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Winding right through the heart of Brisbane, all the way from Moreton Bay to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, the Brisbane River is the lifeblood of Queensland’s capital city. It also offers a fantastic vantage point for sightseeing. Here are your options for river cruises in Brisbane.
Highlights
- Admire Brisbane’s scenic riverfront including Kangaroo Point Cliffs, the South Bank parklands, and the City Botanical Gardens.
- Get a crowd-free view of city sights such as the famous Story Bridge, the Wheel of Brisbane, and the Customs House from the water.
- Combine a scenic cruise with another sightseeing tour or entrance to top Brisbane attractions.
Sightseeing Cruises
A Brisbane River sightseeing cruise offers a comprehensive introduction to the city, with up to three hours on the water and various tour options available. Opt for a hop-on hop-off cruise and jump off to visit Newstead House, the Battle of the Coral Sea, and the Breakfast Creek Hotel; enjoy a full-day Brisbane sightseeing tour; or combine a river cruise with a ride on the Wheel of Brisbane or a visit to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, the world’s first and largest koala sanctuary.
Dining Cruises
Set sail onto the Brisbane River and dine with a view as you cruise around the city. Perhaps tuck into a delicious buffet lunch or dinner and enjoy live music and entertainment on board; indulge in a decadent high tea, accompanied by sparkling wine; or nibble on canapés during a romantic sunset cruise.
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Brisbane River Dinner Cruise
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Enjoy the sights of Brisbane at night from a prime vantage point on the water during a dinner cruise aboard a classic wooden paddle steamer. Dine on a contemporary buffet meal that features top Australian ingredients including fresh meats and produce, then take in live onboard entertainment in addition to unobstructed views of the sparkling waterfront. Bring your camera for great photo ops of your loved ones or visiting friends on a memorable night out in Brisbane.
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$78.75
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$78.75

All Inclusive Dolphin and Tangalooma Wrecks Cruise
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Throw your swimwear into a bag and set sail to Moreton Island, a world-renowned destination for encountering dolphins, dugong, and turtles. Located just 75 minutes from Brisbane, this full-day tour features an eco-cruise, tropical buffet lunch, island beach time and guided snorkel tour at the famous Tangalooma Wrecks. Board the brand new AUD 4mill vessel, the Spirit of Migaloo II, and you’ll soon discover that there’s more to Moreton Island than meets the eye.
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$125.21
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$125.21
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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All Inclusive Dolphin and Tangalooma Wrecks Cruise Departing Gold Coast
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Throw your swimwear into a bag and set sail to Moreton Island, a world-renowned destination for encountering dolphins, dugong, and turtles. Located just 75 minutes from Brisbane, this full-day tour features an eco-cruise, tropical buffet lunch, island beach time and guided snorkel tour at the famous Tangalooma Wrecks. Board the brand new AUD 4mill vessel, the Spirit of Migaloo II, and you’ll soon discover that there’s more to Moreton Island than meets the eye.
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$140.96
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$140.96
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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90min Brisbane River Cruise/Tour
285
The Brisbane River, flowing directly through the city after which it’s named, is the longest river in South Queensland. Take a relaxing ruise along the river, seeing iconic sights including Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Brisbane City Center, and Story Bridge in a short amount of time. Fit a morning or afternoon departure into your vacation schedule.
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$27.56
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$27.56
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Brisbane River High Tea Cruise
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Indulge in a delicious afternoon tea as you float down the Brisbane River on a traditional paddle wheeler. Sip sparkling wine and tuck into a delicious spread of savory rolls, scones, sweet treats and handmade chocolates, accompanied by live music. Pass landmarks like the Story Bridge, Kangaroo Point Cliffs and the Wheel of Brisbane on a romantic 2-hour cruise, and spot attractions like the Brisbane Botanic Gardens and the Queensland Maritime Museum.
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$74.81
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$74.81

Dolphin Feeding Day Cruise to Tangalooma Island Resort on Moreton Island
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Explore Moreton Island’s spectacular natural environment on this all-day adventure at Tangalooma Island Resort. After boarding a dolphin cruise in Brisbane, travel to the resort and check out a desert-safari tour with sand tobogganing, a marine-discovery cruise, a snorkeling tour, or a jet-boat tour. Enjoy access to the resort’s pools, lounges, eco center, and a supervised dolphin feeding experience is included in your visit.
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$167.16
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$167.16

