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1.5Hr Sightseeing Cruise and Plough Inn Lunch Combo
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The Sightseeing Cruise & Plough Inn Lunch Combo combines a 90-minute guided Brisbane River cruise with a set lunch at the heritage-listed Plough Inn. Departing from the Cultural Centre Pontoon, the experience includes live commentary, traditional morning tea served onboard, and a relaxed riverside lunch at one of South Bank's best-known pubs.
Brisbane River Sightseeing Cruise
Board at the Cultural Centre Pontoon and enjoy a leisurely cruise along the Brisbane River, taking in many of the city's best-known landmarks. While you relax on the covered upper deck or live commentary draws your attention to sights like the Customs House, Story Bridge, Kangaroo Point Cliffs and the South Bank precinct. During the cruise, traditional morning tea that includes freshly baked scones with jam and cream and hot beverages is served. A licensed bar and onboard amenities are also available onboard.
Lunch At The Plough Inn
Following the cruise, enjoy a set lunch at the historic Plough Inn, located in the heart of South Bank. The menu offers a choice of classic pub favourites, including schnitzel, battered fish, wood-fired pizza and a fresh salad option, allowing you to dine at your own pace in one of Brisbane's most popular riverside venues.
Who Is This Cruise Best Suited For
This experience is ideal for visitors wanting to combine Brisbane's most popular river sights with a relaxed pub lunch in South Bank. It suits first-time visitors, couples, families and anyone looking for an easy half-day outing that pairs guided sightseeing with a quality meal in a convenient riverside location.
Brisbane River Sightseeing Cruise
Board at the Cultural Centre Pontoon and enjoy a leisurely cruise along the Brisbane River, taking in many of the city's best-known landmarks. While you relax on the covered upper deck or live commentary draws your attention to sights like the Customs House, Story Bridge, Kangaroo Point Cliffs and the South Bank precinct. During the cruise, traditional morning tea that includes freshly baked scones with jam and cream and hot beverages is served. A licensed bar and onboard amenities are also available onboard.
Lunch At The Plough Inn
Following the cruise, enjoy a set lunch at the historic Plough Inn, located in the heart of South Bank. The menu offers a choice of classic pub favourites, including schnitzel, battered fish, wood-fired pizza and a fresh salad option, allowing you to dine at your own pace in one of Brisbane's most popular riverside venues.
Who Is This Cruise Best Suited For
This experience is ideal for visitors wanting to combine Brisbane's most popular river sights with a relaxed pub lunch in South Bank. It suits first-time visitors, couples, families and anyone looking for an easy half-day outing that pairs guided sightseeing with a quality meal in a convenient riverside location.
- 1.5 hour sightseeing Brisbane River cruise on MV Neptune
- Morning tea - freshly brewed tea and coffee with scones, jam and cream
- Live commentary about river history and landmarks
- Souvenir map to take home
- Set lunch with beverage at the historic Plough Inn Hotel
- Drinks available for purchase from the licensed bar onboard
- An effortless half-day outing that bundles sightseeing and a sit-down lunch into one simple booking
- Uninterrupted Brisbane River views from a spacious, licensed vessel with covered and sheltered seating
- Live commentary that turns the passing skyline into a short, memorable history lesson
- A relaxed set lunch at one of Brisbane's most historic riverside hotels, with no separate booking or bill
- Adult $100
- Child $75
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Wheel of Brisbane - RC +$19
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Welcome Drink - RC +$8
Cultural Centre Public Pontoon
The pontoon sits roughly 50m upstream of the Victoria Bridge and 300m upstream of the Wheel of Brisbane, directly in front of the Cultural Centre precinct (home to the Museum and State Library).
Google Map - CLICK HERE
The pontoon sits roughly 50m upstream of the Victoria Bridge and 300m upstream of the Wheel of Brisbane, directly in front of the Cultural Centre precinct (home to the Museum and State Library).
Google Map - CLICK HERE
- 10:15am: Check in at the Cultural Centre Pontoon.
- 10:30am: Depart on your 90-minute Brisbane River sightseeing cruise with live commentary and morning tea served onboard.
- En Route: Cruise past Brisbane's iconic landmarks, including Customs House, Story Bridge, Kangaroo Point Cliffs and the South Bank riverfront.
- 12:00pm: Disembark and make your way to the nearby Plough Inn for your included set lunch, enjoyed at your leisure.
- Welcome drink on boarding (available as an upgrade)
- Entry to the Brisbane Wheel (available as an upgrade)
- Additional drinks from the onboard bar or at the Plough Inn
- Hotel transfers to and from the pontoon
1.5Hr Sightseeing Cruise & Plough Inn Lunch Combo (this package): Pair a guided Brisbane River sightseeing cruise with a relaxed set lunch at the historic Plough Inn, offering sightseeing and dining in one convenient experience.
3.5Hr Brisbane River Cruise & Breakfast Creek Lunch Combo (see alternate package): Enjoy a longer, more leisurely Brisbane River cruise with Devonshire tea, an exclusive Beer off the Wood tasting and a two-hour lunch stop at the iconic Breakfast Creek Hotel.
