Brisbane River at a glance
- Our pick: Brisbane River Cruise & Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Entry, AU$ 138 per person (5h 30m, 4.77★ · 1,744).
- Best value: Brisbane River Cruise: Story Bridge & Kangaroo Point 90min, AU$ 52 per person (1h 30m, 4.63★ · 1,006).
- Also recommended: Brisbane River cruise with lunch at Breakfast Creek Hotel, AU$ 96 per person (3h 30m, 4.68★ · 539).
Price per person across the 4 options priced per person: AU$ 52–AU$ 138 (median AU$ 59). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 4 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 4 kid-friendly and 4 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.
Brisbane River
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5 options
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 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 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
Brisbane River Jet Ski Tour: 70-minute ride from Breakfast Creek Ride a jet ski for 70 minutes along Brisbane River from Breakfast Creek, passing Story Bridge and the Powerhouse with a live guide leading the way. Every day · 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 15:00 ★ 5.00 (9 reviews) Duration: 1h 10m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 265 per group
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane River Cruise & Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary EntryOur pickGroup of up to 9 | AU$ 138 per person | 5h 30m | 4.77★ · 1,744 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Brisbane River Cruise: Story Bridge & Kangaroo Point 90minBest value | AU$ 52 per person | 1h 30m | 4.63★ · 1,006 | Every day · 10:30 | English |
| Brisbane River cruise with lunch at Breakfast Creek HotelAlso recommended | AU$ 96 per person | 3h 30m | 4.68★ · 539 | Every day · 10:30 | English |
| Brisbane River Sunset Cruise: City Lights & Cheese Platter | AU$ 59 per person | 1h 30m | 4.59★ · 171 | Thu–Sat · 18:00 | — |
| Brisbane River Jet Ski Tour: 70-minute ride from Breakfast CreekGroup of up to 8 | AU$ 265 per group | 1h 10m | 5.00★ only 9 reviews | Every day · 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 15:00 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Brisbane River Cruise & Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Entry (AU$ 138 per person) · Brisbane River Jet Ski Tour: 70-minute ride from Breakfast Creek (AU$ 265 per group)