Melbourne Gourmet Dinner Cruise Experience

What could be a more memorable way to enjoy a meal in Melbourne than a gourmet dinner cruise along the Yarra River? Watch the city light up during this 3-hour cruise and enjoy Melbourne's noted fine dining in the comfort of a floating restaurant. Sip wine, beer and spirits while you admire the changing vistas of the city skyline and pass by waterfront parks and attractions.

Meeting Point

Southbank Promenade

Southbank Promenade, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

Southgate Berth 1. Located in front or the Langham Hotel

What's included:

• Beer, wine, soft drinks, premium spirits and liqueurs

Not included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect:

Southbank Promenade

Your Melbourne dinner cruise starts at Southbank Promenade on the southern side of the Yarra River. Hop aboard the Spirit of Melbourne — your fully enclosed floating restaurant — and set off up the river.
As you cruise along the Yarra, admire the lights of the city and pass by waterfront attractions like Flinders Station, Federation Square, the Royal Botanic Gardens, AAMI Park, Rod Laver Arena and Riverside Park.
Your 4-course dinner is prepared by expert chefs and matched with premium Australian wines. While you dine, enjoy attentive service and the lively yet romantic atmosphere. Choose from a variety of beverages such as beer, spirits, and red, white or sparkling wine, and end your meal with a glass of port or a liqueur.

Your unique dinner experience ends when you return to Southbank Promenade.

**The Cruising Restaurant may sometimes operate on the Yarra Countess and the Yarra Empress, depending on demand, weather, major events, river closures, and tides**

Sample Menu

STARTER
Entree Tasting Platter
- Lamb Kofta served with minted yoghurt (GF)
- Peking Duck on a bed of garden salad (GF)
- Seafood Cocktail dressed in a creamy seafood sauce (GF)

STARTER
Ratatouille Filo Parcel
Served with goats cheese and salad(V)

MAIN
Chargrilled Chicken Breast
with a porcini mushroom cream sauce, served with potato and seasonal vegetables (GF)

MAIN
Baked Barramundi Fillet
cooked with ginger and lime, dressed in a curried coconut veloute’

MAIN
Chargrilled Beef Eye Fillet
with a port wine jus, served with
potato and vegetables (GF)

MAIN
Portuguese Lamb Shank
served upon mash potato with a confit of vegetables (GF)

MAIN
Whole Baby Pumpkin filled
with a stir fry of seasonal vegetables and quinoa, topped with cheese (V) (GF)

MAIN
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna
with a bechamel sauce served with potato gratin & seasonal vegetables (V)

DESSERT
Dessert & Cheese Tasting Platter is pre-selected consisting of:
• Selection of Mini Desserts
• Australian Cheeses, dried fruit and nuts served with crackers