1.5Hr Sunset Cruise & Plough Inn Dinner Combo (see alternate package): Extend your evening with a Brisbane River sunset cruise followed by a seated dinner at the historic Plough Inn, creating a complete night out.
1.5Hr Brisbane Sunset River Cruise (see alternate package): Experience Brisbane as the sun sets, with a complimentary charcuterie platter, easy listening music and illuminated city views replacing daytime commentary.
1.5Hr Brisbane River Midday Sightseeing Cruise (see alternate package): A midday sightseeing option with complimentary tea or coffee, mini muffins and Biscoff biscuits, ideal for fitting a scenic river cruise into the middle of your day.
1.5Hr Brisbane River Sightseeing Cruise (see alternate package): The classic Brisbane River sightseeing experience, combining live commentary, traditional morning or afternoon tea and the city's iconic riverside landmarks in a relaxed 90-minute cruise.
3.5Hr Brisbane River Cruise & Breakfast Creek Lunch Combo (see alternate package): Enjoy a longer, more leisurely Brisbane River cruise with Devonshire tea, an exclusive Beer off the Wood tasting and a two-hour lunch stop at the iconic Breakfast Creek Hotel.
1.5Hr Sunset Cruise & Plough Inn Dinner Combo (see alternate package): Extend your evening with a Brisbane River sunset cruise followed by a seated dinner at the historic Plough Inn, creating a complete night out.
1.5Hr Brisbane Sunset River Cruise (see alternate package): Experience Brisbane as the sun sets, with a complimentary charcuterie platter, easy listening music and illuminated city views replacing daytime commentary.
1.5Hr Brisbane River Midday Sightseeing Cruise (see alternate package): A midday sightseeing option with complimentary tea or coffee, mini muffins and Biscoff biscuits, ideal for fitting a scenic river cruise into the middle of your day.
1.5Hr Brisbane River Sightseeing Cruise (see alternate package): The classic Brisbane River sightseeing experience, combining live commentary, traditional morning or afternoon tea and the city's iconic riverside landmarks in a relaxed 90-minute cruise.
- Cancellation requests must be submitted via email to help@australiancruisegroup.com.au
- Refunds, where applicable, will be processed to the original payment method.
- No correspondence will be entertained for cancellations made after the free-cancellation period.
- A ‘no-show’ refers to any confirmed passenger who fails to board the vessel prior to scheduled departure. Please note, we make every effort to ensure our cruises depart on time. It is highly recommended that all passengers are ready for boarding 15 minutes prior to the stated time.
- An individual booking is defined as all bookings having less than 10 passengers on a single E-ticket. Individual bookings require full payment at time of booking.
- Up to 4 days prior: Full refund
- Within 3 days: 100% cancellation fee
- Group bookings are defined as all bookings for 10 or more passengers on a single E-ticket. Group bookings can be made with a partial payment of 20% as deposit. The balance amount must be paid 7 days before the cruise date.
- Up to 7 days prior: Full refund
- Within 6 days: 100% cancellation fee
- The vessel accommodates folding wheelchairs onboard. Both the pontoon and surrounding pathways are wheelchair accessible.
Is lunch served onboard?
No. Lunch is served at the Plough Inn. A lunch voucher is provided at boarding, and guests enjoy their meal at the Plough Inn after the cruise.
From which deck do we get the better city views?
The fully sheltered upper deck offers expansive, uninterrupted views and the best vantage points for photos. The enclosed lower deck offers excellent viewing with easier accessibility, restrooms and the licensed bar.
What is included in the morning tea?
Guests are served freshly brewed tea and coffee with warm scones, jam and cream onboard during the cruise.
Can I choose my lunch dish in advance?
Lunch is selected on arrival at the Plough Inn from the set menu; no pre-selection is required. You can pick one dish from the Classics, Fresh or Pizza menu on the day.
Is the cruise wheelchair accessible?
The vessel accommodates folding wheelchairs onboard, and both the pontoon and surrounding pathways are wheelchair accessible.
No. Lunch is served at the Plough Inn. A lunch voucher is provided at boarding, and guests enjoy their meal at the Plough Inn after the cruise.
From which deck do we get the better city views?
The fully sheltered upper deck offers expansive, uninterrupted views and the best vantage points for photos. The enclosed lower deck offers excellent viewing with easier accessibility, restrooms and the licensed bar.
What is included in the morning tea?
Guests are served freshly brewed tea and coffee with warm scones, jam and cream onboard during the cruise.
Can I choose my lunch dish in advance?
Lunch is selected on arrival at the Plough Inn from the set menu; no pre-selection is required. You can pick one dish from the Classics, Fresh or Pizza menu on the day.
Is the cruise wheelchair accessible?
The vessel accommodates folding wheelchairs onboard, and both the pontoon and surrounding pathways are wheelchair accessible.
- The boutique-style vessel carries up to 65 guests, with covered upper deck and indoor seating for 42
- A licensed bar and bathroom facilities are available onboard
- Lunch is served at the Plough Inn after the cruise, not onboard
- What to bring: sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
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