River Cruises in Melbourne

Compare 16 river cruises in Melbourne, with prices from €21. Top rated: Melbourne: City Highlights Express Cruise (4.2★).

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dawlishtraveller·2026-10-16· ★ 5.0

Small-Group Murray River Adventure - Paddle Steamer & Wildlife

Fantastic day trip

Cannot praise this company highly enough. They went out of their way to give us a fabulous day. Nothing too much trouble. Particular mention to driver/guide Michael. Exceptional. I would 100% recommend using this tour company.

Sam_M·2026-10-07· ★ 5.0

Melbourne: Murray River, Australian Wildlife, and Echuca Tour

Brilliant day with a great guide in Alan!

Due to a last minute cancellation, we were left as the only couple on the tour, but it still went ahead and we're so glad it did! Our tour guide, Alan, was brilliant. Funny, knowledgeable and easy to chat with, he made some of the longer parts of the journeys seem like minutes due to his insight on the areas we were passing or the conversation that was so easy flowing. The tour itself was brilliant - from a breakfast stop in Nagambie to the wildlife in Kyabram, the day was packed from the start. Riding a paddle steamer along the Murray River across state borders is an experience we will never forget, and the silo art on the way home was breathtaking. Thanks so much to Alan for making this such a wonderful day and being such a good host. We'd recommend this tour to anyone, and can assure you of a great day, even if you're solo guests, especially if you are with Alan!

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 €27 to €136 per adult, which covers half of the 16 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 16 experiences, followed by German. 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 Melbourne: City Highlights Express Cruise is rated 4.2 from 53 reviews, the highest on this page among experiences with at least 50 reviews.

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