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Get on the water

Hire a self-skippered boat, kayak by moonlight, delve headfirst into history with the heritage fleet, cruise on a wildlife tour or catch the ferry to the Bellarine Peninsula.

Boat captain talking to two woman in his vessell

Explore all the different things you can do on the water!

Community boating hub

With three boating clubs on the ground floor and community services on the first floor, the Community Boating Hub in Docklands is home to the Docklands Yacht Club External link, Dragon Boat Victoria External link and the Melbourne Outrigger Canoe club External link.

Charters and cruises

Charter boats offer tailored aquatic adventures, while cruises provide leisurely voyages. Both promise scenic views and memorable experiences on the water.

Hire boats

Hire boats offer convenience with a crew, while self-drive boats provide autonomy. Enjoy water exploration with ease, tailored to preferences.

Kayak access and hire

See a unique perspective on the city while working up a sweat. You can launch by kayak at one of several locations including:

Kayaking locations

If you don’t own a kayak, you can hire one through Kayak Melbourne External link.

Swimming, scuba diving and snorkelling

Swimming, scuba diving and snorkelling within Docklands is strictly prohibited. Due to the busy, active environment which involves vessels of all sizes navigating the water, it’s not safe to swim in this area. 

Fishing in the city

Fishing in our waterways and take in the iconic city backdrop.

Heritage fleet

Learn more about our fleet of historic vessels.

our acknowledgement

  • Torres Strait Islander Flag
  • Aboriginal People Flag

The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. 

 

We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.