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Brisbane: Sunset City Lights Cruise 5.30pm or 6pm *seasonal

★ 4.7 · 387 reviews 1h 30m From $41 Operated by River City Cruises · Bookable on GetYourGuide
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Brisbane looks best from the water as daylight fades and the towers, bridges, and riverfront begin to sparkle. This 90-minute evening cruise gives you both views in one outing, with the Story Bridge and Kangaroo Cliffs providing the main scenery.

I like the free charcuterie share board, which turns a simple sightseeing ride into an easy night out, and I like the relaxed pace, background music, and friendly crew. The main drawback is clear: there is no commentary, so you will need to enjoy the views on your own rather than hear stories about the bridges and buildings.

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Key points to know before boarding

Brisbane: Sunset City Lights Cruise 5.30pm or 6pm <em>seasonal – Key points to know before boarding’ /></p> <ul> <li><strong>The timing changes by season:</strong> Depart at 5.30pm from April through September, or 6pm from October through March.</li> <li><strong>Sunset and city lights share the itinerary:</strong> You may see the last daylight at the start and Brisbane glowing by the return trip.</li> <li><strong>Story Bridge and Kangaroo Cliffs are the headline views:</strong> The route focuses on Brisbane River scenery rather than a long list of stops.</li> <li><strong>A complimentary charcuterie board is included:</strong> Drinks and extra snacks cost more and are bought at the onboard bar.</li> <li><strong>There is no live commentary:</strong> Music sets the mood, but landmark details are not part of the cruise.</li> <li><strong>The Cultural Centre pontoon is the meeting point:</strong> You board at South Bank, in front of the cultural centre, 15 minutes before departure.</li> </ul> <h2 id="why-an-evening-cruise-works-so-well-in-brisbane">Why an evening cruise works so well in Brisbane</h2> <p><img width="900" height="675" decoding="async" src=