Top Victoria Water Tours

Spend an evening on the Yarra River during this Melbourne dinner cruise. As you admire the twinkling city lights reflecting on the water, enjoy a 4-course gourmet meal inclusive of beverages. This fine dining experience includes beer, wine, and spirits, as well as coffee, tea, dessert, port, and a cheese plate. Cruise past attractions like Federation Square and the Royal Botanic Gardens while soaking up the elegant and relaxing atmosphere of the boat.

Cruise from Melbourne to the historic seaport city of Williamstown while soaking up the sights along the Yarra River. Spend as much time as you like in Williamstown, where you can browse art galleries, explore local seafaring history or enjoy a coffee or meal at one of the many charming cafés. Customize your cruise options and travel one-way in either direction or take a round-trip cruise for a delightful day trip.

Discover Melbourne’s history and highlights on this guided Yarra River cruise. Float past the city’s towering skyscrapers and lovely urban gardens while learning about the transformation of this vibrant city from 19th-century port town to a modern cultural capital. Your sightseeing cruise takes you upriver and downriver for a scenic overview of attractions on both banks.

Take in a bounty of Melbourne’s highlights along the scenic Yarra River on this narrated sightseeing cruise. Spend a delightful hour aboard a riverboat as you glide under the Princes Bridge and past beautiful river gardens, Herring Island, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and other top cultural attractions.

Enjoy a new perspective of Melbourne’s port and Docklands area as you cruise down the Yarra River toward Hobson’s Bay. Learn about Melbourne’s history as a 19th-century port town while watching the sights go by on this narrated tour.

Explore the Bellarine and Mornington peninsulas on a full-day tour from Melbourne that includes a boat cruise and gondola ride. Take in highlights including the Geelong Waterfront, Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, and the Bathing Boxes, and have time to ride the Arthurs Seat Eagle gondola and stop at a beachside brewery. Your tour includes a picnic lunch, bay cruise, gondola ticket, and round-trip transportation from Melbourne.

Take in breathtaking sights of long sandy beaches and dramatic cliffs on this guided, full-day tour of Australia’s Great Ocean Road. See some of the most spectacular coastal scenery on Earth, including the Twelve Apostles limestone stacks and Gibson's Steps, site of historic cliff lines. Bushwalk in Great Otway National Park and try out your koala-spotting skills. Travel in a deluxe mini-coach with a small group for a relaxing, personalized experience.

Hire your own electric boat and cruise down the Yarra River to get a different view of Melbourne. Each boat can fit up to nine passengers, so grab your friends, family, and even your dog for a relaxing session on the river. Sail through the Docklands, past Flinders Street and the Crown, and much more over the course of your excursion.

Experience the delights of Victoria’s wine country on this Yarra Valley wine tour from Melbourne. With an informative wine guide, you’ll visit four popular wineries: Balgownie Estate, Steels Gate Winery, Greenstone Vineyards, and Yering Farm. Enjoy plenty of tastings as well as a winery lunch while you learn about winemaking in Australian and admire the picturesque landscapes.

Get out of busy Melbourne for the day and enjoy the rugged beauty of the Mornington Peninsula. Leaving the city behind, you’ll drive to must-see sights like London Bridge, the seaside town of Sorrento, and Arthurs Seat. You won’t just travel by car, though: take a harbor cruise and ride on the Arthurs Seat Eagle cable car, for different views of the peninsula. This is a fun day out that travelers with a range of interests will love.

Experience the Great Ocean Road’s top attractions on this guided excursion that follows the iconic road in reverse. Embark on your journey and beat the crowds while learning about the region’s scenic landscapes and pretty coastal towns from an informative guide. Visit sites including the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Port Campbell, London Bridge, and Great Otway National Park Rainforest.

Taste your way around Melbourne on the ultimate foodie tour. Discover a variety of cuisines including Spanish, Asian Fusion, and Contemporary Australian, as you traverse the city. Learn about Melbourne’s vibrant history and how it became one of the world’s food capitals from your informative guide. Sample several dishes during this tour with a group of eight guests or less, to ensure an intimate and personalized experience.

