River City Cruises

River City Cruises River City Cruises offer a range of cruise options including our Daily River Tours to catering for Functions and Special Events.
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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 so don’t leave town without doing at least one tour. River City Cruises is the original and best sightseeing cruise on the Brisbane River. During the 1.5 hour guided tour, you will be entertained by the informative commentar

y while taking advantage of the fantastic photo opportunities as we cruise past Brisbane’s most iconic sights including the Kangaroo Point Cliffs, City Centre and the Story Bridge. For functions and other events there is no better way to celebrate than on board the M V Neptune which can cater up to 80 passengers. The Neptune is a boutique style vessel that is perfect for any social function. We offer warm hospitality, elegant dining interiors and spacious open decks making the most of Brisbane's glorious climate and views.

It is a rainy week with grey clouds hanging over Brisbane. Luckily, it is not quite as bad as back in 2022. 🌧
08/08/2024

It is a rainy week with grey clouds hanging over Brisbane. Luckily, it is not quite as bad as back in 2022. 🌧

11/07/2024

Thank you so much for having us The Yard Brisbane and for the great work you have done on Neptune. We are now more ready than ever to return to showing off not only Brisbane City but also Neptune in all her glory.

RIVER CITY CRUISES ARE COMING BACK THE 13TH OF JULYIt has been a trying and uncertain time since we were woken up to M.V...
09/07/2024

RIVER CITY CRUISES ARE COMING BACK THE 13TH OF JULY

It has been a trying and uncertain time since we were woken up to M.V. Neptune drifting near the Dockside Ferry Terminal in Kangaroo Point. After some teenagers had broken onto our home pontoon at the Cultural Centre and tried stealing our beloved icon.

Since then we have been working hard to restore the Neptune so we can yet again share Brisbane City and our rich history with you. We are excited to announce that we will be back operating every day with our 2 to 3 daily cruises from the 13th of July.

To celebrate this we have a special offer for our re-launch! Our 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 5:30 pm cruises are all on but if you book in for the 12:30 pm cruise on the 13th of July you will receive a free welcome drink. Please note that seats are limited to 45 during this cruise only.

JOIN US ABOARD TO CELEBRATE OUR RE-LAUNCH, BOOK YOUR TICKET HERE >> https://rivercitycruises.com.au/cruise/midday-cruise-12-30pm/

We can do much more than throw lines and drive boats! Find your local River Cruise Crew and Skipper fixing up the beauti...
20/06/2024

We can do much more than throw lines and drive boats! Find your local River Cruise Crew and Skipper fixing up the beautiful M.V. Neptune while she is out of water.

We are quickly moving ahead with our repairs! The Neptune is looking stripped down at the moment with some major repairs...
19/06/2024

We are quickly moving ahead with our repairs!

The Neptune is looking stripped down at the moment with some major repairs being done to her hull. Soon she will be freshly dressed and ready for the waters again.

Insepection and repairs are undeway. We expect to continue Brisbane's best river tours without delay despite the efforts...
14/06/2024

Insepection and repairs are undeway. We expect to continue Brisbane's best river tours without delay despite the efforts of our vessel thieves. Police efforts are continuing and we are hopeful the perpetrators are made accountable shortly.

We are safely at the shipyard and repairs are underway to make a speedy return to the water.
12/06/2024

We are safely at the shipyard and repairs are underway to make a speedy return to the water.

Two children are on the run after taking a Brisbane sightseeing ferry on a dangerous river joyride. The fun didn't last long for the teens, who lost control ...

OUT OF OPERATIONLast night our dear M.V. Neptune was broken into and was significantly damaged. Unfortunately, this mean...
12/06/2024

OUT OF OPERATION

Last night our dear M.V. Neptune was broken into and was significantly damaged. Unfortunately, this means that we are temporarily out of service. If you, or anyone you know have a planned cruise coming up with us please contact the office if we have not already been in touch.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0428 278 473

Thank you for your understanding in these tough times.

THE WEEKLY PLANS SORTEDStill got to make plans for your week? Taking someone out or just wanting to spend time on your o...
10/06/2024

THE WEEKLY PLANS SORTED

Still got to make plans for your week? Taking someone out or just wanting to spend time on your own? We have got you covered!

