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Board the MV Neptune at Southbank for a relaxed 3.5-hour river cruise with morning tea, guided commentary and lunch at the historic Breakfast Creek Hotel. Perfect for travellers who want city history and riverside views without strenuous activity.
Board the MV Neptune at Southbank for a relaxed 3.5-hour river cruise with morning tea, guided commentary and lunch at the historic Breakfast Creek Hotel. Perfect for travellers who want city history and riverside views without strenuous activity.
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Operated by River City Cruises · Brisbane, Queensland
A cool breeze lifts off the Brisbane River as the MV Neptune slips away from Southbank, decks humming with the soft clink of cups and low conversation. Morning tea is served while the city recedes into a changing skyline of Queenslander homes, industrial wharves and leafy river bends. The vessel eases past historic brickwork and modern pylons; the river itself seems to steer the day.
easy.
3.5 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; involves a short 400m walk and a few steps ashore
The cruise boards at Southbank (near the river promenade) and returns to the same Southbank landing; allow time for the short 400m walk to the dock.
Lunch at the Breakfast Creek Hotel is included as part of the package; the stopover typically allows time to eat and explore nearby Newstead Park if time permits.
Yes, restrooms are available onboard the MV Neptune and there is an onboard coffee shop and licensed bar.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure; the tour may also be cancelled for bad weather or insufficient travelers.
The river corridor has been a transport and trade route since Indigenous use and intensified with colonial settlement—Breakfast Creek Hotel dates to the late 1800s and Newstead House to the 1840s.
Boating routes respect marked channels and rely on passenger awareness to reduce litter; local groups monitor water quality and mangrove health along the river.
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