Glide along the Brisbane River aboard a majestic paddlewheeler for a lunchtime cruise with a great perspective on Brisbane’s waterfront. Get unobstructed views of the city's riverside highlights and dine on a delicious contemporary buffet lunch, with a selection of fresh produce, plus tasty sides and desserts. The weekend cruise option features a lively 3-piece jazz band for your enjoyment with a buffet lunch. This cruise has it all: the beauty of Brisbane River, fantastic food and fine entertainment.
Marvel at the fine craftsmanship of the wooden paddlewheeler as you walk on board for your lunchtime cruise. The friendly staff welcome you to your table and review the cruise schedule. Once you have been oriented to the boat, stroll the deck for unobstructed views of the Brisbane River waterfront. Informative commentary shared by the crew details the development of Brisbane and the sights that you pass.
Your contemporary buffet menu is served as your boat glides along the river. Choose the dishes you like from an extensive selection of delicious hot and cold offerings, with a menu that features fresh Australian produce, accompanied by gourmet breads, rice, pasta, and tempting desserts. Drinks are available for purchase at the full bar.
After your meal, sway along with the lively beat of the music as you take in the sights of Brisbane from your vantage point on the river.
The design of the famous paddle boats on the Mississippi River shaped the design of this vessel. Carefully crafted from Queensland timber, including ironbark, spotted gum and white beech, Brisbane River paddlewheelers have become an icon of the Brisbane River, enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.
After a 2-hour cruise, your tour ends when the paddlewheeler returns you to the dock.
Pleasant way to see Brisbane. Stuck inside boat rather crowed and ok food.
Review by: Willis, February 2018
Although the rain didn't make boarding easy, once on board we were directed to a table for 2. The buffet lunch was impressive and well organised so no long queues. Drinks are reasonably priced and the table service was excellent. The boat is well presented and a trip to the bridge and a chat to the captain was encouraged! Although it was raining we thoroughly enjoyed this cruise and recommend it as it is good value.
Review by: Sheridan P, January 2018
Trip was great apart from the last few hours, which finds us stranded in Brisbane because Newcastle airport is closed due to bush fresh therefore we can't get how, jetstar are quite useless!
Review by: Allison A, October 2017
A thoroughly enjoyable Cruise. I chose this Cruise as a way to see Brisbane, and as I was alone for the day, thought this would work well. I was not disappointed. The Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the lunch was lovely. The dialogue was informative and fun, but not over powering. The views were amazing. It really was enjoyable and as a first time visitor to Brisbane, this Cruise really was value for money. Do it!
Review by: Keith T, August 2017
A real treat. Food was very good better than you would expect for a buffet and service was excellent. The commentary was thorough and tells you about the history of the city and its highlights. _br/_ We were able to chat with the captain about the flood a few years ago and heard very interesting stories about the city and its people. Brisbane is a beautiful, very livable city and the best way to enjoy it is of course from the river.
Review by: Graham G, August 2017
This activity was well organized and most enjoyable. The meal was nice and the staff were pleasant and helpful. We recommend this trip.
Review by: Ruth H, May 2017
A very entertaining cruise with my family to celebrate my Dad's 60th Birthday. The cruise had great entertainment throughout and the food was good. Service was a little slow after we had food - we tried to order a second round of drinks but it took a little while. Definitely great fun though and a wonderful family day out.
Review by: Tim M, April 2017
excellent cruise/dinner
Review by: Peter T, March 2017
Lovely trip. We think that the best way to see Brisbane is from the river. The food was really good, the staff friendly and overall very good value.
Review by: Nicholas P, March 2017
Great trip, a little disappointed that we booked al a carte and at the last minute, because they took a bulk booking and it was changed to buffet. If we had wanted buffet we would have booked on another day when buffet was available. Buffet was very average. The entertainer was excellent.
Review by: Andrew H, February 2017
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Review by: Ilze S, December 2016
Very nice and beautiful tour.
Review by: Warren N, October 2016
It was outstanding! Our guide was great. The views were wonderful. And, most surprisingly, the food was excellent!
Review by: shahin n, October 2016
fantastic trip, entertainment, food and staff, highly recommend it
Review by: bruce-john l, October 2016
first of all the smell on board was not very nice_br/_ having to eat with the smell was not nice_br/_ seating was very tight not being able to move around_br/_ services for drinks was very slow_br/_ i wouldnt go back
Review by: Julie M, September 2016
Service was fantastic as was the scenery and very informative commentary ! Oh and the food was delicious ! !
Review by: ADRIAN R, August 2016
The service and staff where outstanding. The food was great however could have been a little more variety.
Review by: David J C, August 2016
Enjoyable trip, great views of Brisbane from the river, good food.
Review by: Felicia L, August 2016
This was a wonderful experience. Total value for money. To get a 3 course meal and trip was amazing. The food was out of this world, service excellent and very good commentry. To hear the story about a tug boat captain and what he did to save a disaster after the 2011 floods was amazing but to then find out he was our captain on the day made it even more memorable. Took the opportunity to buy the book and go up to the bridge to get it personally signed by a true hero and gentleman with proceeds going to the local children's hospital. My husband is still raving about this cruise. When in Brisbane again will probably do the night cruise. Thank you for a memorable lunch11 out of 10.
