Afternoon Gordon River Dinner Cruise
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Afternoon Gordon River Dinner Cruise

By World Heritage Cruises
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Ages 0-99, max of 210 per group
Duration: 6h
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  • Dinner
  • A Sarah Island Guided Tour
  • Upper deck seating includes Dinner, afternoon tea & a beverage
  • Live commentary by the skipper
  • Local on-board Guides
  • Rainforest Boardwalk on the Gordon River
What's not included
  • Additional drinks & Snacks can be purchased on-board
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off N/A


Start:
  • 18 Esplanade, Strahan TAS 7468, Australia
    Check in 2.30pm, 30min before your cruise departure at our Booking office on the Strahan Wharf, our cruise vessel is located behind our office
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infant seats available
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 110457P2

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travellers can participate
    • Infants 2 to 4yrs Main deck centre seating only
    • Wheelchair accessible on the main deck only
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Your boarding tickets will be held at the booking office next to the vessel for collection
    • Cruise only available 27th Dec to 16th Jan (N/A 17Jan to 26 Dec)
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 210 travellers

    • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 110457P2

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    Itinerary
    • 18 Esplanade, Strahan TAS 7468, Australia
      Check in 2.30pm, 30min before your cruise departure at our Booking office on the Strahan Wharf, our cruise vessel is located behind our office
    • 1
      Check into our booking office to collect your boarding tickets, 30 min prior to your cruise departure
    About the operator
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    • World Heritage Cruises
      4.8 of 5 bubbles1,874
      Australia
      Joined in April 2010
    • Ann K
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Exceeded high expectations
      Really wonderful cruise yesterday, great commentary about many different aspects of life on Macquarie Harbour and the Gordon River history. Informative and enthusiastic guides for the Sarah Island and Heritage Rainforest Walk stops. The ship was very comfortable, good opportunities to walk about all decks including the captain's bridge. Food and beverages all good too. All staff easy to deal with - highly recommend this cruise. The weather is very variable so be sure to have warm or rain jacket, shoes and socks ideally, maybe gloves and a beanie, and warm trousers.
      Written 14 March 2025
    • 86sharronc
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Red boat World Heritage Cruise Strahan
      Wonderful experience discovering a sad history with amazing guides, delicious food and breathtaking scenery. Highly recommended
      Written 12 March 2025
    • Trip315640
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Gordon river cruise
      Absolutely fantastic day , the staff were So lovely and attentive, from the captain to the bar staff, great inclusions and informative walks, can’t recommend highly enough.
      Written 12 March 2025
    • OnAir42781034229
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Interesting but disappointed re fish farm promotions
      Staff and outing were professional and interesting.... except for the information given on the prolific fish farms in Macquarie Harbour. I was disappointed to hear the promotional speel on balance of eco systems and clean green business, especially given recent mass diseased and dying fish in salmon farms. Southern beaches are currently polluted with globules of fat from fish farms making swimming unsavoury; not a boom for tourism. The other comment I make relates to the saving of the Franklin River; now a massive jewel in Tasmania - no mention of Bob Brown and personal risks, loss of income and abuse he took while being a driving force of the campaign.
      Written 7 March 2025
    • p0werh0usep
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great day out
      Cracking day, great views and great commentary. Food was lovely, facilities clean and tidy. Very comfortable and would highly recommend to any travellers
      Written 6 March 2025
    • Kelsang P
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A great day out
      We had a fantastic day out. It was beautiful scenery and interesting commentary. The trip to Hell’s Gate and the Sarah Island tour were a great start to the day. It was amazing to then cruise up the Gordon River and learn the history of this area from multiple perspectives. Lunch was great. Thanks!
      Written 2 March 2025
    • C5694MUannet
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wilderness up close and perfect
