About this tour
Pilot your own vessel down Melbourne's Yarra River for two hours, steering past the Botanical Gardens, MCG, Southbank and Docklands without needing a licence. The Harvey A accommodates up to ten passengers and comes equipped with table settings, a fridge, champagne buckets and a stereo—ideal for a self-catered lunch or morning drift. Choose your departure window and navigate at your own pace, trading city crowds for quiet riverside perspectives.
Highlights
- No boat licence required to operate
- Choose morning, lunch or afternoon slot
- Up to 10 passengers per vessel
- Glide past Botanical Gardens and MCG
- Onboard fridge, stereo, champagne buckets included
- BYO food and drinks
- Laminated river map provided
What to expect
You'll collect the Harvey A at the designated dock and receive a brief orientation on handling and safety. The boat handles intuitively—designed for first-time operators. Spend two hours at your own rhythm, drifting or motoring past recognisable Melbourne landmarks. The river here is calm and forgiving. Bring your own provisions to use the fridge and table setup; the stereo keeps background atmosphere. Children must stay with adults at all times, and infants travel on laps.
Good to know
Minimum operator age is 21. Prams and service animals are welcome. Book a time slot that suits your schedule—morning light suits photography, lunch slots let you eat on water. Bring food, drinks and ice. Public transport gets you to the dock easily; hotel transfers aren't included.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.