Boat
Pipemakers Park is situated on the Maribrynong River approximately 1hr and 10 mins by boat from D…
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 …
Maribyrnong River Cruises
We offer a range of cruising options on the Maribyrnong River. You can select from skippered crui…
Romantic Cruising on the Yarra River
If you’ve ever wanted to create the perfect experience for you and your partner to get closer tog…
End of Financial Year Celebration Melbourne
End of Financial Year Celebration Melbourne.
The end of the financial year looms, and so to does …
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 …
Proposal on board Harvey A
Congratulations to Nathan and Stef on their recent engagement on board Harvey A, whilst cruisin…
School Holidays fun with the Kids
Looking for things to do these School Holidays?
Get the kids out of the house during the school h…
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…
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival – River Graze 2016
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival – River Graze 2016
A weekend culinary adventure for big and litt…
Australian Open Tennis 2016
Heading to the Australian Open Tennis, 18th to 31st January 2016? Make your journey to Melbourne…
Summer has arrived!
Summer has arrived in Melbourne! Get out and enjoy Melbourne’s waterways, hire a self-drive boat …
Office Christmas Parties
Looking to put on the best office Christmas party this year? Why not book one of luxury self-dri…
Spring Racing Carnival Luxury Transfers
Are you heading to Flemington racetrack for a fun day at the races? Why not make your day extra s…
School Holidays fun for the kids
Looking for fun activity to get the kids out of the house these school holidays?
The kids will lo…
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 hir…
Fathers Day Gift Ideas
Melbourne Boat Hire has Fathers Day Gift Ideas, for the dad who has everything! With less than o…
Melbourne Regatta 2015
Melbourne is the most liveable city in the world for the 5th year running and we have all played …
Check out Melbourne Boat Hire on Tripadvisor
Did you know that Melbourne Boat Hire is listed on Tripadvisor? Check out our Tripadvisor page a…
Win back your hire fee or luxury cruise fee!
Win back your hire fee or luxury cruise fee!
We are offering one lucky person per month to win ba…
1hr Luxury Yarra River Cruise
We have added Luxury Yarra River cruises which are available in 1hr spots for Friday, Saturday an…
Win a photographic cruise on the Yarra River!
Are you a photographer, continually striving to capture the ultimate photo?
WIN a luxury 2 hr pho…
Now Open for Business
Locals and tourists are flocking to Melbourne’s newest premium eco-friendly self-drive boat hire …
Easter availability
We still have a few hire spots available over the Easter long weekend. Perfect way to spend with…
Inflatable Regatta 2015
Disappointed in missing out on the Inflatable Regatta 2015, due to being canceled?
We are offerin…
Australian Open 2015
Heading to the Australian Open Tennis 2015 at Melbourne Park between 19th January and 1st Februar…
Win a Skippered Cruise for 8 people
Would you like to win a private skippered cruise for you and 7 of your friends?
Cruise the Yarra …
New Years Eve 2014
What a great way to end 2014 and bring in 2015
Harvey A was the perfect option for a cruise up th…
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Office Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Operating Hours: 10 a.m. - Midnight 7 days per week.
