RIVER & CANAL CRUISES
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The 7 most popular brisbane cruises, compared side by side. What you see from the water, how long you are aboard, what it costs and which operator to book, so you can pick your boat in a couple of minutes.
Brisbane River cruise plus entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, with captain narration, wildlife shows, and a relaxed half-day schedule.
Most Popular“Very good tour and cruise. Lots of koala and other wildlife. The smell of eucalyptus is strong but nice.”
Brisbane River cruise plus Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Narrated boat ride, skip-the-line entry, 130+ koalas, and kangaroo feeding.
“Great guides, great boat, feeding the kangaroos and petting the Koalas was a dream come true. Everyone at the sanctuary was well informed...and so caring. So much to see and do. Like no other zoo I have ever been to. HANDS ON! Wonderful experience.”
Brisbane River cruise with live narration and morning tea. See Story Bridge, South Bank and Kangaroo Point in 90 minutes from $37.49.
“Great experience on the Brisbane river. The tour was extensive and covered all the major locations along the Brisbane river. Staff was kind and knowledgeable and the guided tour by the boat captain was excellent. They also provided light snacks. I took a day tour and got to see good views of bridges, buildings, parks…”
A 90-minute Brisbane River sightseeing cruise with morning tea, live commentary, and prime views of the Story Bridge and Kangaroo Point.
“I really enjoyed the cruise. The food was nice and the guide informative”
Brisbane river cruise with guided commentary, scones and jam on board, then a hearty lunch at Breakfast Creek Hotel in Newstead.
“Lovely cruise, Breakfast Creek Hotel, excellent food - great value. Everyone looked after us well.”
Relaxing 90-minute Brisbane River cruise at 12:30pm, with live commentary, skyline photo stops, and afternoon tea included.
“It's an unforgettable and beautiful experience. I was delighted to learn more about Brisbane. I recommended it.”
Brisbane’s Story Bridge brewery cruise: two brewery stops by boat, a quick lookout moment, plus a complimentary drink and discounts.
“The crew were fantastic so there was nothing wrong with that. It was disappointing that we didn't get to Felons Brewery which we were advised by one of the crew that the cruise NEVER goes to that brewery so why was it even mentioned on the list. That is false advertisinRead more”
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