Combo: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Skip-the-line Tickets + Yarra River Cruise
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Get skip-the-line entry to SEA LIFE Melbourne and sail the Yarra River to visit Melbourne's top attractions while saving on both experiences.
Select an option
- 1-hour downstream Yarra River cruise
- Highlights: World Congress & Trade Centre, Docklands Stadium, etc.
- Route map here
- Skip-the-line entry to SEA LIFE Melbourne
- 1-hour upstream Yarra River cruise
- Highlights: Federation Square, Royal Botanical Gardens, etc.
- Route map here
- Skip-the-line entry to SEA LIFE Melbourne
- 2-hour upstream & downstream Yarra River cruise
- Highlights: All spots covered in the other 2 cruises
- Commentary by crew
- Route map here
- Skip-the-line entry to SEA LIFE Melbourne
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Skip waiting in lines to enter SEA LIFE and meet nurse sharks, stingrays, crocodiles, etc. in their 2.2 million liter Oceanarium home.
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Step into the world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons (24 Jun–17 Aug) through interactive exhibits that blend the game’s charm with engaging, hands-on marine education.
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Get up close with 10,000 underwater species across 12 interactive zones: from fluffy penguins to scary sharks, meet them all.
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Can't decide between parks and ports? No worries! Choose from 1-hour Yarra River cruises in both directions or a 2-hour cruise that shows you it all!
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Snap, snap, snap – every bend presents a photo-op: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Royal Botanic Gardens, Federation Square, and many more!
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Fun fact: Pinjarra is a 65-year-old, 750kg saltwater crocodile (one of Australia's biggest) who lives in SEA LIFE Melbourne.
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
- Entry to SEA LIFE Melbourne
Yarra River Cruise
- 1 or 2-hour sightseeing cruise
- Ports and Docklands Cruise, Parks and Gardens Cruise, Melbourne Highlights Cruise (based on option selected)
- Commentary (Highlights cruise)
- Complimentary tea/coffee
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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FamilyVerified booking3 weeks ago4/5Grandchildren come to visit and I took them to Sea Life I was pleasantly surprised how great it was the surprises just keep coming the kids loved we spend 3 hours there good coffee shop area I would go back again a great place to take the kids and I loved it tooSSara W
FamilyVerified bookingToday5/5Absolutely loved going to the Aquaruim. The exhibits were truly breathtaking and incredible. The staff was so courteous and lovely. From the start to finish it was amazing. The only issue was finding everything as not proper signage and map is unclear. My daughter found the perfect soft toy at the end of day.VVictoria D
FamilyVerified booking3 weeks ago4/5The aquarium was amazing, the booking process was simple and easy but there was information left out that would have been helpful. We were unaware we couldn't take a pram through which with children the ages we went with would have been nice to know!JJan M
CoupleVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5It's a place full of magic with many unique species that lets us learn about part of the culture. We love the penguins and the marine life—it's 1,000 percent worth visiting.FFatemeh P
CoupleVerified bookingToday5/5It was a wonderful experience for us ,we loved the space and whole time there. We were with a baby and even he at 7 months enjoyed sightseeing with us
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Enter the vast oceanarium 10,000+ sea-dwellers call home and get a chance to meet all of them. Navigate a see-through tunnel, catching glimpses of different marine ecosystems along the way. Meet seahorses, penguins, saltwater crocodiles, turtles, snakes, lizards, lungfish, stingrays, starfish, sharks, and more – 10,000 is a huge number indeed. Touch sea stars, shark eggs, and more as you walk through multiple immersive and interactive zones. Don't miss the chance to explore the Animal Crossing: New Horizons themed adventure interactive that blend the fan-favourite game’s charm with engaging, hands-on marine education.
Yarra River Cruise
Sail the postcard-worthy Yarra River for 2 hours, taking in beautiful parks, skyscrapers, and historic buildings along the way. From the Westgate Bridge and Herring Island to Victoria Docks and Polly Woodside, see everything there is to see in Melbourne's stunning riverside. Pass by Herring Island and see if you can tell whether it's real or not.
Itinerary
- Ports and Docklands Cruise Route
- Southgate Arts & Leisure Precinct
- Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
- 19th Century sailing ship “Polly Woodside”
- Crown Entertainment Complex
- World Congress & Trade Centre
- Bolte Bridge & Westgate Bridge
- Shipping Channels and dock area
- Docklands and Docklands Stadium
- Melbourne CBD views
- Parks and Gardens Cruise Route
- Federation Square
- Royal Botanic Gardens
- Government House
- Melbourne & Olympic Parks including AAMI Park, Melbourne Arena, Holden Centre, Margaret Court Arena | MCA, Melbourne Cricket Ground | MCG, and Rod Laver Arena
- Herring Island
- Melbourne Highlights Cruise Route
- All landmarks covered in both of the cruises above.
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Accessibility
- The venue is accessible by wheelchair and mobility scooters.
- Guide dogs are welcome.
- Those with sensory sensitivity will be most comfortable visiting when it's quietest: weekdays after 2 pm (excluding school holidays).
- Carers and companions with valid carer IDs can accompany disabled guests for free.
- Few experiences may not be accessible for guests with reduced mobility. Please check the list here.
Additional information
- Facilities include noise-canceling headphones, a changing room, and a baby room.
Melbourne Highlights Cruise
What's not allowed
- Guests appearing intoxicated may not be permitted onboard.
Accessibility
- The cruise is wheelchair accessible.
Additional information
- Tidal changes, weather conditions, and major event days may affect your experience.
- Children will have to remain seated at all times during the cruise.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the same on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at each redemption point.
Ticket redemption points
Melbourne Highlights Cruise
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Board your cruise at Melbourne River Cruises.
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Address: Berth 2, Southbank Promenade, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia.
Get directions to the boarding point
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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Show your ticket at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.
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Address: King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia.
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