Morning Sightseeing Cruise: 10:30am-12pm (90min)
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 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.
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
Options
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
973 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well worth doing
Sarah D,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent way to see Brisbane via the river and good commentary about landmarks and history of the river
Great way to spend your morning!
Taylor F,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We booked this as an easy thing to do while in Brisbane. You recieve coffee/tea and scones but there is a bar available to purchase other things as well. I liked that there is commentary as you sail across the river. I found it a little confusing finding the dock but they do recommend you give yourself time to get there for this reason.
Good
Explore628072,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative. Crew are friendly and knowledgeable. Nice way to see or re-discover Brisbane from a different perspective.
Very happy we did it, recommended
Maria Astakhova2000,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed the cruise. It gives a good perspective on Brisbane city. A lot of interesting facts, highly recommended as an overview excursion
Great.
C2798JXlynnh,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did not take a morning cruise so please stop asking me to review that. I took a cruise just after lunch and it was excellent
Boat trip
707garym,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip, well worth doing. Very informative and lots to see. Interesting history of the river and surrounding areas.
Sights From The River
marshy1955,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I pleasant cruise on the Brisbane River with commentary on sights and history of them. Enjoyed with a coffee and scone. Recommend if you only have a short time in Brisbane.
Would happily come again
Pioneer62015540645,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience and a relaxing and informative morning with tea, coffee, scones and crumpets with wonderful and friendly staff. Highly recommend and would come again. Thanks for a lovely day.
Great river cruise
Jodie M,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome experience. Great staff. Great way to see Brisbane. It is amazing how much it has grown. Highly recommend
Nice way to spend 90 miniutes
Paul O,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just what we needed. Great way to see Brisbane from a different angle and also out of the CBD. Just the right amount of information. The crew were very friendly and the scones with jam and cream, went down a treat.
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