Cruise To Lunch Package
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Enjoy a relaxing river cruise and delicious lunch on this half-day excursion in Brisbane. Sip tea, admire views of local landmarks, and learn about the region from an informative guide aboard the MV Neptune. Then, head to Breakfast Creek Hotel for a variety of mouth-watering meal choices, including lunch rump and Panko calamari, beer-battered flathead and quinoa croquette.
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$57.96
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$57.96

Day Cruise to Tangalooma Island Resort on Moreton Island
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This cruise to the Tangalooma Island Resort on Moreton Island is the easy way to spend a day in nature from Brisbane. Choose between sand tobogganing, a wildlife-spotting cruise, snorkeling, or a jet-boat tour for a fun-filled day. You can also use the facilities at the resort, such as the pool and bar if you’d rather just relax. This day trip is ideal for families.
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$116.76
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$116.76

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Admission with Brisbane River Cruise
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Take a leisurely river cruise from Brisbane to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary to observe native Australian wildlife. This half-day tour departs from bustling Southbank and cruises along the Brisbane River with views of iconic landmarks on the way to Lone Pine. Upon arrival, enjoy ample time to meet the animals. Observe the platypus, and watch animal shows that feature sheepdogs and birds of prey. A great experience for animal lovers.
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$66.94
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$66.94
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Sailing Curlew Escape on Moreton Bay
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Curlew Escape is a luxurious, spacious, sailing yacht on which you can enjoy sailing on the lovely Moreton Bay. The islands are a few hours sail away giving the perfect mix of time under sail and at anchor swimming, snorkeling or exploring the islands.
Uniquely at 4.3m wide the cockpit has a folding drop-leaf table around which 10 people can comfortably dine.
With its hydraulic swimming platform, Curlew Escape offers all the convenience, space and comfort of a motor yacht, with the quiet and tranquility of a sailing yacht.
This Curlew Escape charter is fully customisable with complete flexibility on departure time, destination and return time. Our skipper will work with you for the perfect day out on the water for your celebration. Choose your departure and return times, destination and the activities you want to do.
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$1,417.45
per group
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$1,417.45
per group
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Gold Coast City Sights Tour from Brisbane
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Discover the natural and cultural attractions of Australia’s Gold Coast on this packed full-day tour departing from either Brisbane or the Gold Coast. Browse through the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Learn how to catch a crab and enjoy a seafood lunch, visit Burleigh Heads, a world renowned for its spectacular surfing conditions and drive through the Gold Coast Region to Varsity Lake, Robin and Advance Town. Enjoy the diverse experiences of the Gold Coast all in one day.
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$109.46
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$109.46
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Natural Bridge, Skywalk and Mt tamborine Adventure!
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We take smaller groups, so no big buses or noisy passengers, explore at your own place. Relax and enjoy the passing countryside take some pretty photos of our gorgeous hinterland.Hang out with a local who will go over and above for you! Don’t just be a number!
Meet the locals, spend the day out in the sun and explore real nature with bums on seats. See Kangaroos, Bush Turkeys, Alpacas, Cows, Sheep and Chickens.
We will go see the natural arch waterfall, cedar creek glowworm cave, have lunch at the cedar creek restaurant and visit the tamborine skywalk attraction.
Its a great day out for your family and leave the driving to us!
This tour is a fantastic day out for all ages!
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$118.12
Price varies by group size
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$118.12
Price varies by group size
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Private Charter - Half Day - 1 to 7 passengers
Create your own itinerary by booking the vehicle and driver for your group solely.
Up to 5 hours from pick up time.
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$433.11
per group
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$433.11
per group
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Private Charter - Full Day - 1 to 7 passengers
Create your own itinerary by booking the vehicle and driver for your group solely.
Up to 9 hours from pick up time.
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$779.60
per group
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$779.60
per group
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Brisbane & Gold Coast Personal Tours
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Private tours are available for groups from 2 – 13 guests.
Ideal for those with limited time who can chose the day and times of their tour to suit your time in Brisbane or the Gold Coast. You may even find that this is a cheaper option than booking one of our scheduled tours. tours can be tailored to your own requirements. Would like to go to Byron Bay, Toowoomba/Darling Downs or Brisbane destinations? We can put a great tour together for you.
Catering can be arranged to suit your needs or simply take our standard menus which are designed to suit most tastes. Set rates are available for both full-day and half-day tours depending upon the number in your group. We pick you up at your accommodation / hotel in Brisbane, Logan or Gold Coast. – you can choose the time!
Guest will travel in an air-conditioned 13 seat mini-bus. Be assured we know what we are doing and will endeavour to make your trips one of the highlights of your visit to Queensland.
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$587.98
per group
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$587.98
per group
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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