We provide Yarra River cruises for all occasions. Luxurious vessels can be hired as self-drive or skippered boats for private cruising on the waterways of Melbourne. Our craft are available 7 days per week. Arrive at the Spring Racing Carnival by water taxi. Make the journey unique! Arrange for a catered cruise, bring your own playlist and make an occasion of the journey.
Beat the queues, the traffic and avoid parking hassles. Arrange on-water transfers to a riverside restaurant dinner, concert or night out. Pickups can be arranged to suit the time of your special event. Water taxis can be for one or two people, or for groups of up to 35 passengers. See a show, have dinner or simply enjoy an evening on the Yarra River.
Beat the queues, the traffic and avoid parking hassles. Arrange on-water transfers to a riverside restaurant dinner, concert or night out. Pickups can be arranged to suit the time of your special event. Water taxis can be for one or two people, or for groups of up to 35 passengers. See a show, have dinner or simply enjoy an evening on the Yarra River.
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Melbourne Boat Hire is Melbourne's highly reviewed and premium, eco-friendly electric self-drive boat hire and boat tour operator on the iconic Yarra River in Melbourne. Our environmentally friendly fleet are electric powered offering you a quieter cruise experience with no nasty fumes or emissions - the way nature intended it.
Our bespoke Yarra River Cruises depart from our private marina in Docklands. Explore popular and little-known attractions of the World's most livable city. A private river boat trip can be booked for individuals, couples or groups of up to 35 people. Make an occasion of it- plan your cruise to include lunch or dinner with one of our dinner cruises.
Cruise Melbourne in style aboard one of our signature eco-friendly luxurious electric hire boats. Our self drive boat hire cruise packages offer you the opportunity to rent one of our signature vessels with no license or experience required. Take in the many beautiful sights of the iconic Yarra River.
The Yarra River is considered to be the social hub of the stunning city of Melbourne, and with a choice of Skippered boat trips available, Melbourne Boat Hire offers you a unique and exciting way to experience many of the city's attractions from the water. Sit back, relax and enjoy the sensational views Melbourne city offers from the comfort of your own private boat whilst our experienced Skipper takes great care of you and your guests.
For self-drive hire bookings and all skippered cruises boarding is completed at 45 Newquay Promenade Docklands. This is in between Berth and Cargo Restaurants. Our vessels are suitable for mobility impaired access with a few small steps down into each boat, with strong points for holding on each side upon entry.
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Roberto Biguzzi
Nov 05, 2021
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Candie Dykes
Jun 17, 2021
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Lisa Meliassa
Jun 15, 2021
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Michael Harrison-Rogers
Apr 28, 2021
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Crisi Hooton
Apr 07, 2021
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Christian Klopfer
Mar 26, 2021
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Charlotte
Feb 09, 2021
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John Guest
Nov 30, 2020
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Kitsune Creative Co
Sep 16, 2020
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I recently hired a boat for my birthday and my friends and I loved it! The boat itself was super spacious and comfortable and loved that there was a fridge, toilet, sink etc on board. In typical Melbourne weather style too it was raining in the morning before we got there so I was so glad I'd booked this one knowing it had a roof! Luckily we had great weather when we hired though. Definitely recommend!
George Iliovski
Jul 30, 2020
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Chose the 2 hour self drive boat ride starting from Docklands and going through the Yarra.
Boats are very easy to drive and very well maintained and clean.
Ordered the seafood platter to go with it.
Our short debrief prior to hopping on the boat explained everything clearly.
Overall, awesome experience!
Boats are very easy to drive and very well maintained and clean.
Ordered the seafood platter to go with it.
Our short debrief prior to hopping on the boat explained everything clearly.
Overall, awesome experience!
Sam Fatemi
Jul 21, 2020
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Karen Booth
Mar 23, 2020
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Michael Heritage
Dec 26, 2019
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Absolutely perfect day! Matt & Jordan were super helpful, told us every detail we could possibly need! Super relaxing cruise up the river all the way to the MCG from Docklands. Fridge, toilet & music onboard. Very hard to fault... didn’t want to it to end!
Boarding location is between Cargo & Berth Restaurant, took about 10 minutes to go through the paperwork and you’re on your way!
Boarding location is between Cargo & Berth Restaurant, took about 10 minutes to go through the paperwork and you’re on your way!
Joshua Jones
Aug 19, 2019
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I highly recommend you take a few hours during your Melbourne adventure and go rent a Duffy boat to explore the Melbourne Yarra River. This was a much better experience than we could have expected. The boat was very well maintained, had a refrigerator, on board radio that's iPhone compatible, and plenty of storage space.
Worth every penny.
Worth every penny.
Ali Cashat
Apr 09, 2017
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Melissa Kovacic
Mar 27, 2017
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Holly Hayes
Mar 05, 2017
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Renata Korot
Jan 09, 2017
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Janette Mcpherson
Jun 23, 2016
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We took our staff out last week, although the day was cloudy and cold, inside the boat we were cosy, dry and thoroughly enjoying ourselves. Enjoyed drinks inboard as we cruised up the Maribynong River. Moored at the Anglers Tavern where we have a lovely lunch. It was a great day and would definitely do it again.
Jeanne-Marie Valencic
Apr 10, 2016
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Absolutely fantastic. Went with a group of friends, so relaxing cruising along the Yarra taking in the views of our beautiful Melbourne and cruising into an amazing sunset. All the staff b4 and during our cruise so friendly and accommodating. We couldn't ask for a better skipper than Matt, he really made this experience unforgettable. Cant wait to do this again loved it.
