Launceston Tours
2.5 Hour Morning Discovery Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge
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2.5 Hour Morning Discovery Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge

By Tamar River Cruises
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Ages 0-120, max of 54 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
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Live guide: English
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  • Morning Tea,includes Muffins, Sweet Biscuits, Fruit Cake, Fresh baskets of fruit (served buffet style) and small Tasmanian beer and wine tasting


Start:
  • Tamar River Cruises, Home Point Parade, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • 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: 69971P2

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travellers can participate
    • 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 54 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: 69971P2

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    • Home Point Parade, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
    • Pass by
      The Tamar Valley
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    • Tamar River Cruises
      554
      Australia
      Joined in November 2007
    • 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
    • 956suzep
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fab day on the Tamar with Josh and Lucas!
      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 👌 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 443suzj
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      A Cruise without Any Commentary
      Date of Cruise: 31 March 2024 We thoroughly enjoyed the river cruise, taking in the breathtaking views along the river and the Cataract Gorge. However, we were disappointed that our skipper did not give any commentary at all after he welcomed all of us on board. It would have been very informative to know the different places that we cruised by along the way as well as any other interesting information about the Gorge. ☹️😞😔
      Written 31 March 2024
    • Helen L
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Cataract Gorge
      Well worth the money. A very informative journey. Good value for money. We were 4 adults and we all thoroughly enjoyed it.
      Written 11 March 2024
    • jeanettemU1367BH
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Day out
      Day trip was excellent boat not overfull and captain very informative and knowledgeable on the gorge and river areas. Boat on time and was a very relaxing hour on the water. Highly recommend the hour Boat trip
      Written 10 March 2024
    • Lendanear
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Good, inexpensive, interesting cruise.
      Nice cruise. Good value and the cruise captain was knowledgeable about the area. Informative. We were appreciative of the company as they held the cruise for a few minutes because we were a little late due to traffic. On the down side, the cruise was full when we arrived so people had to sit outside. No big deal though.
      Written 1 March 2024
    • gwendelineb2020
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Cruising Cataract Gorge Currents
      The river cruise offered an overall average experience. I opted for this trip to give my partner a break from driving, and while the river cruise wasn't exceptional, it was decent. However, the true standout moments were found at the remarkable Cataract Gorge and the historic old bridge. They were the clear highlights of our trip.
      Written 17 January 2024
    • L4199QWsandib
      0 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dissapointed
      Beautiful view of the Launceston area but unfortunately our tour guide didn't have much to say & we didn't learn anything about the Cataract Gorge. He was too busy chatting with some other guest on board & there was no goodbye or thankyou as he was still chatting to the same guests. We come on these type of river cruises to learn a bit about the area we are visiting & we learnt nothing on this one so very disappointing. Also heard some other guests saying the same thing as we came off.
      Written 27 December 2023
    • JoelK382
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A nice river cruise on the Tamar River and into the Cataract River Gorge
      We went on the Lady Launceston and really enjoyed the Captain's talk on the Tamar River and the environs. We also navigated into the Cataract Gorge and it was a beautiful site to see. All in all a very pleasant outing.
      Written 23 December 2023
    • 126trishb
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Luncheon Cruise
      We had a great day on our Luncheon Cruise, lots of good commentary along the way sharing the history of different areas. Lunch was nice & we had a fun day!
      Written 16 December 2023
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    4.5 of 5 bubbles27 reviews
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    Tony
    49 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2020 • Couples
    The day was clear, but cool. The cruise moved through various land uses which looked inviting. Morning tea is included, with accompanying muffins, Christmas cake and fruit. Callum delivered an informative and often comical commentary. Very pleasant for the nomads.
    Written 15 February 2020
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    Thank you the positive review Pleased you enjoyed the cruise experience ,particularly the information delivered by skipper Callum during his commentary.
    Written 16 February 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    CodyMav
    Gold Coast, Australia27,272 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2021
    I try to get on the water wherever I visit, its a whole new perspective of the area. This did not disappoint. A lovely cruise up the Cateract Gorge to start (tide dependant), then down the Tamra past the wetlands, with a nice stop to stretch the legs at St Matthias’ Anglican Church grounds
    Written 27 July 2021
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    Thanks for the wonderful review ,pleased you enjoyed the cruise experience
    Written 30 July 2021
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    Graeme
    Dorrigo, Australia13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did the 2.5 hour cruise including Cataract Gorge. The cruise was great. We loved the informative commentary from Callum, it was spot on for us as we like a bit of information and history. It was a pity some of the others didn’t appreciate as much and talked loudly through a lot of it. We appreciated morning tea and the opportunity to try some Tassie wines and beer. It was a good trip and we would certainly recommend it.
    Written 6 January 2023
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    Thank you for your review, we will pass on compliments to the Captain and crew
    Written 8 January 2023
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    Beatriz
    1 contribution
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2022 • Family
    We just received an email letting us know that they have cancel our tour on Monday October the 16th. We booked it months ago to make sure we didn’t miss out while we were in Launceston. Now, we can’t find any available tours so we are totally missing out! We are so upset and disappointed! There was no even an explanation why it has been cancelled! Unbelievable!
    Written 22 September 2022
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    we do not operate 2.5 hr morning discovery cruises on Mondays, certainly not in the last 27 years . I suggest you review your review.
    Written 23 September 2022
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    Celebrate Life
    Castlemaine, Australia22 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2022 • Couples
    Sitting out on the bow of the boat as we travelled along. Definitely the best seats in the house. Commentary by the Captain was informative, clear and entertaining. Cabin staff very friendly and helpful. Great value for money and a leisurely way to spend a morning in Launceston.