Daily Cruises
☕ 90 minutes Morning Tea
🍺 90 minutes Cruise plus Brisbane Wheel and Plough Inn
🍔 3.5 hours Cruise to Lunch
⛴ 90 minutes Sightseeing Cruise

Friday & Saturday
🌇 90 minutes Sunset River Cruise

Check out and book your plans here >> rivercitycruises.com.au

CRUISE TO LUNCHYou spend the day with two popular Brisbane identities; River City Cruises and The Breakfast Creek Hotel....
09/06/2024

CRUISE TO LUNCH

You spend the day with two popular Brisbane identities; River City Cruises and The Breakfast Creek Hotel. Aboard the boat, the sights are accompanied by informative commentary about the region as well as a morning tea to satisfy your onboard cravings. The morning cruise lasts 45 minutes until you reach your next point of call; the Breakfast Creek Hotel.

The Breakfast Creek Hotel is a popular hot spot for locals and tourists alike and after a 400m walk from the landing dock, it is where you can enjoy a delicious meal. Plating up a range of dishes such as Rump steak, Parmigiana, fresh Fish and more, it is hard to leave the Hotel with a rumbling stomach.

Passengers are invited exclusively to the private bar for the traditional “Spiking of the Keg” at 11.45am and are treated to a sample of the famous “Beer off the wood”, and a wee history lesson while enjoying your beer.

From there, we return to Southbank.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE >> https://rivercitycruises.com.au/.../cruise-to-lunch-package/

or call
0428 278 473

River City Cruises is the original and best sightseeing cruise on the Brisbane River

SUNSET AND CITY LIGHTS FROM THE RIVERGrab the best seat to watch the Sunset this Friday and Saturday, departing from Cul...
06/06/2024

SUNSET AND CITY LIGHTS FROM THE RIVER

Grab the best seat to watch the Sunset this Friday and Saturday, departing from Cultural Centre Public Pontoon at 5:30 PM.

Highlights:

🌇 Sunset over Brisbane City
🌃 City lights shining up the sky
⚓️ 90 minutes scenic cruise
🧀 Accompanied by an assortments of snacks

Book yours here >> https://rivercitycruises.com.au/cruise/evening-twilight-cruise/

Take yourself or your loved ones with you to our Crusie to Lunch this week, departing daily at 10:30am.Enjoy a 45-minute...
27/05/2024

Take yourself or your loved ones with you to our Crusie to Lunch this week, departing daily at 10:30am.

Enjoy a 45-minute cruise with historic commentary where you can learn all about Brisbane City while you sip on a cup of tea and snack on a scone.

Dig in to a delicious lunch at the famous Breakfast Creek Hotel in Newstead and join in on the traditional spiking of the keg.

From there be picked back up and enjoy a relaxing 45-minute cruise back to South Bank.

Read more and check out more cruise options on our website >> rivercitycruises.com.au

24/05/2024

We are proud to introduce World Boating Day and invite you to celebrate with us this weekend.

Come along for a cruise departing at 10:30 am or 12:30 pm and take part in this very special day. Enjoy coffee, tea, and delicious treats while you learn about Brisbane City.

Find out more about our cruises and get your tickets here >> www.rivercitycruises.com.au

Grab the best seat to watch the Sunset this Friday and Saturday, departing from Cultural Centre Public Pontoon at 5:30 P...
23/05/2024

Grab the best seat to watch the Sunset this Friday and Saturday, departing from Cultural Centre Public Pontoon at 5:30 PM.

Highlights:
🌇 Sunset over Brisbane City
🌃 City lights shining up the dark sky
⚓️ 90 minutes scenic cruise
🧀 Accompanied by an assortments of snacks

Book yours here >> https://rivercitycruises.rezdy.com/400924/90min-sunset-river-cruise-5-30pm

Still got to make plans for your week? Taking someone out or just wanting to spend time on your own? We have got you cov...
21/05/2024

Still got to make plans for your week? Taking someone out or just wanting to spend time on your own? We have got you covered!

Daily Cruises
☕ 90 minutes Morning Tea
🍺 90 minutes Cruise plus Brisbane Wheel and Plough Inn
🍔 3.5 hours Cruise to Lunch
⛴ 90 minutes Sightseeing Cruise

Friday & Saturday
🌇 Sunset River Cruise

Check out and book your plans here >> rivercitycruises.com.au

Time to celebrate some of the most special women in our lives this Sunday; our mothers! Take her and the family to enjoy...
09/05/2024

Time to celebrate some of the most special women in our lives this Sunday; our mothers!

