Experience the city lights, a delicious seasonal buffet meal and live entertainment as you cruise the Brisbane River on the iconic Kookaburra River Queen paddle wheelers or Voyager. The two hour Brisbane Dinner Cruise showcases the best of Brisbane, sailing past famous sights including the Botanic Gardens, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Maritime Museum and the South Bank precinct.
Once you have enjoyed a delicious buffet meal featuring seasonal dishes, a salad bar and desserts, stroll the outdoor deck, enjoy a cold drink on the rooftop and experience Brisbane’s best dinner cruise with live entertainment that will have you up on the dance floor.
Inclusions
- Brisbane City Lights cruise on board the Kookaburra Queen paddle wheelers
- View the best sights of Brisbane by night
- Seasonal contemporary buffet
- Onboard entertainment
- Soft drink, juice, sparkling wine, selected local and imported beer, tea and coffee
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 night
- Marvel at Botanic Gardens, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Maritime Museum, Southbank precinct, the Story Bridge and more
- Dance the night away with live entertainment and a 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 local and international beer, sparkling, soft drink, juices, tea and coffee
- From 2020, beverages will also include selected local and imported beers, Australian wines including Amesbury Estate Sem Sauvignon Blanc and Cab Shiraz Merlot, Ten Degrees sparkling, Finlandia Vodka, Scotch Whiskey, Gin, Rum and Bourbon
Time
- Cruise departs at 7pm and returns at 9.30pm to 10pm every Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Sunday also available during peak season)
- 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 (H)
- Triple cooked new potatoes (G) (L) (H) (V)
- Crunchy chicken wings (G) (L) (H)
- Slow-cooked Angus beef, mushroom gravy (G) (L) (H)
- 12-hour confit pork, fresh apple, cider jus (G) (L)
- Roasted chicken, chunky salsa fresca with tomato, olives, capers (G) (L) (H)
- Baked local reef fish with roasted garlic butter sauce (H)
- Rice Florentine - rice pilaf tossed with butter, spinach peas and corn (G) (V) (H)
- Penne pasta, creamy mushroom fricassee and Parmesan cheese (V) (H)
- Roasted seasonal vegetable with olive oil, sea salt (G) (L) (H) (V)
- Potato salad, crème fraiche, spring onion, crispy shallot, seeded mustard dressing (G) (V) (H)
- Roasted cauliflower and pumpkin salad, baby spinach, sultanas and toasted sunflower seeds (L) (G) (H) (V)
- Fresh garden salad of tomato, cucumber, red onion, lemon dressing (L) (G) (V) (H)
- Asian slaw, rice vermicelli, shaved cabbage, onion, coriander, chili lime soy dressing (L) (H) (V)
Desserts
- Kookaburra signature chocolate fondant (G) (V) (H)
- Baked passion fruit cheesecake (V) (H)
- White chocolate cappuccino torte (V) (H)
- Petite pavlova topped with cream, mixed berry, passion fruit (G) (V) (H)
- Seasonal fresh fruit platter (G) (L) (V) (H)
- Whipped cream, mixed berry compote
(G) – Gluten Free, (V) – Vegetarian, (L) – Lactose Free, (H) - Halal
(Vegan option must be pre-booked at time of reservation)
Special Dietary Requirements
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Vegetarian and Vegan
- Unfortunately food allergies are unable to be catered for
- All dietary requirements must be advised on booking
- Please note, menu items cannot be varied without prior notice
Additional Information
- Seating and 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
- Any changes, amendments or cancellations within 10 days of your booking date are not permitted
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 experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Brisbane Paddlewheeler Cruises
Kookaburra River Queens
Created in the style of Mississippi paddlewheelers of old, Kookaburra River Queens has been providing cruises on the Brisbane River since 1986 and offers a great mixture of sightseeing and dining in a unique atmosphere..
“A range of Gourmet/Beverage packages are available to purchase when booking!”
