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1–2 hours
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River City Cruises
River City Cruises
4.5
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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River City Cruises offers a cost effective, relaxing and informative perspective of Brisbane’s distinctive river scene for both locals and visitors with its year-round cruises. Don’t leave town without doing at least one tour! River City Cruises is the original and best sightseeing cruise on the Brisbane River. During the 1.5 hr guided tour, you will be entertained by the informative commentary while taking advantage of the fantastic photo opportunities as we cruise past Brisbane’s most iconic sights including the Kangaroo Point Cliffs, City Centre and the Story Bridge. You will see, we’re not called the RIVER CITY for nothing. The departure location in Southbank a short walk from public transport and the duration of the cruise allows plenty of time for other sightseeing activities • More than just “a trip on the river” you will be surprised by our colourful history and local legends •Perfect way to see the best of Brisbane • Convenient departure location Southbank • Licensed Bar
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Travellers' Choice
2023
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Historical Tours
1–2 hours
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1–2 hours
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Historical Tours
3 hours
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Judy G
Sydney, Australia1 contribution
Dec. 2023 • Couples
Very nice day all round, staff very friendly and informative. Learnt a lot about the history of Brisbane. Great lunch. Good all round .
Written 9 December 2023
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Rosina M
1 contribution
Dec. 2023 • Couples
The views were great,very informative with snacks and drinks available onboard.
It's a different perspective to see Brisbane at its best.
It's a different perspective to see Brisbane at its best.
Written 9 December 2023
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Judy D
Brantford, Canada2 contributions
Dec. 2023 • Couples
Relaxing river tour that talked about some of Brisbane’s history and highlights of various buildings built over the years.
Written 9 December 2023
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Drieli R
1 contribution
Nov. 2023 • Family
(The cruise itself is ok because the views of Brisbane are beautiful).
However If you like very loud, trash heavy metal songs from the 80ies, this is for you. If you don't, then pass.
No joke, we were there last night as a family and this is the music we were subjected to. So so loud, so so bad. It was a relieve to hop off that boat.
However If you like very loud, trash heavy metal songs from the 80ies, this is for you. If you don't, then pass.
No joke, we were there last night as a family and this is the music we were subjected to. So so loud, so so bad. It was a relieve to hop off that boat.
Written 8 December 2023
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Sarah P
Brisbane, Australia160 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Family
What a great and different way to view the City.
Staff were very friendly.
One of our group couldn't make it, I emailed (allowing at least 24hr noticed) and they were very prompt in issuing a refund. Very Happy!
When I booked the trip I thought we would be going to the Breakfast Creek Hotel but we ended up at the Powerhouse. So I was a little disappointed and there was no mention of the change via email/SMS/in person.
The cruise was nice and gentle, with good commentary. Morning Tea was provided (scones with jam & cream) and there was plenty to go around.
It was explained about how the boat would stop and where to disembark and where to go for the lunch.
Unfortunately when we got to the restaurant, the lady who greeted us, didn't know anything about us coming for lunch. It took a good five to ten minutes for someone to come out (which was not great as it was a very hot day) and seat us, then take our order.
We weren't happy about where they told us to seat, which was inside, so we asked to change and sat outside as it was a lovely day.
The food was lovely and portion sizes were huge.
There wasn't much to look at at the Powerhouse but there's lovely park area to walk around.
Before you knew it, the boat was due back and after boarding, we returned back to the pontoon at the Cultural Center.
It was a very pleasant trip and great for anyone visiting Brisbane. Well worth the money.
Staff were very friendly.
One of our group couldn't make it, I emailed (allowing at least 24hr noticed) and they were very prompt in issuing a refund. Very Happy!
When I booked the trip I thought we would be going to the Breakfast Creek Hotel but we ended up at the Powerhouse. So I was a little disappointed and there was no mention of the change via email/SMS/in person.
The cruise was nice and gentle, with good commentary. Morning Tea was provided (scones with jam & cream) and there was plenty to go around.
It was explained about how the boat would stop and where to disembark and where to go for the lunch.
Unfortunately when we got to the restaurant, the lady who greeted us, didn't know anything about us coming for lunch. It took a good five to ten minutes for someone to come out (which was not great as it was a very hot day) and seat us, then take our order.
We weren't happy about where they told us to seat, which was inside, so we asked to change and sat outside as it was a lovely day.
