Brisbane: River Cruise with Lunch

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4.6493506 out of 5 stars
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Brisbane: River Cruise with Lunch
4.6493506 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.6493506 out of 5 stars
231 reviews
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See and hear about Brisbane during a river cruise with live commentary that includes morning tea. Celebrate after your cruise with the included lunch at the famous Breakfast Creek Hotel in Newstead.

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Duration 3.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Jennifer – Australia

We took overseas visitors on this river/lunch cruise . We all had a wonderful time & enjoyed the experience immensely. Highly recommend

C
Charlyn – Japan

Boat ride down the river was nice with commentary from the captain. Lunch was fresh and the private bar and wooden barrel spiking was interesting and informational. This is a good activity to start your day. I recommend to go hungry!

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Cultural Centre Public Pontoon

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    Brisbane River

    Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (45 minutes)

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    Breakfast Creek Hotel

    Lunch (2 hours)

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    Brisbane River

    Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (45 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Cultural Centre Public Pontoon

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • See Brisbane from a unique perspective
  • Visit the iconic Breakfast Creek Hotel
  • Take advantage of fantastic photo opportunities
  • Learn about the indigenous history, first settlers and modern landmarks

Full description

Discover Brisbane from the water with this river cruise complete with lunch at one of the city's most popular eateries. Departing from South Bank, set out on a 3.5-hour cruise and lunch experience to explore some of Brisbane's most important sights.

During your cruise, see sights such as the South Bank Parklands, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Story Bridge, New Farm Park, and the Brisbane riverside homes. The sights will be accompanied by an informative commentary about the region as well as a morning tea to satisfy your onboard cravings. The morning cruise will last for 45 minutes until you reach your first port of call.

Arrive at the Newstead House Public Pontoon and after a short walk from the landing dock enjoy a delicious meal at the Breakfast Creek Hotel. From here, you will once again board the boat to cruise back to the dock at South Bank within the luscious Parklands.

Includes

  • 1.5-hour river cruise
  • Souvenir map
  • Morning tea
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Meet at the Cultural Centre Public Pontoon, South Bank, on the river in front of the cultural center.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen

Not allowed

  • Food and drinks
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • Breakfast Creek Hotel Menu
  • Rump Steak 250g
  • Served with coleslaw, Idaho potato topped with bacon & your choice of mushroom, pepper, chili or Diane Sauce (GF)
  • Chicken Parmigiana
  • Schnitzel with leg ham, mozzarella cheese, Napoli sauce, coleslaw & chips
  • Chicken Caesar Salad
  • Cos lettuce, croutons, poached eggs, Caesar dressing, anchovies, parmesan & chicken (GF alternative)
  • Beer Battered Fish & Chips
  • Served with lemon, garden salad, chips & tartare sauce
  • Moroccan Couscous & Falafel Salad
  • Served with roasted capsicum, Spanish onion, sundried tomato, roquette, chickpea hummus, hazelnut dukkah & vinaigrette (V, VN, CN)

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 231 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Jennifer – AustraliaMay 9, 2025 – Verified booking
We took overseas visitors on this river/lunch cruise . We all had a wonderful time & enjoyed the experience immensely. Highly recommend
C
Charlyn – JapanMarch 7, 2025 – Verified booking
Boat ride down the river was nice with commentary from the captain. Lunch was fresh and the private bar and wooden barrel spiking was interesting and informational. This is a good activity to start your day. I recommend to go hungry!
J
John – United KingdomFebruary 18, 2025 – Verified booking
Great trip. Very good commentary along the river. Good lunch and information given to us about the history of the lunch place.

Product ID: 379559

Activity provider:River City Cruises

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