2-Hour Self-Drive Boat Hire on the Yarra River
Overview
Hop aboard the Harvey A private vessel and self-drive with up to 10-people down the Yarra River. With no boat license required, choose between a morning, lunch or afternoon departure as you take in some of Melbourne's iconic attractions. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city you'll see popular attractions such as the Botanical Gardens, Herring Island Park, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Southbank, Federation Square and Docklands.
What's Included
- Table clothes
- Glasses and cutlery
- Fridge
- Laminated Map
- Champagne buckets
- Stereo with AV jack input
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
45 Newquay Promenade
Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Take a luxury self-drive boat perfect for an intimate cruise with your loved one or alternatively a small corporate function or social gathering.
Licensed to seat up to 10 passengers, the Harvey A offers a private, luxury cruising experience designed to create a feeling of ownership of your vessel for the duration of your cruise. Harvey A is a fully electric powered vessel meaning a quieter cruise for you and your guests with no fumes or emissions with the option of a fully enclosed cabin should Melbourne turn on inclement weather.
With no license required and a self-drive hire option available, the Harvey A can be yours for a morning, lunch or afternoon cruise.
Take in Melbourne’s feature landmarks from a completely new perspective away from the hustle and bustle of the busy streets such as the Botanical Gardens, Herring Island Park, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Southbank, Federation Square and Docklands as well as the Yarra surrounds of jetties, parks and its breathtaking riverside beauty.
The Harvey A offers everything you need to enjoy a day or evening on the water.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Minimum age is 21 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Is boating experience required for a boat rental?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-15438P2
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 29 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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Yes, prior boating experience is required.
Feb 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- Table clothes.
- Glasses and cutlery.
- Fridge.
- Laminated Map.
- Champagne buckets.
- Stereo with AV jack input.
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 2-Hour Self-Drive Boat Hire on the Yarra River is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 2-Hour Self-Drive Boat Hire on the Yarra River will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Table clothes
- Glasses and cutlery
- Fridge
- Laminated Map
- Champagne buckets
- Stereo with AV jack input
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Minimum age is 21 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
