MV Melburnian
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- Restored wartime timber motor launch for up to 30 guests
- Galley, restroom, heated saloon, sun deck and audio-visual gear
- Canapé and grazing menus prepared by its dedicated caterer
About MV Melburnian
MV Melburnian is a 40-foot timber motor launch with an Oregon hull, first built in a Melbourne shipyard as a wartime cargo boat. After decades of working life elsewhere she was brought to Melbourne by an enthusiast and fully restored as a charter boat, with a polished timber saloon, leather bench seating and soft furnishings, and a sun deck above. The boat takes private groups of up to 30. Every charter comes with a skipper and one crew member, and the route is planned around your group: upstream on the Yarra past Southgate and Crown towards the botanic gardens and the river banks of Hawthorn and Toorak, downstream through Docklands and the working port, up the Maribyrnong, or across to Williamstown and St Kilda. On board there is a galley kitchen, a restroom, heating and a sound system, and the saloon has audio-visual equipment for presentations. That makes it a common pick for business meetings, client entertaining, product launches and team functions, as well as weddings and smaller family celebrations. Catering comes from a dedicated caterer that works with the boat. Menus run from casual party food and tea sandwiches to canapé packages with five to eight selections, plus grazing boards, cheese and fruit platters, oysters, prawns, glazed ham and sweet canapés. Final numbers are due three working days ahead, dietary needs are handled on request, and bookings are made by phone or through the web enquiry form.
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Frequently asked questions
How many people can MV Melburnian take?
The boat is set up for private groups of up to 30 guests, with a skipper and one crew member running every charter.
Where can the cruise go?
Routes are tailored to the group: the Yarra from Southgate and Crown up towards the botanic gardens, Docklands and the port, the Maribyrnong River, or across to Williamstown and St Kilda.
What catering is offered on board?
A dedicated caterer supplies canapé packages from $22.00 per person for casual party food or $29.40 per person for five selections, plus grazing boards, platters and sweet canapés.
Can we run a presentation on the boat?
Yes. The saloon has audio-visual equipment and banquet-style leather seating, and the boat is used for business meetings, product launches and client entertaining.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations need at least 72 hours' notice before the booking date; cancelling inside that window means the deposit is lost. Final catering numbers are due three working days ahead.
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Auain Almosawi
3 years ago
Recommend them
beverley parsons
5 years ago
Thank you Paul Sullivan, and staff. M V Melburnian cruises
Malin Vannemyr
5 years ago
Couldn't recommend them any higher! Paul and the team went above and beyond to assure we had a fantastic time on the Melbournian - and we sure did! The Yacht itself is beautiful and very special - perfect for any celebra…
Emily Buchanan
5 years ago
One of the very best nights I've ever had! I can't recommend this enough! For a fuss free, fun, organised night out, you have to book! Great staff, beautiful boat & so incredibly well organised!
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