Morning Sightseeing Cruise: 10:30am-12pm (90min)
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Have a relaxing 1.5-hour river cruise along Brisbane River. Take advantage of several photo opportunities as you glide through the water and see iconic sights such as Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Brisbane City Center and Story Bridge. Learn about the colorful history and local legends through informative and entertaining live commentary as you enjoy morning tea.
Your experience
Stop 1
Customs House originally built in 1889 at a cost of £38,346 by John Petrie & Son. It was originally used for the collection of customs duty and was opened in 1889
Stop 2
The Story Bridge is a heritage-listed steel cantilever bridge spanning the Brisbane River that carries vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic between the northern and the southern suburbs of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is the longest cantilever bridge in Australia. The road across the bridge is named Bradfield Highway. The bridge connects Fortitude Valley to Kangaroo Point. The Story Bridge opened in 1940 and was tolled until 1947.
Stop 3
Cruising down the river we go through the city and see all the historic and modern landmarks.
Stop 4
Southbank is very popular venue for locals and visitors. Man made beaches and swimming lagoons are very popular. The parklands consist of a mixture of rainforest, water, grassed areas and plazas as well as features such as the riverfront promenade, the Streets Beach, the Grand Arbour, the Courier Mail Piazza, the Nepalese Peace Pagoda, the Wheel of Brisbane, restaurants, shops and fountains.
Stop 5
Popular with cliff climbers and absailers the area original supplied rock and gravel for the cities conmstruction.
What’s included
- Souvenir Map of Brisbane River
- Morning Tea - Tea/coffee, Scones, Jam & Cream.
- Our cruises operate in rainy weather. Cruises will only be cancelled in the event of extreme weather
- Our boat is covered so you have weather protection from the sun or rain.
- Access to the on board Coffee Shop and Licensed Bar
- Restrooms on board
- 1.5-hour Sight Seeing Cruise
- Informative Commentary
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase from bar)
- Food & Drinks, other than specified in the inclusions
Meeting and pickup
Cultural Centre Pontoon. (50m upstream from the Victoria Bridge, 300m upstream from The Wheel). The Cultural Centre pontoon is directly in front of the Cultural Centre ie. Museum and State Library). Google ‘Cultural Centre Public Pontoon’ to get directions.
Before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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