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Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant - 4 Course Meal With Drinks
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Enjoy a sumptuous four course meal (drinks inclusive) aboard the beautiful Spirit of Melbourne.
Enjoy a sumptuous four course meal (drinks inclusive) aboard the beautiful Spirit of Melbourne.
Highlights
- See some of Melbourne's best waterfront sights such as Federation Square, Flinders Station, Rod Laver Arena, Riverside Park and the Royal Botanic Gardens.
- Enjoy a delicious four course meal paired with premium Australian wines or beer.
- Whether it's a first date or an extravagant anniversary dinner, this is the perfect romantic gesture.
Experience a meal that you will never forget aboard the Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant.
Cruise down the Yarra River by night, see the twinkling lights of Melbourne city whilst dining on a delectable four-course meal. You will get to choose from several mouth-watering options from their menu and even enjoy a beverage, which is included in your fare.
The Spirit of Melbourne represents one of the best dining options in Melbourne, they offer a truly unique experience.
This is the perfect opportunity to treat your significant other to a romantic night out. This tour has it all, food, drinks, sights, and fabulous ambience to ensure you have the perfect night.
MENU SELECTION (subject to change)
Entrée Tasting Platter (Inclusive of all 3 Items listed)
Bao bun with roasted duck breast
Natural oyster with spicy seafood cocktail dip
Seared lamb loin with minted cucumber ribbons and yoghurt dressing
Main Course (one choice per guest)
Chargrilled Chicken Breast with a porcini mushroom cream sauce, served with potato and seasonal vegetables (GF)
Chargrilled eye fillet served with seasonal vegetables and green peppercorn sauce(GF)
Blue Eye Fish fillet baked in parchment with cherry tomatoes, Kipfler potatoes and black garlic butter
Portuguese Lamb Shank served upon mash potato with a confit of vegetables
Vegetarian Options
Entrée: Ratatouille Filo Parcel served with goats cheese and salad (V)
Main: Whole Baby Pumpkin filled with a stir fry of seasonal vegetables and quinoa, topped with melted cheese (V) (GF)
OR Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna with a bechamel sauce served with potato gratin & seasoned vegetables (V)
Children's Menu (Choice of)
Schnitzel and chips
Spaghetti Bolognese
Dessert Platter
Selection of Mini Desserts
Cheese Tasting Platter
Australian Cheeses, dried fruit and nuts served with crackers
Tea, Coffee & Chocolates
Port or Liqueur (Available upon request during Tea & Coffee service)
Beverages
Premium selection of Red, White & Sparkling Wines
Selection of Beers & a rage of Spirits
Soft Drinks & Orange Juice
Please Note: You must choose your main course option in the checkout. This cannot be selected on the night.
**VALENTINES DAY CRUISE** Please Note: There will be a special Valentines cruise on the 13th and 14th of February. This will include chocolates and flowers on the table. No children are allowed on this cruise.
The Cruising Restaurant may sometimes operate on the Yarra Countess and the Yarra Empress, depending on demand, weather, major events, river closures, and tides.
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- Adult$168.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen 13-17 years$130.00
- Child 2-12 years$105.00
- Adult$199.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen 13-17 years$130.00
- Child 2-12 years$105.00
- Adult$210.00
- Teen 13-17 years$130.00
- Child 2-12 years$105.00
- Adult$168.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen 13-17 years$130.00
- Child 2-12 years$105.00
- Adult$168.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen 13-17 years$130.00
- Child 2-12 years$105.00
- Adult$168.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen 13-17 years$130.00
- Child 2-12 years$105.00
- Adult$168.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen 13-17 years$130.00
- Child 2-12 years$105.00
- Adult$210.00
- Teen 13-17 years$130.00
- Child 2-12 years$105.00
- Adult$168.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen 13-17 years$130.00
- Child 2-12 years$105.00
- Adult$210.00
- Teen 13-17 years$130.00
- Child 2-12 years$105.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Great night out
Paula L from
Australia
Great night out
Paula L from
Australia
Great night out
Paula L from
Australia
Dinner cruise
Morag Blance from
NZ
A MUST DO
jdplusluke from
Australia
A MUST DO
jdplusluke from
Australia
Surprisingly Fantastic!
keydestinations from
Australia
Relaxing and charming
Tanya Zaadstra from
Australia
Relaxing and charming
Tanya Zaadstra from
Australia
Relaxing and charming
Tanya Zaadstra from
Australia
Spirit of Melb dinner cruise
Dale Conway from
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Spirit of Melb dinner cruise
Dale Conway from
Australia
Spirit of Melb dinner cruise
Dale Conway from
Australia
Gals getaway
leanne Sullivan from
Australia
Excellent
leiy4 from
Australia
Excellent
leiy4 from
Australia
Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant
Betty V from
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Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant
Betty V from
Australia
Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant
Betty V from
Australia
Cruising in Melbourne
lisab48 from
Australia
Definitely The Spirit of Melbourne
Margot Jones from
Australia
Definitely The Spirit of Melbourne
Margot Jones from
Australia
Definitely The Spirit of Melbourne
Margot Jones from
Australia
Great evening !
