First time to see Brisbane Australia . This is a beautiful, clean , quiet city. My family drove us around and it was splendid . It was recommended that we take the City Cat ferry and we saw the city nightlife and lights. It was spectacular. As we passed by the Victoria, Storybook bridges were lit up. The city buildings had this sparkling lights like NYC and Los Angeles It took us around the Brisbane River and different area where we saw buildings, condos and houses along the riverbend I would recommend for first time visitors. read more

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absolutely marvelous don't miss this wonderful asset of the city of Brisbane. Where else can you travel in style for $.50? Badging on and off is never easier the queue to wait is marginal. Staff is trained, upbeat and always moving. you can sit in or outside and have phenomenal views of the city even if you don't need the ferry so to speak it's worth it just to take it for the views whether you're visiting Brisbane for the day or for a few it's a wonderful option if you live in Brisbane, this is a terrific feature of your city. I really enjoyed using the ferry to get around and I deeply appreciated the site, especially at night with all the lights, I've taken such fantastic views of the river from the city cat hats off to all the city, fathers and mothers that implemented the city cat hats off to the engineers that maintain it you've set the standard for sure. I'm safely home now back in the concrete jungle of Houston, Texas USA, but I will not soon forget this amazing get around town feature. Your city is welcoming and easy for a visitors to get about. There's much to look at and enjoy. And you've made it pretty and gone to great lengths to do so having a functional ferry has added to the jewels in your crown. While I was in Brisbane, I often wondered if other cities are also moving in the direction of Brisbane and I dreamed what could other cities become if they adopted some of the features that you have. No city is perfect, but you all have done a marvelous job. It would be so cool if Houston had a city cat for its waterways in addition to our state run ferry that holds cars. read more

Thank you Dean for an amazing experience. We had a beautiful ride today in the citycat. Beautiful day, with great service. read more

Brisbane CityCat Ferry - Dean in the Citycat - Public Transportation Near Me

Excellent way to see the city, and very cheap too A big thank you to Erin and the rest of the crew for assisting myself with heat stroke read more

A tourist "must do this" experience. No matter where you get on board . . go to the end of the route . . then got the opposite direction, all the way to the other end of the river. Take notes of where you WILL want to return to and visit. DO IT AGAIN, at NIGHT. A completely different view of the city skyline, river bank homes, boats/ships, smells and night sky. read more

I'm still trying to wrap my head around the idea that you can take a boat up and down the river and pay the rates for public transit. I've never heard of such a thing. If you're on a concession card (student/elderly/etc.), it costs no more than $1.60 or so, but even if you pay in cash, it's only a little $5. And what you get for your money is a pretty convenient set of stops, a very efficient boarding and offloading process, beautifully maintained infrastructure, and fantastic views on the water. No less than three employees are on each boat, one to dock it, one inside to handle fares and questions, and the person piloting it. Depending on weather, you can sit up front for the views, or in the ample and cushy interior seats. The stops are infrequent enough to make travel efficient, but it hits most of the places you'd want to go reasonably well. Most of the areas around the stops seem to have wifi and water fountains reasonably nearby; bottled water is also for sale on board. For those with cards, you can tap your card while the boat is still docking, alleviating the lines. One sees both tourists and commuters on these boats, and you'll be seeing me on them a lot. read more

Brisbane CityCat Ferry - I could get used to this. - Public Transportation Near Me

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When someone tells you they had they had a wonderful experience on public transport the other day you'll either think they are cat lady crazy or had to be drunk at the time. Well call me a cat lady because I'm about to tell you I just had the ride of my life on Brisbane's CityCat today. It was like I was in a parallel universe. Instead of trying to herd stray cats onto a boat, Brisbanites and tourists alike patiently stand in line waiting to get on board the ferry as happy looking customers walk off single file towards their land destinations. Staff joyfully welcome you on board and well help even clueless passengers with their tickets. I guess you would be overly gleeful too if you got to cruise along a river during sunrise and sunsets from one end of Brisbane to the other. I found the boats very clean and modern both on the inside and out and as a tourist you can sit up the back of the boat outside to see the sites, mansions and bridges of the Brisbane River. And don't worry about that hairdo, the outside is protected from the wind on a reasonably calm day so you don't walk off looking like you've just returned from 7 days at sea. There were plenty of stops along the way but it is a fun and easy way to get from the suburbs into the CBD or uni. I wish we could smuggle these ferry conductors into SA and plonk them on buses and trains around our state, but for now I will just have to fondly remember Kerry (our ticket conductor) and her friends and my once in a lifetime journey on Brisbane's RiverCat. read more

Brisbane CityCat Ferry - Beautiful view over Brisbane city from a ferry dock - Public Transportation Near Me

