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Bay & River: Two Cruise City Explorer

A new package for Bellarine locals on one select Tuesday per month

Quick Details

  • Location: Docklands
  • Duration: 1-2 Hours
  • First Cruise: Departs Portarlington 11.00 am and includes a light morning tea as you cruise to Melbourne
  • Second Cruise: Departs Docklands 1.30 pm for a one hour Yarra River Cruise with with tea, coffee, and guided commentary
  • Availability: One select Tuesday per month (check calendar)

Per Person

Includes both cruises and complimentary refreshments

A$ 80

All Infants under 4 yrs old travel free

Bay & River: Two Cruise City Explorer

One select Tuesday per month

Start your day in Portarlington and step aboard the ferry for a relaxed cruise across the bay and enjoy a light morning tea as you cruise to Melbourne. Settle into big, comfortable seating, grab a coffee from the onboard café, and enjoy the kind of views that make you slow down and switch off for a while. With free Wi-Fi and plenty of space to move, the journey over is all part of the experience.

As you glide into Docklands, you’ve got a little time to ease into the day. Stretch your legs, grab a bite to eat at the ferry terminal, or simply sit back and watch the boats roll through Victoria Harbour.

Then it’s time for your second cruise.

Step onto a low river boat and head out along the Yarra for a one-hour guided journey through Melbourne’s working waterfront. With tea or coffee included, you can sit back, relax and take it all in as the onboard commentary brings the city’s maritime past and present to life. From historic ports to modern waterfront developments, it’s a side of Melbourne many people never see.

All up, it’s a full day out that feels easy, a little bit different, and genuinely memorable.

Includes:

  • Ferry from Portarlington to Docklands departing at 11.00 am
  • Enjoy a light morning tea on the ferry – Coffee or Tea and a Gourmet Cookie
  • One hour Yarra River Cruise with guided commentary with complimentary tea or coffee
  • Ferry from Docklands on the 5.40 pm service arriving back to Portarlington at 6.50 pm

Please note: We require a minimum of 25 passengers to operate this package. If booked and mimimum passengers are not reached all bookings will receive a full refund.

Pre or Post cruise join us for lunch

Melbourne Ferry Terminal Cafe

Now Open! Come in and experience the new Melbourne Ferry Terminal Cafe. With a range of delicious new menu items come and enjoy a coffee or a bite to eat while overlooking the spectacular views of Victoria Harbour toward the Bolte Bridge.

a room filled with furniture and a large window

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