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    River Gardens Melbourne Sightseeing Cruise
    By: Melbourne River Cruises
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      What to Expect
      Cruise up the Yarra River that winds through downtown Melbourne on this 1-hour sightseeing cruise. Take in the sights of lovely riverbank gardens and Herring Island from an outside sun deck or through panoramic windows from the inside cabin. Guided commentary will point out passing attractions and provide interesting tidbits of Melbourne’s history. Enjoy complimentary coffee and tea as you sit back, relax and watch the city go by.
      Cruise Highlights Include:
      • Herring Island
      • Princes Bridge
      • The Governor's residence
      • Victorian Arts Center
      • Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
      • Olympic Park
      • The Royal Botanic Gardens
      • National Tennis Center
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      Reviewed May 14, 2019
      Birthday Treat

      A bit delayed with my review. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed this cruise along the River of Melbourne. A 1hr return trip. Highlights were the buildings and landmarks, along with going under the bridges. These were VERY tight, and we had to duck our...More

      Date of experience: October 2018
      Thank Toesontour19
      MRC M, Manager at Melbourne River Cruises, responded to this reviewResponded May 30, 2019

      Hi There! Melbourne River Cruises are happy to hear you enjoyed our Site Seeing Tour. please visit us again soon :)

      Reviewed April 24, 2019
      Informative and fun

      We opted for the 2 hour option, starting by going up river and seeing the sights such as the Rod Laver tennis stadium, beautiful bridges, some strange graffiti (!) and lovely wildlife. We stayed on the boat and did the port of Melbourne leg too,...More

      Date of experience: April 2019
      Thank Dave B
      MRC M, Manager at Melbourne River Cruises, responded to this reviewResponded May 30, 2019

      Thank you! Melbourne River Cruises will pass on your kind words to Captain Dean! :D

      Reviewed April 7, 2019
      Do not expect much for your money

      The main problem with this cruise is the ferry. The outdoor seating is limited to one bench on the very back of the boat where you smell all the fumes and cannot hear anything that the captain says. The coffee is a low quality instant...More

      Date of experience: April 2019
      Thank Lucia N
      Reviewed February 27, 2019 via mobile
      Chance tour

      We found this 1 hour sightseeing ferry cruise by chance as we walked past the booth near melbourne train station on the way to the river bank. We purchased the $25 pp tickets and made our way to the ferry below which was just about...More

      1  Thank Chizzel
      Reviewed January 21, 2019
      User Unfriendly

      No customer service by phone and email on weekends. So no customer enquiry and support can be provided.

      Date of experience: January 2019
      1  Thank Alfred S
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      September 14, 2018|
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      Response from Marty D | Reviewed this property |
      We pre-booked but on the day we went it wasn't full and people were walking up and paying and joining the trip
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