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Oh Kerry. Those wide excited eyes, overly polite announcements and permanent grin that greeted us onto the Ferry had us questioning if we were actually on public transport. I guess she didn't get the memo that public transportation is supposed to be a torturous, unappealing chore to get from A to B. Feeling more like a special attraction hosted by the tour guide that's been there for the last 20 years, our trip to Wooloongabba on the City Cat was nothing short of delightful. Relaxing on the back deck in the glorious winter sun just before dusk broke, it's easy to see why Brisbanites are so laid back. Even your commutes are relaxing! The attendant, the lovely Kerry, was accommodating to us as visitors and offered to take happy snaps of our group as we waited to switch boats during refueling. For $6 per ticket, it's not the cheapest public transport trip you'll ever take, but it's worth every cent to not be on a bus. read more

Brisbane CityCat Ferry - Stepping off at Woolloongabba - Public Transportation Near Me

Why would you want to be stuck on a musty smelling train with the crazies, or squished up to the sweaty armpit of a man on an overcrowded bus when you could be gliding down the Brisbane river, breeze running through your hair, watching the sunshine glint of the surface of the water? As far as public transportation in Brisbane goes, the most pleasurable by far is the Brisbane CitCat service. This ferry service runs right along the Brisbane River from the Unveristy of Queensland stop to Apollo Road in Bulimba. It will stop at all the important places like West End, the CBD, Southbank and New Farm, to name only a few. If you live or are staying near a CityCat stop then you are very lucky indeed. Unlike the sterotypically grumpy bus drivers around, the CityCat Staff are always pretty friendly, often joking with you and happy to have a bit of a chat while you all cruise down the river. Each CityCat has both inside seating (good for those rainy or cold days) and deck seating (great fun on a nice sunny day) to enjoy. Like all transport, the CityCats get pretty full during peak hour, however. Despite the Brisbane Floods trying to rip up many of the ferry wharfs, they are all up and running again and many are sporting a nice facelift due to the damage making them even more pleasurable. They CityCats tend to run on time and regularly but check out the traslink website for journey details and updates. Public transport in Brisbane doesn't get much better than floating down the river. read more

Brisbane CityCat Ferry - Public Transportation Near Me

Crazily convenient and a great way to see Brisbane from a new perspective. Taking a an evening ride really helped me to get my bearings on the city. In terms of public transport it's not exactly cheap (but none of it is in Brisbane) but thinking about it from the perspective of a tourist attraction, it's brilliant. Love it. Five stars. Would hang with this cool cat again. read more

The CityCat is great. My favourite form of public transport ever (possibly with the exception of a horse drawn tram). It's comfortable, fast and pretty frequent. As a tourist attraction I'd recommend it to anyone, especially at night. There's something about that feeling of quickly, and fairly quietly moving along as the city hums around and above you, lights from the various bridges and buildings reflecting off the water. Depending on your fellow travellers, it could even be romantic. Some Brisbane locals told me it was expensive, but it cost me under $4 to go through 2 zones. A train I caught earlier that day cost more.. and where I come from a bus trip in 1 zone costs $5, so it seemed cheap to me. Especially for something so relaxing and beautiful. read more

Other than using my two legs and arms to propel forward (or backwards), the CityCat is the only other mode of transportation I can independently and confidently take in Brisbane. It offers the ease to sit and relax, and evidently write reviews on Yelp as I am doing at the moment, whilst taking in some river sights. The downside is that it doesn't stop at some areas that I think would greatly benefit being on its direct line (some have the option for a cross ferry but that just adds on to the itinerary (and the time needed to make the journey), and sometimes they get delayed or even cancelled if natural or man-made devastation occur on the river. read more

Who thought it would come to this. Writing a review about public transport. The thing is, I feel compelled to. Survey respondents (these may be fictional. Actually its most likely they are) found my public transport satisfaction and happiness index increased by 99% by switching my public transport mode to city cat ferries rather than busses and trains. I loathed catching the bus and Brisbane Busses made sure that feeling grew with consistently late buses and lengthy waits. My opinion of Brisbane public transport is fast changing with the option to take the City Cat. The staff are generally pleasant and helpful. Kudos to one in particular who recently gave me a free trip when my Go Card borked. Plus, the tidbits of local info most announcers dispense at each stop is handy if you're a tourist. Perhaps the biggest draw card is being on the water and in Autumn it's pretty spectacular. read more

Loved that you can just hop on a city cat after shopping or dining in the city and cruise along the Brisbane river to your next destination.. This is the most fun and relaxing way of using public transport and the drivers are pleasant and give you a running commentary if you want and it is also great value and it beats sitting in traffic.. read more

