Your experience
Cruise Brisbane’s iconic river on a 3.5-hour sightseeing journey featuring morning tea and a classic pub lunch at the heritage-listed Breakfast Creek Hotel.
Getting started
Begin your experience at the Cultural Centre Public Pontoon in South Brisbane. Present your booking voucher at the departure point before boarding the MV Neptune, a boutique 1966-built timber cruiser locally owned and operated. The friendly crew will welcome you aboard and provide a brief introduction to your cruise adventure.
What to expect
Enjoy a relaxed and scenic cruise along the Brisbane River, gliding past city highlights while your guide shares engaging stories about Brisbane’s history, architecture, and riverside life. Take in panoramic views from spacious indoor and outdoor decks, with a fully licensed bar available for drinks throughout your journey.
Features
• South Bank Parklands: Cruise alongside this vibrant precinct, known for its cultural venues and lush gardens.
• Kangaroo Point Cliffs: Admire these striking natural cliffs, a favorite spot for climbers and a unique feature of Brisbane’s landscape.
• Story Bridge: Pass beneath this heritage-listed cantilever bridge, an engineering icon connecting the city’s north and south.
• New Farm Park: Spot one of Brisbane’s oldest and most popular parks, celebrated for its expansive lawns and riverside setting.
• Morning tea onboard: Savor complimentary morning tea-freshly brewed coffee or tea, and light snacks as you enjoy the river views from the deck.
• Breakfast Creek Hotel lunch: Disembark for a short, pleasant walk to the historic Breakfast Creek Hotel, a Queensland institution since 1889. Enjoy a set-menu lunch featuring classic Australian fare like rump steak, panko calamari, or vegetarian options, all served in a venue renowned for its local atmosphere and heritage architecture.
• Exclusive “Spiking of the Keg”: At 11:45 am, join the hotel’s unique tradition in the private bar, sampling the famous “Beer off the wood” and hearing tales from Brisbane’s brewing past13.
• Informative commentary: Learn about the river’s significance and Brisbane’s evolving skyline through live onboard narration.
This experience blends sightseeing, local history, and authentic Brisbane hospitality for an easy, all-inclusive half-day outing.
• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
• Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.
Boarding point
• Board your cruise at Cultural Centre Public Pontoon.
• Address: Cultural Centre Boardwalk, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia.
Get directions to the boarding point
Non-refundable
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