Brisbane Sightseeing Cruise with Gondola and Lunch - 3 Hours
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River City Cruises is an excellent Brisbane River tour
River City Cruises is an excellent Brisbane River tour. I went with my Assistance Dog-in-training. The entire staff are very professional and friendly, the boat is immaculate, morning tea delicious and mostly - the commentator has an EXCELLENT voice and style: even-paced, well timed, articulate and easy to listen to and above all - interesting! The weather was just divine on the day of our tour - 100% perfect blue sunny sky. We had lunch at the Brekky Creek hotel (the staff there were equally fantastic and the manager took us through the pub on a mini-tour, the bar staff brought my dog a big bowl of water). Carolyn of River City Cruises is a wonderful host. I rate the experience 20/10. Loved it!
We had a very enjoyable afternoon cruise
We had a very enjoyable afternoon cruise. The crew were pleasant and the commentary was good. There is a basic menu available on board if you are peckish which we also enjoyed. This is a good value short cruise that we would recommend if you have a couple of hours spare.
What you can expect
Discover the beauty of Brisbane aboard a 90-minute sightseeing cruise that turns each bend of the city’s iconic river. Settle into your cruise with a complimentary morning tea as the boat glides along the river, revealing scenic city views and historic landmarks. Guests can hear guided commentary and be directed to specific sites along the riverbanks, setting the perfect tone for the rest of the day.
Guests will continue their scenic journey at South Bank on a private ride of the Wheel of Brisbane Gondola with panoramic views stretching from the river to the distant ranges. After soaking up the scenery from the sky, head over to the Plough Inn Tavern for a delicious lunch and beverage from a select menu. Relax on the comfortable terrace as the lively atmosphere of the South Bank surrounds you. This experience captures the very best of Brisbane in one unforgettable day!
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What you need to know
- 90-minute Brisbane River sightseeing cruise
- Guide commentary
- Complimentary morning tea on board
- 10-minute private gondola ride on The Wheel of Brisbane
- Lunch and a beverage
- Available seven days a week at 10.30am.
- This experience is approximately three hours in duration.
- This experience departs from the Cultural Centre Public Pontoon, Cultural Centre Boardwalk, South Brisbane, QLD 4101.
- Wear casual clothing
- Suitable shoes
- All activities must be completed on the day of the cruise
- Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult
- Participants are given a 15-minute window in which to board and disembark the vessel
- In the event of rain or inclement weather your experience will still go ahead unless contacted by the experience provider
- Participants must be 18 years and over to consume any alcohol; photo ID may be required
- Participants are not permitted to carry liquor onto the vessel on arrival or from the vessel on disembarkation
- The vessel's route may change at the discretion of the captain to protect and maintain the safety of all onboard
- All participants are expected to comply with crew's directions and posted signage, those not in accordance will be asked to disembark
- Drug use and smoking is not permitted while on the vessel
- Participants must be able to navigate the vessel independently, without the help of assisting devices such as walkers and wheelchairs
- The experience provider is not liable for any personal belongings onboard or on the pontoon
- Participants will receive more details about the gondola and lunch upon boarding the cruise
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Change are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at the time of booking.
- Upon completion of the purchase, please print the voucher and present it on the day of the experience.
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction.
- For your information, complete Tour Operator information, including contact details, is included on your tour voucher.
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking. However, it is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control.
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements.
Recent reviews
Nice river cruise, easy to find dock and good length.
The cruise was very nice, staff were friendly, the commentary on board was good content. The length of the cruise was good as well, had a nice long time on board. The boarding point was easy enough to find and boarding process was quick and easy. All in all a good experience.
Review for Brisbane River Midday Sightseeing Cruise
Husband bored at home after a major operation so thought that this would be good way to spend the day.
Really enjoyed it a lot of information great way to spend a Sunday. Also nice surprise when purchasing tickets received a discount. Would highly recommend it to friends or relatives on holiday great way get to know a bit about Brisbane great work to all involved.
Review for Brisbane River Midday Sightseeing Cruise
Absolutely fantastic. We had a great time on the cruise and would definitely do it again.
We are a family of 2 adults and 2 children and we loved The Brisbane River Midday Sightseeing Cruise. It was great value for money, the kids loved it and there was a great selection of snacks and drinks on there. The staff were all very friendly. We would definitely go on the cruise again.
Review for Brisbane River Midday Sightseeing Cruise