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Melbourne: City and Williamstown Ferry Cruise

4.2  / 5298 reviews
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Water activity
Melbourne: City and Williamstown Ferry Cruise
Certified by GetYourGuide
4.2  / 5298 reviews

Cruise across the sparkling waters of Port Philip Bay aboard the Williamstown ferry. See the sights of Melbourne from a different perspective as you sail to or from the colonial suburb. Listen to audio commentary along the way.

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Duration 1 - 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Melbourne River Cruises

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    Yarra River

    Boat cruise (1 hour)

    Williamstown

    Break time

    Optional

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    Yarra River

    Boat cruise (1 hour)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Melbourne River Cruises, Gem Pier

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Cruise across the sparkling waters of Port Philip Bay
  • Sail down the Yarra River
  • Linger for a while in the historic neighborhood of Williamstown

Full description

Embark on a sightseeing cruise along Port Philip Bay to Williamstown. Take in the views of the Melbourne skyline and enjoy insightful audio commentary on board as you sail down the Yarra River. Admire the skyline of Melbourne from a different perspective as you listen to the informative audio commentary. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city center and soak up the sun on the sun deck. Upon arrival in Williamstown, get the choice to take a break in Williamsport and visit the historic seaport, or stay on board and return to Melbourne. Linger in one of the cafés or galleries of Williamstown, known for its heritage buildings such as Customs House. If you choose to take the round-trip option, then just sit back and relax on one of the finest bay cruises on the return journey to Southbank.  

Includes

  • 1-way or round-trip ferry cruise
  • Tea
  • Coffee
  • Live commentary

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Meeting point

Departure point is: Berth No 2, Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct Landing, Lower Promenade, located at the rear of Langham Hotel, Southgate.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat

Not allowed

  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • Please note, if you book the last cruise departure time leaving from Melbourne City your cruise will not allow a hop-on/hop-off experience. This cruise will depart again from Williamstown to return to Melbourne City.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 298 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.1/5
  • Transportation
    4.1/5
  • Value for money
    4/5

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Elizabeth April 17, 2019  – Verified booking
We had a most enjoyable day. Staff at the booking office and on board were very friendly; the commentary was well presented and interesting. We found out things about various Melbourne landmarks we had never heard before. There was plenty of time to stay at Williamstown; there bring several time slots we could choose to return to Melbourne CBD. Having not been to Melbourne for about 30 years, the cruise gave us a great snapshot of how the city has developed. I highly recommend the Melbourne/Williamstown cruise. Thanks for the greta time. Libby and Trevor Middleton-Frew
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GetYourGuide traveler – AustraliaJune 26, 2022  – Verified booking
It was lovely cruising down the Yarra River, listening to a very interesting commentary. The low profile boat only just skims under the very low bridges. The speed was perfect, great for seeing all the features of the river. The final approach to Williamstown was wonderful, looking to Commonwealth Reserve and back over Hobson’s Bay to Melbourne city. What a truly delightful little township is Williamstown. So much to explore that you won’t want to catch the first ferry back.
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GetYourGuide traveler – AustraliaApril 18, 2022  – Verified booking
The commentary on the way to Williamstown was very interesting and informative, made all the more entertaining by the captain's humour. We enjoyed the experience very much. Only 2 negative things to mention... 1. There was no mention of where the tea and coffee was available on both trips. 2. On the return trip the older guy (deckhand, I think) was steering but was not paying full attention to watching the river. Quite often he had his head turned in conversation with the captain. Whereas the captain was absolutely diligent when controlling the boat. 3. Perhaps the captain could try slowing down his talk as he was hard to understand at times.
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Product ID: 105317

Activity provider:Melbourne River Cruises

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