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Batman Bridge 4 Hour Luncheon Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge
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Batman Bridge 4 Hour Luncheon Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge

By Tamar River Cruises
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Ages 0-120, max of 60 per group
Duration: 4h
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Live guide: English
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  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Morning tea (All Buffet style)
  • Beverages Tea & Coffee only Self Serve
  • Lunch including a cheese Platter (All Buffet style)
  • Wine tasting Served by staff
What's not included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Drinks Cordial
  • Hotel pickup and drop-of


Start:
  • Launceston, Launceston, Tasmania
    Departure Point: Cruise Terminal located at the end of Home Point Parade  Launceston Address: Cruise Terminal located at the end of Home Point Parade  Launceston
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 69971P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
    • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
    • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    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: 69971P1

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    • 1
      This is a 4 hour cruise departing at 10.00am  on a Monday Wednesday and Saturday.  Operates from September 1 thru to May 31  on the  all weather vessel,  the Tamar Odyssey.  Included  in the cruise is morning tea (Muffins  Fruit Cake  and Sweet biscuits), light lunch, Tasmanian cheese and fruit platter, small Tasmanian beer and wine tasting, unlimited tea and coffee and commentary throughout the cruise. (Please advise of any special dietary requirements at time of booking) Guests need to arrive at the Home Point Cruise terminal by 9.30am for a 9.45am boarding. This cruise is wheelchair accessible. This cruise includes  sailing  into the magical Cataract Gorge.
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    • Tamar River Cruises
      567
      Australia
      Joined in November 2007
    • SarahG4770
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Enjoyable Cruise
      Lovely morning on the river, nice views and great commentary from Callum, though it was hard to hear at times. Morning tea was included, tea and coffee and a selection of cakes and fruit. Not always easy to see the views as passenger seating faces inwards. Cataract Gorge was a lovely ending to the cruise.
      Written 6 December 2024
    • johnmT1374HU
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Informative and short trip.
      Very pleasant and easy cruise. Informative skipper (James) and the ticket office staff are very professional and friendly. A great way to get oriented in Launceston and discover the city region and walkways. Embarcation point, is close to downtown and well maintained.
      Written 6 December 2024
    • hannahsO733NO
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Peaceful cruise along the tamar river
      A wonderful way to see the beautiful city of Launceston, the tamar wetlands, and the cataract gorge. I also loved the wine tasting as we passed the vineyards that made it and the skipper was very knowledgeable, pointing out four white-bellied sea eagles. Very peaceful peaceful tour for a decent price.
      Written 26 November 2024
    • Silken93
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Pleasant
      A lovely way to see the river and Tamar Valley. We were blessed with a mill pond river and plenty of bird life. Morning tea was provided and a knowledgeable commentary
      Written 20 November 2024
    • M7010ZUvickis
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Cruising the Tamar River, Launceston
      A lovely cruise up Tamar River as far as Rosevears followed by brief sojourn in the Cataract Gorge. Really loved the flock of seagulls following the boat. The gorge is a really special place. Nice to be spoilt with morning tea, cakes, fresh fruit and the opportunity to taste local wines & lager.
      Written 2 November 2024
    • M S
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly recommend
      A great 50mins on the water. Very relaxing and informative cruise, beautiful scenery, great captain, sun is shining, what more can you ask for! Highly recommend
      Written 25 October 2024
    • cudsh
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Disappointed
      Discovery 2 we was told by TUI let us pick your cabin worst thing we ever done we was put at the back of the ship only one cabin was further away not only that all the cabins were family ones with children we are both 70 plus the cabin was not up to scratch the sheets was soiled and not fresh had to complain to the cabin staff to have them replaced the balcony was rust everywhere the shower had mould on the shower curtain and the whole suite was very tired and outdated we was also told that our balcony will be cleaned what they did not inform us was that when washed the balcony all the stuff from the balcony next to us will be left on our balcony not very pleased hair a dirt left on our balcony when we come back to our cabin this so-called deluxe cabin but there was no deluxe in the cabin so my cabin was missed represented I have the pictures and the state of my cabin this is our fourth Cruise with TUI and we are very disappointment and could be our last
      Written 28 September 2024
    • Ruthie_Ys
      0 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Don't do it.
