Sunset City Lights Cruise: 5.30pm or 6pm *seasonal (90min)
Overview
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The best way to see Brisbane is from the river. This tour provides you with a stunning sunset (*seasonal) as the tour commences which is soon replaced by the city lights that is being reflected in the water. Treat yourself to a relaxing evening with ambient music and a gourmet cheese platter.
This cruise operates a seasonal time table. From 1st April to 30th September (Winter) the cruise departs at 5.30pm and returns at 7pm. During the Summer months (from 1st October to 31st March), the cruise departs at 6pm and returns at 7.30pm.
Board your boat for the evening 15minutes prior to cruise time
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This cruise operates a seasonal time table. From 1st April to 30th September (Winter) the cruise departs at 5.30pm and returns at 7pm. During the Summer months (from 1st October to 31st March), the cruise departs at 6pm and returns at 7.30pm. Board your boat for the evening 15minutes prior to cruise time
What To Expect
The Brisbane River
This cruise operates a seasonal time table. From 1st April to 30th September (Winter) the cruise departs at 5.30pm and returns at 7pm. During the Summer months (from 1st October to 31st March), the cruise departs at 6pm and returns at 7.30pm. Board your boat for the evening 15minutes prior to cruise time
Options
Sunset City Lights Cruise: 5.30pm or 6pm *seasonal (90min)
What‘s Included
Seasonal departure time - Winter 5.30pm, Summer 6pm
Souvenir Map of Brisbane River
1.5hr Sight seeing cruise
Complimentary cheese platter
Restroom on board
Access to the on board Coffee Shop and Licensed Bar
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase from the bar)
Food & drinks, other than specified in inclusions
Seasonal departure time - 5.30pm Winter or Summer 6pm
There is no commentary on this cruise, just great background music.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
155 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A pleasurable experience
253grat,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A very pleasurable experience. The staff/crew were very helpful and polite. There was ample room and the size of the "crowd" I feel was intimate. It was a great way to see the sites of Brisbane, Southbank and surrounds. I highly recommend.
Great Night
350brettf,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, awesome sights. Staff were great
Cruising with Aussie Classics
SallyC2145,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing cruisy (yes, pun intended) cruise along Brisbane, with lovely cheeseboard, checking out the lights and city. So much to see and take in. When asked for any music requests, I said “Australian” so a few classic Aussie bangers were thrown in. So nice of them & a nice warm welcome to the start of our trip in Queensland.
The river is the stage
Quest04157913716,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This was a lovely experience. The staff were friendly and helpful and the river speaks for itself. This was a lovely experience to share with family and friends. The only thing I would suggest is that because we were a larger booking that rather than being stressed about being able to sit together that a setting be made for our size party. It was difficult trying to gather the space and chairs we need. And felt a bit stressful to try to make it happen ourselves. But would I do it again? Definitely!!!
Relaxing end to the day
Sandra M,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our cruise and the night lights. The staff were very friendly and professional. We enjoyed our nibbles platter.
River Lights
Coastal68423889376,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As Brisbane locals we have seen the city many times but taking the time to see the lights from the river was next level. Crew welcoming, drink prices are reasonable and not over priced. Great 90 minute tour with music in the background you can talk and not have to to yell. Location is easy to find and allows for a walk/ dinner in South Bank afterwards. Would suggest it for locals wanting a simple but enjoyable night or visitors wanting to start a night getting to see another side of the city.
Value for money
Pocketrocket9,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great value for money,staff were awesome and friendly,great music,highly recommend
Great trip up the river
Lovestravelling31,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed our trip up and down the river. When we boarded we were given our cheese platter straight away. This was crackers, fruit, cheese and a small portion of sausage. It was nice. We went quite away up the river and the sights were great. Music was playing in the background which was good too. There was also a bar where you could get drinks for a fee which was fairly priced.
Spectacular views, need some commentary
Flyer607439,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The views were spectacular. We would have loved to have some commentary to know the names of some of the things we were seeing. The snack plate was yummy and the chocolate treat was a nice surprise at the end.
The perfect way to experience sunset in Brisbane
D3192UDdavem,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful cruise down the river watching the sun set and taking in the city lights. The crew were fantastic, friendly and helpful. Nibbles were good and having a bar a bonus. Would definitely do it again.
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Operated by River City Cruises