New Year's Eve 2026 · Southbank

NYE Midnight Fireworks Cruise

Skip the long night out: a short cruise that boards at 10:30pm and puts you on the river for the midnight show.

What's included

  • Two-hour cruise timed for midnight
  • Bar on board
  • No booking fees

About NYE Midnight Fireworks Cruise

NYE Midnight Fireworks Cruise is at Melbourne River Cruises, Southbank Promenade Berth 1 in Southbank (On the Yarra & the Bay). It's one of the cruises, riverside, under $250 options for New Year's Eve 2026 in Melbourne. Fireworks: Midnight on the Yarra. Age: 18+.

Planning the rest of your night? Check the fireworks timeline and transport tips or compare fireworks vantage points around Melbourne.

Details are based on the venue's published NYE information and can change. Confirm the price, times and inclusions with Melbourne River Cruises before booking. Are you the venue? Claim and upgrade this listing.

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