      What a glorious testament to nature. WHC are justifiably proud of their little piece of precious wilderness. Crew all extremely knowledgeable and willing to share that knowledge.
      Written 27 February 2025
    • katrinawC6334ZW
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fanatic day on the Gordon River - must do when visiting Strahan
      Thanks you for a wonderful cruise today. We had a great day filled with lots of information, sights and experiences. A big thanks to the captain for imparting his knowledge of not only the area but the mechanics of the boat as well. The crew were very helpful and friendly, including the terminal personnel. Thanks again - we had a very fulfilling day.
      Written 26 February 2025
    • 215debbiep
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A memorable and wonderful cruise
      We had the most fabulous trip up the Gordon River and along the Macquarie Harbour. The day was beautiful. The information was outstanding and the guided talks out of the ball park. Very memorable day and so worth it. Oh and did I mention a wonderful lunch.
      Written 25 February 2025
    • Companion19349788034
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic day out!
      What a fantastic day out. The boat was awesome, the staff were helpful and friendly. Truly amazing journey and scenery, very informative commentary by Skipper and short documentary films. Can’t say enough good things about this Cruise company.
      Written 24 February 2025
    • saradC6891OT
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Spectacular cruise
      Spectacular cruise. Friendly staff, comfortable seating, lovely lunch. The tour itself was fascinating - the talk on Sarah Island penal colony really informative as was the forest walk. Well worth the money
      Written 21 February 2025
    • flickymicky
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A great way to see the surrounds of Strahan
      This was a wonderful experience. We met Sarah (from The Ship that Never Was) again and had a tour of Sarah Island. The scenery was wonderful and the lunch was great. Highly recommend
      Written 19 February 2025
    • juiceclark64
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic!
      The staff are nothing short of brilliant and accommodating. The boat is luxurious and the lunch fantastic. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone coming to Strahan
      Written 12 February 2025
    • David S
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      World heritage cruises
      Excellent trip up the Gordon river, highly recommend, service was excellent, new boat is beautiful. Staff couldn't help enough
      Written 11 February 2025
    • 247gillian
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fabulous cruise into wilderness
      Great trip, wonderful scenery, helpful informative staff. Lunch was good. We were on the main deck (not the more expensive upper deck) and spent a lot of time outside the front of the boat, blowy but beautiful.
      Written 10 February 2025
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    Julie H
    Melbourne, Australia37 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2023 • Couples
    Definitely a highlight of our weeks in Tasmania. This is why you come to Strahan!
    The captain provided interesting commentary and the scenery was beautiful through the expansive harbour and the Gordon river. The ride itself was smooth even though this 'red boat' reaches quite some speed.
    The vessel itself was extremely comfortable and we loved our front view seats in the upper deck. There was also a choice of decks to sit or stand in outside which was very enjoyable especially along the river.
    The boardwalk and the Sarah Island guided tours were most informative and interesting.
    The provided food was tasty and a good range of drinks was available. The service was always friendly and helpful.
    The absolute highlight was the extra time allowed to take us out of the harbour, through Hell's Gates into the Southern Ocean to view the sunset. Aparently this is rarely possible, but we were the lucky ones on this occasion as our stars aligned. The captain had all the time in the world to allow us to savour this magical experience!
    Written 17 January 2023
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    Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your World Heritage Cruises experience. How lucky you were to watch the sun go down on a perfect summer evening, it is hard not to enjoy such a treat if you can! We are so happy you enjoyed our hospitality and look forward to welcoming you back to Strahan again soon!
    Written 18 January 2023
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    Danielle W
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2024 • Family
    An awesome afternoon/evening with our family-18 and 14 year old. Beautiful clean boat with fantastic crew.