    It would have been even more pleasant had it been a ‘smoke free’ trip.
    Written 10 November 2022
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    Thank you for your lovely review.
    Written 12 November 2022
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    ScottishFun81
    Perth, Australia104 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2022 • Friends
    Did this trip 19 April and it was a great trip.
    Calum the guide did a great job with his knowledge of the area.
    We were served tea, cookies and muffins, then there was wine tasting and then there was a fruit ball.

    Had a great trip this morning, even in the pouring rain, I’d recommend it.
    Written 19 April 2022
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    Thanks for the wonderful review ,pleased you enjoyed the cruise experience
    Written 19 April 2022
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    PaulafromOz
    Melbourne, Australia12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had a great time on the afternoon Tamar River and Cataract Gorge cruise last week. Crew looked after us very well and Captain Callum impressed with his local knowledge and friendly conversations. Look forward to doing it again. Paula from Melbourne.
    Written 1 April 2022
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    Thanks for the wonderful review ,pleased you enjoyed the cruise experience
    Written 1 April 2022
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    Stuart B
    Hastings, New Zealand28 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2020
    Relaxed with excellent chat from captain. Limitless tea coffee and cakes were a nice bonus. Saw parts of the area we would not have seen and learned a lot of history about the general area.
    On return leg the wine tasting was a nice bonus. Saw Sea Eagles as a second bonus.
    Written 16 March 2020
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    Thanks for the wonderful review ,pleased you enjoyed the cruise experience
    Written 16 March 2020
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    Optionalextras2
    Melbourne, Australia1,837 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2021
    Hard to imagine this could be any better. Thoroughly enjoyed this cruise, seeing Cataract Gorge by a new perspective, the Tamar River learning plenty as we cruised along. The commentary was informative and entertaining. You were free to move around. Downstairs we enjoyed morning tea and muffins, biscuits...yum. After fruit was brought out along with wines and beer to sample. This is more an adults cruise, the younger set were glued to their devices...but as an adult I loved it.
    Written 22 January 2021
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    Thanks for the wonderful review ,pleased you enjoyed the cruise experience
    Written 29 March 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    blinkybillWhistler
    Brisbane, Australia1,607 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a great activity to do before our flight back to Brisbane in the afternoon.
    Lovely views and commentary and skippering by Lynn and great hospitality and wine commentary by Gemma.
    It is great to see Launceston from the water and even more amazing to see everything from the plane when we flew off!
    Written 28 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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