Classic Steamboat Cruises are available 7 days a week for private charters, including but not limited to riverfront event spaces, Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, birthday parties and wedding events.

Would you like to explore the Yarra River views of Melbourne aboard a Classic Riverboat? 

At Classic Steamboat Cruises, our goal is to craft an unforgettable experience using vessels made by hand using traditional skills and materials. Today’s world is moving at a tremendous pace and occasionally it’s important to experience the simple things in life! We all enjoy a trip out on the water and this proven past time over hundreds of years is today with Classic Steamboat Cruises. Your experience starts as soon as you step aboard soaking up the boat’s visual surroundings and smells. Oiled timber and polished brass feature throughout. A fascinating journey awaits you.

Our Yarra cruises are a great way to travel and explore new places. Not only do you get to do a lot of fun activities but you also get to meet new people and gain new experiences you would cherish for a lifetime. 

Book your tickets online today! 

Our mission is to make every cruise experience the best we can, be it a 1hour public cruise with commentary or a longer Private Charter. Our boats have a maximum of 35 passengers, so a more personal outing is easily catered for. We have different cruise packages to choose from, giving you the flexibility to explore the City’s waterways on your own terms. You can select from any of the following cruises based on your preference.

• Full Cruise One Hour upstream and downstream
• Upstream Half Hour Cruise
• Down Stream Half Hour Cruise
• Wedding/Event Boat Hire
• Boat Party
• River Taxi/Transfer 

Get the best riverboats in Yarra and get multiple travel options from us. Our staff is happy to help you at every stage of your journey. Come and travel with us today! 

Classic Steamboat Cruises has been operating from South Gate since 2002 and is family owned and operated. Hamish loves his boats and will answer the phone and your questions, he may even be your Captain! Classic Cruises has a relaxed style that people appreciate and enjoy so whether you are a local or from abroad, there are various reasons to choose our River Cruise Experience. 

• Easy Option
• Style and Type of vessel
• Emphasis on the Safety and Comfort of our guests
• Various cruise options to choose from
• Departure from different locations
• Meandering cruises to give you the best look at Melbourne
• BYO welcome
• Our rates are hard to beat

Choose Classic Steamboat Cruises’ Yarra Riverboat cruise and enjoy a variety of onboard activities. We organise everything for you and make sure you and your loved ones have a great time. 

Classic Steamboat Cruises has been operating from South Gate since 2002 and is family owned and operated. Hamish loves his boats and will answer the phone and your questions, he may even be your Captain! Classic Cruises has a relaxed style that people appreciate and enjoy so whether you are a local or from abroad, there are various reasons to choose our River Cruise Experience.

• Easy Option
• Style and Type of vessel
• Emphasis on Safety and Comfort of our guests
• Various cruise options to choose from
• Departure from different locations
• Meandering cruises to give you the best look at Melbourne
• BYO welcome
• Our rates are hard to beat

Keeping it simple is sometimes best and that’s what we are all about at Classic Steamboat Cruises! We are here to make every experience special because we understand word of mouth and would like you to tell friends and return in the future. Whilst out on the river you can make the most of your time onboard and consider the boat yours! 

We are aware that there are many operators on the river system to choose from, but our style of boat and operation is a little different and we would be delighted to help you choose the best package or public cruise. With our Yarra cruises, we will make sure you get to experience the best of nature and world-class amenities. 

Get in touch with us today to discover and book one of our cruise options. Hope to see you on the river!

Call on 0425 779 473 or use the form on the Come Alongside page within this website.