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Book Brisbane River Sightseeing Cruise
Classic 1.5-hr Brisbane morning cruise: Devonshire tea, commentary & riverside views.
- Everything you get: 90-minute morning cruise aboard the MV Neptune, complimentary Devonshire tea with fresh scones, jam, cream, and strawberries, tea or coffee, live commentary, souvenir map, and views from spacious decks.
- Why choose this: Start your day with Brisbane’s best-value river tour, learning the city’s stories while relaxing with morning tea and soaking up the sights–ideal for locals and visitors.
Classic 1.5-hr Brisbane morning cruise: Devonshire tea, commentary & riverside views.
- Everything you get: 90-minute morning cruise aboard the MV Neptune, complimentary Devonshire tea with fresh scones, jam, cream, and strawberries, tea or coffee, live commentary, souvenir map, and views from spacious decks.
- Why choose this: Start your day with Brisbane’s best-value river tour, learning the city’s stories while relaxing with morning tea and soaking up the sights–ideal for locals and visitors.
Inclusions
- 1.5-hour morning or mid-day sightseeing cruise along Brisbane River to Newstead (based on option selected)
- Morning tea or coffee with fresh scones with jam, cream, and strawberries
- Informative commentary about Brisbane
- Complimentary souvenir map
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Tip: Keep an eye out for playful water dragons sunbathing along the riverbanks–they’re a local favourite and make for a fun photo if you spot one!
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
- Your service animals are allowed on this experience.
- Enjoy an onboard licensed bar serving beer, wine, spirits, cider, and ginger beer, plus light snacks and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase.
- Infants are required to sit on a guardian’s lap during the cruise.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION3 hours 20 minutes - 3 hours 40 minutes
FREQUENCYOnce a day, at 10:30am
TimelineMap
START POINT
Cultural Centre Public Pontoon
Kick off your day on the MV Neptune, a classic timber cruiser with open decks and local character. This is Brisbane’s cultural hub, surrounded by museums and galleries, and your launchpad for river adventure.
Passes by
Brisbane Sign
State Library of Queensland
Gallery of Modern Art
The Collective Markets
Queensland Maritime Museum
Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park
Story Bridge
Howard Smith Wharves
Brisbane Powerhouse
Newstead House
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Newstead Public Pontoon
Disembark at this modern floating dock, shaded by heritage trees and set beside the tranquil lawns of Newstead Park-your gateway to the next adventure.
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Breakfast Creek Hotel
This grand, two-storey French Renaissance pub, built in 1889, is a Brisbane icon. Its ornate balconies, historic charm, and riverside setting make it a must-see for history buffs and architecture fans. Take a moment to find the portrait of Paddy Fitzgerald in the bar, a local legend.
Highlights
Lunch & Beer Tradition at Breakfast Creek Hotel
Lunch
Included in price
Experience a Queensland ritual: enjoy a classic pub lunch, then witness the “spiking of the keg” at noon. You’ll get to sample “beer off the wood”–beer poured from a wooden cask, a rare treat these days.
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END POINT
Cultural Centre Public Pontoon
Boutique 3.5-hr Brisbane cruise: tea, live commentary & pub lunch under one roof.
- Everything you get: 3.5-hour cruise aboard MV Neptune to Newstead and back, morning tea with fresh scones, jam, cream, and strawberries, expert live commentary on Brisbane, complimentary souvenir map, with lunch and beer tasting at Breakfast Creek Hotel
- Why choose this: Discover Brisbane’s riverfront highlights, engage with insider stories in a small-group setting, and cap your cruise with a legendary pub lunch and beer tasting—all seamlessly curated for you.
Boutique 3.5-hr Brisbane cruise: tea, live commentary & pub lunch under one roof.
- Everything you get: 3.5-hour cruise aboard MV Neptune to Newstead and back, morning tea with fresh scones, jam, cream, and strawberries, expert live commentary on Brisbane, complimentary souvenir map, with lunch and beer tasting at Breakfast Creek Hotel
- Why choose this: Discover Brisbane’s riverfront highlights, engage with insider stories in a small-group setting, and cap your cruise with a legendary pub lunch and beer tasting—all seamlessly curated for you.
Inclusions
- 3.5-hour sightseeing cruise along Brisbane River to Newstead
- Morning tea or coffee with fresh scones with jam, cream, and strawberries
- Lunch and beer tasting experience at the Breakfast Creek Hotel (menu here)
- Small group of up to 20 people
- Informative commentary about Brisbane
- Complimentary souvenir map
Exclusions
- Other food and beverages (available to purchase onboard)
- Tip: At the hotel, try their famous steak or the “Beer off the Wood,” a local tradition. If you’re there at 11:45 am, join the exclusive “Spiking of the Keg” for a taste and a bit of Brisbane history.
- This experience includes a 400 m (≈7 min) walk and several steps, so it may not suit those with limited mobility.
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
- Your service animals are allowed on this experience.
- Enjoy an onboard licensed bar serving beer, wine, spirits, cider, and ginger beer, plus light snacks and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase.
- This experience will have a maximum of 20 guests.
- Infants are required to sit on a guardian’s lap during the cruise.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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