      Waste of money, didn't see anything much, nothing that couldn't been seen from side of river walkway. Don't waste your time and money.
      Written 24 September 2024
    • RickHunterW
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great River Cruise experience. Best way to see Catarat Gorge
      Absolutely amazing. Relaxing, fun and such great views. The 2 gentlemen Tim & James were such a hoot, providing great information, commentary and such good hands on experiences for the kids. Absolutely worth the time and dollars
      Written 2 August 2024
    • 176cathy
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Lovely Trip
      I thoroughly enjoyed the cruise and surrounding scenery, which is very nice and interesting. The captain was very helpful and knowledgeable. Well worth doing the trip to see the beautiful gorge.
      Written 11 June 2024
    • lloydaflem
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Lovely morning cruise
      The cruise was relaxing and informative. A lovely way to see this beautiful part of Tasmania. The captains comentry was clear and informative. Crew were excellent.
      Written 27 May 2024
    • joffs2014
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Enjoyable cruise
      Very enjoyable, comfortable and humorous cruise. Skipper related with all passengers, friendly and commentary light and informative. Loved it.
      Written 14 May 2024
    • GlobeTrotting544643
      0 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Not worthwhile
      To be honest you didn't see much more than you can see from the dock. I think this cruise should be cancerlled. The pilot was very good.
      Written 22 April 2024
    • C2437RMrichards
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Not much to see
      The cruise pilot was great but in reality as far as the short cruise goes, you don’t really see much more than what you can see from the dock, sadly could not recommend
      Written 17 April 2024
    • oclynn1
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nice tour
      Interesting tour to see the gorge and learn a bit about the area, the river, the city. Nice thing to do as alternative to walking the gorge.
      Written 11 April 2024
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    Peter D
    Hervey Bay, Australia1,542 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did the 4 hour luncheon cruise which takes you all the way up to the Batman Bridge, and then into Cataract Gorge toward the end. We enjoyed this cruise and the scenery along the way. The Captain was very informative and provided us with the history of Launceston. He had plenty of interesting stories to tell, including one about Matthew Brady, a bush ranger who spent time hiding along the Tamar river. Lunch was good, and the boat itself is very comfortable. Overall we enjoyed our cruise along the Tamar river.
    Written 26 January 2020
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    Thanks for the wonderful review The team at Tamar River Cruises are pleased you enjoyed the cruise & the information provided..
    Written 27 January 2020
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    Rose H
    Greater Melbourne, Australia12 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2023 • Couples
    Wonderful way to experience the Tamar River n Cataract Gorge, the slow cruise up the gorge was fabulous with plenty of opportunities to take photos and listen to the commentary. Unfortunately we had to sit out on the back deck (no room inside) on plastic garden chairs for 4 hours and the noise of the engine made the commentary completely inaudible for the entire trip up to the Batman Bridge and back. The plastic windows were very hard to see through so the trip was spent looking out a gap in the back. Moving up to the front deck for photos was a great opportunity. When in full throttle the boat created quite a wake and as it came to a quick stop to see the wildlife the wake washed into the back of the boat making it wet n sloppy. Any bags on the floor would have got very wet. Lovely morning tea n lunch served on the boat, with self serve tea n coffee. Plenty of muffins n cake. Rolls n focaccia with plenty of filling, fruit n cheese platter …certainly enjoyed by those seated inside. This is a fantastic cruise opportunity but just make sure you get a seat inside or upstairs.
    Written 11 October 2023
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    Thank you for your constructive feedback.
    Written 15 October 2023
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    zanzibar138
    Perth, Australia727 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Family
    I struggled planning a trip to Tassie with my partner and his elderly grandmother, since most of the things I would normally do are quite active. I booked this as something his grandma would enjoy. It was a nice quiet cruise - only about 15 of us, pretty much all older couples. We saw that they take a maximum of 60, which we imagine would have changed the vibe significantly. I enjoyed the view from the front of the boat, as well as the upstairs deck. My partner and his grandma were quite happy to enjoy the view from the comfort of the lounge style seating inside. Highlights for me were the short cruise up Cataract Gorge and going under Batman Bridge with all the whirlpools. We had morning tea and the wine tasting on the way up, along with informative commentary from the captain. On the way back we were served lunch (lovely array of sandwiches with some cheese and crackers and cut fruit) and just enjoyed the views. All of the staff were friendly and approachable, and we all enjoyed it immensely.
