Boat Tours in Brisbane at a glance
- Our pick: Brisbane River Cruise: Story Bridge & Kangaroo Point 90min, AU$ 52 per person (1h 30m, 4.63★ · 1,006).
- Top rated: Brisbane River cruise with lunch at Breakfast Creek Hotel, AU$ 96 per person (3h 30m, 4.68★ · 539).
- Best value: Brisbane River cruise 12:30pm: Story Bridge & Kangaroo Point, AU$ 49 per person (1h 30m, 4.64★ · 189).
Price per person across the 8 options priced per person: AU$ 49–AU$ 280 (median AU$ 96). With 100+ reviews: 7 of 8.
Of the 8 options: 6 with live guides in English, 8 with free cancellation, 8 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 8 kid-friendly and 7 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Boat Tours in Brisbane
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8 options
Brisbane River Cruise: Story Bridge & Kangaroo Point 90min 90-minute Brisbane River cruise departing 10:30am with live commentary, morning tea, and views of Story Bridge and Kangaroo Point Cliffs. Small groups, licensed bar onboard. Every day · 10:30 · All ages ★ 4.63 (1,006 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 52 per person
Brisbane River Cruise & Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Entry River cruise from Southbank to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary with 3 hours to see koalas, kangaroos, and wildlife shows. Includes round-trip boat and entry. Departs 9am. Every day · 09:00 · All ages ★ 4.77 (1,744 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 138 per person
Brisbane River cruise with lunch at Breakfast Creek Hotel Cruise the Brisbane River for 3.5 hours with live commentary, morning tea aboard, and lunch at the historic Breakfast Creek Hotel. Every day · 10:30 · All ages ★ 4.68 (539 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 96 per person
Brisbane Whale Watching Cruise Moreton Bay & Lunch Humpback whales breach meters from your catamaran in Moreton Bay, June–November. Includes gourmet lunch, guaranteed sightings, optional pickup from Brisbane or Sunshine Coast. Next departure: 5 Jun 2027 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.85 (1,101 reviews) Duration: 5h ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 185 per person
Brisbane River cruise 12:30pm: Story Bridge & Kangaroo Point Ninety-minute Brisbane River cruise at 12:30pm past Kangaroo Point Cliffs and Story Bridge, featuring live commentary while enjoying afternoon tea and drinks. Every day · 12:30 · All ages ★ 4.64 (189 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 49 per person
Brisbane River Sunset Cruise: City Lights & Cheese Platter Brisbane River sunset cruise with gourmet cheese platter, ambient music, and bar access. 90 minutes. Seasonal departures at 5:30pm or 6pm. Includes souvenir map. Thu–Sat · 18:00 · All ages ★ 4.59 (171 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 59 per person
Snorkeling Moreton Island: Tangalooma Wrecks & Wildlife Cruise Snorkel the Tangalooma Wrecks on Moreton Island with a guided tour through shipwrecks and marine life. Thu–Sun · 07:45 · All ages ★ 4.86 (179 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 280 per person
Brisbane River Cruise, Ferris Wheel & Lunch: South Bank Combo Spend a free afternoon at South Bank with a river cruise departing at 10:30am, a private gondola ride on the Wheel of Brisbane. Every day · 10:30 · From age 5 ★ 4.57 (51 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 107 per person
All 8 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane River Cruise: Story Bridge & Kangaroo Point 90minOur pick | AU$ 52 per person | 1h 30m | 4.63★ · 1,006 | Every day · 10:30 | English |
| Brisbane River cruise with lunch at Breakfast Creek HotelTop rated | AU$ 96 per person | 3h 30m | 4.68★ · 539 | Every day · 10:30 | English |
| Brisbane River cruise 12:30pm: Story Bridge & Kangaroo PointBest value | AU$ 49 per person | 1h 30m | 4.64★ · 189 | Every day · 12:30 | English |
| Brisbane River Cruise & Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary EntryGroup of up to 9 | AU$ 138 per person | 5h 30m | 4.77★ · 1,744 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Brisbane Whale Watching Cruise Moreton Bay & LunchPickup offered | AU$ 185 per person | 5h | 4.85★ · 1,101 | Next departure: 5 Jun 2027 | — |
| Brisbane River Sunset Cruise: City Lights & Cheese Platter | AU$ 59 per person | 1h 30m | 4.59★ · 171 | Thu–Sat · 18:00 | — |
| Snorkeling Moreton Island: Tangalooma Wrecks & Wildlife Cruise | AU$ 280 per person | 8h | 4.86★ · 179 | Thu–Sun · 07:45 | English |
| Brisbane River Cruise, Ferris Wheel & Lunch: South Bank Combo | AU$ 107 per person | 3h 30m | 4.57★ · 51 | Every day · 10:30 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Brisbane River Cruise & Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Entry (AU$ 138 per person)
- With pickup (1): Brisbane Whale Watching Cruise Moreton Bay & Lunch (AU$ 185 per person)