Brisbane

15 Best Brisbane River Cruises

The river cruises through the city’s brown-water spine: morning-tea runs under the Story Bridge, lunch sailings and the koala-sanctuary route that arrives by water. Brisbane bends around its river; the boats read every curve.

2.Brisbane River Cruise and Koala Sanctuary Visit

Experience Brisbane’s wildlife and city sights with a scenic river cruise to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Enjoy up-close animal encounters and stunning views.

★ 4.7

“Fantastic trip! Enjoyed every part of it - the crew on the cruise were helpful & friendly. The Koala Sanctuary was so worth seeing. So much wildlife, will definitely visit again in the future”

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3.Morning Tea River Cruise/Tour

Enjoy a 1.5-hour Brisbane River cruise with live commentary, morning tea, and iconic sights like Story Bridge and Southbank. Perfect for a quick city overview.

★ 4.5

“Enjoyable trip. Knowledgeable commentary. Lovely morning tea. Great to get overview of Brisbane layout”

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5.Brisbane Cruise To Lunch Package

Discover Brisbane’s sights with this relaxing river cruise and lunch at a historic pub, combining scenic views, local history, and tasty food for a great value day out.

★ 4.5

“A well-organized experience. Enjoyed the lunch & history at the pub. The crew were very friendly and helpful.”

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8.Brisbane: Midday River Guided Sightseeing Cruise

Enjoy a 1.5-hour boat cruise in Brisbane, exploring key sights like Story Bridge and Kangaroo Point Cliffs with expert commentary and great value.

★ 4.6

“very comprehensive tour to get a great overview Overall the City of Brisbane. Quite a lot of useful information given by the guide. Litten snacks and courtesy coffie was offeed as well as as a fully licensed bar with drinks available for purchase.”

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10.Brisbane River Cruise 12.30pm

Experience Brisbane's highlights on a 1.5-hour river cruise with live commentary, stunning skyline views, and a relaxed atmosphere for just over $33.

★ 4.5

“It’s a nice experience. We learned a bit of the history of the city. If you have a limited time in Brisbane, I recommend this activity”

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11.Sunset City Lights Cruise

Experience Brisbane at night on a 1.5-hour Sunset River Cruise with city lights, snacks, and friendly guides. Perfect for relaxing evenings and scenic views.

★ 4.5

“Family visiting from UK a great way to have a relaxing trip showing them sites Brisbane at night. Recommend”

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12.Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip & Whale Watching Cruise

Discover the highlights of the Tangalooma Day Trip & Whale Watching Cruise, including whale sightings, resort access, and eco-guided experiences—perfect for nature lovers and beachgoers.

★ 4.5

“We attended the Whale Watching tour. The weather was calm and sunny. We saw heaps of whales over the 2-hour tour. Lunch was great and the staff were really helpful and informative. I have already recommended the tour to a number of friends.”

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13.2.30pm Mid Afternoon Sightseeing Cruise

Enjoy a 1.5-hour Brisbane River cruise with live commentary, iconic views, afternoon tea, and a relaxed vibe—perfect for a summer afternoon.

★ 4.5

“Friendly attentive staff, pleasant short river trip. Commentary interesting and informative-plenty enough to keep our interest as we also wanted to enjoy the experience without a full on history lecture. Fully stocked bar -( pay ) Included in tRead more”

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14.Moreton Island: Marine Discovery Cruise & Dolphin Feeding

Discover Moreton Island with a day of marine adventures, dolphin feeding, and relaxation at Tangalooma Resort, all from Brisbane for $151.

★ 4.0

“The dolphin feeding was the highlight of the day, such an amazing experience feeding wild dolphins in the bay! Make sure you get down there before the listed feeding time to see the dolphins playing in the bay before it gets dark. The marine tour…”

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15.Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip Marine Discovery Cruise

Discover Moreton Island with a full-day Tangalooma Marine Discovery Cruise, including resort access, wildlife viewing, and a scenic boat ride from Brisbane.

★ 3.9

“The tour was over-rated and expensive. The Marine Discovery cruise was a waste of time and money. We hardly spotted any marine life except for some fishes during fish-feeding. The commentary on the boat was hardly audible n clear as there was no speaker system…”

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