Take her and the family to enjoy a spectacular view of Brisbane City from the river accompanied by historic commentary, coffee, tea, and pastries.

Tickets are selling fast with our 10:30am cruise already booked out, so make sure to grab yours now!

Prices >> Adult $49 | Senior $46 | Child $22 | Family $120
Get your tickets >> https://rivercitycruises.com.au/book-now/

12/04/2024
CITY LIGHTS DINNER CRUISEDine with River City Cruises aboard M V Neptune for a spectacular evening cruise and delicious ...
17/03/2024

CITY LIGHTS DINNER CRUISE

Dine with River City Cruises aboard M V Neptune for a spectacular evening cruise and delicious buffet dinner. Available Thursday 28 March.

Adult $109.00pp | Child $99.00 pp

CALL 0428 278 473
https://rivercitycruises.com.au/cruise/city-lights-dinner-cruise/

River City Cruises is the original and best sightseeing cruise on the Brisbane River offering cost effective, relaxing and informative perspectives of Brisbane’s distinctive river scene for both locals and visitors all year round.

🍀 HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY 🍀Join us for a cruise today celebrating the luck of the Irish - whose rich history in Brisbane ...
16/03/2024

🍀 HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY 🍀

Join us for a cruise today celebrating the luck of the Irish - whose rich history in Brisbane helped form the city!

BOOK TICKETS | 0428 278 473
https://rivercitycruises.com.au/

Happy St Patrick's Day NEXT SUNDAY 17 March 2024Get your green on, with River City Cruises.We're celebrating the luck of...
10/03/2024

Happy St Patrick's Day NEXT SUNDAY 17 March 2024

Get your green on, with River City Cruises.

We're celebrating the luck of the Irish in Brisbane with a few small flourishes aboard M V Neptune.

"Many Queenslanders today can trace their ancestry back to Ireland. Throughout the second half of the 19th century vigorous migration programs were established, designed to entice working class Irish men and women to our shores. According to the 1886 Queensland census, 31.6% of those born in the British Isles came from Ireland. Many of Queensland's founding pioneers (businessmen, politicians, Governors, etc) were Irish."

BOOK TICKETS 0428 278 473
https://rivercitycruises.com.au/

🍀 HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY 🍀

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Thanks for the history!
https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/blog/irish-queensland-their-cultural-legacy

CRUISE TO LUNCHis an excellent day out. You spend the day with two popular Brisbane identities; River City Cruises and T...
07/03/2024

CRUISE TO LUNCH
is an excellent day out.

You spend the day with two popular Brisbane identities; River City Cruises and The Breakfast Creek Hotel. Aboard the boat, the sights are accompanied by informative commentary about the region as well as a morning tea to satisfy your on board cravings. The morning cruise lasts 45 minutes until you reach your next point of call; the Breakfast Creek Hotel.

The Breakfast Creek Hotel is a popular hotspot for locals and tourists alike and after a 400m walk from the landing dock, it is where you can enjoy a delicious meal. Plating up a range of dishes such as Rump steak, Parmigiana, fresh Fish and more, it is hard to leave the Hotel with a rumbling stomach.

Passengers are invited exclusively to the private bar for the traditional “Spiking of the Keg” at 11.45am and are treated to a sample of the famous “Beer off the wood”, and a wee history lesson while enjoying your beer.

From there, we return to Southbank.

BOOK TICKETS
https://rivercitycruises.com.au/cruise/cruise-to-lunch-package/

or call
0428 278 473

River City Cruises is the original and best sightseeing cruise on the Brisbane River.

CRUISEY WEEKENDS...Aren't they just the best?Especially from the river with the city lights as a backdrop. Throughout Ma...
04/03/2024

CRUISEY WEEKENDS...
Aren't they just the best?

Especially from the river with the city lights as a backdrop.

Throughout March, River City Cruises welcomes you aboard MV Neptune for a relaxing perspective of Brisbane’s distinctive river scene. Friday and Saturday nights, 6.00pm.

During the 1.5-hour tour, be entertained by great easy listening music while taking advantage of the fantastic photo opportunities as we cruise past Brisbane’s most iconic sights including the Kangaroo Point Cliffs, City Centre and the Story Bridge.

