B&B on the Sea, Melbourne Docklands, VICTORIA
Airing Date: Feb 14th, 2005
Let your nautical adventure begin on Melbourne's Victoria Harbour. Experience Melbourne's only on-water bed and breakfast aboard a yacht. Guests can wine, dine and sleep under sail on board a luxury yacht right in the heart of Melbourne's Docklands.
The yacht is moored on the pier-step of Docklands near to the acclaimed range of bars, cafes and restaurants. Before you moor for the night, owner Tony will take you for a cruise around Victoria Harbour and Port Phillip Bay. Guests are able to take the wheel for a short time.
You actually spend the night moored at Docklands, which is handy if you want to go enjoy a drink or a sumptuous meal at any of the outstanding cafes and restaurants. Finish the evening with a liqueur and soak in the stunning 270 degree city and harbour views, or enjoy the smooth grooves and cocktails at one of the Docklands' trendy supper clubs.
If you choose to remain onboard, the Nautical B&B is fitted out with all the mod cons, including CD and DVD player.
If a night on board the Docklands B&B has whet your appetite for all things nautical, Tony also runs the Docklands Sailing School. Here you can learn the basics of sailing in a two hour training experience.
A mere $25 will have you out on the water. Group bookings for you and your friends are also available (12 to 18 people).
The facts
A night on the Nautical B&B starts from $690 a couple. This includes cruise, champagne and breakfast at Liquid Restaurant at Docklands. Self-catering from $560 a couple.
Docklands Nautical B&B
Tel: 0425 752 745
Qantas fly one way to Melbourne from $113 ex Sydney, $168 ex Brisbane, $245 ex Perth and $259 ex Darwin. Prices available online only and include charges/taxes.
Qantas
Tel: 13 13 13
Suggested reading material: Lonely Planet
Prices correct at 14/02/05
