Cruise the Brisbane River on the iconic Kookaburra Queen paddle wheeler and enjoy the beautiful sights on the Brisbane lunch cruise. Departing from Eagle Street Pier, guests will be escorted to an allocated table to enjoy a scenic Brisbane lunch cruise travelling past the city's finest modern and heritage architecture on the custom-built paddle wheeler, entertaining millions of happy guests for over 30 years.
The Brisbane lunch cruise includes a seasonal contemporary buffet lunch and beverages as you cruise up and downstream. Listen to the onboard entertainment or stroll the outdoors decks to enjoy a cold drink on the rooftop and uninterrupted views of the city. Selected classic cocktails, soft drinks, juice, local and imported beers, Australian wines, sparkling, vodka, gin, rum, whisky or bourbon are on the drinks menu as take in the sights of Brisbane city.
Sailing every week of the year, all of the cruises showcase the best of Brisbane including the beautiful Botanic Gardens, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, the Maritime Museum, Brisbane’s Southbank precinct and many more of Brisbane’s spectacular attractions. Onboard entertainment caps off this unforgettable Brisbane lunch cruise.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary scenic cruise in Brisbane. Book your tickets today.
Inclusions
- Brisbane City scenic cruise on board the Kookaburra Queen paddle wheelers
- View the best sights of Brisbane by day
- Seasonal contemporary buffet
- Onboard entertainment
- Selected classic cocktails, local and imported beers, Australian wines, sparkling, vodka, gin, whisky, rum, bourbon, soft drinks, juice
Exclusions
- A full bar is available on board for alternative beverage purchases including cocktails
- Multiple drink token packages are available for pre-purchase from the operator's check-in office up until boarding. These packages cannot be purchased on board
Highlights
- Brisbane's best river cruise
- Sailing both upstream and downstream showcasing Brisbane’s best sights by day
- Marvel at Botanic Gardens, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Maritime Museum, Southbank precinct, the Story Bridge and more
- Live entertainment and dance floor onboard
- Indoor and outdoor decks with 360 degree uninterrupted views
- Enjoy a seasonal contemporary buffet offering a fusion of freshly cooked dishes, gourmet salads and desserts
- Selected classic cocktails including Mojito, Strawberry Daquiri, Margarita, Aperol Spritz and Fruit Tingle
- Local and imported beers including Hahn Premium Light and Monteith’s Pointer Pale Ale
- Australian wines including Amesbury Estate Sem Sauvignon Blanc, Thomas Goss Cabernet Sauvignon and Ten Degrees sparkling
- Spirits including Finlandia Vodka, Gordon’s Gin and Dewars White Label Scotch
- Variety of refreshing Vodka and Gin cocktails
- Soft drink, soda water and juice
Time
- Cruises depart at 12.30pm (boarding from 12pm) and return between 2pm-2.30pm every Thursday and Friday
- Please check your booking confirmation/ticket for precise details as these times may vary depending on cruise and tide conditions
Departure Location
- Eagle Street Pier, 45 Eagle Street, Brisbane City
Sample Menu
Seasonal Contemporary Buffet
- Baker’s mixed bread with churned butter (V)
- Green lip mussels, calamari strips, tomato and herb Provençale
- Slow-cooked Angus beef, red wine jus (G) (D)
- 12-hour confit pork, apple, cider jus (G) (D)
- Chicken tikka, masala curry, Szechuan peppercorn, toasted sunflower
- Baked local reef fish, lemon beurre blanc with fried capers
- Penne pasta, creamy mushroom fricassee and Parmesan cheese (V)
- Rice Florentine – clarified butter, spinach, peas and corn (G) (V)
- Crunchy chat baby potatoes (G) (D) (V)
- Roasted seasonal vegetable with olive oil, sea salt (G) (D) (V)
- Potato salad, crème fraiche, spring onion, crispy shallot, seeded mustard dressing (G) (V)
- Roasted cauliflower and pumpkin salad, baby spinach, sultanas, toasted sunflower seeds (D) (G) (V)
- Fresh garden salad of tomato, cucumber, red onion, vinaigrette (D) (G) (V)
- Asian slaw, rice vermicelli, shaved cabbage, onion, coriander, chilli lime dressing
Desserts
- Kookaburra signature chocolate fondant (G) (V)
- Rose syrup glazed marble cake
- Baked cheesecake with passionfruit topping
- Petite pavlova Chantilly cream, mixed berry compote
- Seasonal fresh fruit platter (G) (D) (V)
Beverage Inclusions
- Selected classic cocktails: Margarita, Mojito, Aperol Spritz, Fruit Tingle, Strawberry Daquiri
- Gin-Tails: Gordons Gin + cranberry juice + ginger ale, Gordons Gin+ orange slice + pineapple juice + tonic, Gordons Pink Gin + fresh strawberry + sparkling, Hendricks Gin + cucumber + bitters + tonic water, Hendricks Gin+ fresh lemon + blueberry + tonic water, Tanqueray no. 10 Gin + lychee liqueur + tonic water
- Vodka + Friends: Finlandia Vodka + ginger puree + cranberry juice, Finlandia Vodka+ apple schnapps + fresh lime + soda, Ciroc Vodka + blackberry liqueur + blueberry puree + soda, Ciroc Vodka + lychee + apple + soda, Grey Goose Vodka+ passion fruit puree + sparkling
- Spirits: Finlandia Vodka, Gordon’s Gin, Dewars White Label Scotch, Jim Beam White Label Bourbon, Bundaberg Rum
- Australian wines: Hardy’s Sparkling Brut, NV Gisa Arc, Amesbury Estate Semillon Sav Blanc, Amesbury Estate Moscato, Ten Degrees Chardonnay, Asher Pinot Gris, Ten Degrees Sauvignon Blanc, Amesbury Estate Red Blend, Ten Degrees Shiraz, Ten Degrees Cabernet Sauvignon, Thomas Goss Cabernet Sauvignon
- Local and imported beers: Hahn Premium Light, XXXX Gold, Hahn Super Dry, Monteith’s Pointers Pale Ale, Heineken, Sol, Tiger Beer, Crown Lager
- Non-alcoholic beverages including soft-drink, soda water and juice
(G) – Gluten Free, (V) – Vegetarian, (D) – Dairy Free (Vegan option must be pre-booked at time of reservation)
Special Dietary Requirements
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian and Vegan
- Unfortunately food allergies are unable to be catered for
- All dietary requirements must be advised at time of booking
- Please note that menu items cannot be varied without prior notice
Additional Information
- Cash Bar with eftpos facilities on board
- We have allocated seating. Tables are allocated per booking. All passengers wishing to be seated together should be included in only one booking
- Wheelchair access is available, however electric wheelchairs are not accepted. Please enquire prior to booking
- Prices are subject to change in November/December/January
- Vessel subject to change without notice
Cancellation Policy
- Please note this experience is non-refundable and unable to be cancelled
- Date changes or changes in passenger numbers to your booking can be made 14 days or more prior to your travel date. Should you wish to cancel your booking, a date transfer may be accommodated
- No changes can be made to bookings within 14 days of your travel date
- Cruise transfers are not permitted due to missed departures. Please ensure to check travel/traffic conditions on the day of your departure, in particular when there are special events (e.g. public holidays, Marathon, Anzac Day parade) as these can often cause traffic delays
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the cruise
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
