Midday Sightseeing Cruise: 12.30pm-2pm (90min)
Description
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!~
Tour Options
Itinerary
Once the Expo 88 site, now the gorgeous Southbank Parklands.
See the red Kangaroo Point cliffs
Get a close up view as we cruise under the historic Story Bridge.
The old shipping docks of yesteryear, now a thriving dining and entertainment district.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(172)
Everything great & very affordable
Hi, thank you for your review and 5 stars! We are thrilled you enjoyed your cruise and found it affordable. all the best
A nice, relaxing cruise on the Brisbane River. A great way to see River City!
Hi Douglas, we are very fortunate to be able to offer our guests this wonderful cruise. We agree, it is a great way to see Brisbane from the perspective of the river. So glad you enjoyed it. all the best
Easy to find the cruiser, informative commentary which gave us another place to go to after the cruise. The crew were helpful and accommodating for all ages of the clients.
Hi Trish, we appreciate you taking the time to review us. We are so pleased you enjoyed the cruise and commentary. We would love to see you again sometime. all the best
it was good ..................................................................................................
Hi Jason, thank you for taking the time to review us. We appreciate your comments and are so pleased you enjoyed your cruise and the hospitality of our friendly crew. take care
This tour company sent a rather stern email before the tour indicating the importance or arriving at least 15 minutes before departure. On arrival, a long line of people was kept waiting until 5 minutes before departure- not allowed- to board because the staff was vacuuming the boat. The scenery is great. Staff very unfriendly.
Hi Michael, thank you for your review, but I must clarify a couple of things. Your note saying 'nasty email' just isn't true, as all guests will know as they all receive it, it simply gives directions and asks you to be there for boarding 15mins prior to departure. You can choose to arrive later, but you take the risk of not arriving in time for departure and missing your cruise. I also disagree with your note saying 'kept waiting until 5 mins before departure'', as the first guest was checked in at 12.19pm and the last guest checked in at 12.23pm. With everyone onboard, the cruise actually departed a little early. We take great pride in offering guests a clean and comfortable cruise, so a quick clean between all cruises is a must. Our staff are wonderful and we get so many positive comments on their friendliness and hospitality (see below reviews). I feel your 2 star review very unfair, simply because you had to wait in line?? I wish you well
Great day sightseeing on the Brisbane River Cruise Crew were very helpful and commentary on the cruise was excellent Afternoon tea was also supplied
Hi Daryl, thanks so much for your review, it is great to hear that we are doing it right. We'd love to see you again sometime. all the best
Spent a great afternoon on the Brisbane River cruise Great commentary on the boat (right balance of commentary Crew were very friendly and helpful Also supplied afternoon tea as well. Great day
Hi Daryl, thanks so much for your review, it is great to hear that we are doing it right. We'd love to see you again sometime. all the best
Found out lots of information about Brisbane, and its history. The boat is a lovely old boat, morning tea that was provided was good as well!
Hi, we are so pleased to hear your comments. We are very proud of our old boat, lots of character. Glad you enjoyed the commentary and morning tea. take care
The cruise was very relaxing and informative. Staff were friendly, with a good sense of humour. Afternoon tea was a lovely addition to the trip.
Thank you so much for joining us on the Midday Sightseeing Cruise and for sharing your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear you found the experience relaxing and informative, and that our crew’s friendliness and humor added to your day. It’s also great to know you enjoyed the afternoon tea, it’s a favourite for many of our guests. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and hope to welcome you back on board again soon.
Nice way to learn about the city. The other passengers were playing loud videos on their phones though so I had to strain to hear the commentary. I initially booked on the lunch package but it didn't go through for some reason so I missed out and went on the shorter trip.
Thank you for joining us on the river and for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed seeing the city, and we’re sorry the loud phone videos made it harder to hear the commentary. Our 12:30pm cruises have been running at around half capacity lately, so there were definitely quieter areas available on all levels. Our crew are always happy to help with situations like this, so please feel free to let us know onboard. Regarding the booking: the 12:30pm departure is our 90‑minute Afternoon Tea Cruise, which doesn’t include a lunch option. Lunch is only included on the separate 3.5‑hour Cruise to Lunch Package at the Breakfast Creek Hotel, departing at 10:30am. If you’re on the 12:30pm cruise and feel you missed out on a meal during the booking process, the Plough Inn lunch add‑on can be added at any time—including while onboard by asking the crew. It’s $35 and includes a meal and a drink. We understand it’s disappointing when the option you hoped for doesn’t go through, and we’re always here to help if anything looks unclear during booking. We’d love to welcome you back for the full lunch experience next time.
