Boats and ferries in Brisbane

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• CityCat and Brisbane ferries

  Brisbane River, from UQ St Lucia to Northshore Hamilton

  Public ferry network with 22 terminals and four routes that cross the river. Bulimba terminal closes for works from 9 November to mid-December 2026.

  From A$0.50Translink flat fare per trip, any distance, seen on 5 Nov 2026
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• Tangalooma Island Resort: day cruises

  Holt Street Wharf, to Moreton Island

  Catamaran of about 75 minutes to the Moreton Island resort, with departures at 7:30 or 10:00 and return from the island at 16:00. There are departures with activities such as snorkelling or quad biking from A$165.

  From A$109Adult, standard Beach Day Cruise, with a A$10 fuel surcharge until 31 January 2027, seen on 5 Nov 2026
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• Micat (Moreton Island Adventures)

  Port of Brisbane, to Moreton Island

  Passenger and vehicle ferry leaving from 14 Howard Smith Drive and taking about 90 minutes. The same company offers accommodation, tours and activities on the island.

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• Dolphin Wild Island Cruises

  Moreton Bay

  Boat trips from Brisbane: a day trip with snorkelling at Moreton Island and a sunset cruise on the bay. Its homepage does not state the departure point.

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• Koala and River Cruises

  South Bank, Cultural Centre Pontoon

  Cruise along the Brisbane River to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, with commentary on board. Return with sanctuary entry: A$138; one way with entry: A$108.

  From A$85Return without Lone Pine entry, season from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027; the website does not say whether it is an adult fare, seen on 5 Nov 2026
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• River City Cruises

  South Bank, Cultural Centre Public Pontoon

  1.5-hour trips on the MV Neptune, with daily departures at 10:30 and 12:30, and at sunset from Thursday to Saturday. Reference from Visit Brisbane, which may be out of date: A$49 per adult.

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• GoBoat Brisbane

  Newstead, Breakfast Creek

  Hire of electric boats with a picnic table for up to eight people, driven by the group itself. According to the operator, no licence or experience is needed for the standard boat.

  From A$149Whole boat for 1 hour, seen on 5 Nov 2026
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• Brisbane Whale Watching

  Redcliffe Jetty

  Daily trips to see humpback whales from June to November, from Redcliffe jetty, about 40 minutes by car from the centre. Reference from Visit Brisbane, which may be out of date: A$185 per adult.

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• Stradbroke Flyer

  Cleveland, to North Stradbroke Island

  Passenger ferry of about 25 minutes, running daily. There is no online booking: the fare is paid at the office at 13-21 Emmett Drive or on board. Its current price list applies from 13 July 2026.

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• SeaLink North Stradbroke Island

  Toondah Harbour, Cleveland

  Passenger and vehicle ferries to North Stradbroke Island, every day of the year. The Redlands Coast tourism listing gives indicative fares of A$12 to A$145 depending on passenger or vehicle.

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Details and prices seen on official websites on 5 Nov 2026. They may change, so check before booking. No link on this page pays us. Own a business here? For businesses.