Morning Tea River Cruise/Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Have a relaxing 1.5-hour river cruise along Brisbane River. Take advantage of several photo opportunities as you glide through the water and see iconic sights such as Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Brisbane City Center and Story Bridge. Learn about the colorful history and local legends through informative and entertaining live commentary as you enjoy morning tea (morning departure only). You have a choice of a morning or afternoon departure.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Live commentary
Souvenir Map of Brisbane River
Morning Tea - Tea/coffee, Scones, Jam & Cream.
Access to the on board Coffee Shop and Licensed Bar
Restrooms on board
1.5-hour Sight Seeing Cruise
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase from bar)
Food & Drinks, other than specified in the inclusions
What To Expect
Customs House
Customs House originally built in 1889 at a cost of £38,346 by John Petrie & Son. It was originally used for the collection of customs duty and was opened in 1889
Story Bridge
The Story Bridge is a heritage-listed steel cantilever bridge spanning the Brisbane River that carries vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic between the northern and the southern suburbs of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is the longest cantilever bridge in Australia. The road across the bridge is named Bradfield Highway. The bridge connects Fortitude Valley to Kangaroo Point. The Story Bridge opened in 1940 and was tolled until 1947.
Options
12:30pm Cruise
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.
10:30am Cruise
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Available to purchase on board
MV Neptune
Reviews
956 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
River experience to take
Daydream730699,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very pleasant experience. Very relaxing and informative. So much to see along the Brisbane river. Scones were delicious.
NOT UP TO EXPECTATIONS
Sightsee33530247278,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The experience was pretty ordinary. Old, tired boat and crowded. Self serve morning tea, no service and similar to self serve tea/coffee facility at a garage while waiting to have tyres fitted. Plus a group of women on a hen's outing full of wine and talking so loud so you couldn't hear the commentary. '
Sadly, not worth the price anymore.
ilonay834,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I have been on this cruise many times, both with lunch option and without, and have always enjoyed it. I have recommended it to others and taken friends and family. I was disappointed this time. Morning tea consisted of the choice of scones or scones (so no choice) and pots of premade tea and coffee with no hot water so you could not make it to taste. On previous cruises there has been a plentiful choice of yummy cakes to choose from and more drink options. The commentary was Very loud and distorted through the speakers, and the staff did not seem to want to be there. For $49 it was not worth the price at all. You can spend 50c and ride the City Cat around and then afford a lovely lunch somewhere. I won't be recommending this trip, or going on it again myself, which makes me sad as I have always enjoyed it in the past.
Enjoyable, relaxed cruise.
Steve-Goy,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A nice cruise on a very hot day with a strong breeze to cool us down. Tea or coffee, and scones provided. Soft drinks or alcohol can be purchased from on board bar. Toilets on board boat. Commentary is given on local landmarks and history. Even though it was windy the river wasn't too choppy so no need to worry about motion sickness! Our cruise was more like an hour and three quarters but was very enjoyable. We booked through Headout, and when we got to the pontoon to board there was a sign saying that Headout weren't a registered reseller of River City Cruises and they couldn't honour tickets bought through them and we had been scammed. Fortunately when boarding our names were on the list and thankfully we were allowed on. Just beware to buy through River City Cruises as if you don't you may be refused entry.
Must try
Global430150,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very relaxing and informative cruise. The commentary was excellent, and there were plenty of scones with jam and cream to go around for morning tea. A lovely way to see Brisbane and surrounds.
A lovely morning out.
C5370KNirisc,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time. The staff were lovely. The morning tea was nice, and the commentary on the historic sites and buildings we passed was interesting and informative.
Brisbane river cruise
F3990CYjackiep,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very enjoyable trip to see all the sights and bridges along the river. Staff were very friendly and informative. The scones , jam and cream were delicious and plenty of tea and coffee to hand. I would recommend
River City Cruises could be so much more - travel the loop on the Rivercat - much more interesting at a cost of $.50c.
Sallie Dee,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Very underwhelming commentary during the cruise and uncomfortable seating. A lovely morning tea which was self serve.
Morning tea on Brisbane River
Lynette P,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good and relaxing tour with good commentary. Scones and tea and coffee provided, which was lovely
Excellent trip
Safari21543429748,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful and peaceful experience with river tours. It was a one and half hours morning tea river cruise trip, very friendly staff and informative. About 30 people were there. Thank you so much for the experience given.
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