    Booked main middle deck and could view the Gordon River and Macquarie Harbour views from our allocated seating or move around and visit the back and front decks.

    Informative and entertaining commentary onboard and for the two stop offs of Sarah Island and the Huon Pine Forrest.

    Great bento dinner or local produce where they accommodated my daughter’s nut allergy.

    Added bonus of the trip was travelling through Hells Gate out into the open ocean due to the time of year-as it is not always possible.

    Wonderful way to end our self-drive tour of Tassie! Fingers crossed we will be back.
    Written 14 January 2025
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    We are so happy you enjoyed your family outing with us on the beautiful Harbour Master II. The boat was definitely designed with comfort and views at the forefront of our mind. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
    Written 19 January 2025
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    Saittham
    Hamburg, Germany727 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Thanks to a coincidence, we were able to enjoy the afternoon tour in absolutely fantastic weather and with only 120 people on board.

    The ship, which dates back to 2021, is in absolutely immaculate condition. The crew, especially the captain, makes an extraordinary effort to please all of the guests on board; even standing on the bridge is no problem at all on this tour.

    The tours are very informative and breathtakingly presented.

    The food is absolutely delicious and served beautifully.

    All in all, a completely child-friendly tour. The children themselves have their own playground on board.

    For us, one of the greatest experiences here in Tasmania.
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    Written 27 February 2024
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    Thank you! We are so happy you had all had such a great time. It is so great having families join board and so good to see everyone loving all aspects of our beautiful big red boat. Safe travels!
    Written 4 March 2024
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    sianymoore
    Yungaburra, Australia20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We really enjoyed our cruise , had a great experience from booking the ticket in Strahan to leaving the boat . Very friendly , informative, helpful staff , made our day really special, would 100% recommend.
    Thanks
    Written 20 January 2022
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    Thank you so much for the recommendation and for choosing to cruise with our local family owned business, we really appreciate your support. We are so happy you had a special day cruising with us.!
    Written 23 January 2022
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    karyn
    Christchurch, New Zealand12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2024 • Family
    What an amazing dinner cruise we had. From the very start the staff were so friendly and welcoming. They were knowledgeable on the walk for the local trees. The story telling by David on Sarah island was excellent and passionate. Just such a great experience not to be missed.
    Written 8 January 2025
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    We are so glad you had an amazing evening cruise with us, thank you for supporting our family owned business. We hope you can join us again some time again soon.
    Written 19 January 2025
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    Andy N
    Echuca, Australia8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2019
    Amazing part of the world to see with a great tour company. The 'big red boat' was very comfortable and the dinner was enjoyable and plentiful. The guides on Sarah Island were great, as was our guide - James - at the landing and walk. Photo opportunities the whole trip. We had gold seats. I would definitely pay extra for either platinum or gold seats rather than the standard seats. Much better view.
    Written 6 January 2020
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    Thank you for taking the time to write about your World Heritage Cruises experience, we are so happy you enjoyed your afternoon cruise. We are so lucky to have some fabulous guides for our onshore tours, it makes the whole experience that much more enjoyable. We are very lucky to live and work in such a beautiful pace and we love sharing it with visitors to our region.
    Written 10 January 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    JAMN
    Newcastle, Australia443 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2022
    Welcoming staff and smooth boat ride to Hells Gate, back past the Salmon farms and stops at Sarah Island and forest board walk. The seating was very comfortable and great views from the windows on the upper deck. Recommend getting the window UD seats. Meals and drinks were great. Daniel, working the bar on the Upper Deck provided excellent service on the day. Only criticism was the captain’s commentary was a little annoying, as he continually corrected himself, however lots of good information provided throughout the tour on the history of the Gordon River and the World Heritage River Cruise company. An enjoyable afternoon and great way to tour the waters.
    Written 11 March 2022
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    Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your World Heritage Cruises experience. We are so glad you enjoyed your time on board our new vessel Harbour Master II. We take on your comments with great regard about the face masks and are constantly reminding our staff of the importance to follow our business guidelines to keep all our passengers safe. We hope you can cruise with us again next time you visit us in our beautiful region.
    Written 14 March 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    aroeder2019
    Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    On the journey you experience a lot of different impressions. Very beautiful landscapes and views but also background information on the history of Tasmania (Sarah Island). There is a very tasty buffet during the trip. The guide on Sarah Island was awesome. The highlight for me was the boardwalk on heritage landing. You can see some huon pines.
    I highly recommend the tour.
    Written 9 January 2020
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    Thank you for your high recommendation, we really appreciate you taking the time to write about your cruise. Thank you for cruising with the local family-owned​ business.
    Written 13 January 2020
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    Wanderer569876
    Sydney, Australia6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This trip was outstanding. The crew were fantastic, helpful, smiling, engaging and nothing was a problem. The dinner meal tasty and plentiful. Good drink selection at reasonable prices. The river is spectacular and the venture through hello gate a must do. Sarah Island tour very worthwhile and to learn about life prior to Port Arthur was interesting. Overall good value for money and I can't fault anything. Great job World Heritage.
    Written 7 January 2024
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    Thank you so much for your very kind words and thank you for supporting our family owned business, we are so happy you had such a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back hopefully soon.
    Written 21 January 2024
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    Alex C
    14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great afternoon and loved Sarah island and the local guide! The boat ride was very enjoyable and all of the staff where so lovely!!
    Written 9 January 2022
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    So happy you enjoyed your afternoon cruising with us. Thank you for supporting our family owned business, we truly appreciate it! We hope to welcome you on board again some time soon.
    Written 13 January 2022
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