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Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River

4.5 (1,530 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation
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Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River

About this activity

What could be a more memorable way to enjoy a meal in Melbourne than a gourmet dinner cruise along the Yarra River? Watch the city light up during this 3-hour cruise and enjoy Melbourne's noted fine dining in the comfort of a floating restaurant. Sip wine, beer and spirits while you admire the changing vistas of the city skyline and pass by waterfront parks and attractions.

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 100 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English
Operated by
Melbourne River Cruises

Ages: Children (2–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: 4-course dinner (Main choice at check out)
  • Included: Beer, wine, soft drinks, premium spirits and liqueurs

Not included

  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Your Melbourne dinner cruise starts at Southbank Promenade on the southern side of the Yarra River. Hop aboard the Spirit of Melbourne — your fully enclosed floating restaurant — and set off up the river. As you cruise along the Yarra, admire the lights of the city and pass by waterfront attractions like Flinders Station, Federation Square, the Royal Botanic Gardens, AAMI Park, Rod Laver Arena and Riverside Park. Your 4-course dinner is prepared by expert chefs and matched with premium Australian wines. While you dine, enjoy attentive service and the lively yet romantic atmosphere. Choose from a variety of beverages such as beer, spirits, and red, white or sparkling wine, and end your meal with a glass of port or a liqueur. Your unique dinner experience ends when you return to Southbank Promenade. **The Cruising Restaurant may sometimes operate on the Yarra Countess and the Yarra Empress, depending on demand, weather, major events, river closures, and tides** * Peak season pricing surcharges applies on various dates between November – January

  1. Stop 1

  2. Yarra River

  3. Southbank

Entree Tasting Platter — - Lamb Kofta served with minted yoghurt (GF) - Peking Duck on a bed of garden salad (GF) - Seafood Cocktail dressed in a creamy seafood sauce (GF) · Ratatouille Filo Parcel — Served with goats cheese and salad(V) · Chargrilled Chicken Breast — with a porcini mushroom cream sauce, served with potato and seasonal vegetables (GF) · Blue Eye Fish Fillet — Blue eye fish fillet baked in parchment with cherry tomatoes, kipfler potatoes and black garlic butter · Chargrilled Beef Eye Fillet — with a port wine jus, served with potato and vegetables (GF) · Portuguese Lamb Shank — served upon mash potato with a confit of vegetables (GF) · Whole Baby Pumpkin filled — with a stir fry of seasonal vegetables and quinoa, topped with cheese (V) (GF) · Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna — with a bechamel sauce served with potato gratin & seasonal vegetables (V) · Dessert & Cheese Tasting Platter is pre-selected consisting of: — • Selection of Mini Desserts • Australian Cheeses, dried fruit and nuts served with crackers

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Southgate Berth 1. Located in front or the Langham Hotel

End point

  • Southgate Berth 1. Located in front or the Langham Hotel

Using your ticket

  • If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
  • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication
  • If you have special dietary requirements please specify. If you do not advise this information the chef on board will make a selection for you.
  • If the main-course shown on this voucher is not the main course required by all people in your party, you must call Melbourne River Cruises on 03 8610 2600 at least 48 hours prior to your cruise to advise alternate meal selections.

Dinner Cruise departs from:

Southgate Berth 1.

Southgate Arts & Leisure Precinct Landing; Lower Promenade.

Between Princes Bridge (St Kilda Rd/Swanston St) and the Yarra Foot Bridge.

(Across the river from Flinders Street Railway Station, on the river in front of Southgate Food Court & Langham Hotel)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel You get back
At least 3 days before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

  • Not wheelchair access

  • Please advise if you are joining together with another pre-existing booking

    • Peak season pricing surcharges applies on various dates between November – January

Options

  • Beef Main Course

    Chargrilled eye fillet served with seasonal vegetables and green peppercorn sauce(GF)

  • Chicken Main Course

    Chargrilled Chicken Breast with a porcini mushroom cream sauce, served with potato and seasonal vegetables

  • Lamb Main Course

    Portuguese Lamb Shank on a base of mash potato with a confit of vegetables (GF)

  • Vegetarian Main Course

    Whole Baby Pumpkin filled with a stir fry of seasonal vegetables and quinoa, topped with melted cheese (V) (GF)

  • Blue Eye Fish Main Course

    Blue Eye Fish Fillet : Blue eye fillet baked in parchment with cherry tomatoes, kipfler potatoes and black garlic butter

Traveller ratings

4.5 out of 5 · 1,530 reviews
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