The food was lovely and portion sizes were huge.
There wasn't much to look at at the Powerhouse but there's lovely park area to walk around.
Before you knew it, the boat was due back and after boarding, we returned back to the pontoon at the Cultural Center.
It was a very pleasant trip and great for anyone visiting Brisbane. Well worth the money.
Written 6 December 2023
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Bev W
3 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
The cruise itself was very good. We had enough time to see and photograph many sights along the Brisbane River. Unfortunately, although the cruise began at 6pm, our booking was spoiled by a group of about a dozen passengers whose only reason for taking the cruise it seemed, was to have somewhere different to party. I assumed that was what the party cruises were for but perhaps they booked the wrong one? They seemed quite oblivious to their surroundings (and unfortunately their fellow travellers) I'm not sure if this cruise came with a commentary, if it did, it would have been impossible to hear.
So basically the cruise was good but staff could have perhaps tried to control the few passengers for the benefit of the rest of us?
So basically the cruise was good but staff could have perhaps tried to control the few passengers for the benefit of the rest of us?
Written 6 December 2023
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Puneet S
Sydney, Australia4 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Friends
Its a good tour to get to know about Brisbane and have some really great water views.
Staff was quite friendly and helpful.
Staff was quite friendly and helpful.
Written 6 December 2023
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Natalie H
2 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Family
The cruise itself was fantastic. The staff onboard were knowledgeable and entertaining. Facilities onboard the boat were great. The cruise was advertised to have lunch at the iconic Breakfast Creek Hotel. This was a draw card for us and we all looked forward to lunch. Unfortunately and unbeknown to us the cruise did not take us to there as advertised. We were taken to Mary Mae's Restaurant. As lovely as the setting was, the food and service was severely lacking. It felt more like a cafeteria type lunch rather than a destination of choice. Lunch was very disappointing. The Cruise itself was fabulous and we look forward to doing more cruises with this Company but please follow through with what is advertised or at the very least advise us of the change of lunch destination before boarding. PS - after the cruise we drove to the Breakfast Creek Hotel ourselves and enjoyed a drink or two at a fabulous old Pub.
Written 6 December 2023
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Wayne P
1 contribution
Dec. 2023 • Family
Great views and getting a bolit of history on the riverside development over many years. Would recomend this cruise.
Written 3 December 2023
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Nicole F
3 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Family
Loved it! If you haven’t been, You Must! :) Beautiful views, so serene, great tourist attraction and mostly relaxing! Just what I needed! Thank you!
Written 2 December 2023
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Wendy P
Gatton, Australia30 contributions
Can my mum bring her wheelie walker on board please we have been on your cruise before and love it but never with mum with the walker. I hope so she would like this .
Bianca G
Greensborough, Australia249 contributions
Yes she can bring her walker but she would need to be able to walk down a couple of steps to be able to sit down for the cruise.
LPHDK
Copenhagen, Denmark1,064 contributions
Hi, I cannot see the route anywhere. We went on another cruise yesterday and that was the same way back and forth - a wee bit boring :-) Do you go one way out and another back? Best, Linda
Lesley M
Kent UK174 contributions
I agree with earlier reply. The person doing the commentary had plenty of interesting information to impart both there and back. But it is a relaxing option. We had had a busy few days so were only to pleased to take it a bit easier!!!
BZ
Melbourne, Australia104 contributions
if you take morning cruise and do not hop off at new homestead, when will you get back to city? new homestead will be closed anyway since we r planning to go on wednesday. Thanks
Catherine S
Mackay, Australia29 contributions
About 12 noon.
If you hop off for lunch, if they get my message to inform their travellers to hop off for lunch, they are supposed to pick you up at 1.15 and return you to Southbank by 2.00 pm.
Hope that helps.
Catherine.
Linda A
Clovis, CA1 contribution
I would like to visit the Australia zoo, but am handicapped with a scooter. Will the tour companies take my scooter, weights total of 62 pounds, breaks into 3 pieces--19, 26 and 28 lbs each. What are the chances of getting a private hire car to take and return me (sorry not going to drive on the wrong side of the road)? Can you recommend a could of companies that would do this???
FionaStorey
Poole, Dorset103 contributions
Sorry we did not visit Australia Zoo. I am sure all of the buses take scooters, Australia is great for disabled access. You could try the CROC EXPRESS if you Google it you will get the contacts they provide transport to the Zoo.