Riverbend Tours

03/04/2026

Sunset Cruise departing 5pm both Saturday and Sunday afternoon over the Easter weekend.
Call 0411 836155 for bookings.

01/03/2026

On the water after dark.

27/02/2026

Locals sunset cruise departing at 5.30 pm Saturday 28th.
Returning around 8pm.
BYO drinks.
Ice filled eskies and glasses provided.
Lovely Gallo cheese platter included.
Booking essential.
Call Nick 0411836155

22/11/2025

Looking for a relaxing afternoon?

Riverbend Tours is on the water tonight, Saturday 22nd.
- locals cruise
- no commentary just the sunset 🌅
- BYO drinks
- 5pm departure
- cheese platter included
$50pp

Call to book 📞0411 836 155

06/10/2025

🎄 Where Has the Year Gone?! 🎄

It’s time to book your End-of-Year Break-Up Function – and what better way to celebrate than on the water, exploring the Cooktown Harbour?
🚤 Riverbend Tours now taking Christmas Bookings
Available now until 7th December – first in, best dressed.
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🛥️ CRUISE OPTION 1: Festive Finger Food Cruise
• ⏱️ 2.5 hours on the water
• 🥂 BYO alcohol
• 🍴 Cold finger food included:
o Pigs in a Blanket
o Quiche bites
o Caprese Skewers
o Devilled Eggs
o Mini Croissants with Smoked Salmon & Dill
o Mini Chocolate Pavlova
• 💰 $75 per person
• 👥 Minimum 16 guests (max 30)
• 💵 $200 deposit required to secure booking
• ❗ Cancellations within 3 days of cruise date are non-refundable for catering
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🛥️ CRUISE OPTION 2: Private Function only
• ⏱️ 2.5 hours on the water
• 🍾 BYO drinks & snacks
• 💰 Flat rate: $800
• 🧀 Add a cheese platter for just $30 each (serves 5)!
• 👥 Max 30
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🛥️ CRUISE OPTION 3: Shared Group Cruise
Perfect for small groups happy to share the boat with others
• ⏱️ 2.5-hour cruise
• 🧀 Includes cheese platter
• 🥂 BYO drinks
• 💰 Just $45 per person
• 👥 Ideal for small teams; min 10 guests
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📍Cooktown Boat Ramp
📞 0411 836 155| 📧 [email protected]

🎁 Celebrate the season with a festive cruise, stunning views, and great food. Just bring your drinks – we’ll do the rest!

25/07/2025

Last night on the water.
Thanks to Rowena Hockings for the wonderful photos!

13/06/2025

One week to go…

We are running charters every afternoon with an added day charter on Friday morning.

Reach out if you’re keen to get out on the water.

31/05/2025

First charter of 2025 for the Riverbend Tours Schools Program. These charters were made possible through support from Cook Shire Council with funding made available through the Economic Development Grant Program.

21/05/2025

🌳🌴🌱🌿☘️🍀🎍🪴🌺🌸🌼
BOTANIC GARDENS WEEK 2025 IS ON!

Guided River Tour with the Curator of Cooktown Botanic Gardens
TODAY: 22 May 2025, 1.30 - 3.30 pm

Price: $25pp includes afternoon tea 🍰🍰🍰🥤🧋

This is a first cruise of its kind, so don't miss out on your seat! Small number of tickets left.

Call 0411 836 155 to book your seat.

15/05/2025

BOTANIC GARDENS WEEK 2025

Guided River Tour with the Curator of Cooktown Botanic Gardens

22 May 2025, 1.30 - 3.30 pm

$25pp

This is a first cruise of its kind, so don't miss out on your seat!

Call 0411 836 155 to book your seat.

For more information visit:

Botanic Gardens Week 2025 To book this river cruise please contact Nick, from Riverbend Tours Cooktown on 0411 836 155 or visit website link below. BOOK CRUISE Guided River Tour with the Curator of Cooktown Botanic Gardens Embark on a unique journey along the waterways of Cooktown, where nature and....

25/11/2024

Thank you, Cook Shire Council and Community and Economic Development Grants program for making this happen! It was exceptionally well received.

11/10/2024

Don't forget our Gamaay North Shore Clean-up tomorrow morning!

Meet the Riverbend Tours boat at the Coastguard pontoon at 7am tomorrow, and we'll have you back to Cooktown by 11:30am.

Register here: www.scyc.com.au/volunteer

This is a ReefClean event funded by the Australian Government's Reef Trust and delivered by Tangaroa Blue in partnership with South Cape York Catchments.