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Median weekly rate $104,500. Base rate, before APA and tax.
Yacht charter Melbourne launches from Australia’s cultural capital – a city where laneway cafés serve single-origin flat whites beneath street art that changes with every visit, the Yarra River threads past Federation Square’s geometric facade and the botanical gardens’ century-old elms, and the scent of wood-fired sourdough drifts from bakeries in the inner suburbs at dawn. Melbourne’s charter fleet draws… Read more
The season runs from April to November, with the busiest weeks from June to September. The rate covers the yacht, her crew and insurance; fuel, provisioning and berths are drawn from the APA.
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Yacht charter Melbourne launches from Australia’s cultural capital – a city where laneway cafés serve single-origin flat whites beneath street art that changes with every visit, the Yarra River threads past Federation Square’s geometric facade and the botanical gardens’ century-old elms, and the scent of wood-fired sourdough drifts from bakeries in the inner suburbs at dawn. Melbourne’s charter fleet draws from over 40 yachts across Australian waters: 68′–98′ motor yachts suited to cruising Port Phillip Bay’s 1,930 square kilometres of sheltered water, 100′+ superyachts that anchor off Portsea’s millionaires’ row at the bay’s entrance, and 55′+ catamarans perfect for exploring the calm beaches of the Mornington Peninsula.
November to March is peak season – long summer days of 25–30°C, the Australian Open tennis buzz, and dolphins surfacing in the wake as you cruise past Point Nepean. The shoulder months of April and October bring crisp mornings, quieter waterways, and spectacular autumn colour along the Yarra. Daily rates start from $7,500/day, climbing to $12,500+/day on superyachts above 89′, plus 10% Australian GST and 30–35% APA for fuel, provisions, and berth fees. Melbourne’s unique charm lies in the pairing of cosmopolitan sophistication with maritime serenity – you can browse the NGV’s latest exhibition in the morning, cruise across Port Phillip Bay to lunch on just-shucked oysters at a Mornington Peninsula cellar door, and return to find the city skyline backlit by a fiery southern sunset.
Discover Port Phillip Bay’s anchorages, seasonal events, and the best cruising routes in our detailed Melbourne destination guide.
Plan your voyage with curated Melbourne charter itineraries linking the Yarra River, Portsea, the Mornington Peninsula, and Phillip Island.
Above you’ll find yachts available for Melbourne charters from Australia’s fleet of over 40 vessels – motor yachts from 68′, superyachts over 100′, and catamarans from 55′. Weekly rates start from approximately $52,500. Filter by type, guest capacity, length, or rate to build your shortlist, then let Boatcrowd’s charter specialists handle berth reservations, cellar-door provisioning from the Yarra Valley, and bespoke itinerary design across Port Phillip Bay and beyond.
For the peak summer of November to March, six to eight months’ lead time is advisable, especially during the Australian Open (January), Melbourne Cup Carnival (November), and the Christmas–New Year period. Autumn charters in April offer superb conditions with lighter demand and can typically be arranged three to four months ahead.
The base rate covers the yacht, professional crew, insurance, and standard on-board equipment including the tender and water toys. Fuel, provisions, beverages, marina fees, and any excursions are funded through the APA (30–35% of the charter fee). Australian GST at 10% applies to the base rate. Melbourne’s world-class food scene means provisioning is exceptional – Queen Victoria Market supplies everything from dry-aged beef to artisanal cheese – and any unspent APA is refunded.
Yes – popular extensions include the Bellarine Peninsula wine region, Phillip Island’s penguin colonies, and the dramatic limestone stacks of the Twelve Apostles along the Great Ocean Road. For longer itineraries, a coastal passage east to Wilson’s Promontory National Park offers pristine wilderness anchorages. Your Boatcrowd broker designs the routing and coordinates berths at each stop.
Melbourne is an outstanding event-charter city. Motor yachts and superyachts on Port Phillip Bay host corporate entertaining, product launches, and incentive programmes with the city skyline as a backdrop, particularly during the Melbourne Cup Carnival and the Grand Prix. Boatcrowd’s charter specialists coordinate catering, AV, and on-board branding to match your event brief.
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