Brisbane River cruise with lunch at Breakfast Creek Hotel
Drift downriver past Brisbane's landmarks, then taste the beer at a pub older than the city itself.
A 3.5-hour river cruise on the Brisbane River departing Southbank at 10:30am includes 45 minutes of guided commentary on the city's history and landmarks, morning tea with scones aboard the MV Neptune, a stop at the Breakfast Creek Hotel for lunch and an exclusive beer tasting, and a 45-minute return journey. The day involves a 400-meter walk and nine steps each way. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome.
Step-by-step itinerary
Brisbane River Cruise and Lunch
- Board the boat at Southbank
- Cruise down Brisbane River with commentary
- Enjoy morning tea onboard
- Arrive at Breakfast Creek Hotel
- Visit Newstead House in Newstead Park (optional)
- Reboard MV Neptune at 1:15pm
- Cruise back to Southbank
What’s included
- A 3.5-hour river cruise with live commentary on Brisbane's landmarks and history.
- morning tea with scones aboard the MV Neptune.
- lunch at the Breakfast Creek Hotel.
- an exclusive beer tasting at the hotel.
- a souvenir map of the Brisbane River.
- restrooms and access to the onboard coffee shop and licensed bar.
Times
- Every day 10:30
Before you book
Operated by River City Cruises
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The experience
The MV Neptune leaves Southbank at 10:30am and heads down the Brisbane River for 45 minutes. As the boat moves, a guide points out the historical and contemporary landmarks that line the water and explains how the river shaped the city's development. Morning tea (tea, coffee and warm scones with jam and cream) arrives while you're still taking in the sights. The boat has restrooms, a licensed bar and an onboard coffee shop if you want anything else during the cruise.
At 11:15am you dock at the Breakfast Creek Hotel, a heritage pub that has stood in the same spot since 1889. You have time to explore the building itself or wander into Newstead Park across the way before lunch is served. The hotel's beer tasting, an exclusive "tapping of the keg", is part of the package, and the meal is included. A souvenir map of the Brisbane River goes home with you.
You reboard at 1:15pm for the return journey to Southbank, arriving by 2pm. The whole day is arranged: transport, timing, food and the guide are all accounted for, so there's no planning left to do once you step aboard.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided day that moves between two places without any planning: the boat, the timing and the meal are all locked in, so you just show up at Southbank and follow the schedule.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 14 years); Infant (under 5): free.
What exactly happens during the river cruise part of the day?
The MV Neptune cruises the Brisbane River for 45 minutes each way, with a live guide providing commentary on the historical and contemporary landmarks along the water and the river's role in Brisbane's development. Morning tea with scones is served during the first leg.
How much time do I spend at the Breakfast Creek Hotel?
You have roughly two hours at the Breakfast Creek Hotel from 11:15am to 1:15pm. Lunch is included, along with an exclusive beer tasting. You can also visit nearby Newstead Park if you want to explore beyond the pub.
What food and drink are included in the price?
Morning tea with tea, coffee and scones with jam and cream is served aboard; lunch at the Breakfast Creek Hotel is included; and an exclusive beer tasting at the hotel is part of the package. The onboard licensed bar and coffee shop are available if you want to purchase additional drinks or snacks.
What's included in the package besides the cruise and lunch?
The package includes a souvenir map of the Brisbane River, restrooms onboard, and access to the onboard coffee shop and licensed bar. A live English-speaking guide accompanies the entire journey.
Brisbane River cruise with lunch at Breakfast Creek Hotel
3h 30m · EN
from AU$ 96 per person
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