Brisbane River Cruise: Scenic Afternoon Journey
4.6
121 Ratings
South Brisbane

Relax on a 1.5-hour Brisbane River cruise. Capture iconic sights, enjoy live commentary, and sip a refreshing drink. Perfect summer activity.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • South Bank Parklands - Formerly the Expo 88 location, it is now the stunning Southbank Parklands.
  • Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park - Admire the striking red cliffs at Kangaroo Point.
  • Story Bridge - Enjoy an up-close view while cruising beneath the iconic Story Bridge.
  • Howard Smith Wharves - Once bustling shipping docks, now a vibrant hub for dining and entertainment.
What's Included
  • 1.5-hour Sight Seeing Cruise
  • Live commentary
  • Access to the on board Coffee Shop and Licensed Bar
  • Tea and coffee
  • Souvenir Map of Brisbane City
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks, unless specified in inclusions
Additional Information

Have a relaxing 1.5-hour river cruise along Brisbane River. Take advantage of several photo opportunities as you glide through the water and see iconic sights such as Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Brisbane City Center and Story Bridge. Learn about the colorful history and local legends through informative and entertaining live commentary. This mid-afternoon…

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Location
Cultural Centre Public Pontoon
Cultural Centre Pontoon. (50m upstream from the Victoria Bridge, 300m upstream from The Wheel). The Cultural Centre pontoon is directly in front of the Cultural Centre ie. Museum and State Library). Google ‘Cultural Centre Public Pontoon’ to get directions.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.6
(121 Ratings)
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Graham_d
Nov 17, 2025
Great afternoon Cruise - A wonderful way to spend a couple of hours cruising down the river Excellent commentary made it interesting Would certainly recommend
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Emily_m
Nov 12, 2025
Relaxing sightseeing - I’m so glad we did this. I booked it last minute on our first day in Brisbane. It was so lovely and relaxed. We saw so much of Brisbane and it gave us great ideas of what else to do on our trip. We saw way more of the river than I thought we would, the staff were informative, helpful, and entertaining. It was even raining halfway through the tour but it didn’t interfere at all. Highly recommend during your stay in Brisbane.
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815cheynem
Nov 10, 2025
Brilliant way to see the city - I thought this might be a bit of fun, I have not lived in Brisbane for 30 years and loved learning the history and seeing the city from a different perspective. Went with my brother who still lives in Brisbane and he too learnt some new things. Crew was great, the coffee and pastries were an added bonus. Absolutely loved it. Would highly recommend and we now plan to do this each time I come back - a new tradition and a great way to see how Brisbane continues to grow.
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Mandy_w
Nov 9, 2025
Great way to see Brisbane - Really enjoyed most of the trip. The staff were great and the commentary was both enlightening and entertaining. It was only marred by a loud group who talked incessantly over the commentary.
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Padmi_k
Nov 6, 2025
relaxing activity - It’s a nice experience. We learned a bit of the history of the city. If you have a limited time in Brisbane, I recommend this activity
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Goddardmalaga
Nov 5, 2025
A calm and enjoyable way to see the city at night. - A delightful way to spend a few hours after sundown. We didnt expect much but the staff were great and the trip exceeded our expectations.
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Robert_s
Oct 31, 2025
Great Cruise - Great cruise down the Brisbane River. Very entertaining, informative, and comfortable. Beautiful scenery with good commentary by captain.
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Akhtarhussain_d
Oct 23, 2025
Very good - We have a nice day today and we enjoyed our time out there on cruise and the tea & coffee is best served with some fresh cakes and cookies
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Corrina_a
Nov 19, 2025
It was not a very good... - It was not a very good cruise because there was not much to see. Brisbane just is not that impressive by the water. It’s also a very short cruise.
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Herreman_k
Nov 15, 2025
Not a lot to see from the... - Not a lot to see from the water and highlights were delivered in a without any emotion. The sound system made it hard to hear what they were saying.
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