River City Cruises is the original and best sightseeing cruise on the Brisbane River.

JOIN US for beautiful twilight.
https://rivercitycruises.com.au/cruise/evening-twilight-cruise/
or CALL 0428 278 473

CITY LIGHTS DINNER CRUISEDine with River City Cruises aboard M V Neptune for a spectacular evening cruise and delicious ...
03/03/2024

CITY LIGHTS DINNER CRUISE

Dine with River City Cruises aboard M V Neptune for a spectacular evening cruise and delicious buffet dinner. Available Thursday 14 March.

Adult $109.00pp | Child $99.00 pp

CALL 0428 278 473
https://rivercitycruises.com.au/cruise/city-lights-dinner-cruise/

River City Cruises is the original and best sightseeing cruise on the Brisbane River offering cost effective, relaxing and informative perspectives of Brisbane’s distinctive river scene for both locals and visitors all year round.

TODAY 02/03/2024Fancy an afternoon cruise?Join us for a relaxing and informative perspective of Brisbane’s distinctive r...
01/03/2024

TODAY 02/03/2024

Fancy an afternoon cruise?

Join us for a relaxing and informative perspective of Brisbane’s distinctive river scene for both locals and visitors.

During the 1.5 hour guided tour, be entertained by the informative commentary while taking advantage of the fantastic photo opportunities as we cruise past Brisbane’s most iconic sights including the Kangaroo Point Cliffs, City Centre and the Story Bridge.

BOOK TICKETS
https://rivercitycruises.com.au/

Fancy a casual lunch by the river?Hop aboard for our 3.5hr Cruise to Lunch Package with ⛵️ Morning Tea onboard⛵️ VIP lun...
29/02/2024

Fancy a casual lunch by the river?

Hop aboard for our 3.5hr Cruise to Lunch Package with
⛵️ Morning Tea onboard
⛵️ VIP lunch stop at the iconic Breakfast Creek Hotel (with beer tasting!)
⛵️ Full commentary onboard the M V Neptune, and
⛵️ Fully stocked bar.

Cruise to Lunch, ahoy!

DEPARTURE 1030
RETURN 1400

Call - 0428 278 473 or checkout our page for more info and links.
https://rivercitycruises.com.au/cruise/cruise-to-lunch-package/

Hop on board the MV Neptune for a magnificent tour of Brisbane by water. This remains Brisbane’s best value tour. During the cruise you will be entertained by an informative commentary that provides insight into the history of Brisbane and the River today. Enjoy an ice cold beer or wine from bar a...

GETTING HEREWe depart from Cultural Centre Public Pontoon,South Brisbane QLD 4101This is located outside the museum and ...
28/02/2024

GETTING HERE

We depart from
Cultural Centre Public Pontoon,
South Brisbane QLD 4101

This is located outside the museum and state library, at the Cultural Centre on the river.

We have a yellow marquee on the pontoon, and a red coloured awning on the vessel.

WALK
It is walking distance from Brisbane CBD and local Southbank area.

TAXI / UBER / RIDESHARE
Request that your destination be the ‘Cultural Centre Tunnel’.

Entry to the tunnel is via Stanley PLACE, just past the bus and drop off zone. Turning left down the tunnel the driver will exit right on the roundabout and enter the loading zone, exiting the car there is a short tunnel that leads directly to the pontoon. It is then 25m down to our pontoon via the walkway.

CARPARKS
Public carparks available near the location;

Cultural Centre Tunnel Carpark
Convention and Exhibition Centre Carpark
Southbank Parklands, 186 Little Stanley St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
https://www.arts.qld.gov.au/visit-brisbanes-cultural-precinct

PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The public transport app can help plan your trip with QLD Public Transport. Destination is Cultural Centre Public Pontoon, South Brisbane Qld 4101
https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/journey-planner

CONTACT
[email protected]
0428 278 473
https://rivercitycruises.com.au/contact-us/

River City Cruises is the original and best sightseeing cruise on the Brisbane River offering cost effective, relaxing and informative perspectives of Brisbane’s distinctive river scene for both locals and visitors all year round.

Address

Cultural Centre Public Pontoon, South Brisbane
Brisbane, QLD
4101

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 2:30pm
Thursday 8am - 2:30pm
Friday 8am - 2:30pm
Saturday 8am - 2:30pm

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