A river cruise boat with large panoramic windows sailing on the water in front of the Melbourne city skyline at Yarra Princess.

A boat venue with banquet tables dressed in white linens and black chair sashes on the Yarra Princess.

A riverboat with large windows, long banquet tables with white linens, and festive garlands at Yarra Princess.

A boat on the river with passengers viewing a lit bridge decorated with Christmas lights at Yarra Princess.

A boat deck with fringe decorations, a bench seat, and inflatable palm tree by the water at Yarra Princess.

A decorated boat interior with large windows, white tablecloths, and festive ornaments at Yarra Princess.

A boat venue with a DJ deck, colorful disco lighting, and guests dancing on the main floor at Yarra Princess.

A boat interior with a DJ dressed as Santa Claus performing in front of red tinsel curtains on Yarra Princess.

A boat with open-air deck views overlooking the riverside and city skyline at Yarra Princess.

Entire Boat at Yarra Princess

Name: Entire Boat at Yarra Princess
Address: Berth 2, Melbourne, 3000, AU
Price range: from $935 hire fee / per hour
Rating: 5

Boat

Whole venue

About this space

The Yarra Princess is a passenger river-cruise vessel adapted for private functions, organised around an enclosed dining saloon paired with an exterior deck seating area.

Design: The interior is a narrow, low‑ceilinged saloon lined by full‑height windows, carpeted floors and white‑dressed tables with dark chair sashes; decorative columns define a central aisle and lighting combines daylight and overhead fixtures.

Features: An enclosed dining saloon and an exterior deck create separate seating zones. A PA system and onboard speakers support music and announcements, and hosts may play their own music or bring a DJ. A staffed cash bar runs on board while hot drinks and bottled water are commonly provided; online bookings are accepted.

Ideal for: Groups seeking a relaxed, social seated dinner or standing reception in a compact, sheltered venue.

What sets it apart: The vessel functions as a touring venue, providing continuously changing waterfront views as it moves along the river.

What guests say: The boat crew are friendly and professional and run clear safety briefings. The interior seating is comfortable but compact and can feel cosy on busy departures.

Usually booked for

Birthday Party

Typically for 55-70 guests and costs about $3,100.

"Friendly staff. Boat was spacious enough."

- Kingsley R. Apr 2025

Offers and packages

Event offers

Celebrate Christmas on the river with a 3-hour BBQ buffet off the grill plus an included bar on your own private charter.
Sun–Thu $135 pp; Fri & Sat $155 pp.

Great Christmas BBQ Buffet – Entire Boat (Min. 50 Guests)

$135 per person

• Private charter for 3 hours (lunch or dinner)
• Stand-up fork buffet off the grill
• Included bar: red, white & sparkling wine, heavy & light beer, soft drinks & orange juice

FROM THE GRILL
1. Beef sirloin steaks
2. Beef sausages
3. Grilled marinated chicken thigh
4. Vegetarian sausages & burgers

COLD DISHES
1. Mediterranean antipasto platter
2. Sliced Virginian ham

SIDES, SALADS & BREAD
1. Corn on the cob with butter
2. Roast potatoes, cheese & sour cream
3. Chef’s choice of four fresh salads
4. Freshly baked bread basket

DESSERT
1. Chocolate mud cake
2. New York baked cheesecake

Host your wedding on the Yarra Princess – 3-hour private cruise with 3-course banquet, standard drinks package and crew included.

Wedding 3-Course Banquet Cruise – Entire Boat

$165 per person

• Exclusive room hire as a private river cruise for 3 hours
• Three-course banquet: entrée, main and dessert
• Standard bar beverage package (house wine, beer, soft drinks)
• Freshly baked bread, tea and coffee service
• Professional crew and event staff
• Alternate drop service (2 choices per course)

ENTREES
1. Mediterranean mezze platter
2. Mediterranean antipasto platter
3. Thai beef salad
4. Ratatouille filo parcel

MAINS
1. Chargrilled chicken breast with porcini mushroom cream sauce
2. Tasmanian salmon fillet with garlic prawn and pimento sauce
3. Baked barramundi fillet with ginger and lime coconut velouté
4. Pan fried eye fillet with peppercorn sauce
5. Crispy Chinese plum duck
6. Portuguese lamb shank with mash potato and confit vegetables

DESSERT
1. Assorted dessert platter

Prices

Sunday

9:00 am – 11:30 pm

from $935 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 am – 11:30 pm

from $935

Per session

9:00 am – 11:30 pm

from $109

Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.

Monday

9:00 am – 11:30 pm

from $935 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 am – 11:30 pm

from $935

Per session

9:00 am – 11:30 pm

from $109

Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.

Tuesday

9:00 am – 11:30 pm

from $935 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 am – 11:30 pm

from $935

Per session

9:00 am – 11:30 pm

from $109

Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.

Wednesday

9:00 am – 11:30 pm

from $935 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 am – 11:30 pm

from $935

Per session

9:00 am – 11:30 pm

from $109

Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.

Thursday

9:00 am – 11:30 pm

from $935 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 am – 11:30 pm

from $935

Per session

9:00 am – 11:30 pm

from $109

Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.

Friday

9:00 am – 11:30 pm

from $935 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 am – 11:30 pm

from $935

Per session

9:00 am – 11:30 pm

from $109

Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.

Saturday

9:00 am – 11:30 pm

from $935 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 am – 11:30 pm

from $935

Per session

9:00 am – 11:30 pm

from $109

Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.

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Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

Capacity

Standing

up to 90
Dining

up to 52
Theatre

up to 100

Catering and drinks

Venue can organise food and drink

Halal menu

Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost

Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice

Venue can supply alcoholic beverages

You can bring your own alcohol free of charge

Facilities

Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Venue allows playing your own music
Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for

Host rules

No smoking inside the vessel.
All guests must have proof of identification.
Guests under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Any form of drunken behavior's will result in the removal of offending passengers.