Brisbane Cruises is the longest running, family owned company, on the Brisbane River & Moreton Bay.  It was started in 1987 by the well known Captain Jim Kelly.

 The success of the company is based on:

1. Our detailed and extensive knowledge of waterways.
   
2. We employ our own shipwright builders, managers and highly trained staff.
   
3. We take pride in our vessels and we spend large budgets on our vessels to ensure they are of a high standard and continually update our procedures.
   
4. All of our food is fresh and is sourced locally.
   
5. We have the fastest service to St. Helena Island.
   
6. We have always operated above the standard crewing requirements and have an outstanding safety record.
   
7. All vessels have internal stairs, in the event of rain, which ensures the comfort of guests.
   
8. Lauren Penny, who is part of our historical team, was awarded the 1999 Brisbane City Council prize for outstanding colonial research, which unearthed BUSH RANGER Captain Starlight alias Walter Gordon as a St Helena inmate!