Brisbane CityCat Ferry - Public Transportation Near Me

Brisbane City Council got it right when they invested lots of our money in a great water transport system. Just like in London, where you can jump on a public transport boat the "ooh!" and "ahh!" up the Thames as you pass the most iconic landmarks, so it is with the CityCat along our great brown snake that is the Brisbane River. Whether it's the grandparents taking the little kids for a fun and inexpensive day trip from Bulimba to south Bank, or me, showing off the River City to friends from interstate and overseas from Eagle Street to Hamilton, the CityCat is absolutely the best, most fun way to get around. My friend catches it to work everyday too - what a fantastic way to start the day... Yep, definitely a thumbs up to the CityCats for every resident and tourist who takes the time to find out how good for the soul - and wallet - they are. read more

I remember thinking the CityCat was so awesome when I first moved to Brisbane, I had never seen anything like it. I though "What, they have ferries as public transport...cooooool". And they really are cool, the city cat allows you to view your own city as you travel to your destination. I can't say they are the most convenient form of public transport though, they can be pretty slow and the stops are pretty limited. If you are a tourist, hoping on one of the CityCats would be an excellent idea to get from point A to B, for instance- South Bank to New Farm. You would get to a nice view of the city for the same cost as catching a bus. As much as I love the CityCat, it is not practical if you want to get somewhere in a timely manner (unless you are only stopping a couple of stops). The obvious downsides, is that you are limited to stopping at places along the river, so it does not have much of a purpose apart from that. In the end, the Brisbane CityCat is a pleasurable form of transportation. If you are not in a rush to get some where, it is fun to sit on the deck and enjoy the views as you reach your destination. read more

I would feel pretty silly complaining about a free ferry service. If you are taking this, keep in mind there is one ferry that you pay for, and covers a little longer of a route on the river, and one that is free, and mostly just serves the CBD area. Still, this free ferry was very convenient to use to connect to the South Bank Parklands. We also got to ride at sunset, and we had an amazing view from the river. Definitely try to get a front seat on top of the boat, and check it out. Keep in mind that the North Quay stop at the one end leaves you with quite a set of stairs to climb to get to the streets above, which we didn't realize. Another option, if this is a problem, is to get off at Eagle Street pier and catch the free CBD bus from there. The ferry and bus got us around a lot of the city for free. read more

Having lived in the country all my life and being able to drive whenever I wanted led me to a little bit of a shock when I moved to Brisbane and no longer had a car. I started looking up ways to travel on the translink app and saw that there was a ferry right around the corner from me and it was just a cross over ferry. So I decided that this would be a good way to start off my public transport experience. I was glad I did so. The atmosphere on the city cats are much more relaxed than say buses. Everyone's calm and enjoying the serenity. I found everyone was a lot more willing to help you out and patient on the city cats than other transport. Don't be shy or embarrassed about asking if this is the right ferry or asking where they go because trust me, everyone starts off in the same position and it's better to be sure of things before you hop on. Oh and another thing I love about the city cats is that they announce every stop which is why if I don't feel like thinking or constantly being on maps I go ferry over bus any day. It's just so much easier cause even after knowing where my stops are for my bus I still get nervous but with the ferries they stop everywhere and announce it so no worries. I would highly recommend going on the city cats at night, I got on the city cat from southbank and got off at new farm, seeing the beauty of the city at night from the ferry is breathtaking. And when you get to a certain point out of the city the city cat speeds up and it's just amazing to feel the rush of air. read more

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What can I say, It gets me to work and back. Much better for the spirit to cross the river in the morning than a subway. It reminds me that I'm alive again, to have the wind in my face in a beautiful city. I'm lovin this town, and the city cat is one of the reasons. The only bad experience is when I'm walkin to the boat and it's juuuust pulling away cause I missed it. hmph. read more

Windows filthy, can't see out. Stinking hot. Staff quite friendly. Install a fan and clean the windows and I could use this service again.

Can't beat the City Cats for seeing Brisbane. the service is great, the schedule is regular, the travel is smooth and the cost is pretty fair imho. When I'm required to be in the City I'm now parking on the city fringes and catching a Cat or Ferry across. Its about $3.90 for 2 hours travel. Beats the heck out of paying $40.00 in inner City parking. PLUS you're forced to sit back and relax on a boat on the river for the 20 minute ride. Can't beat that! Highly commended! And a great trip to share with friends and guess from Interstate or Overseas. read more

The CityCat could be really good if the council stops interfering with the catamarans. They've been ripped up so less seating for some wheelchair law, absolutely ridiculous, nowhere to sit and big waste of money. There was nothing wrong with them. Now there are few seats for many people. And the Go Card readers are covered up by some microphone-loving staff who think they have a right to do so. I wish most crew could just do their job and be quiet. Others are fantastic. And now we have a 'go-slow' just to remake a river walkway that would have been there in the floods if they did it the right way in the first place. A complete expensive over-rated farce. Zero Stars, not one. Expensive so-called 'service' even with a Go Card. read more