Classic Steamboat Cruises are available 7 days a week for private charters, including but not limited to riverfront event spaces, Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, birthday parties and wedding events. At Classic Steamboat Cruises, our goal is to craft an unforgettable experience using vessels made by hand using traditional skills and materials.
Today's world is moving at a tremendous pace and occasionally it's important to experience the simple things in life! We all enjoy a trip out on the water and this proven past time over of hundreds of years is today with Classic Steamboat Cruises. Your experience starts as soon as you step aboard soaking up the boat's visual surrounds and smell's.
Today's world is moving at a tremendous pace and occasionally it's important to experience the simple things in life! We all enjoy a trip out on the water and this proven past time over of hundreds of years is today with Classic Steamboat Cruises. Your experience starts as soon as you step aboard soaking up the boat's visual surrounds and smell's.
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Welcome Aboard
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Established in 2002, Classic Cruises offers public cruises departing from Southgate and private charters departing from key locations along Melbourne's waterways. With two unique riverboats to choose from, including the historic MV Grower, we are available day or night for both personal and corporate events.
Full Cruise One Hour
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When you book with an account, you will be able to track your payment status, track the confirmation and you can also rate the tour after you finished the tour. For those after a longer experience hop aboard at Southgate for an hour cruise on the Yarra. This cruise is half an hour upstream and half an hour downstream, beginning with a safety briefing from your Captain.
Upstream Half Hour Cruise
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Hop aboard at Southgate for a half hour upstream cruise on the Yarra, beginning with a safety briefing from your Captain.
Regarded as the scenic part of the river, we travel upstream past Federation Square, the Birrarung Marr parklands, numerous sporting venues such as the MCG and Rod Laver Arena, under Swan Street Bridge, which is one of 65 bridges spanning the Yarra, past the botanic gardens and the suburb of Richmond, turning around at the mansions of South Yarra.
Regarded as the scenic part of the river, we travel upstream past Federation Square, the Birrarung Marr parklands, numerous sporting venues such as the MCG and Rod Laver Arena, under Swan Street Bridge, which is one of 65 bridges spanning the Yarra, past the botanic gardens and the suburb of Richmond, turning around at the mansions of South Yarra.
Down Stream Half Hour Cruise
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Hop aboard at Southgate for a half hour downstream cruise on the Yarra, beginning with a safety briefing from your Captain. The lines are let go and we head downstream under three very low bridges, Queen street being the first, followed by King and Spencer.
We pass the landing point for European settlers, the Aquarium and Casino, Exhibition building, the historic sailing ship PollyWoodside, restaurants and bars of South Wharf, DFO, and one last low bridge before we enter the Docklands area.Looking further downstream from our turn around point you can view the commercial port of Melbourne.
We pass the landing point for European settlers, the Aquarium and Casino, Exhibition building, the historic sailing ship PollyWoodside, restaurants and bars of South Wharf, DFO, and one last low bridge before we enter the Docklands area.Looking further downstream from our turn around point you can view the commercial port of Melbourne.
Wedding Boat Hire
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Hire our boat and make the most of your special day as you move through the iconic sights of Melbourne. At Classic Steamboat Cruises, we understand that your wedding is an important event that will always be treasured. So, our wedding boat hire service offers you the ultimate venue to enjoy with family and friends.
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