Party Boat Cruises
ProHighlights
- Two function boats for groups of 20 to 180, both leaving from Harbour Esplanade in Docklands
- Citrus Lady has an open-air rooftop deck; Carol Dee spans two levels with retractable windows
- Licensed bars, DJ and PA set-ups, dance floors, plus tables, chairs and linen on board
About Party Boat Cruises
Party Boat Cruises is a family-owned charter business working out of Docklands, with a team that has spent more than two decades in events and hospitality. It runs two function boats and takes private groups of 20 to 180 guests for birthdays, engagement parties, work functions, client nights, Christmas parties and hens or bucks celebrations. The smaller boat, Citrus Lady, suits 20 to 75 guests and has an open-air rooftop above a lower deck, along with a DJ and AV set-up, a licensed bar and a generous dance floor. Carol Dee takes up to 180 and works in any season: the lower deck can be closed in and heated or opened up through retractable windows, there is air-conditioning downstairs, a skylight roof, a PA covering both levels and a bar built for quick service. Both boats arrive set up with tables, chairs and linen, so the planning mostly comes down to food and drinks. Groups can choose an all-inclusive food and beverage package, run a bar tab to a set amount (topping it up or switching to a cash bar if it runs dry), or let guests buy their own drinks against a minimum spend, adding food from the function menu. Cruises leave from Harbour Esplanade in Docklands and head along the Yarra, under the Bolte and West Gate bridges and out towards Williamstown before turning back past Port Melbourne. The operations managers handle each booking from enquiry to the day, and the skippers look after safety and the route on the water.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Party Boat Cruises take?
Groups start at about 20. Citrus Lady takes 20 to 75 guests, and Carol Dee carries up to 180 across its two decks.
How is a Party Boat Cruises charter priced?
There is a boat hire fee of $300 per hour covering wharf fees, fuel, cleaning and set-up, charged on top of a minimum food and beverage spend for your group.
What are the food and drink options on board?
Choose an all-inclusive food and drinks package, a bar tab to a set amount, or a cash bar with a minimum spend; food can be added from the function pack.
Where do the cruises leave from?
Charters board at 131 Harbour Esplanade in Docklands and cruise the Yarra towards Williamstown, coming back past Port Melbourne to Docklands.
Is security needed for larger groups?
For cruises over 30 guests, management may require security at $75 per hour per guard, for the safety of guests and crew.
Suitable occasions
Mon Moor
2 months ago
Couldn't recommend highly enough. This was my second time booking the Carol Dee boat for an event, and safe to say we will definitely be back. We had to make some last minute changes and they were so accommodating, Coryn…
Aerton Nolan
3 months ago
If I could give 6*, I would. Accommodating, flexible and generous staff. We threw a raging party with the boat at full capacity and didn't encounter a single problem, because the experienced staff had everything prepped…
Lorida Jermaine O’Shannessy
5 months ago
Could not recommend Party Boat Cruises more! From the planning and answering all my questions to the day, the team were very friendly and helpful. We had my 40th bday here and it was absolutely perfect. Great size boat w…
Knit-On Australia
8 months ago
Wow! We had the best party! The crew was absolutely amazing and made sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish. They were incredibly patient with all of my questions and made sure I had everything I needed. I cou…
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