Confirmation

• You’ll get confirmation within minutes. If you don’t see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.

Voucher type

• Present your mobile voucher

Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.

100% refund to your original payment method or credits

• Up to 24 hours before booking date

Non-refundable

• From 24 hours before the booking date

2hr Duration

Please select a participation date

Private group

Eligibility

• Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount

• Participants must be aged under 100 to take part in this activity

• Group size: 1-12 participant(s)

Usage validity

• The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

• Experience luxury on the high-end Eliza J for a lavish journey for all passengers
• Enjoy a private and exclusive cruise, designed to provide an intimate atmosphere aboard
• Immerse yourself in a tranquil journey on the electric Eliza J, with no noise or fumes
• Take control with self-drive hire or choose a hassle-free cruise with experienced skippers
• Sail past Melbourne’s landmarks, including Botanical Gardens, Herring Island Park, and Melbourne Cricket Ground
• Fully enclosed vessels with roofs and windows protect from harsh weather if necessary

• [Departure] meet up at 45 New Quay Promenade. You can choose to depart at the following times: 09:15, 12:15, 15:15. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking,.Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
• [Attraction/experience] 2 hour(s), Self-guided, Melbourne Boat Hire - Yarra River Cruise Providers
• [Return] at 45 New Quay Promenade, You can choose to return at the following times: 11:15, 14:15, 17:15. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary.
• Day {num}

Additional information

• If you are prone to motion sickness, we strongly recommend you take travel sickness tablets 1 hour(s) before the activity time

• Although not mandatory, it is recommended that you purchase accident and/or travel insurance before participating in this activity

• This self-drive boat hire does not include a skipper or other crew members

• You will be sent a confirmation email confirming the booking (please check your junk email) and attached will be the instructions with information regarding the hire

• A security bond of $500 is required and taken as pre-authorization from a valid credit or debit card before hire commences

• If no damage or incident, the boat is returned on time and in a clean state, as received then the security bond is released

• This may take seven (7) business days to be released depending on your bank

• The maximum capacity of persons stated cannot be exceeded, all children are considered a person and are included in the maximum persons allowed onboard

• The hirer must arrive 15 minutes prior to hiring time for boat operation and safety briefing

• If you arrive late, your booking end-hire time remains the same and cannot be moved back

• Late return of boat will incur a charge of $50 per 15 minutes late

• The hirer is responsible for all damages to the boat when on hire

• If the boat is returned back in an unacceptable clean state not similar to received then a cleaning fee of $100 will apply

• The nominated driver must complete the hire agreement and be over the age of 21

• Providing a copy of valid identification such as a driver’s license will also be required

• No smoking onboard - If any evidence of smoking on board the $500 security bond will not be returned

• No fishing from the boat

• No swimming from the boat

• The nominated driver must remain under .00 blood alcohol content at all times during the hire

• The hirer/nominated driver must inform of any incidents or any injuries during the hire period

• The hirer/nominated must have a functioning mobile phone and be contactable at all times in case of emergency

• Melbourne Boat Hire is not responsible for any personal belongings

• The nominated driver must adhere to all applicable nautical rules

• Pricing may vary from time to time

• No refund will be given if the boat is returned earlier than the due time

• The nominated driver is responsible for the safety of all passengers on board

• In the event of needing assistance due to the nominated drivers own fault and not following instructions a call-out fee of $250 will apply

• From time to time there are river closures out of our control, which may affect the cruising route on the Yarra River, this may be for a rowing contest, Moomba festival, or emergency response.  The operator cannot guarantee on the day of your booking that there is not a river closure Prohibitions & Limitations

• Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service. In this case, no refunds will be given

• Please be mindful not to feed the marine / wild animals or engage in any activity that may damage the ecosystem

• The legal drinking age in Australia is age 18. Please bring a valid ID for proof of age What to bring

• Charged mobile phone

• Drinks, food or snack

• Plates, cutlery and serviettes Accessibility

• This activity is stroller and wheelchair-accessible

• Participants using wheelchairs/mobility equipment should be accompanied

Meet at location

Address

• 45 New Quay Promenade

Meet-up information

• Arrive at the meet-up location 15 minutes before the scheduled activity time
• Latecomers or no-shows can’t be refunded

Melbourne Boat Hire - Yarra River Cruise Providers

• Address: 45 Newquay Promenade, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

• Please refer to the map for assistance

• How to get there: For self-drive boat hire bookings and all skippered cruises boarding is completed at the public berth located at 45 Newquay Promenade, Docklands (between Cargo and Berth restaurants)

• Boarding location

How to get there

• By train: New Quay Promenade is only a short walk from Southern Cross station
• By car: Off street parking is available on Docklands Drive or undercover parking is available at Aquavista also on Docklands Drive