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 cruise is the perfect time of the day in Summer. Why not sit back and enjoy a glass of wine or an ice cold beverage!~
In demand: 27 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Explore the city of Brisbane from the river
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Mid-Afternoon Sightseeing Cruise: 2:30pm-4pm (90min) lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $37 per person for this Brisbane experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 2:30 PM.
Children aged 5–14 pay from $17, adults from $37. Infants go free.
It can: 27 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Very relaxing and informative 90 minute tour. Friendly staff, very helpful. Lovely afternoon tea of pastries, cakes and tea or coffee.... or maybe a drink from the bar. Would recommend
Hi Amanda, thank you for your recommendation to others and for your lovely review. take care
Pleasant hour and a half learning some of Brisbane’s history and seeing various sites along the way.
Hi Jackie, this is a great way to see Brisbane from the perspective of the river. So glad you enjoyed it. all the best
Expected a more informative tour, was average.
Hi, Ouch! We appreciate your comments, but are not sure how much more information we could provide and we get a lot of comments from guests who enjoy our commentary. We would love to hear further your thoughts. We are always trying to improve, so I am wondering if you wouldn't mind emailing us to advise. many thanks
A pleasant and gentle meander up and down the river with an informative guide pointing out various landmarks, noticing points of historical significance interspersed with humorous anecdotes and encouragements to enjoy afternoon tea and pastries or something harder at the bar below.
Hi, we are thrilled that you enjoyed our cruise and commentary. Thank you for cruising with us, we appreciate your custom. take care
Nice cruise with friendly staff. Got to know a little bit about the history of Brisbane. Nice touch was the refreshments given during the cruise. We throughly enjoyed our few hours out on the river.
We love being able to offer these cruises on the Brisbane River, and are so pleased you enjoyed your experience. Our crew are wonderful, and I am glad that their hospitality and the afternoon tea made your day out even more special. all the best
Great history of the river crew were amazing afternoon was scrumptious was a bit rainy but covers were put down
Hi Mandy, thank you for joining us on our afternoon river cruise. It is a pleasure of ours to be able to offer this cruise for guests to be able to experience our lovely city from a different perspective. We are so proud that you found the afternoon amazing. all the very best
It’s a very relaxing and informative trip. Staff are friendly. Afternoon tea sufficient. Older age group which is suitable.
Hi Glynis, we appreciate you taking the time to review us and your comments. Thank you. We carry a lot of guests from school groups, families to retirement home guests, and I am pleased to say they all have positive experiences. all the best
A beautiful view despite the cloudy sky, With great food and great staff on board, I highly recommend this expert
Ciao, Grazie per aver partecipato alla nostra crociera pomeridiana e per aver condiviso una recensione così gentile. Siamo felici che la vista ti sia piaciuta, nonostante il cielo nuvoloso, e che il nostro staff e il cibo abbiano reso l’esperienza memorabile. Apprezziamo davvero la tua raccomandazione e speriamo di rivederti presto a bordo. Cordiali saluti, River City Cruises Hi there, Thank you for joining our Mid‑Afternoon Sightseeing Cruise and for sharing such kind feedback. We’re delighted you enjoyed the views, even with the cloudy sky, and that our team and the food helped make the experience memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you aboard again. Warm regards, River City Cruises
Great tour great information. Maybe 20 minutes longer than it needed to be. We tried to book morning tour but couldn’t, also tried to book via phone and communication wasn’t direct with company which would have been preferred
Hi Joeline, Thank you for joining our Mid‑Afternoon Sightseeing Cruise and for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and commentary. We’re sorry you weren’t able to book the morning cruise and that your phone communication didn’t reach us directly. For future reference, our own booking website lists our direct phone number, and our team answers calls personally every day. Third‑party agents don’t always offer the same phone service, so communication can feel less direct when booking through them. We appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you aboard again. Warm regards, Lindsay & the Team
Lovely sail down the river with informative commentary and personable staff. Comfortable seating and snacks and refreshments available
Hi Sandy, Thank you for joining our Mid‑Afternoon Sightseeing Cruise and for sharing such lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the relaxing trip down the river, the commentary, and the friendly service from our crew. It’s great to know the seating and onboard snacks added to the experience as well. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts. River City Cruises
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Afternoon Sightseeing Cruise: 2:30pm-4pm (90min) | 1h 30min | 4.6 (35) | $37 | |
 Midday Sightseeing Cruise: 12.30pm-2pm (90min) | 1h 30min | 4.6 (184) | $35 | View |
 Morning Sightseeing Cruise: 10:30am-12pm (90min) | 1h 30min | 4.6 (1,003) | $37 | View |
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