    Written 15 October 2024
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    Thank you for your beautiful review. We love that we can provide an experience to all Tassie travellers regardless of their mobility or age. I will pass your compliments onto my team
    Written 7 November 2024
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    Oscardog16
    Adelaide, Australia2,238 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2021
    The commentary was just right. Informative, interesting and delivered in segments along the way. We really appreciated the captain asking people to refrain from talking loud at the relevant time so others could hear the commentary. There was plenty of food for morning tea and lunch.
    Written 3 April 2021
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    Thanks for the wonderful review ,pleased you enjoyed the cruise experience
    Written 3 April 2021
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    John L
    Broadstairs, UK207 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2020
    We did the 4 hour river cruise with lunch. This included a trip up the Cataract Gorge. The captain gave a description of everything of interest as we passed, including any wildlife that he spotted from the bridge. Lunch was excellent with plenty of sandwiches etc. The trip up the gorge was interesting and again the captain gave a full explanation of the history of the gorge.
    Written 19 February 2020
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    The Tamar River Cruise team are pleased the cruise was an enjoyable experience. Thank you for the excellent review
    Written 20 February 2020
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    Vladimir C
    Holsworthy, UK358 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2020 • Couples
    It's a good way to see the area if you've four hours to kill. The skipper's talk is interesting and less corny than most. Lunch is sandwiches, and it's really a fine weather trip.
    Written 9 February 2020
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    Thank you for the review. We have noted your comments. Lunch is filled Turkish Breads & Baguettes Plus a cheese & fruit platter buffet style
    Written 9 February 2020
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    skitch16
    Brisbane, Australia104 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2020
    Enjoyed a lovely 4 hr boat trip with this company including a lovely lunch, limitless coffee, and some wine and cheese tasting. Only a small number of passengers on the boat in the current Pandemic climate, but lovely friendly group. The 2 staff were lovely and friendly. The skipper knew SO much of the history of the area and was so informative. Thanks for a lovely few hours
    Written 9 January 2021
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    FrostyJ
    Sydney, Australia81 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2022
    A lovely enjoyable, relaxing and informative cruise, together with a lovely luncheon. Extremely well organised with great commentary. We had a lovely group of people on board. So enjoyed cruising on the Tamar. We highly recommend this cruise to visitors to Launceston. The 4 hour cruise goes further and you see a whole different perspective from the river than when driving.
    Written 24 March 2022
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    Thanks for the wonderful review ,pleased you enjoyed the cruise experience
    Written 25 March 2022
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    Diana H
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We just had to do this trip as we see the boat on the Tamar every day from our home. It was fantastic. Beautiful scenery from the water and we learnt a lot about the rivers history from Callum who gave a wonderful commentary and thankyou Gemma for taking care of the passengers with wine tastings and a a yummy lunch. Thoroughly recommend this cruise.
    Written 29 November 2021
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    Thanks for the wonderful review ,pleased you enjoyed the cruise experience
    Written 29 November 2021
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    Suze P
    Hobart, Australia14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Friends
    As a Tour Guide I get to do lots of Amazing things and I really appreciate what goes into making a tour Great.
    Josh and Lucas of Tamar River Cruises certainly got ot right! ✅️
    I took a group of friends on the 4hour lunch included cruise and WoW đź‘Ś what a Great Day
    Interesting commentary from Josh and Amazing service, always with a grin from Lucas.... lunch was Perfect and everyone said what a Lovely day it was.....
    I would Highly Recommend this Cruise and certainly hope I will get the chance to go again.
    Thanks guys
    Job Very well done
    Written 24 June 2024
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    Thank you, reviews like this makes us so happy and another reason to continue loving what we do !
    Written 7 November 2024
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