Sunset City Lights Cruise: 5.30pm (Winter) or 6pm (Summer) 90min
Overview
The best way to see Brisbane is from the river. This tour provides you with a stunning sunset (*seasonal) as the tour commences which is soon replaced by the city lights that is being reflected in the water. Treat yourself to a relaxing evening with ambient music and a cheese platter.
This cruise operates a seasonal time table. From 1st April to 30th September (Winter) the cruise departs at 5.30pm and returns at 7pm. During the Summer months (from 1st October to 31st March), the cruise departs at 6pm and returns at 7.30pm.
Board your boat for the evening 15minutes prior to cruise time
What's Included
- Seasonal departure time - Winter 5.30pm, Summer 6pm
- Souvenir Map of Brisbane River
- 1.5hr Sight seeing cruise
- Our cruises operate in rainy weather. Cruises will only be cancelled in the event of extreme weather
- Complimentary cheese platter
- Restroom on board
- Access to the on board Coffee Shop and Licensed Bar
- Our boat is covered so you have weather protection from the sun or rain
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase from the bar)
- Food & drinks, other than specified in inclusions
- Seasonal departure time - 5.30pm Winter or Summer 6pm
- There is no commentary on this cruise, just great background music.
Meeting Location
Cultural Centre Boardwalk
South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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The Brisbane River (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This cruise operates a seasonal time table. From 1st April to 30th September (Winter) the cruise departs at 5.30pm and returns at 7pm. During the Summer months (from 1st October to 31st March), the cruise departs at 6pm and returns at 7.30pm. Board your boat for the evening 15minutes prior to cruise time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 65 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Sunset City Lights Cruise: 5.30pm (Winter) or 6pm (Summer) 90min?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-30012P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Seasonal departure time - Winter 5.30pm, Summer 6pm.
- Souvenir Map of Brisbane River.
- 1.5hr Sight seeing cruise.
- Our cruises operate in rainy weather. Cruises will only be cancelled in the event of extreme weather.
- Complimentary cheese platter.
- Restroom on board.
- Access to the on board Coffee Shop and Licensed Bar.
- Our boat is covered so you have weather protection from the sun or rain.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase from the bar).
- Food & drinks, other than specified in inclusions.
- Seasonal departure time - 5.30pm Winter or Summer 6pm.
- There is no commentary on this cruise, just great background music.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sunset City Lights Cruise: 5.30pm (Winter) or 6pm (Summer) 90min is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sunset City Lights Cruise: 5.30pm (Winter) or 6pm (Summer) 90min will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Seasonal departure time - Winter 5.30pm, Summer 6pm
- Souvenir Map of Brisbane River
- 1.5hr Sight seeing cruise
- Our cruises operate in rainy weather. Cruises will only be cancelled in the event of extreme weather
- Complimentary cheese platter
- Restroom on board
- Access to the on board Coffee Shop and Licensed Bar
- Our boat is covered so you have weather protection from the sun or rain
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase from the bar)
- Food & drinks, other than specified in inclusions
- Seasonal departure time - 5.30pm Winter or Summer 6pm
- There is no commentary on this cruise, just great background music.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This cruise operates a seasonal time table. From 1st April to 30th September (Winter) the cruise departs at 5.30pm and returns at 7pm. During the Summer months (from 1st October to 31st March), the cruise departs at 6pm and returns at 7.30pm. Board your boat for the evening 15minutes prior to cruise time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 65 travelers
