City Highlights Express Cruise: Melbourne Landmarks

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Discover Melbourne’s iconic landmarks swiftly on the Yarra River with the City Highlights Express Cruise. Perfect for first-time visitors and locals alike.

Duration: 50 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Melbourne - Federation Wharf Departure: Easily embark at Federation Wharf, just a short walk from Federation Square.
Southbank & Queens Bridge: Enjoy Melbourne’s lively waterfront and stunning skyline vistas.
Flinders Street Station: Snap photos of this historic Melbourne icon from a distinctive perspective.
Birrarung Marr & Sporting Precinct: Sail…

What's Included

Tea and coffee

Additional Information

The City Highlights Express Cruise presents a fast and picturesque opportunity to view Melbourne’s famous landmarks from the Yarra River. Ideal for newcomers wanting to familiarize themselves with the area or residents looking for a new viewpoint of the city, the City Highlights Express Cruise delivers a brief, educational, and delightful journey along the Yarra River.

Location

Melbourne River Cruises - Federation Wharf

Princes Walk

Departs from our Ticket Kiosk located at Federation Wharf– Berth 3 – Stairs going down to Riverland Bar, Lower Promenade.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

4.4

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900sallyv

Mar 19, 2026

Interesting Express Cruise of Melbourne - Well organised. Friendly guides. Interesting commentary.

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Lina_r

Mar 10, 2026

I thought i booked the... - I thought i booked the big cruise. But i was experience a small one which is really good as not too many ppl and we enjoyed the time on deck.

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Jane_l

Mar 10, 2026

Great guide. Excellent... - Great guide. Excellent info. Do not make me add a minimum number of characters. That’s just dumb and limits participation.

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Natalie_c

Mar 1, 2026

Perfect way to relax and take in the sights - Just a simple but nice way to spend an hour. We arrived that day and this cruise was such a chill way to see some of Melbourne and relax. They had a great music playlist so was fun. Informative and friendly.

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Timaruboy

Feb 8, 2026

Most enjoyanle - From start to finidh this was a great river trip. The booking and boarding were swifr and easy, the boat was nice and clean and we thotouhly enjoyef the commentary and the sights.

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Beth_t

Jan 13, 2026

Relaxing River Cruise - The river cruise was excellent. The information provided, while cruising the river, was informative and helpful in learning about Melbourne.

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Annemarie_w

Feb 11, 2026

You can’t hear the talk,... - You can’t hear the talk, due to a loud engine. Otherwise not a bad short journey. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Prabhdeep_b

Jan 18, 2026

Good experience, boat was clean, friendly staff. - Good experience, boat was clean, friendly staff. Safe for family with kids. Easily accessible from flinders street station. Highly recommended.

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Clinton_w

Oct 17, 2025

An enjoyable Yarra tour. - The tour was informative and best suited to new visitors to Melbourne. The boat seating was comfortable although were movable plastic chairs. Overall a good experience.

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