Luxury Private Romantic Dinner Cruise For 2
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This is a Melbourne must do, imagine cruising down the Yarra River on your private luxury boat enjoying a 3-course dinner and drink on board.
Enjoy one of Melbourne’s unique dining experiences with a delicious 3-course meal on board a luxurious electric boat that is private for just you and your partner.
There is simply no better way to indulge in a gourmet dining experience, surrounded by the vibrancy of this world-class culinary city while cruising on a luxury boat. This truly is a Melbourne experience not to miss, Melbourne’s first and only Yarra River private dinner cruise experience which includes a scenic cruise along Melbourne’s iconic Yarra River with spectacular breath-taking views and delicious food and wine to savour your taste buds.
Seeing Melbourne city by a boat provides an entirely new viewpoint on the skyline.
Departing from Docklands this 1.5 hr dinner cruise winds up the Yarra River and then returns to Docklands
Highlights
- Luxury 1.5 hr private cruise for just you and partner
- A luxurious eco-friendly boat which is whisper quiet and has no fumes
- Premium dining experience
- 3 Course meal included
- Beer, wine and soft drinks included
- Unbeatable views of Melbourne city
- Friendly and experienced local Skipper
Menu Selections:
Entree
Choice of:
Duo of Dips board to share (v, veo, gf)
Selection of house made dips and assorted breads
Chefs tasting board to share (vo, gf)
Chefs’ selection of house made delicacies
Main:
Choice of:
Braised Lamb Ricotta Gnocchi
Fresh ricotta & potato gnocchi, slow braised lamb, red wine, tomato sugo, parmesan, sage
Mushroom Duxelles Risotto (V, VG, DFO)
Truffled mushroom Duxelles, parmesan, garlic & herb King oyster mushroom, truffle oil
Roasted Spatchcock (GF)
Ras el hanout spiced Butterflied spatchcock, chickpea ratatouille, curry leaves
Parsley & Lemon Gnocchi (V, VGO, GF, DFO)
Fresh parsley & lemon gnocchi, tomato sugo, broccolini, fior di latte, Tuscan kale and olive oil
Grilled Tiger King Prawn (GF, DFO) (5pcs)
QLD sourced King prawn, Authentic Asian slaw, lime, sweet chilli dressing, fried shallots
Crispy Pork Belly (GF, P)
Slow cooked pork belly, cauliflower puree, broccolini and cranberry jus
Squid Ink Linguine (DFO)
Fresh squid inked linguine, Prawn, scallops, clams, calamari, mussel meats, confit garlic, chili, olive oil, white wine, lemon herb butter
Beer Battered Fish & Chips (DF)
Battered seasonal fish, tartare, lemon, salad and chips
Eye Fillet
250g grass fed, Huon Creek VIC, mash potato, heirloom carrots, red wine jus (gf)
Dessert:
Selection of dessert petit fours
V – Vegetarian, VG – Vegan, VGO – Vegan Option, GF – Gluten Free, GFO – Gluten Free Option, VEO – Vegan Option, DF- Dairy Free, DFO – Dairy Free Option
Allergy alert: while stringent precautions are taken, one should assume that contact with peanuts, tree nuts, seeds, wheat, eggs, milk, soy, shellfish and other allergens is possible.
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Our group of 12 booked the 1.5-hour Sunset Cruise with Melbourne Boat Hire, and despite a dramatic downpour right at boarding time, it turned out to be an unforgettable experience. Captain Matt and deckhand Gabriel welcomed us aboard with calm professionalism and good humour—thankfully, we had the boat all to ourselves!
After a thorough safety briefing from Matt, we set off through the port and up the Yarra River toward the city. The tide was high, so we couldn’t pass under one of the bridges, but it didn’t dampen our spirits. About 20 minutes in, the rain eased and gifted us a stunning sunset—absolutely perfect for photos and memory-making.
Matt was incredibly informative, sharing insights about the area as we cruised along. The boat itself was cosy, dry, and warm—just what we needed after the soggy start. And yes, the champagne was chilled to perfection!
Thanks Matt and Gabriel for turning a rainy evening into a golden one. Highly recommend Melbourne Boat Hire for anyone looking to see the city from a fresh, scenic perspective.
🙏Melbourne Boat Hire for the great food
Our boat was nice and tidy.
Melbourne Boat Hire staff are so polite and lovely people.
I recommend " Melbourne Boat Hire"
Our vessel, Eliza J, glided her way through the CBD via the river.
She was comfortable and easy to skipper.
Went with a couple of friends for the birthday of my partner.
Thank you to our knowledgeable and super capable skipper, James.
James was more than accomodating and made the experience even more special for me and my wife. Thanks again James!
If you plan on using their Champaign glasses, they are not the best for the holders provided and easily tip over with any wave.
overall, we had an excellent trip.
Crew and the weather played its part in the feel good experience we all had.
It was a birthday party attended by 25 people of all ages.
Everyone enjoyed it.
Wish we had it for longer.
However, anymore than 20 guests is a bit of crowding on this boat. A microwave oven may be a good addition if possible.
Very good experience overall.
The company is well run and their skipper Finn was very nice to greet us and explain everything we needed to know. The booking and waivers and on the day experience all ran smoothly. No issues. You can park on the streets around and or in the open car park across from St Mangos Ln.
I highly recommend this boat rental and would love to do it again!
They were amazing, so helpful and professional. The boat itself was stunning and perfect for the surprise 30th I had planned.
Secondly, we didn’t get served the correct entree that we ordered.
Also, one of the mains (the barramundi dish) didn’t come with the potatoes as expected but came with a big pile of chickpeas which was a bit of a disappointment as well.
For the price point of this experience, we feel a little bit disappointed. Otherwise the evening went smoothly, and it was definitely a special experience.
Thought we were getting sandwich & cheese platters - but only got a fruit platter












