Tours/Brisbane/Sunset City Lights Cruise: 5.30pm or 6pm *seasonal (90min)
Viator · group up to 65 pax

Sunset City Lights Cruise: 5.30pm or 6pm *seasonal (90min)

4.6(156)Brisbane1 hour
VIATOR4.2(33)TRIPADVISOR4.7(123)

Description

The best way to see Brisbane is from the river. This tour provides you with a stunning sunset (*seasonal) as the tour commences which is soon replaced by the city lights that is being reflected in the water. Treat yourself to a relaxing evening with ambient music and a gourmet cheese platter. This cruise operates a seasonal time table. From 1st April to 30th September (Winter) the cruise departs at 5.30pm and returns at 7pm. During the Summer months (from 1st October to 31st March), the cruise departs at 6pm and returns at 7.30pm. Board your boat for the evening 15minutes prior to cruise time

Tour Options

Sunset City Lights Cruise: 5.30pm or 6pm *seasonal (90min)

Itinerary

Pass by

This cruise operates a seasonal time table. From 1st April to 30th September (Winter) the cruise departs at 5.30pm and returns at 7pm. During the Summer months (from 1st October to 31st March), the cruise departs at 6pm and returns at 7.30pm. Board your boat for the evening 15minutes prior to cruise time

Highlights

Seasonal departure time - Winter 5.30pm, Summer 6pm
Souvenir Map of Brisbane River
1.5hr Sight seeing cruise
Complimentary cheese platter
Restroom on board
Access to the on board Coffee Shop and Licensed Bar

What's included

Included
Seasonal departure time - Winter 5.30pm, Summer 6pm
Souvenir Map of Brisbane River
1.5hr Sight seeing cruise
Complimentary cheese platter
Restroom on board
Access to the on board Coffee Shop and Licensed Bar
Not included
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase from the bar)
Food & drinks, other than specified in inclusions
Seasonal departure time - 5.30pm Winter or Summer 6pm
There is no commentary on this cruise, just great background music.

Traveller Ratings

4.6
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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This cruise operates a seasonal time table. From 1st April to 30th September (Winter) the cruise departs at 5.30pm and returns at 7pm. During the Summer months (from 1st October to 31st March), the cruise departs at 6pm and returns at 7.30pm. Board your boat for the evening 15minutes prior to cruise time

Reviews(156)

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S6426LErichardn
July 15, 2026
Excellent experience

We had an excellent experience on the Sunset City Lights Cruise in Brisbane. It exceeded our expectations in every way. The city lights at sunset were absolutely amazing and created a beautiful atmosphere throughout the cruise. The staff were warm, friendly, and provided excellent service, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. We also felt it was great value for money. We had a fantastic time and would definitely recommend this cruise to anyone visiting Brisbane. It was a wonderful way to experience the city from the river! Richard and Lina from New Zealand

Operator response

Hi Richard & Lina, welcome to Brisbane! We are so pleased you had an excellent experience on our Sunset City Lights cruise, and that we exceeded your expectations. It really is a visual feast of lights. I am so glad that the hospitality from our wonderful crew added to the experience. Thank you for your recommendation to other. safe travels

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253grat
June 23, 2026
A pleasurable experience

A very pleasurable experience. The staff/crew were very helpful and polite. There was ample room and the size of the "crowd" I feel was intimate. It was a great way to see the sites of Brisbane, Southbank and surrounds. I highly recommend.

Operator response

Thank you so much for joining us on the Sunset City Lights Cruise and for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to hear you found it pleasurable, with helpful and polite crew and plenty of room to relax. The intimate atmosphere on these evening cruises really does make the views of Brisbane, South Bank and the surrounds feel extra special. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on board again soon.

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350brettf
June 12, 2026
Great Night

Great tour, awesome sights. Staff were great

Operator response

Hi, thank you for your wonderful review. I'll be sure to pass on your compliments to our fantastic staff. all the best

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SallyC2145
June 12, 2026
Cruising with Aussie Classics

Amazing cruisy (yes, pun intended) cruise along Brisbane, with lovely cheeseboard, checking out the lights and city. So much to see and take in. When asked for any music requests, I said “Australian” so a few classic Aussie bangers were thrown in. So nice of them & a nice warm welcome to the start of our trip in Queensland.

Operator response

Hi Sally, it was a pleasure to have you cruise with us on this magical cruise. It is a fantastic evening out, loved by most. I hope your travels are going well. stay safe

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Quest04157913716
June 6, 2026
The river is the stage

This was a lovely experience. The staff were friendly and helpful and the river speaks for itself. This was a lovely experience to share with family and friends. The only thing I would suggest is that because we were a larger booking that rather than being stressed about being able to sit together that a setting be made for our size party. It was difficult trying to gather the space and chairs we need. And felt a bit stressful to try to make it happen ourselves. But would I do it again? Definitely!!!

Operator response

Hi, we are so pleased you enjoyed our magical Sunset City Lights Cruise, and that our wonderful crew helped to make it even more special. We would love to see you onboard with us again. all the very best

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Sandra M
April 19, 2026
Relaxing end to the day

We really enjoyed our cruise and the night lights. The staff were very friendly and professional. We enjoyed our nibbles platter.

Operator response

Hi Sandra, we are thrilled that you enjoyed this magical evening on the river with us, and that the friendly crew and cheese share board helped to make your evening more special. thank you for your custom. take care

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Coastal68423889376
April 11, 2026
River Lights

As Brisbane locals we have seen the city many times but taking the time to see the lights from the river was next level. Crew welcoming, drink prices are reasonable and not over priced. Great 90 minute tour with music in the background you can talk and not have to to yell. Location is easy to find and allows for a walk/ dinner in South Bank afterwards. Would suggest it for locals wanting a simple but enjoyable night or visitors wanting to start a night getting to see another side of the city.

Operator response

Hi, we appreciate your wonderful comments and 5 stars. As you mention, this is a wonderful night out with gentle cruising, magical lights, background music and cheese share boards. Add of couple of coldies, perfect! We would love to see you again sometime, perhaps on one of our daytime cruises with commentary. all the best

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Pocketrocket9
March 13, 2026
Value for money

Great value for money,staff were awesome and friendly,great music,highly recommend

Operator response

Thanks so much for taking the time to review us and recommending us to others. We are thrilled you enjoyed the beautiful Sunset City Lights Cruise and found everything from the wonderful service of our crew to value for money spot on. We'd love to see you again , all the best

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Lovestravelling31
March 13, 2026
Great trip up the river

Really enjoyed our trip up and down the river. When we boarded we were given our cheese platter straight away. This was crackers, fruit, cheese and a small portion of sausage. It was nice. We went quite away up the river and the sights were great. Music was playing in the background which was good too. There was also a bar where you could get drinks for a fee which was fairly priced.

Operator response

The Sunset City Lights cruise truly is a magical evening with all of the city, parks and bridges lit up. This cruise is a personal favourite of mine. So pleased you enjoyed the feast of lights, along with the cheese platter and music. all the best

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Flyer607439
March 13, 2026
Spectacular views, need some commentary

The views were spectacular. We would have loved to have some commentary to know the names of some of the things we were seeing. The snack plate was yummy and the chocolate treat was a nice surprise at the end.

Operator response

Thank you for joining us on this evening cruise. We are so pleased you enjoyed it. We are curated this evening without commentary. Just great music, cheese boards, magical city lights and wonderful service. We do offer many day time cruises with a fabulous commentary to highlight all the sites. all the best

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