DESI LOUNGE CRUISE
The ultimate desi night out on the Yarra River! Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable night of dancing, socialising, and celebrating. Check below for real-time availability and book now.
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• Booked as individual tickets
• Includes drinks package
• Runs most Friday and Saturday nights
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Book Online
Our desi cruises run most Friday and Saturday nights. Check here for real-time availability and book now for your crew!
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All Aboard
Gather your crew at our dock at least 15 mins before departure. Get set for a lively and intimate atmosphere for everyone!
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You're ON A BOAT!
Immerse yourself in a vibrant desi atmosphere with stunning skyline backdrop and amazing photo opportunities!
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Purchase Online Now
Our vouchers can be purchased as an entire cruise or contribute a value towards any cruise. This means our full range of both skipper yourself and skippered cruise experiences are available to gift.
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Instant Digital Certificate
We'll email you a digital gift certificate as soon as ordered, so all you need to do is print or just forward it on. Perfect even for the last-minute planners amongst us!
Beer, wine and soft drinks included
Punjabi, Bollywood & South Asian music
Modern & spacious vessel with bathroom
Amazing photo opportunities!
NEW YEARS EVE 2025
See in the New Year like a rockstar with a private boat cruise with your crew of up to 8, 16 or 20 people! We have an early and late sitting available on NYE (2 hours each), with the early cruise catering for the full families, which is then followed by a midnight cruise. Book early to avoid disappointment!
FAMILY CRUISE
8pm - 10pm
Includes family fireworks show
MIDNIGHT CRUISE
10.30pm - 12.30am
Includes midnight fireworks show
The ultimate desi night out
Imagine stepping onto a sleek, modern vessel that feels like a floating boutique lounge. Designed with plush seating that invites you to kick back and relax, the layout is perfectly curated to frame the Melbourne skyline as your personal backdrop. Whether you’re catching the sunset reflecting off the Yarra or posing against the city’s glittering night lights, the aesthetic is a total 'cheat code' for perfect photos. Plus, with the convenience of a full bathroom onboard, you can focus entirely on the scenery and the company without any logistical stress.
A premium South Asian experience
The vibe really shifts gears once the music hits, featuring a seamless blend of heavy Punjabi beats, Bollywood anthems, and those South Asian classics that everyone knows by heart. To keep the energy high and the conversation flowing, the experience is fully catered with wine, beer, and soft drinks all included, so you never have to worry about a tab. It’s the ultimate mix of sophisticated comfort and high-energy celebration, offering a premium way to experience the city from a perspective that’s usually reserved for the VIP list.
We're Number One!
With over 3,000 five-star reviews, we're the most trusted crew on the water. A bunch of people think we're awesome and we're certain you will also! Check us out on Google or TripAdvisor for loads of genuine customer testimonials, then experience for yourself why we're the best ranked boating and water activity in Melbourne.
Quotes from our customers...
“The must do thing in Melbourne - on a boat and be the captain yourself especially for those boat lovers. It is indeed a good family outing thing to do.”
C Heng Tan, July 2025
“The crew of On a Boat were friendly, helpful and just overall easy to deal with! The boats were clean, able to accommodate up to 9 people and spacious. Theres a speaker, connect your phone, listen + sing along to your favourite music and pack some food. Great quality time with family or friends!”
A Cresp, July 2025
"Had an amazing time with ON A BOAT Melbourne! Easy to skipper, no license needed, and the Yarra views were stunning. Loved the comfy seating and Bluetooth speakers. Perfect for a relaxed, fun outing with friends. Highly recommend!"
R Bansal, May 2025
“We took a boat out yesterday for the first time for a family birthday and loved it! Super easy to operate, our 18 year old daughter was captain, she loved it! A very relaxing way to experience the city without the hectic hustle of roads and footpaths. Staff were super helpful and easy going. All round super rad experience! Highly recommend!”
C Hill, May 2025
“We booked a 1.5-hour boat ride, and it turned out to be an unforgettable and relaxing experience. I had never realized there were so many bridges along the Yarra River. From the boat, we watched people strolling along the riverbanks—some gathering with friends, others enjoying picnics with family.”
Steph G, April 2025
“⭐️⭐️ This was so much fun!!! ⭐️⭐️ To celebrate my sisters 60th we hired one of the self drive boats for 4 of us. The online booking was easy, and check in with the crew on arrival straight forward. All of the crew were so helpful providing information. I can highly recommend 'On a Boat hire', you will have a blast!!”
M McNeil, June 2025
“Cruising on a boat ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥by yourself is an absolutely wonderful experience that I would highly recommend to anyone! There’s something so special about being out on the water, enjoying the fresh air and breathtaking views, all while having the freedom to explore at your own pace. It’s not just about the boat itself, but about the entire journey and the connection you feel with the surrounding environment.”
J Xie, June 2025
“The must do thing in Melbourne - on a boat and be the captain yourself especially for those boat lovers. It is indeed a good family outing thing to do.”
C Heng Tan, July 2025
“The crew of On a Boat were friendly, helpful and just overall easy to deal with! The boats were clean, able to accommodate up to 9 people and spacious. Theres a speaker, connect your phone, listen + sing along to your favourite music and pack some food. Great quality time with family or friends!”
A Cresp, July 2025
