Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River from Strahan
Overview
World Heritage Cruises is a local family owned and operated cruise located in Strahan, Tasmania’s beautiful and rugged west coast, where you will cruise into the World Heritage listed South West wilderness.
On-board the 35mtr catamaran ‘Harbour Master’ enjoy the natural and historic features of Tasmania's West Coast – Including Hells Gates, an array of aquaculture farms, a Sarah Island convict settlement guided tour and two hours of cruising the Gordon River where you disembark for a stroll through the rainforest to explore the Unesco listed World Heritage South West Wilderness.
Cruises depart the Strahan Wharf 9am daily returning at 3pm, a superb lunch featuring locally raised smoked salmon is freshly prepared on-board and is included during the cruise.
On-board the 35mtr catamaran ‘Harbour Master’ enjoy the natural and historic features of Tasmania's West Coast – Including Hells Gates, an array of aquaculture farms, a Sarah Island convict settlement guided tour and two hours of cruising the Gordon River where you disembark for a stroll through the rainforest to explore the Unesco listed World Heritage South West Wilderness.
Cruises depart the Strahan Wharf 9am daily returning at 3pm, a superb lunch featuring locally raised smoked salmon is freshly prepared on-board and is included during the cruise.
Inclusions
- Local on-board Guides
- Live commentary by the skipper and video's on the history
- A Sarah Island Guided Tour
- Upper deck seating includes lunch and morning tea
- Main deck seating includes lunch
- Gordon River rainforest boardwalk
- Entry/Admission - World Heritage Cruises
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: World Heritage Cruises, Strahan, Tasmania 7468 Australia
9am daily your cruise departs Strahan
Your first point of interest is Hells Gates, the narrow-channel entrance from the wild Southern Ocean to Macquarie Harbour.
Continue along the harbour to see aquaculture pens stocked with thousands of ocean trout and Atlantic salmon.
Your first stop off the boat is Sarah Island, a one hour guided tour on the island conveys a keen appreciation of the harsh conditions at what was Tasmania's first and perhaps most notorious penal settlement.
Step back on-board and while enjoying your lunch you will cruise slowly along the majestic Gordon River and rediscover serenity while gliding deep into the ancient rainforest. Disembark at Heritage Landing for a stroll along the boardwalk through the Unesco listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and see the hushed, lichen-covered rainforest and one of its oldest inhabitants a 2000-year-old Huon Pine tree.
Board once more and sit back and relax while you make your journey back to Strahan.
Duration: 6 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: World Heritage Cruises, Strahan, Tasmania 7468 Australia
9am daily your cruise departs Strahan
Your first point of interest is Hells Gates, the narrow-channel entrance from the wild Southern Ocean to Macquarie Harbour.
Continue along the harbour to see aquaculture pens stocked with thousands of ocean trout and Atlantic salmon.
Your first stop off the boat is Sarah Island, a one hour guided tour on the island conveys a keen appreciation of the harsh conditions at what was Tasmania's first and perhaps most notorious penal settlement.
Step back on-board and while enjoying your lunch you will cruise slowly along the majestic Gordon River and rediscover serenity while gliding deep into the ancient rainforest. Disembark at Heritage Landing for a stroll along the boardwalk through the Unesco listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and see the hushed, lichen-covered rainforest and one of its oldest inhabitants a 2000-year-old Huon Pine tree.
Board once more and sit back and relax while you make your journey back to Strahan.
Duration: 6 hours
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infant 2-4yrs seating available in Main Deck Centre seating only
- Stroller accessible
- cruises not available Christmas day or 15 July to 15 August
- Wheelchair accessible on the main deck only
- Service animals allowed
- Your boarding tickets will be held at the booking office next to the vessel for collection
- Infants must sit on laps
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Service animals must have identification as we are in a World Heritage area
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled 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 216 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
michael_c
April 2022
The entire cruise was great Loves the running commentary Spectacular views and wealth of knowledge by the tour guilds
The entire cruise was great Loves the running commentary Spectacular views and wealth of knowledge by the tour guildserryted
May 2022
We booked on this cruise last minute after being let down by the other company running a similar tour. Thankfully we got a spot onboard and should have gone with the Red Boat from the start. The staff were very friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. Able to chat with the son helping in the bar an...
We booked on this cruise last minute after being let down by the other company running a similar tour. Thankfully we got a spot onboard and should have gone with the Red Boat from the start. The staff were very friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. Able to chat with the son helping in the bar and his Dad skippering the boat. This is an amazing experience and takes you to some spectacular spots. The tours at Sarah island and at the heritage landing are done by locals and bring the history of the area to life. Make sure the camera is charged as you will get some amazing photo opportunities. The food on board was tasty and fresh and the cost of this tour was fair less than its competition. Can’t recommend the Red Boat more, support a local family and have a truely amazing experience. Thanks again for fitting us in very last minute.johnwU3770DF
May 2022
Outstanding craft, friendly, helpful crew, very informed onboard and off board commentaries and guides, brilliant range of photo spaces and opportunities, not to mention distances and places covered comfortably. Red boat a must!
Outstanding craft, friendly, helpful crew, very informed onboard and off board commentaries and guides, brilliant range of photo spaces and opportunities, not to mention distances and places covered comfortably. Red boat a must!denis_w
May 2022
Was wonderful, food, informative, relaxing, Todd the barman was super, Tara guide was great, Katrina the other guide was super , recommend a must do
Was wonderful, food, informative, relaxing, Todd the barman was super, Tara guide was great, Katrina the other guide was super , recommend a must doPrugueMac
April 2022
We enjoyed our half day on this cruise. The boat was new, clean, and quiet. The staff were super friendly and informative. The bar and food selection was modest but more than adequate. Highly recommended. Thank you to the crew and staff.
We enjoyed our half day on this cruise. The boat was new, clean, and quiet. The staff were super friendly and informative. The bar and food selection was modest but more than adequate. Highly recommended. Thank you to the crew and staff.T4784TFjanets
April 2022
The guide that took us around Sarah Island was awesome. Also Staff we’re very friendly and knowledgeable.
The guide that took us around Sarah Island was awesome. Also Staff we’re very friendly and knowledgeable.