From the moment you pull up to the moment you walk into Marvel — what game day actually looks like on the Bomber Boat.
1
Pull up at Cafe Riviera
55 Cumberland Drive, Maribyrnong. Plenty of free street parking on Cumberland and side streets. Aim for about an hour before bounce so there's no rush.
2
Spot the Bomber Boat on the river
You can't miss her — black hull, red trim, sash and crew already in the colours.
3
Scan your QR boarding pass
Staff tick you off in two seconds. No printed tickets, no queue. The QR comes in your booking confirmation email.
4
Grab your free drink on arrival
Beer, wine, soft drink — your call. Hot finger food keeps coming once you're on board.
5
Cruise down the Maribyrnong
Twenty-five minutes of riverside Melbourne, cheap bar prices the whole way, and a deck full of mates already in song.
6
Walk into Marvel ready to roar
A five-minute stroll from the dock to your seat. No Citylink. No parking fees. No Ubering home in a tunnel of brake lights.
7
The boat waits for you
Thirty minutes after the final siren we cast off back to Maribyrnong. Cash bar open the whole way home — win, lose or draw.
NOT CURRENTLY TAKING BOOKINGS
Register your interest below and we'll let you know the moment bookings open.
No spam — just one text when it's time to grab your seat.
2026 SAILING SCHEDULE
BOAT IS FULLY BOOKED FOR THIS GAME
Join the waitlist — we'll text you if a spot opens up!
Passengers1
① Select Your Game
Seats available
—to the game
—coming back
② Add Your Tickets
Both ways — full return
Main fare · includes drink on arrival + finger food
Adult$90
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Child / U18$40
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One-way to the game
Cafe Riviera → Marvel Stadium
Adult$55
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Child / U18$25
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Return leg only
Marvel → Cafe Riviera · pay by card at booking
Adult$35
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Child / U18$15
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Group of 5+? Great stuff — the more the merrier on the boat!
③ Passenger Details
Enter details for each passenger
Contact email for your confirmation
We'll send your booking confirmation + boarding reminder here.
④ Pay by card — Book your tickets here
Secure card payment via Stripe Your seat is locked in instantly. Receipt by email.
Boat to any game
Marvel Stadium · MCG
Want a boat to a different game? Register your interest. If enough people want it, we charter a boat and email you the booking link.
Including yourself — helps us size the boat
Common Questions
Where does the boat depart from? +
Cafe Riviera, Maribyrnong (Cafe Riviera, 55 Cumberland Dr, Maribyrnong VIC 3032). Street parking available nearby. Arrive 15 minutes before departure. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before departure. Open in Google Maps →
What time does the boat leave? +
We depart 1.5 hours before the first bounce. For a 7:30pm game, that's 6:00pm departure. The trip to Marvel Stadium takes about 30 minutes, giving you time to soak up the atmosphere before the game.
Is food and drink included? +
Yes — free drink on arrival and complimentary finger food on board. The bar stays open during the trip with drinks at bar prices. BYO is not permitted.
How do I pay? +
Card online (Stripe) — all bookings are prepaid at booking and your seat is locked in the moment payment clears. Secure, instant, receipt by email.
Can I cancel my booking? +
Yes! You'll receive an SMS with a cancel link when you book. Just tap the link to free up your spot. If the game is sold out, the next person on the waitlist will be notified automatically.
Can I bring kids? +
Absolutely! Children are welcome and travel at a reduced fare: $25 one-way or $15 return leg (soft drink on arrival included). All children must be accompanied by an adult.
What time do we depart and return? +
We depart Cafe Riviera, Maribyrnong 90 minutes before first bounce (for a 12:35pm game that's boarding 10:50am, depart 11:00am). The trip to Marvel takes ~60 minutes — you arrive with plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere. After the game, the return boat leaves Marvel Stadium approximately 30 minutes after the final siren and drops you back at Cafe Riviera.
What is a one-way ticket? +
One-way ($55 adult / $25 child) is the main trip out to Marvel Stadium, and includes your free drink and finger food on board. Return ($35 adult / $15 child) is for the return leg only — useful if you are getting the boat back to Cafe Riviera after the game.
Find Us
Cafe Riviera, Maribyrnong — right on the waterfront