✨ Christmas Lights Cruise on the Yarra

Southbank, Victoria

🕐 Selected nights 8 to 24 Dec, 8:30pm to 9:30pm (extra 9:45pm sailing from 19 Dec)

💰 Adults $55, kids $39, under 2s free

📍 Berth 2, Southbank Promenade, Southbank VIC 3006

☕ Nearest coffee: Mr Summit, 190m away

🚻 Nearest public toilet: 280m away

A one-hour evening cruise along the Yarra to see the city's Christmas lights from the water. A memorable festive night out for kids who can manage a later bedtime.

Open in the app Directions Book / official page ✨ On the lights map

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