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Unique Corporate Function Venues in Melbourne

Overview

Finding a corporate function venue in Melbourne that isn’t a beige hotel ballroom is hard. The Kingfisher II is a fully-catered floating venue on Port Phillip Bay — up to 150 guests, licensed bar, exclusive private charter. This guide covers why it works for corporate events, what’s included, and the types of functions it suits.

The venue sets the tone for a corporate event before a word is spoken. A private cruise on the bay signals that you’ve put thought in — and it gives clients and teams a genuine experience, not another night in a function room.

Venue at a glance
Capacity Up to 150 guests
Format Private charter — exclusive use of the vessel
Catering Canapés, buffet or sit-down — fully customisable
Bar Fully licensed
Duration 3–4 hour scenic cruise
Departs Docklands (Sunset Point, 179 Harbour Esplanade)

Why choose a floating venue

A cruise is the rare corporate venue that impresses clients and rewards teams at once. It’s private, all-inclusive, and — unlike a land venue — it comes with a constantly changing view of the Melbourne skyline. It’s a floating function venue with 20+ years’ experience behind it.

The Kingfisher II corporate charter vessel at Docklands, Melbourne

What’s included

Every corporate charter includes
Inclusion Detail
Vessel & crew Exclusive use of the twin-level Kingfisher II
Event coordination A dedicated coordinator (Natasha) to plan the detail
Catering Canapés, buffet or sit-down — dietaries covered
Licensed bar Tailored to your budget and preferences
Sound system For speeches, awards or a playlist
The cruise A 3–4 hour scenic voyage of the Yarra & the bay

Corporate events it suits

  • End-of-year party

    A Christmas function your team will actually talk about.

  • Client entertainment

    Host clients somewhere memorable, not a boardroom.

  • Team celebration

    Reward a milestone or a big result on the water.

  • Product launch

    A private, branded space with a skyline backdrop.

  • Networking

    Relaxed, all-inclusive, and impossible to leave early.

  • Awards night

    Speeches, dinner and a view — all in one venue.

Host your next corporate event on the water

From end-of-year parties to client entertainment — a private, all-inclusive floating venue for up to 150 guests.

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Frequently asked questions

A memorable corporate venue does more than fit everyone in — it sets a tone, handles catering and drinks, and gives guests something to remember. A floating venue on the bay delivers all three: a private, all-inclusive space that stands apart from the usual hotel function room.

Up to 150 guests. The twin-level catamaran has an air-conditioned lower deck and an open-air upper deck, so it suits everything from an intimate board dinner to a full end-of-year party.

Exclusive use of the vessel and crew, dedicated event coordination, customisable catering (canapés, buffet or sit-down), a fully licensed bar, sound system, and a 3–4 hour scenic cruise of the Yarra and Port Phillip Bay from Docklands.

Yes — menus are fully customisable with dietary options, and the licensed bar can be tailored to your budget and preferences. Your coordinator handles the detail so you don’t have to.

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