15 Best Brisbane River Cruises

“Relaxing cruise on the river with the highlight being the sanctuary stop. Plenty of time to fully explore and have lunch. Snacks and drinks available on the boat were reasonably priced and crew was personable. Sanctuary visit up close to koalas and kangaroos checked off…”

“Very good tour and cruise. Lots of koala and other wildlife. The smell of eucalyptus is strong but nice.”

“We had a great cruise on Brisbane river , the Skipper was very informative and skillful and the crew were helpful and great .”

“Relaxing and enjoyable. Staff were helpful and friendly. Tea and Scones were great”

“A well-organized experience. Enjoyed the lunch & history at the pub. The crew were very friendly and helpful.”

“Brilliant. Lovely scenery and the quad bikes are mint”

“The whales were truly amazing, and at one point I was confused about which way to look. But, it was shorter than the specified time. You only get to watch the whales for an hour. Lunch should be served after you've fully returned. It's not…”

“Cruise was relaxing, Brisbane is beautifully lit up at night and crew was very friendly.”

“Great way to see some of the city and learn a little about the history. Staff were very friendly and informative. Would definitely recommend doing. It’s very popular so make sure you book up quickly.”

“A wonderful way to spend a couple of hours cruising down the river Excellent commentary made it interesting Would certainly recommend”

“Fantastic day with lots of whales spotted. Superlucky to see so many. Staff were great and the lunch was actually really good! Unfortunately sea quite rough so lots of people seasick. But the staff handled it really well.”

“We had a great time on the boat ride. They gave us all the history of everything we saw, & the boat layout made it easy for all on board to see. They also had refreshments available- some for purchase. We would recommend this excursion…”

“The ferry across was good & the staff were great. We arrived to a very windy day but it still didn’t take away how beautiful the island is. The marine discovery was disappointing as we Only saw the shadow of a few turtles and some…”

“The tour was over-rated and expensive. The Marine Discovery cruise was a waste of time and money. We hardly spotted any marine life except for some fishes during fish-feeding. The commentary on the boat was hardly audible n clear as there was no speaker system…”

“Disappointing in that we did not see a greater variety of wildlife, fish and marine animals, understandable as they do not appear to order, but I had expected to see more varieties of fish near the wreck. We did have a good view of the…”