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Brisbane City Ferries Schedules 2026
CityCat catamarans along the Brisbane River
Est. 1996Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Photo: Sheba Also / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)- 66
- Routes
- 32
- Ports
- 6m
- Avg crossing
- ~28 CityCats + 5 KittyCats
- Vessels
- 1996
- Founded
Brisbane City Ferries is a ferry operator, founded in 1996 and based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It operates 66 ferry routes serving 32 ports. Across its network, crossings average about 6m.
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Timetables
Which routes does Brisbane City Ferries operate?
66 routes with live schedules.
66 routes
Network
Where does Brisbane City Ferries sail?
Brisbane City Ferries sails to 32 ports.
- Apollo Road ferry terminal
- Bretts Wharf ferry terminal
- Bulimba ferry terminal
- Coochiemudlo Island ferry terminal
- Dockside ferry terminal
- Guyatt Park ferry terminal
- Hawthorne ferry terminal
- Holman Street ferry terminal
- Howard Smith Wharves ferry terminal
- Karragarra Island
- Lamb Island
- Macleay Island, platform 1
- Macleay Island, platform 2
- Maritime Museum ferry terminal
- Milton ferry terminal
- Mowbray Park ferry terminal
- New Farm Park ferry terminal
- North Quay ferry terminal
- Northshore Hamilton ferry terminal
- QUT Gardens Point ferry terminal
- Redland Bay Marina, platform 3
- Redland Bay Marina, platform 4
- Regatta ferry terminal
- Riverside ferry terminal
- Russell Island, platform 1
- Russell Island, platform 2
- South Bank ferry terminal
- Sydney Street ferry terminal
- Teneriffe ferry terminal
- UQ St Lucia ferry terminal
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Experience
Onboard & services
- High-speed catamarans
- go card / contactless / 50c flat fare
- Wheelchair & bike friendly
- Flood-resilient terminals
- Brisbane's CityCat and cross-river ferry network on the Brisbane River
- Owned by Brisbane City Council, run by RiverCity Ferries (Kelsian Group) since 2020
- Flagship CityCat F1 runs UQ St Lucia to Northshore Hamilton via ~22 wharves
- Gen-4 double-decker CityCats carry 170 passengers
- Flat 50-cent TransLink fare on every journey since 2024
About
About Brisbane City Ferries
Brisbane City Ferries is the CityCat and cross-river ferry network that glides along the Brisbane River at the heart of Queensland's capital. Owned by Brisbane City Council and ticketed under the TransLink brand, the boats have been run since November 2020 by RiverCity Ferries, part of the Kelsian Group.
CityCats, KittyCats and Cross River ferries
The flagship is the sleek high-speed CityCat, whose all-stops F1 route runs the length of the city from the University of Queensland at St Lucia to Northshore Hamilton, calling at some 22 wharves including South Bank, QUT Gardens Point, New Farm and Bulimba. Smaller KittyCat catamarans work the Cross River hops — Bulimba–Teneriffe, Holman Street–Riverside and others — while weekday express CityCats speed commuters between the outer terminals. The double-decker Gen-4 "NextGen" CityCats, rolled out from 2019, carry 170 passengers with an open upper deck.
Fares
Since 2024 Queensland has charged a flat 50-cent fare per journey across all TransLink services — bus, train, tram and ferry alike — regardless of distance, paid with a go card or contactless card. It replaced the old zone system entirely. CityCat services began in 1996; after the 2011 floods destroyed seven terminals, the network was rebuilt with flood-resilient pontoons engineered to swing aside from river debris.
The fleet and the network
Brisbane City Council currently operates 28 CityCats and 5 KittyCats across a network of 22 terminals stretching from the University of Queensland at St Lucia to Northshore Hamilton. Every CityCat has wheelchair and pram access, onboard toilets and open decks. The Council has said it plans to retire two first-generation CityCats and offer them for sale to accredited operators.
Animals, bikes and e-mobility
The Council publishes separate guidance for travelling with a dog, with a bicycle, and with e-mobility devices — the last increasingly restricted on public transport elsewhere after battery incidents. Check the current rules before turning up with one; they are set by the Council rather than by the ferry operator.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When was Brisbane City Ferries founded?
Brisbane City Ferries was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Where does Brisbane City Ferries sail?
Brisbane City Ferries operates 66 ferry routes and serves 32 ports in Australia, including Apollo Road ferry terminal, Bretts Wharf ferry terminal, Bulimba ferry terminal, Coochiemudlo Island ferry terminal, Dockside ferry terminal, Guyatt Park ferry terminal, Hawthorne ferry terminal, Holman Street ferry terminal and more.
What facilities are available on Brisbane City Ferries ferries?
Brisbane City Ferries ferries typically offer High-speed catamarans, go card / contactless / 50c flat fare, Wheelchair & bike friendly, Flood-resilient terminals. Facilities vary by vessel and route — check the specific sailing for details.
How early should I arrive for a Brisbane City Ferries ferry?
Arrive at the terminal at least 30–60 minutes before a Brisbane City Ferries departure as a foot passenger, and allow longer with a vehicle. Boarding and check-in times vary by port and route — confirm with Brisbane City Ferries.
How do I find Brisbane City Ferries ferry times?
Browse the live timetables for every Brisbane City Ferries route on this page. Schedules are updated as the operator publishes them — always confirm with Brisbane City Ferries before travelling, as sailings change seasonally.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated September 6, 2026.
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