River Cruises in Melbourne

Compare 15 river cruises in Melbourne, with prices from €21. Top rated: Highlights of Melbourne Cruise (3.8★). Free cancellation on most bookings.

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cheryllP962PW·2026-08-25· ★ 5.0

Small-Group Murray River Adventure - Paddle Steamer & Wildlife

Fantastic Murray River experience

Loved every minute of this cruise. Staff are all so friendly and welcoming. I felt relaxed and spoilt by the never ending delicious food cooked by Greg and brought to us by an ever smiling Julie. Yes the rooms are tiny but most time is spent in the saloon eating,relaxing on deck or exploring when the boat docks so didnt worry me at all. If you want a huge room to lounge about in all day this is not the holiday for you but if you are open to admiring the mighty Murray with a full tummy and great company then I definitely recommend this wonderful experience. Thanks and I am definitely looking at booking something similar for another holiday on the Murray

HFGeorge_M·2026-06-29· ★ 5.0

Melbourne: Murray River, Australian Wildlife, and Echuca Tour

Discovering lesser known VIC attractions

Darren rocked for showing us the B-side of VIC, most of us touring VIC would go to the 12 apostles and Philip Island but the steam paddler experience and wildlife park visit was not lesser than that

kimsC5985GH·2026-05-20· ★ 5.0

Melbourne: Golden Hour River Cruise

Golden hour on the Yarra just hits different ✨🌅

Relaxing cruise, beautiful Melbourne skyline views, great atmosphere, and the perfect way to end the day. The crew were friendly, the commentary was informative, and watching the city light up from the water was such a memorable experience. Highly recommend for both visitors and locals looking to experience Melbourne from a different perspective.

Frequently asked questions

How much should I budget for river cruises in Melbourne?
Plan on €26 to €136 per adult, which covers half of the 15 options on this page. The cheapest is the 1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel at €21.
Do river cruises in Melbourne have free cancellation?
Almost all do. 100% of the options on this page can be cancelled for a full refund, and each experience page shows the exact deadline.
Are there tours with hotel pickup?
One experience on this page includes pickup: the Melbourne: Murray River, Australian Wildlife, and Echuca Tour. For the rest, the meeting point is in your booking confirmation.
Which languages are the tours in?
English is the most common, offered by 15 experiences. Use the Language filter to narrow the list.
Are there short options if I'm in a hurry?
Yes. 12 options take 2 hours or less. Most last about 1.5 hours.
How quickly is my booking confirmed?
100% of the options here confirm instantly. Others are confirmed by the operator, usually within 48 hours. Filter by “Instant confirmation” to see only the instant ones.
Which tour do travellers rate highest?
The Breathtaking Sightseeing Cruises In the Heart of Melbourne is rated 3.9 from 61 reviews, the highest on this page among experiences with at least 50 reviews.

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