Review by: Felicia L, July 2016
This was a wonderful experience. Total value for money. To get a 3 course meal and trip was amazing. The food was out of this world, service excellent and very good commentry. To hear the story about a tug boat captain and what he did to save a disaster after the 2011 floods was amazing but to then find out he was our captain on the day made it even more memorable. Took the opportunity to buy the book and go up to the bridge to get it personally signed by a true hero and gentleman with proceeds going to the local children's hospital. My husband is still raving about this cruise. When in Brisbane again will probably do the night cruise. Thank you for a memorable lunch11 out of 10.
Review by: Christine L, July 2016
Total experience great - food and service excellent! Commentary lacking - some information incorrect and significant info omitted.
Review by: Alan M, June 2016
Lovely trip with a lovely lunch. They moved us and put us on a table they set up outside as we had been seated away from a window....most accommodating. Really glad we took the cruise.
Review by: kjack, May 2016
Would recommend for 1st time visitors to Brisbane. We did the Saturday Lunch tour and I had hoped there would be more commentary on the City going up the River. However the Little Jazz Band was great
Review by: Ronda B, April 2016
An excellent way to see some of Brisbanes newest and beautiful buildings and homes, as well as some of the more elegant and established homes. The entertainment provided by the jazz musicans was wonderful. Food was good and plentiful and the service was very good.
Review by: Frederick D, April 2016
What a surprise we had when we arrived at the riverside. A paddleboat with a lovely crew who welcomed us on board. The meal was fantastic. Everything about this trip was exceptional. The Jazz Band were also very friendly. A lovely time to spend a lunchtime in a beautiful city. Thoroughly recommend.
Review by: Jacqueline M, March 2016
Excellent day with an exceptionally delicious luncheon. The weather was perfect and the scenery from the boat was wonderful. I have recently been on a similar cruise on Sydney Harbour which didn't go anywhere near this one. The organisers there could learn a thing or two from this one!
Review by: tctrue, March 2016
AMAzing
Review by: Alison L, February 2016
Our table was next to the paddle motor so was very noisy
Review by: Norma G, February 2016
We are from the UK and have visited Brisbane many times, this tour was on our 'wish list', we decided to have lunch aboard the Kookaburra Queen 2. The food was very good, staff were pleasant, service efficient, commentary very knowledgeable, drinks reasonably priced. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable afternoon on the Brisbane river. Thank you
Review by: jude, February 2016
Worth every penny! Interesting and informative commentary on the history of Brisbane and it's changing faces. Lovely meal served by friendly staff. Would recommend this trip to anyone.
Review by: vicky w, January 2016
This Brisbane River Cruise is really worth the money,really enjoyed the views,staff were very friendly and food was great.Highly recommended we are from England and loved the experience.
Review by: Marilyn A, December 2015
A pleasant cruise around the river but very disappointed that no information was given about sights as some patrons had booked business holiday lunches.
Review by: Kerry C, November 2015
Excellent service, great food and a beautiful experience for my husband's birthday. Thanks!
Review by: John A, November 2015
My wife and I have already submitted reviews not long after we got home on 19th October, were they not received?
Review by: BRUCE C, September 2015
Great value for money, and a great way to have lunch while cruising up the Brisbane river.
Review by: Arpad M, September 2015
Very nice day, nice and friendly staff and the entertainer was great.
Review by: Greg B, August 2015
well worth the money and the views from the boat perfect the entertainment perfect the food perfect
Review by: Andrew M, July 2015
Our river cruise was nothing like what we had paid for. We had paid for and had confirmation of a Two hour Brisbane river cruise with seafood and carvery buffet lunch, only to find after departing the wharf it was a terrible three coarse a la carte menu. The Live commentary on board was disgraceful with the gentleman rambling on about insurance, the Gold Coast and forgetting a particular residence and who had previously lived in the house.
Review by: Ann W, June 2015
The whole trip was great. I have only one small criticism which was that my main course was only lukewarm_br/_
when it arrived. However it still tasted good and was well presented and I ate all of it.
Review by: Pam F, June 2015
This was a very relaxing afternoon with great service by all the staff, live entertainment and fabulous food. Fully recommend it.
Review by: Pauline N, June 2015
Awesome trip down the Brisbane River! Amazing meal and wine, great entertainment, gorgeous views : HIghly reccomend it!
Review by: Lorraine S, June 2015
Very enjoyable! I chose the river cruise as part of my husband's 60th birthday surprise and that it was! Lovely meal accompanied by good entertainment, as we both like dancing it was great to be able get up and have a dance before and after our meal. Good value for money spent.
Review by: Katalin Z, June 2015
This tour was great!
Review by: Ellen W, June 2015
We had a fabulous time thanks
Review by: Mervyn S, June 2015
Very enjoyable cruise, buffet was magnificent, staff very organised and friendly, the highlight was the jazz duo, which certainly provided great music. we would certainly do the cruise again and highly recommend it._br/_
10 out of 10.
Review by: Michael s, June 2015
we had a great time-food was great-music was great and tour was great!
Review by: David J, June 2015
Very relaxing. Great food. Approx 2 hours just a nice amount of time. Wonderful scenery. The Jazz band was great.
Review by: Dorothy M, June 2015
Lovely relaxing trip on the Brisbane River. Food good, nice relaxing music, good service and of course a beautiful River to cruise on .
Review by: Malcolm A, May 2015
We enjoyed the boat the food the service and the music but were very disappointed there was no commentary. The tone of the sung music was too much base at times couldn't hear the words. Not worth what we paid but enjoyed anyway...
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