River Cruises in Byron Bay

Compare 10 river cruises in Byron Bay, with prices from €44. Top rated: Byron Stand Up Paddle Nature Tour (5.0★). Free cancellation on most bookings.

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Sarah_J·2026-10-04· ★ 5.0

Snorkel with the Turtles - Fast Boat

Must-do

We left at midday NSW time. We arrived 15 mins early to get into our wetsuits and sort our fins. After the safety briefing, we were off. I tend to get seasick, so prepared with taking sea sickness tablets. But not necessary. Yes, it is rough, but it doesn't last long and it was a bit of fun. The snorkelling itself was great. We saw turtles and other marine life. Our 8 year old didn't like the snorkel, so wore normal goggles and had a great time. Highly recommend this activity!

gwalter01·2026-09-28· ★ 5.0

Sunset Cruise

Best sunset cruise we have ever had. 👏👏👏👏👏

Absolutely awesome! We booked on the day as a “just wanted to do something nice with my wife” spontaneous thing. Drove down from Ipswich and got there early to make sure we had the right departure place. All good. The entertainment, food, oysters (additional extra well worth it) and service were impeccable. The staff were warm, friendly and helpful. Next on our bucket list is their day cruise with crabbing and more. We will definitely be back. Even for another sunset cruise, this one really was so good that we will do it again.

Karen-Eve B·2026-02-28· ★ 5.0

14 Day Tour from Sydney to Cairns Fraser Island and Whitsundays

Choose Via Tours for an excellent personalized small tour experience

This small well run tour company offers excellent, well organized, and well executed tours for small groups of 9 to 16 people. We discovered that it was like traveling with a group of fun friends. Even as the oldest people (70s) in the group, we enjoyed the pool parties, snorkeling, surfing, exciting natural sites, seeing Australian animals, music in the buses and group Meals with younger travelers. We had occasional free afternoons to explore or nap! We are very well traveled and found this to be one of the most enjoyable tours we have had based on the small number and the expertise, compassion, flexibility, and knowledge of the driver and tour guide. Our trip was led by Eoin (Owen) and Tahnee, They were terrific. Their knowledge allowed us to enjoy locally family owned restaurants, snorkeling tours, surfing lessons, and very personalized services, and beautiful Hotels with good amenities. Choose Via!

Frequently asked questions

How much should I budget for river cruises in Byron Bay?
Plan on €58 to €2708 per adult, which covers half of the 10 options on this page. The cheapest is the Sunset Cruise at €44.
Do river cruises in Byron Bay have free cancellation?
Most do. 70% of the options on this page can be cancelled for a full refund, and each experience page shows the exact deadline.
Are there short options if I'm in a hurry?
Yes. Four options take 2 hours or less. Most last about 2.5 hours.
How quickly is my booking confirmed?
80% of the options here confirm instantly. Others are confirmed by the operator, usually within 48 hours. Filter by “Instant confirmation” to see only the instant ones.
Which option has the best reviews?
The Byron Stand Up Paddle Nature Tour is rated 5.0 from 388 reviews, the highest on this page among experiences with at least 50 reviews.
Can I book a private guide?
Yes. Four experiences here are private, from €44 per adult.

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