Maribyrnong River Cruises

You're sure to find something unexpected

The Maribyrnong is Melbourne's River of the West. The early explorers named it the Saltwater River because of its brackish taste. The river is quite fascinating, the region is under-developed compared...

Cruising down the river

The Maribyrnong is the major river in the West of Melbourne, but even locals don't know it well. You can take a cruise on the Blackbird and see many parts of the Maribyrnong that you might otherwise m...

Take acruise along the Maribyrnong

The Blackbird is a sturdy vessel, it carries its years with pride. The boat explores the Maribyrnong River; even locals have never seen most of it. The skipper Peter is knowedgeable about the River o...

Take a boat slowly down the Maribyrnong

The Maribynong River winds its way through Melbourne's Western suburbs. The leisurely trip down the Maribyrnong takes in many things that we never knew were there. The hundred-year-old boat has a char...

way exceeded expectations

We did the trip downriver with our grand-daughter today. We were hosted by a great father and son combination and a marvellous 100 year old boat. A visual delight and a very knowledgeable comment...