Heritage Morning Cruise including Lunch

Inclusions

• 6 Hour Gordon River Cruise
• Lunch is individually served and freshly prepared onboard daily, consisting of Tasmanian produce and is included with all seating options
• We have local, dedicated guides for on-board information and on-shore excursions. Our captain provides a live commentary on all the points of interest, and videos tell stories of our local history

Itinerary

Cruise on Macquarie Harbour to the entrance, Hells Gates, pass by lighthouses, see aquaculture farms, disembark for a one-hour guided tour of Sarah Island penitentiary, cruise serenely on the Gordon River including a 40-minute stop and rainforest boardwalk at Heritage Landing, return to Strahan for a demonstration of an old Huon Pine sawmill, and learn about Tasmania’s timbers.

All passengers have an allocated seat inside with access to walk freely around all levels of the vessel, additional outside seating is available for all passengers to use.

The vessel’s extra-large windows provide uninterrupted panoramic viewing, a spacious layout with outstanding comfort, and excellent onboard service, exceeding passenger expectations and making the cruise a thoroughly memorable experience.

We are a local, family-owned cruise, ensuring personal and friendly service for a day to remember.

Extras

• Two licensed cafe/bars are onboard for the purchase of drinks, snacks and souvenirs (limited Eftpos - cash accepted)

Options

Main Deck - Includes lunch

• Main deck centre seating
• Main deck window seating

Upper Deck - Includes lunch, a beverage and morning tea

• Upper deck centre seating
• Upper deck window seating

Highlights

• Passage through Hells Gate
• See high-tech aquaculture where hundreds of thousands of Tasmania’s famous Atlantic Salmon and Ocean Trout are farmed
• Step ashore Sarah Island for a Guided tour of one of the harshest penal settlements in Australia
• Spend two hours on the Gordon River including a guided boardwalk through the Unesco World Heritage Rainforest
• Visit a Huon Pine sawmill
• Perfect for those seeking a more leisurely ‘wilderness experience’
• A freshly prepared lunch, featuring Tasmanian produce
• Family owned and operated since 1896

Time

• Departs: Strahan Wharf 9am, returns approximately 3pm (daily)
• Cruises not available Christmas Day or 15th July to 31st Aug 2026

Additional Information

• Afternoon cruise with dinner is also available from late December to late January
• All passengers have an allocated seat inside with access to walk freely around all levels of the vessel, additional outside seating is available for all passengers to use.
• We are a local family owned and operated company ensuring you a personal and friendly cruise.
• Cruises do not run between 15 July - 15 August each year due to annual maintenance
• Cruises not available Christmas Day

Booking Information

• Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
• Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
• Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
• We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements