All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-09-28| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane River Cruise: Story Bridge & Kangaroo Point 90minBest value | AU$ 52 p.p. | AU$ 52 | 1h 30m | 4.62★ · 1,002 | free | — |
| Brisbane River Sunset Cruise: City Lights & Cheese Platter | AU$ 59 p.p. | AU$ 59 | 1h 30m | 4.61★ · 159 | free | — |
| Brisbane River Cruise & Lunch at Breakfast Creek Hotel | AU$ 96 p.p. | AU$ 96 | 3h 30m | 4.68★ · 533 | free | — |
| Brisbane River Cruise & Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary EntryOur pick | AU$ 138 p.p. | AU$ 138 | 5h 30m | 4.76★ · 1,709 | free | — |
| Brisbane River Jet Ski Tour: 70-minute ride from Breakfast CreekTop rated | AU$ 265 per group | — | 1h 10m | 5.00★ only 8 reviews | non-refundable | +AU$ 10 on site |
Real price per person across the 4 options: AU$ 52–AU$ 138 (median AU$ 59). With an extra fee to pay on site: 1 of 5. With 100+ reviews: 4 of 5.
Default order: price per person.
Brisbane River Cruise: Story Bridge & Kangaroo Point 90minYou board at the dock, settle in with morning tea, and spend 90 minutes gliding past the Story Bridge, Customs House, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, and Southbank while a live guide explains the history. The boat includes a licensed bar, restrooms, and a souvenir map. Morning departure only includes tea and scones; afternoon departure is the same route without the food.Is it for me?Book this if you're in Brisbane for a morning or afternoon and want to see the Story Bridge, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, and the city center from the water without arranging your own boat or timing the stops yourself — the fixed 90-minute window and included commentary handle both.
Brisbane River Sunset Cruise: City Lights & Cheese PlatterYou board 15 minutes early, settle in with a cheese platter and ambient music, then watch Brisbane's skyline transform from sunset gold to reflected city lights over 90 minutes on the river. The boat includes a licensed bar, coffee shop, and restroom. Seasonal timing means you depart at 5:30pm (April–September) or 6pm (October–March), returning within two hours. You leave with a souvenir map of the river.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Brisbane's transition from daylight to city lights without arranging your own transport or timing—the boat handles the schedule, and the slow pace means you're not rushing past the view.
Brisbane River Jet Ski Tour: 70-minute ride from Breakfast CreekA 70-minute jet ski adventure on Brisbane River departing from Breakfast Creek in Newstead, where you ride your own ski past the Powerhouse and Story Bridge with a live guide, safety briefing and life jacket. Maximum two people per ski; you'll need photo ID to drive and moderate fitness to handle the throttle and turns.Is it for me?Book this if you want to be the one controlling the ski rather than watching from a tour boat—it's built for small groups or pairs who want to feel the river and the speed themselves, not narrate it from a seat.
Brisbane River Cruise & Lunch at Breakfast Creek HotelYou’ll float down Brisbane River with locals sharing stories, enjoy morning tea with scones on board, then taste fresh beer and classic pub lunch at Breakfast Creek Hotel. Expect laughter, riverside views, and small moments that linger long after you’ve returned to Southbank.
Brisbane River Cruise & Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary EntryYou board at Southbank, cruise downriver for an hour, then have three unscheduled hours at Lone Pine to see koalas, kangaroos, sheepdog and bird of prey shows, and wild lorikeets. The return cruise leaves at 1:30pm and gets you back to the city by 2:45pm. Entry to the sanctuary and both boat trips are included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Australian wildlife without arranging separate transport and entry — the fixed schedule and included boat ride mean you show up at one place and the day unfolds on its own. It works well for families with young children and anyone who'd rather not navigate getting to Lone Pine by car.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 4 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last up to 2 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Brisbane River Cruise & Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Entry is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.76 out of 5 across 1,709 reviews.