To fully experience the coastline of the Wilsons Promontory National Park, hop on board this cruise on an amphibious boat. Over the course of two-and-a-half hours you’ll cruise along the coast, admiring the beautiful beaches, forests, granite mountains, and rocky outcrops of the southernmost point of mainland Australia. A chilled out activity that’s great for nature lovers.

Enjoy a 6-hour catamaran tour of The Prom. Sail to Wilsons Promontory National Park and marvel at humpback whales as they migrate south. See the historic lighthouse, Refuge Cove, and Waterloo Bay. This cruise includes tea, snacks, and a delicious homemade lunch. The boat features indoor and outdoor decks for passengers’ comfort.

Experience the best of coastal Victoria with this packed, 2-day tour that takes you to three favorite destinations around Melbourne. See the spectacular beaches and limestone cliffs of the Great Ocean Road, watch the famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island, and visit the charming seaside villages and colorful bathing boxes of the Mornington Peninsula. The tour package includes overnight accommodation, two meals, all park fees, and guided transport.

Ring in the New Year on a Yarra River cruise with outstanding views of Melbourne’s city skyline. Feast on delicious finger food and drinks all night long, dance as a live DJ spins your favorite tunes and countdown to 2022 from the center of Melbourne's New Year's Eve celebrations. The memories will stay with you long after your boat returns to the dock.

When visiting Phillip Island, hop on board a double-decker catamaran at San Remo for a cruise around the cliffs, caves, and historic sites of Cape Woolamai. Hear informative commentary from the captain as you keep your eyes peeled for sightings of marine life such as dolphins, Australian fur seals, and seabirds. Snap photos of the dramatic coastal scenery and turquoise waters during this family-friendly cruise, which includes light refreshments and activities for children.

Explore the coastal wilderness of the Wilsons Promontory National Park on this full-day cruise by catamaran. Spot whales(seasonal) and dolphins as you sail the east coast of Wilsons Prom.  Spot whales and dolphins as you sail across the Bass Strait; get up close to Australian fur seals at the Kanowna Island sanctuary; and see landmarks like Skull Rock, Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse and Glennie Island. After a delicious on-board lunch (included), cool off by swimming and snorkeling in Refuge Cove.

Experience Australia’s abundant marine wildlife during a 2-hour small-group snorkeling cruise from Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula. Visit prime locations around Port Phillip Bay to see dolphins, seals, colorful fish, and other species that inhabit the Great Southern Reef. Your guide provides the necessary equipment for snorkeling, along with live commentary about the region’s ecosystem.

Set sail on a winter dolphin & whale adventure venturing past the sheer cliffs of Cape Woolamai and along Phillip Island’s attractive southern coastline. Search for Humpback and Southern Right Whales on their annual migration route. Be on the lookout for dolphin pods feeding and playing, with curious seals and a variety of birdlife including the Wandering Albatross regularly sighted in the area.

While visiting the Mornington Peninsula, take a half-day dolphin-watching cruise on Port Phillip bay to look for bottlenose dolphins, Australian fur seals, and other marine life. Ride in comfort on a luxury boat that has room to walk around, provides complimentary light refreshments, and has other food available for purchase. This tour is combined with a swimming tour, making it a great option for the whole family.

Relax and enjoy one of the most beautiful lagoons on the entire Gunbower Creek. The Cohuna Lagoon, right at the doorstep of Cohuna. Explore a magnificent waterway known as the 'Kakadu' of the South. The Lagoon in Cohuna is a calm and safe waterway that is filled with amazing bird-life and many native animals. You may see a turtle, platypus or the 'Rakali' which is the Australian otter. Our main guide is very knowledgeable in the area and is an avid bird-watcher, you will be told many stories on the area and natural habitat. Our kayaks are all high-end Australian lightweight sea-kayaks, that will have you effortlessly cruising through the lagoon and Gunbower Creek.

Take off on an adventure of a lifetime. In just 1.5 hours you can see the very best of Southern Port Phillip Bay's coastline and unique wildlife.

The historic monuments, waterfront parks, and scenic shipping channels of Melbourne are even more picturesque when viewed from the water. On this tour, set sail at sunset along the Yarra River and experience the city at its most magical. Cruise past the Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Park; explore the Docklands and admire the waterfront mansions of Melbourne’s suburbs; and peek at the sculpture garden on Herring Island.