vickih3 from
Australia
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anthonyr4 from
Australia
Anthony
anthonyr4 from
Australia
Anthony
anthonyr4 from
Australia
Excellent service and romantic setting
capriced from
Australia
Excellent service and romantic setting
capriced from
Australia
Excellent service and romantic setting
capriced from
Australia
Fantastic cruise
chad1511 from
Australia
Dinner Cruise
Joanne Newman from
Australia
Dinner Cruise
Joanne Newman from
Australia
Wonderful experience
Skye Plummer from
Australia
Wonderful experience
Skye Plummer from
Australia
Fantastic Evening
Patricia Hardacre from
Australia
Fantastic Evening
Patricia Hardacre from
Australia
Spirit of Melbourne dinner
Melanie Kittel from
Australia
Incredible night, will be coming back for sure!
Julia Temos from
Australia
Fantastic
Herman Erich from
Australia
Nice food - shame about the view
Nina Needham from
Australia
Awesome
Kobi Hood from
Australia
Awesome
Kobi Hood from
Australia
Awesome
Kobi Hood from
Australia
Fantastic experience!
ANUJA Srinath from
Australia
Fantastic experience!
ANUJA Srinath from
Australia
Fantastic experience!
ANUJA Srinath from
Australia
Absolutely amazing
wendym11 from
Australia
Absolutely amazing
wendym11 from
Australia
Absolutely amazing
wendym11 from
Australia
Amazing all around
Fahim Motin from
Australia
Amazing all around
Fahim Motin from
Australia
Amazing all around
Fahim Motin from
Australia
amazing experience!!!!!
tanakam from
Australia
amazing experience!!!!!
tanakam from
Australia
amazing experience!!!!!
tanakam from
Australia
Unforgettable evening!!
Jessica from
Australia
Unforgettable evening!!
Jessica from
Australia
Unforgettable evening!!
Jessica from
Australia
Awesome time loved the whole experience
Annette from
NZ
Awesome time loved the whole experience
Annette from
NZ
Awesome cruise
Charles Ball from
Australia
Awesome cruise
Charles Ball from
Australia
Awesome cruise
Charles Ball from
Australia
Quality attraction
Matthew Guilfoyle from
Australia
Quality attraction
Matthew Guilfoyle from
Australia
Quality attraction
Matthew Guilfoyle from
Australia
Great Night Out
Glenn Hastie from
Australia
Great Night Out
Glenn Hastie from
Australia
Great Night Out
Glenn Hastie from
Australia
Amazing! Well worth doing!
janinemarko from
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Amazing! Well worth doing!
janinemarko from
NZ
Wounderful cruise
Kimberly from
Australia
Wounderful cruise
Kimberly from
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Wounderful cruise
Kimberly from
Australia
Must do evening.
Rachel from
NZ
Must do evening.
Rachel from
NZ
Amazing experience
Jude Brunning from
NZ
Amazing experience
Jude Brunning from
NZ
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Paula L from Australia wrote on 06 July 2026
Great night out
The food was delicious. Not too much, and well timed through the cruise. The drinks were abundant. The staff wonderful. But the river is kind of under whelming once you got past the botanic gardens. Might have been a little more interesting around Docklands if conditions allow? Overall a great evening out in our home town.
julie & Phil from New Zealand wrote on 19 June 2026
Absolutely Brilliant night cruise and dinner
It's a must to do on your Melbourne trip. Food was great, staff fantastic and the whole trip was great.
Lewis Coleman from Australia wrote on 28 August 2026
Don't believe the photos
It's a near $400 dinner in a boat mate 35 years ago, dining on chairs out of an AA meeting, where you're not sat out on a nice balcony enjoying the view - you're stuck back to back in an enclosed space with other people. We had two groups loudly video calling family the whole cruise and a baby on board unhappy for a majority. Made it hard to relax into the ambiance I had expected spending so much money. The mains and entrees were good, although small, but the dessert was straight out of a fridge and not fresh or interesting at all. For what you'd hope looking and the photos and the price I was very underwhelmed. I'd suggest eating at a waterfront restaurant instead with a nice view spending the money elsewhere. The service was good too no complaints there.
Caylee Last from Australia wrote on 24 April 2026
Absolutely amazing experience
What a wonderful time - plenty of good food, bottomless drinks, super friendly staff, beautiful views. A magical experience! Worth the money by far!
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Kara Koroivuk from New Zealand wrote on 17 November 2025
A must do for a date night
We had such an amazing time and was looked after by everyone in the team, and thanks for letting us board at 7:30 on the dot - we had to board bang on as our flight was delayed. Meal was worth it. Mum got the barramundi and I got the ribeye, juicy and tender the veges were delicious too. The team ensured we had an enough water, drinks and coffee and tea and the sights on the Yarra river was so beautiful as the sun set. We also got to meet some lovely people from Melbourne too. What a terrific start to our trip, well worth the experience and worth all 4 courses. They kept in mind my nut allergy and brought my favourite dessert out - Crème Brûlée. Magic workers and mind readers.