Brisbane River Cruise: Scenic Afternoon Journey
4.7
152 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
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(152 Ratings)
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Blairmr1185yk
Apr 30, 2026
Great cruise - Nice cruise very nice crew we loved the cruise
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Jas415
Apr 19, 2026
Nice and soothing cruise - The timing was prefect, the cruise staff were wonderful and very polite. They offered us free desserts, coffee, and tea. The cruise itself was really nice, sothing, and informative. We truly enjoyed it and highly recommend it for someone who wants to chill and enjoy a smooth ride around town.
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Venture50028825395
Apr 17, 2026
Great value - Beautiful old vessel with good commentary. Tea and coffee and pastries were a nice touch. Great value for money.
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Christinabq5861qw
Apr 6, 2026
Leisurely paced cruise. - A great way to learn some interesting facts about the Brisbane River and historical buildings as you cruise at a leisurely pace. The information shared about the sites gave an insight into early settlement along the river. This can be heard and understood easily anywhere on the boat. I liked the extra touch of Australian folk songs to pass the time between sites, which were presented.
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T1435vflees
Mar 21, 2026
First Day in Australia - My wife and I (Grandparents), three adult kids and one 2 year old grandson really enjoyed the afternoon boat ride. The tour included some interesting sites and facts along the route. After a morning exploring the Brisbane area on foot it was relaxing to take this tour and have a few cold drinks aboard, while we waited for our hotel to prepare our rooms for check in. The crew for the boat were all very nice and helpful.
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John
Mar 13, 2026
Quick & easy overview of Brisbane via the river - Had some time in Brisbane after a 4 night cruise on Royal Caribbean. We’d take the 50 cent ride on the river ferry previously but it was raining and didn’t know what we were seeing. This was a nice narrated cruise on a sunny day so was perfect. Crew very friendly and professional.
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Craig_b
Mar 1, 2026
Highly recommend great value very relaxing - Excellent tour staff unreal really upbeat friendly food and drinks great value would go again would recommend to anyone looking for relaxing time on the water
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Georgewild9
Mar 1, 2026
Brisbane River Cruise - Excellent experience, got to see things we would never have seen. Informative commentary and very well organised. Would highly recommend.
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Okiemomanddad
Apr 15, 2026
Lovely way to see and learn about Brisbane away from the city center. - Enjoyed our afternoon on the river. It was a lovely day, there was a glorious breeze and the waters were calm. The recorded description was smooth and informative.
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John_c
Mar 12, 2026
Brisbane River Cruise - Nice river cruise, but about six Asians talked over the guide / very impolite, but they did not care.
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